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Microsoft to complete Nokia devices and services acquisition on April 25th
Microsoft to complete Nokia devices and services acquisition on April 25th
Microsoft has confirmed that their acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Service business will close on April 25th. 22 Apr 2014 - 1 comment
Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to curb growing theft problem in U.S.
Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to curb growing theft problem in U.S.
Can a pledge from the smartphone industry to include anti-theft features in all smartphones sold after July 2015 stop the 'apple picking' problem in U.S. cities? 19 Apr 2014 - 8 comments
Chinese regulators approve Microsoft acquisition of Nokia device and services division
Chinese regulators approve Microsoft acquisition of Nokia device and services division
Last year, Microsoft announced it would be acquiring Nokia's device and services division for $7.2 billion as long as significant regulatory hurdles across continents. 09 Apr 2014
Brits pay millions to continue Windows XP usage in public services
Brits pay millions to continue Windows XP usage in public services
The British government has reportedly signed a milti-million pounds deal with Microsoft to continue using Windows XP in public services across the island. 06 Apr 2014 - 40 comments
Xbox One will get external storage support soon
Xbox One will get external storage support soon
Microsoft's Larry Hryb (Major Nelson has confirmed that the Xbox One console will get support for game storage through external devices in an update coming soon. 05 Apr 2014 - 2 comments
Xbox One update fixes controller issues
Xbox One update fixes controller issues
A new Xbox One system update includes another firmware update for controllers to fix several problems that have been reported by users. 05 Apr 2014
Microsoft: 12 million Office for iPad downloads in first week
Microsoft: 12 million Office for iPad downloads in first week
Microsoft has revealed that Office for iPad apps have been downloaded over 12 million times in just a week. 04 Apr 2014
Ridley Scott working on Halo project
Ridley Scott working on Halo project
Microsoft has confirmed that Ridley Scott is part of a new Halo project in development, but has not been liberal with details as of yet. 03 Apr 2014
Microsoft employee pleads guilty to Windows 8 trade secret theft
Microsoft employee pleads guilty to Windows 8 trade secret theft
A Russian national accused by Microsoft of stealing trade secrets from the company and passing them on to a French blogger has pleaded guilty. 03 Apr 2014
Microsoft purchase of Nokia handset business delayed until next month
Microsoft purchase of Nokia handset business delayed until next month
Last year, Microsoft announced it was purchasing Nokia's devices and services businesses for $7.2 billion, following regulatory approval on multiple continents. 24 Mar 2014 - 1 comment
Former Microsoft employee arrested for allegedly leaking Windows 8 code, screenshots, more
Former Microsoft employee arrested for allegedly leaking Windows 8 code, screenshots, more
Ex-Microsoft software architect Alex Kibkalo has been arrested and is now facing criminal charges of leaking trade secrets. 23 Mar 2014 - 6 comments
Microsoft will buy back your Windows XP machine to give you a discount on a new Surface Pro 2, select Win 8 PCs
Microsoft will buy back your Windows XP machine to give you a discount on a new Surface Pro 2, select Win 8 PCs
Microsoft has announced this week that it will give you $100 off a new Surface Pro 2 or select new PCs valued at $599 or more if you decide to get rid of that old Windows XP machine. 23 Mar 2014 - 4 comments
Microsoft confirms Halo news for E3
Microsoft confirms Halo news for E3
Microsoft Studios corporate VP Phil Spencer has confirmed Halo news for this year's E3 event in June. 01 Mar 2014 - 2 comments
Former Nokia CEO Elop to head major Microsoft division
Former Nokia CEO Elop to head major Microsoft division
Former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop will return to Microsoft shortly, taking over the company's important Devices and Studios business. 26 Feb 2014
Microsoft giving away up to 8GB free OneDrive cloud storage
Microsoft giving away up to 8GB free OneDrive cloud storage
Microosft, in an effort to bring some recognition to its newly renamed OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) cloud storage solution, is offering free space to mobile users. 19 Feb 2014
Microsoft extends Windows 7 Professional lifecycle on pre-installed machines past October
Microsoft extends Windows 7 Professional lifecycle on pre-installed machines past October
Microsoft has confirmed that it will still sell new PCs with Windows 7 Professional pre-installed beyond its original lifecycle date of October 2014. 15 Feb 2014
Analyst: Microsoft to make nearly $2 billion next year from Android licensing deals
Analyst: Microsoft to make nearly $2 billion next year from Android licensing deals
According to a new research note from Nomura, Microsoft is making up to $2 billion from its Android licensing agreements, significantly more than what it makes from its own Windows Phone smartphone operating system. 12 Feb 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft begins selling Windows 8.1 Asus VivoTab Note 8
Microsoft begins selling Windows 8.1 Asus VivoTab Note 8
After announcing the product at CES this year, Asus' VivoTab Note 8 is now available through the Microsoft Store. 12 Feb 2014
Microsoft invests $15 million and strikes licensing deal with Foursquare
Microsoft invests $15 million and strikes licensing deal with Foursquare
Microsoft has announced a $15 million 'strategic investment' in location-based services startup Foursquare. 05 Feb 2014
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