A new report claims that Microsoft will release ISO files for the upcoming free Windows 8.1 public preview on June 26, in addition to the update that will be available via the Windows Store.
Microsoft talks more about IE10 security features
In a new blog post, Microsoft talks more about how it has tried to make Internet Explorer 10 more secure with features such as SmartScreen URL filtering, Application Reputation and more
Windows 8.1 build 9428 unexcitingly spotted
A screenshot of Windows 8.1 build 9428 has appeared, although it's not very exciting, showing a "Milestone Preview" in the lead up to Microsoft's BUILD conference next week in San Francisco
Microsoft Build: 7 Things To Expect
From Windows 8.1 developments to a possible Surface Mini, next week's Microsoft Build conference promises fireworks.
Microsoft Office Web Apps: Will Upgrade Lure Users?
Microsoft has added real-time co-authoring, offline capabilities and other enhancements. But many mobile users have already adopted alternatives.
Samsung's ATIV Q tablet runs both Windows 8 and Android Jelly Bean
Samsung announced nine new products, including smartphones, tablets and a smart camera, but the biggest breakthrough product was a 13.3-in. convertible tablet called the ATIV Q that runs both Android Jelly Bean and Windows 8.
Which Microsoft apps are supported (and not) on Windows Azure?
Wondering which Microsoft apps and services are validated and supported on Windows Azure for running in virtual machine? Here's the list.
Microsoft does an Xbox 180 on Xbox One DRM, always-on policies
Microsoft confirmed reports that it's doing an about-face on its used games and always on policies for the Xbox One
Microsoft delivers biggest update to date to TypeScript
Microsoft updates its superset of JavaScript, known as TypeScript, with a slew of new features, including the addition of generics.
Update for Windows 8/Server 2012
Microsoft has released a new update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Microsoft launches Surface RT discount for schools
Microsoft is targeting schools and universities directly with a Surface RT discount offer during the summer back-to-school buying season.
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 4.0
Microsoft has released Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 4.0
Windows 8.1 screenshots leaked, redesigns showcased
Today a collection of screenshots, showcasing redesigns within key Windows 8.1 applications, were leaked online.
Microsoft offers more info on its US national security requests
Microsoft has now shared some details on information requests it has received from US national security agencies
Major Nelson takes Xbox One questions, says banned users will 'absolutely not' lose games
Microsoft still has a long way to go to answer questions from gamers about its new Xbox One console, particularly when it comes to the effects of DRM
Windows Store in the leaked Windows 8.1 builds is open
It looks like people who are using the leaked early builds of Windows 8.1 can now access the revamped version of the Windows Store, allowing them to download Windows 8 apps
NSA gets early access to zero-day data from Microsoft, others
Meant to help secure network, data could be used to attack foreign governments
Microsoft pays $100,000 or more to get devs coding for Windows Phone
Getting big names into the Windows Store takes more than a little convincing.
Microsoft teams up with PepsiCo, plans to give away thousands of Xbox Ones (US Only)
This fall, PepsiCo and Microsoft will be teaming up to launch the biggest gaming promotion in brand history.
Microsoft Online Services Sign-In Assistant for IT Professionals BETA
Microsoft has released Microsoft Online Services Sign-In Assistant for IT Professionals BETA. The Microsoft Online Services Sign-In Assistant provides end user sign-in capabilities to Microsoft Online Services, such as Office 365.
Nokia expected to show off new camera technologies in July
Nokia is holding a July 11 event in New York City, which might be the launch party for its Lumia EOS phone with a 41-megapixel camera.
Microsoft Hopes Publishers Will Provide More Value To Consumers If Xbox One Games Can’t Be Resold
Microsoft continues to try to convince concerned consumers that the highly restrictive policies for lending out, reselling, and giving away Xbox One games are actually just the next step in entertainment evolution
Microsoft give away 10,000 Surface tablets to ISTE conference attendees
Microsoft will be giving away Surface RT tablets to the first 10,000 ISTE 2013 conference attendees as part of the Windows in the Classroom Surface Experience Project
Microsoft seizes floor space in Best Buy for Windows mega mini-stores
Microsoft has struck a deal with Best Buy to create 600 stores-within-stores in the U.S. and Canada to sell customers on Windows 8, the Surface tablet line, and new PCs and devices from other OEMs.
