Neowin reports that Windows 8.1 build 9471 x64 has been leaked
Windows 8 build 9477 reportedly in the hand of OEMs ahead of RTM
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft sent out Windows 8 build 9477 to its OEM partners ahead of the RTM build
Asus confirms end of Windows RT tablet range
Techradar reports that Asus will discontinue their Windows RT tablet range
Microsoft ups price on Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter by 28 percent
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft's highest end Windows Server SKU is going to get a lot more expensive with the coming Windows Server 2012 R2 release.
Microsoft unboxes an Xbox One, reveals included headset
The Inquirer posted a story that Microsoft has released an unboxing video of the upcoming Xbox One
Microsoft plans Q&A tool for Power BI
Techradar posted a story that Microsoft has revealed details of the new tools to come for its Power BI service on Office 365
Microsoft Xbox Video overhaul updates app's interface in Windows 8.1 preview
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft has released a new version of the Xbox Video app for Windows 8.1 preview users
Microsoft's Bing updates for Windows Phone: Who gets what, when
All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft has released Bing updates for Windows Phone
Windows 8 Secure Boot bypassed thanks to sloppy OEM implementation
Neowin posted a story that researchers showed off how they were able to bypass the Secure Boot system in Windows 8 in two separate exploits at the Black Hat conference last week in Las Vegas
External Ethernet support coming to Microsoft Surface RTs
All About Microsoft reports that official support for external Ethernet adapters for Surface RT tablets is coming
Microsoft relaxes Office 365 upgrade procedure
Techradar reports that Microsoft has loosened up its procedures for Office 365 subscribers to upgrade subscription plans using a wizard in the admin portal
Microsoft marks down Surface Pro tablet by $100
Computerworld reports that Microsoft on Sunday cut the price of its Surface Pro tablet by $100
Windows 8 share growth slows
Computerworld posted a story that Windows 8's user share growth slowed significantly last month
Visual Studio 2013 Preview Update
Microsoft has released minor servicing updates for Visual Studio 2013 Preview
Hands-on with Microsoft's Office Mobile for Android
Ars Technica posted a hands-on preview of Microsoft's Office Mobile for Android
Microsoft forced to ditch 'SkyDrive' name due to infringement case
Techradar posted a story that Microsoft will be forced to rename SkyDrive
Visual Studio 2012 Update 4 RC 1
Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2012 Update 4 RC 1
Microsoft delivers to testers Windows 8.1 Enterprise preview
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft has made the Enterprise version of its Windows 8.1 preview test build available for download
Microsoft expands bug info-sharing program to larger crowd
Microsoft is expanding a program that shares information with select security firms, giving a new class of researchers access to threat data before the company patches its software.
Microsoft talks about more API device support for Windows 8.1
Microsoft has revealed Windows 8.1 will allow for better and improved device API support compared to what Windows 8 currently offers, thanks in part to a new feature called device protocol APIs.
Critical Update for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 (KB2855319)
Microsoft has released a critical update for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011
Internet Explorer 11 Developer Preview for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 11 Developer Preview for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft pulls another Xbox One 180, says it will allow self-publishing
Microsoft made a big announcement today when Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) revealed that the policies surrounding the Xbox One have been overhauled yet again.
Microsoft on lack of frequent updates: We're listening, more to come this year
There's been a common complaint from the Windows Phone community the past few months around a seemingly lack of urgency with Microsoft to release updates.
We'll fight NSA if it wants to access Kinect, says Microsoft
The Xbox One's Kinect has set a few alarm bells ringing in light of the whole NSA Prism debacle, but Microsoft has assured people that there won't be any secret spying taking place
The father of Microsoft's Singularity OS moves on
James Larus, a 16-year Microsoft Research veteran, has left the company
Microsoft iPhone Office 365 app a flop with users
Reviewers unimpressed with offerings as criticisms fly in
Microsoft on lack of frequent updates: We?re listening, more to come this year
There's been a common complaint from the Windows Phone community the past few months around a seemingly lack of urgency with Microsoft to release updates.
