Ballmer says Apple and Microsoft are both two-trick ponies so far
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Steve Ballmer, the boisterous ex-CEO of Microsoft, but highlights from his first public speech since stepping down from his long-held …
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Microsoft’s move to patch massive Windows XP flaw called ‘an act of utter stupidity’
A massive security vulnerability was recently discovered in Microsoft’s popular web browser, Internet Explorer, that could potentially “corrupt memory in a way that could allow …
One last look at the fantastic history of Nokia cell phones
For nearly a decade, Nokia was synonymous with the cell phone industry. From the classic, boxy, featureless phones all the way up through the Lumia line, …
Windows XP’s long, drawn-out death is finally giving Microsoft what it wants
Like it or not, Windows XP is no longer a smart option for personal computing. Microsoft went against its word and issued one last security …
Microsoft will issue one last Windows XP patch
Breaking up with dead operating systems is harder to do than Microsoft thought it would be. Microsoft announced on Thursday that it was issuing a …
Microsoft is creating a secret lab to develop wild Google X-style projects
Microsoft’s research arm has apparently gotten tired of seeing Google get all the headlines for doing wild projects such as self-driving cars and weather balloons …
You can finally print Office documents from your iPad
Microsoft’s Office suite has been a big hit on the iPad so far but it was also missing a crucial feature when it was first …
Microsoft readies huge OneDrive cloud storage bump
Microsoft on Tuesday announced that it will offer OneDrive for Business users a lot more cloud storage than they have had in the past, increasing …
Elop denies he was Ballmer’s plant at Nokia
As tempting as it might be to believe the Grand Elop Conspiracy theory, the man at the center of it all insists that it’s not …
Microsoft unveils Xbox Originals, first original shows launch in June
Many of the details surrounding Microsoft’s Xbox Originals initiative were revealed in a report by Bloomberg earlier this month, but Microsoft is now prepared to …
How the PS4 might crush the Xbox One once and for all
In terms of which next-generation video game console gamers think is better, the “console war” we hear about so often is somewhat trivial. In terms …
Does Microsoft’s first ad following the Nokia deal make you want to buy a Windows Phone?
Nokia’s handset business is officially no more, having been absorbed this past Friday by Microsoft as part of a $7.2 billion deal. Nokia’s phones will …
Massive new security flaw is a big problem for Windows XP users
Microsoft on Sunday published a new security advisory warning users that a new vulnerability (reference number CVE-2014-1776) has been found to affect all Internet Explorer …
Microsoft may halt Xbox One production as inventory piles up
Although the Xbox One’s success has been repeatedly overshadowed by the dominance of the PlayStation 4, Microsoft CFO Amy Hood hinted in a recent earnings call that market …
Elop confirms Microsoft won’t abandon Nokia’s Android phones
Did you think Microsoft would unceremoniously axe the Nokia X line of budget Android phones the minute it finalized its acquisition of the one-time Finnish mobile …
Goodbye, Nokia
The story of Nokia is far from over, but Friday marks the end of its most enthralling chapter thus far. The company was founded nearly …
You must be at least this tall to take a ride on Cortana
Microsoft’s recently unveiled voice-based virtual assistant Cortana, named after the popular Halo guide, will not be available to everybody, America’s Markets reveals. Since Cortana is …
Nadella’s stint as Microsoft CEO starts off on the right foot with strong Q3 earnings
This has quarter has been very busy and eventful for Microsoft. Not only did the company announce the appointment of new CEO Satya Nadella but it …
Microsoft’s Surface mini seemingly revealed on Amazon
After months of silence, new details regarding the rumored Surface mini finally appeared two weeks ago, signaling that the device would eventually see the light of …
Microsoft is finally bringing the Start menu back to Windows in August
One of the most surprising announcements at the Microsoft Build Developers Conference earlier this month was the impending return of the Start menu. Although Microsoft attempted …
Insiders reveal new Windows 9 details
Russian group WZOR, a reliable source of Windows-related leaks, revealed various details about the future of Windows in a new report, Myce says. According to …
One chart shows why the PS4 is killing the Xbox One
Another month of sales figures puts the PlayStation 4 way out in front of the Xbox One, but how does Sony keep trumping Microsoft? The …
Fall of an icon: Nokia’s device division to be officially acquired by Microsoft on Friday
The end of an era is fast approaching. Microsoft announced on Monday that it will finalize its acquisition of Nokia’s devices and services division on …
Titanfall not strong enough to keep Xbox One sales on par with PS4
Sony on Thursday announced that it sold over 7 million PlayStation 4 units, significantly more than what it envisioned for its fiscal year 2013. Microsoft …
Microsoft is giving Cortana Google Now-like powers
In addition to creating its own voice-based virtual assistant that can stand its ground against Siri and Google Now, Microsoft appears ready to offer even …
Microsoft details every new feature coming in new Xbox One update
Microsoft has shown that it is dedicated to improving the Xbox One user experience, having already issued multiple big software updates for the new console that …
Microsoft brings back Clippy… but don’t worry, it’s not what you think
Unlike some tech companies out there, Microsoft has the ability to laugh at itself. WPCentral has found that asking Microsoft’s new voice-enabled personal assistant Cortana …
Exciting Windows Phone 8.1 high-end smartphones tipped to support 2K displays
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8.1 mobile operating system will soon offer support for even better hardware, NokiaPowerUser suggests, as evidence in Windows Phone 8.1 GDR 2 …
Here’s an even cheaper way to unlock the full Office for iPad
Microsoft finally launched its Office productivity suite for iPad a few weeks ago, but the free application will only let users view documents unless an Office …
It seems that Microsoft’s ‘Scroogled’ campaign has finally died
Scroogled, we hardly knew ye. Or actually, it seems that we knew ye pretty well and just didn’t like ye. ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley reads …