Best-guess $349 price for smaller Surface RT pits Microsoft against Apple for high-end Mini market
Microsoft will probably price its own 8-in. Surface tablet running Windows RT at $349, just 6% higher than Apple's iPad Mini but nowhere near the basement $199 of Android rivals, an analyst said this week.
Microsoft defends the Xbox One's licensing, used game policies
Xbox marketing chief talks to Ars Technica about the benefits of the move to a "digital world."
Microsoft Camera Codec Pack (16.4.1899.0416)
Microsoft has updated the Microsoft Camera Codec Pack
Surface Pro firmware and driver pack - June 2013
Microsoft has released an updated Surface Pro firmware and driver pack
Microsoft Points will be converted to real currency
Microsoft confirmed that the plan going forward is to phase out Microsoft Points and move to a real currency model.
Is Microsoft planning to omit Japan from its global Xbox One rollout?
Gamers in Asia will not get their hands on the Xbox One console until late 2014
Microsoft's SQL Server 2014: More than just in-memory OLTP
Microsoft's SQL Server 2014 is slated to deliver in-memory OLTP capabilities, plus a handful of other new and enhanced database features early next year.
Windows Embedded Compact 7 Evaluation Edition
Microsoft has released Windows Embedded Compact 7 Evaluation Edition
Xbox One due to land in November
According to a pre-show interview with Rare, the Xbox One will be hitting store shelves in November.
Microsoft reclaims phone with early Windows Phone 8.1 OS
The person who bought a Nokia Lumia 920 that had an early build of Windows Phone 8.1 installed was asked to give it to Microsoft, but was given another phone along with reimbursement for his payment
Leaked Windows Phone screenshots reveal notification center
A Reddit user has posted a series of screenshots from a recently purchased Lumia 920 that appear to include an internal Windows Phone build.
Rumor: Windows 8.1 to ship August 1st?
Neowin reports that Paul Thurrott claims on Twitter that the company will ship the final version of Windows 8.1 on August 1st, with Windows Phone 8.1 coming late in 2013 or early 2014
Xbox One: Details on Connectivity, Licensing and Privacy Features
Microsoft published the details on the upcoming Xbox One
Microsoft Bing Translator App for Windows 8 released
Microsoft has just launched its newest in-house app, this time bringing the Bing Translator software to Windows 8 and RT devices with text, camera and text-to-speech features
Launch of Outlook RT testifies to Microsoft's app troubles
Microsoft's announcement Wednesday that it will add Outlook to Office on Windows RT says as much about the company's app problem as it does about customers clamoring for a business-grade email client.
Internet Explorer 10 is the Most Energy Efficient Browser on Windows 8
At least according to the Center for Sustainable Energy Systems at Fraunhofer USA
First 7-inch Windows 8.1 tablet demoed at Computex
A company called Inventec showed off a reference design for a seven-inch PC made to run on Windows 8.1 at Computex 2012 this week, using Intel's upcoming Bay Trail-M processor
Microsoft and Sky in talks to sell discounted Xbox One with TV subscriptions
Microsoft is reportedly in talks with British broadcasting giant, Sky, aimed at securing a deal to sell discounted Xbox One consoles to their customers with TV and broadband subscriptions.
Pictures of Nokia EOS Windows Phone find the light of day
WPCentral posted some leaked images of what is reported to be Nokia's EOS Windows Phone
IE11 on Windows 7? Mum's the word from Microsoft
Microsoft will ship Internet Explorer 11 with Windows 8.1 later this year, but isn't saying whether the browser would also be available to Windows 7 users
Microsoft confirms Outlook RT to arrive with Windows 8.1
Microsoft officials confirmed plans to make Outlook RT available on ARM-based devices, including Surface RT, in conjunction with Windows 8.1, codenamed 'Blue.'
First look at Windows 8.1
Microsoft published a preview video of Windows 8.1
More new Windows 8.1 features spotted in leaked build
A new report claims to have found some more features in a leaked build of Windows 8.1, such as opening more than one Windows 8 app in a window and changes to how desktop apps look on the Start screen.
Windows 8.1 build 9415 screenshots appear
Screenshots of Windows 8.1 build 9415 in Chinese have leaked, showing the Start button in place for the first time, as well as other features that we've seen in previous leaks.
Windows 8 core apps updated
Microsoft rolls out more updates for its core set of productivity apps. Mail, Calendar and the People hub are all in line for some tweaks and improvements.
Windows 8.1 Restores Start Button, With Twist
Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 will include boot-to-desktop options and a restored Start button. But other interface criticisms remain unanswered.