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Skype Qik is being shut down
Skype Qik is being shut down
Microsoft has announced today that Skype Qik is being discontinued. 23 Feb 2016
The new Microsoft Lumia 650 is a $199 flagship built for productivity
The new Microsoft Lumia 650 is a $199 flagship built for productivity
Microsoft has revealed their third Lumia phone running on Windows 10 today, a budget flagship that the company says is great for business and productivity. 15 Feb 2016
Microsoft and GoPro sign a patent licensing deal
Microsoft and GoPro sign a patent licensing deal
Microsoft and GoPro announced a patent licensing deal earlier this week for “certain file storage and other system technologies.” 07 Feb 2016
Microsoft to reportedly buy SwiftKey for $250 million
Microsoft to reportedly buy SwiftKey for $250 million
Despite the fact that Microsoft has arguably the best mobile keyboard of the major operating systems, multiple reports claim that the software giant is preparing to SwiftKey for $250 million. 03 Feb 2016
Microsoft reveals Q4 results, another nail in the Windows Phone coffin
Microsoft reveals Q4 results, another nail in the Windows Phone coffin
Microsoft has revealed quarterly results and disclosed details on smartphone sales. It might not come as a surprise but the figures do not paint ...... 30 Jan 2016
Is Microsoft's Edge browser storing your private browsing data?
Is Microsoft's Edge browser storing your private browsing data?
Microsoft Edge, the company's evolution for Internet Explorer, may be storing data it should not be. 28 Jan 2016 - 7 comments
Microsoft building its own cellular data service for Windows 10 devices
Microsoft building its own cellular data service for Windows 10 devices
Microsoft is building its own cellular data service for Windows 10 devices, if their own app release can be trusted. 09 Jan 2016
Microsoft to end support for Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 next week
Microsoft to end support for Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 next week
Microsoft has confirmed that it is indeed stopping support for Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 on January 12th, as previously announced. 08 Jan 2016
Report: Xbox One Slim to launch this year
Report: Xbox One Slim to launch this year
According to new reports, Microsoft is planning to release a digital-only slim Xbox One later in 2016. 03 Jan 2016 - 2 comments
Windows 10 reaches 10% as 2015 comes to a close
Windows 10 reaches 10% as 2015 comes to a close
It has been five months since Windows 10 was released in late July and the pace at which it has been adopted surpassed that of its predecessor ...... 02 Jan 2016 - 2 comments
Where's Santa? Microsoft and Google know
Where's Santa? Microsoft and Google know
Both Google and Microsoft have launched Santa tracking sites, giving kids a chance to check where Santa is currently flying and learn fun facts about the city/country/continent he's currently visiting. 24 Dec 2015
Microsoft's official apology for Surface problems
Microsoft's official apology for Surface problems
Microsoft has released an official apology to the customers who have bought their new Surface devices – or more specifically to those who've ...... 13 Dec 2015
Take a look at the bland canceled Nokia Mercury tablet
Take a look at the bland canceled Nokia Mercury tablet
Early last year, when Microsoft completed its purchase of Nokia's handsets division, the company decided it was in their best interest to cancel a number of devices the company was preparing to release. 03 Dec 2015
Steve Ballmer calls out his former company, calls their margin reporting 'bulls***'
Steve Ballmer calls out his former company, calls their margin reporting 'bulls***'
At Microsoft's most recent shareholder meeting, former CEO and major shareholder Steve Ballmer called out Microsoft's new reporting guidelines, call them in no uncertain terms, bulls***. 03 Dec 2015 - 1 comment
Cortana for iOS now available in beta
Cortana for iOS now available in beta
Microsoft has begun rolling out the beta version of their Cortana digital assistant to iOS device owners. 28 Nov 2015
Microsoft event: The Lumia 550 is a mid-range device for just $139
Microsoft event: The Lumia 550 is a mid-range device for just $139
In addition to their Lumia 950 and 950 XL flagships, Microsoft also unveiled a new budget device: The Lumia 550. 07 Oct 2015 - 1 comment
Which Xbox One holiday bundle should you buy this year?
Which Xbox One holiday bundle should you buy this year?
Microsoft has announced six more Xbox One holiday bundles that will go on sale before the end of 2015, here is a quick comparison of what they all offer. 02 Oct 2015 - 2 comments
Americans to lose $1.5 billion to common scam in 2015, says Microsoft
Americans to lose $1.5 billion to common scam in 2015, says Microsoft
Are you one of the estimated 3.3 million Americans targeted with these common scams in 2015? 02 Oct 2015 - 10 comments
Report: Windows 10 now installed on 100 million PCs
Report: Windows 10 now installed on 100 million PCs
According to insider sources, Windows 10 has now surpassed 100 million installs, a major milestone for the operating system. 28 Sep 2015 - 37 comments
Microsoft now owns a second Android lockscreen app
Microsoft now owns a second Android lockscreen app
Microsoft has quietly acquired Double Labs, the developer behind the Android app Echo Notification Lockscreen. 12 Sep 2015
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