Speaking Monday at the Microsoft Research event, the chairman said Microsoft Bob didn't get it right, but he thinks the personal assistant feature will reemerge with a bit more sophistication.
HP appoints ex-Microsoft software architect Ray Ozzie to its board
HP has announced the appointment of former Microsoft chief software architect Ray Ozzie and former McDonalds CEO James Skinner to its board.
8 Features Microsoft Removed in Windows 8.1
Howtogeek shows you what features has been removed in Windows 8.1
Microsoft says Xbox One has a place in the office
Small businesses should think seriously about getting an Xbox One for the office, according to one of Microsoft's senior officials
Ballmer pushes 'family of devices' as Microsoft's new mantra
If Steve Ballmer's words mean anything, Microsoft is about to dramatically expand the number -- and type -- of devices it makes in-house.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Management Pack
Microsoft has released the Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 Management Pack
Microsoft Security Essentials Prerelease
Microsoft has released Microsoft Security Essentials Prerelease
Microsoft plans Surface RT price drop
Microsoft's cunning plan to take the top end of the tablet market appears to be floundering.
With reorg, Microsoft bets big on home-grown hardware
Microsoft's reorganization is the biggest shot yet fired against the company's core partners, the computer makers who have made the software developer a technology giant, analysts said today.
Update Rollup 14 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 (KB 2849744)
Microsoft has released Update Rollup 14 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011
Analysis: Microsoft's reshuffle has to be Ballmer's last throw of the dice
Microsoft has announced a major reorganisation of its business, designed at being more coordinated and nimble across the company. But can the gamble pay off?
Microsoft reportedly eased NSA access to Outlook.com, SkyDrive and Skype
The Guardian reports that Microsoft, at least, is making it easy to snoop on services from the outside
Update for Microsoft Office 2013 (KB2817491)
Microsoft has released an update for Office 2013
Nokia unveils Lumia 1020 with stunning 41MP sensor
Nokia's Zoom Reinvented event in New York City opened with a focus on photography and continued on in the same way in fact, it's almost hard to accept it was a smartphone launch.
Ballmer unveils broad Microsoft reorganization
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled what he termed is a "far-reaching realignment" of the company designed to help Microsoft innovate faster and operate in a more coherent and holistic manner as it faces a variety of challenges from rivals big and small.
The coming Microsoft reorg: What's in it for customers?
The rumored reorganization of Microsoft, which could be unveiled as soon as tomorrow, will go unnoticed by customers in the near-term, analysts said.
26 new Microsoft Stores on the way... including in China
Microsoft has revealed that its adding 26 new retail stores over the next twelve months, bringing the total number to 101, including multiple Microsoft Stores in China.
Petition wants Microsoft to bring back Xbox One's DRM
A petition on Change.org, currently with around 6,000 signatures, wants Microsoft to bring back the controversial DRM policies for the Xbox One so that "Steam for Xbox" can be envisioned
Xbox One prototypes
Curved, cubed, tiny and fantastic: Check out this pile of rejected Xbox One prototypes
Microsoft issues partners Windows XP phase-out marching orders
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft is rolling out new programs and incentives to encourage its resellers to help it move its still-sizable base of Windows XP users off that operating system by April 2014
Windows CE 5.0/6.0 Monthly Update June 2013
Microsoft has released the monthly update for both Windows CE 5.0 and Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Microsoft gives Windows app developers 180 days to patch -- or else
ComputerWorld reports that Microsoft today said it would give third-party app developers 180 days to clean up their security act -- and patch serious vulnerabilities -- or the company will yank their software from its online stores.
Microsoft kicks back $5-$10 to resellers who peddle select Windows 8 hardware
ComputerWorld posted a story that Microsoft will give resellers up to $10 for each device they sell from a list of 21 Windows 8 touch-enabled PCs and tablets
Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 to RTM by August
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft is on track to deliver Windows 8.1 by August 2013 to its PC/device partners
Microsoft to retire MSN TV, the ahead of its time connected set-top box
Techradar posted a story that Microsoft has announced it will shut down its MSN TV platform
How Windows 8.1 Integrates SkyDrive Everywhere
Howtogeek shows you how to use SkyDrive in Windows 8.1
Microsoft releases first Windows 8 apps for Dynamics AX 2012
Neowin reports that Microsoft has released its first Windows 8 apps made for Dynamics AX 2012 R2
Windows 8.1 preview removes Windows Experience Index
Neowin reports that Microsoft has removed the Windows Experience Index feature from the preview version of Windows 8.1
Windows 8 Store Hits 100,000 Apps
InformationWeek reports that Microsoft has reached the 100,000 apps mark much faster than its iOS and Android equivalents
Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview
Techradar posted a preview on Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft killing off TechNet subscriptions
ArsTechnica published a story that Microsoft will discontinue their TechNet subscriptions
Microsoft in danger of losing SkyDrive name in UK
ArsTechnica posted a story that British Sky Broadcasting has won a trademark case in the UK against Microsoft
Microsoft starts selling its Surfaces through resellers
All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft is further expanding distribution of its Surface RT and Pro devices, starting with authorized resellers in the U.S.
Microsoft hits play button on Xbox Music for web
Techradar posted a story that Xbox Music has finally hit the web
How to terminate apps in Windows 8.1
Ghacks shows you how to terminate apps in Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1: 8 Essential Facts
InformationWeek posted eight facts about Windows 8.1
Microsoft's Outlook RT preview: Which features are (and aren't) supported
All About Microsoft published a list of features that aren't included in Outlook RT
Windows 8.1 Preview ISO Images Available
Microsoft has finally released the ISO images of Windows 8.1 Preview
How to use Azure's new connectivity features
Computerworld posted that you need to know about the recent point-to-site and site-to-site VPN upgrades to Windows Azure
10 Windows 8.1 Tips to get you started
Ghacks posted 10 Windows 8.1 tips and tricks
Internet Explorer 11 is coming to Windows 7
Engadget reports that Internet Explorer 11 is coming to Windows 7
Microsoft teases 'Office Lite' for Windows' touch UI
Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft today briefly previewed an Office application designed for the Windows Modern user interface, and said it would launch the touch-enabled suite next year.
Windows 8.1 and high-PPI displays: Better, but still lacking
ArsTechnica takes a look at the display support in Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 Preview released
The preview release of Windows 8.1 is now available in the Windows Store
First look: Windows Server Blue beta shows compelling improvements
ComputerWorld takes a look at the Windows Server Blue beta
Hands-on with the Windows Blue desktop experience
ArsTechnica takes a peek at the Windows 8.1 interface via the Windows Server 2012 R2 preview
Microsoft delivers second update to its Metro-Style Lync app
An updated version of Microsoft's 'Metro-Style' Lync unified-communications app, which takes advantage of some new Windows 8.1 features, is available for download.
Windows RT 8.1 Preview spotted at BUILD 2013
The Windows RT 8.1 Preview has been spotted on a Surface RT at BUILD 2013, ahead of its public release in just a few days time.
Norton Public Betas compatible with Windows 8.1 available
Symantec has released Windows 8.1 compatible public betas of the latest versions of the Norton 360, Norton Internet Security and Norton AntiVirus products.
Microsoft starts rolling out 'Blue' previews of Windows Server, SQL Server
Microsoft has begun the roll-out of the preview versions of the coming 'Blue' versions of its core Windows and tools just ahead of its Build conference kick-off.