Office 2010 Service Pack 2
Microsoft has released Service Pack 2 for various Office 2010 products
Nokia announces the affordable Lumia 625, sporting a massive 4.7-inch display and 4G
Nokia today announced the Lumia 625, a Windows Phone sporting a massive 4.7-inch display
Xbox One gameplay DVR records last five minutes, ten less than PS4
The Xbox One will not only be able to capture your last epic headshot - it should be able to record your last dozen through its integrated game DVR
Windows Phone 8 update rolling out with return of Gmail calendar and contacts sync
The Verge has received several reports from readers with unlocked HTC 8X and Samsung Ativ S Windows Phones that are starting to see the update rolling out
Microsoft remains shackled to strategy after $900M 'absolute abomination' of a blunder
Microsoft's massive $900 million Surface RT gaffe may have been, as one analyst put it, "an absolute abomination" in operations, but the company cannot give up on the ARM-based platform, experts said.
Microsoft Office Configuration Analyzer Tool 1.1
Microsoft has released Microsoft Office Configuration Analyzer Tool 1.1
How DPI Scaling works in Windows 8.1
Ghacks takes a look how DPI Scaling works in Windows 8.1
Set Windows 8 to Per-Application Input Language Mode
Howtogeek shows you how to set Windows 8 to Per-Application Input Language Mode
Microsoft writes off nearly $1B to account for Surface RT bomb
Microsoft today took an unexpected $900 million charge to account for what it called "inventory adjustments" for the Surface RT, the poor-selling tablet that debuted last year.
Nvidia sees good Windows RT future, even as analysts see platform's demise
Even as the market for Surface RT and other Windows RT tablets grows more dire by the day, chip supplier Nvidia said it remains bullish to the platform and is committed for the long term.
Ballmer's chance of changing Microsoft? Don't bet on it
Microsoft's attempt to transform its dog-eat-dog corporate culture into a kinder, gentler cooperative climate is likely doomed, an expert in failed business strategies said today.
Microsoft uses Xbox Live as a carrot for Office 365
Microsoft's latest back-to-school promotion for Office 365 uses Xbox Live Gold as an enticement for Office 365 Home Premium and Office 365 University subscriptions.
Lenovo drops Yoga 11 hybrid with Windows RT from online sales
Lenovo has discontinued sales of the Yoga 11 convertible with Windows RT on its website
Microsoft must embrace 'grim option' of Windows cannibalization
Microsoft must be ready to accept, as has Apple, that it's better to cannibalize its own sales than to let competitors do it.
Top business apps for Windows 8
Techradar posted a roundup of the top business apps for Windows 8
Microsoft: The desktop UI will never go away completely
Microsoft Chief Evangelist Steven Guggenheimer is quoted in a new interview that the desktop UI in Windows will never "go away completely" as some apps still need keyboard and mouse controls
Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.3.6 Update
Microsoft has released Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 14.3.6 update
Microsoft adds Office365 integration to Windows 8 OneNote
Microsoft has updated its OneNote app for Windows 8 and Windows RT to allow users to sign in and access notes associated with an Office365 account
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP3 Language Pack Bundle Update (KB2870659)
Microsoft has released the most recently updated language packs for Exchange 2010. The language bundle includes all packs for all supported languages.
Microsoft releases Network Speed Test app for Windows 8
Microsoft Research has released a Network Speed Test app for Windows 8
Playing the shame game, Microsoft says Xbox One Family Sharing could return
The Xbox One is sure off to a rocky start, but the console's chief product officer, Marc Whitten, still has hope. In a candid chat with IGN, Whitten admitted that the company feels shame for the way the console was introduced.
Microsoft vs. Google: The view from the Office 365 trenches
What's working -- and not -- for Microsoft and partners selling Office 365 against Google Apps?