Kinect costs almost as much as the Xbox One to build
An anonymous Microsoft employee claims that manufacturing the Kinect sensor costs “almost as much” as manufacturing the Xbox One. The information was revealed in an …
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Microsoft’s big Windows 8 problem: Touch not seen as important for PCs
In developing Windows 8, Microsoft made a big bet that adding touch capabilities to personal computers would help revive an industry that was getting eaten …
Microsoft reportedly testing ‘translucent aluminum’ Surface Watch
The smartwatch race is on. The Verge reports that Microsoft has moved production of its own smartwatch from its Xbox division to its Surface division and …
Microsoft exec admits Xbox One debut was horribly mishandled
Xbox One fans are petitioning Microsoft to return the console to its original state. The company had removed controversial game-sharing restrictions after backlash from the …
Windows Phone reportedly getting Windows 8.1-style overhaul next year
Now that Microsoft has unveiled its plan to overhaul Windows 8 later this year, you might think that it’s only a matter of time before …
Microsoft sues government for not banning Motorola imports
Microsoft is not messing around anymore when it comes to enforcing patent judgements against Google and Motorola. Bloomberg reports that Microsoft filed a lawsuit against …
Are the next-gen Xbox One and PlayStation 4 ‘downgrades’?
Millions upon millions of gamers around the world are crawling out of their skin waiting for Microsoft and Sony’s next-generation video game consoles to launch, …
LG reportedly prepping first Windows Phone 8 handset
Microsoft can use all the help it can get right now. Nearly three years following its launch, Windows Phone’s share of the global smartphone market …
Microsoft reportedly plans to slash Surface RT price to $350
In an effort to boost disappointing sales, Microsoft has decided to cut the price of its entry-level Surface RT tablet to just $350, unnamed sources …
PlayStation 4 fans flock to sign petition demanding return of controversial Xbox One features
Many Xbox fans were outraged at Microsoft when the company announced heavy restrictions for sharing games with friends on the Xbox One. Disc-based games would be …
Xbox One now sold out at Best Buy
Take note, Xbox fans: if you haven’t already preordered your Day One Edition of Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox One, you now have one less retailer to …
Microsoft’s major reorganization finally announced
Microsoft’s big reorganization has finally gotten official. AllThingsD has published a memo sent out by Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on Thursday providing details on the …
Microsoft teases two new Surface models for 2014
Microsoft isn’t letting disappointing first-generation sales stop it from releasing new versions of its Surface tablet. ZDNet on Wednesday spotted a new Microsoft product roadmap …
Video: Microsoft slams iPad yet again in new ad
Microsoft wasn’t a big fan of Apple’s “I’m a Mac” campaign a few years ago, but the world’s largest software company seems to enjoy putting …
Windows 8.1 looks to follow Android’s playbook for tracking users
Although Google has a seedy reputation for collecting exhaustive amounts of its users’ data to deliver targeted advertisements, it looks like Microsoft is planning to …
Windows Phone makes big splash in Russia as largest carrier drops iPhone
Windows Phone 8 may not be making a dent in its home country but it seems to be making plenty of comrades in other parts …
Microsoft has lost $11 billion trying to compete with Google
We’ve known for a while that Microsoft hasn’t been very successful in its attempt to make a Bing a legitimate rival to Google but it seems …
Microsoft’s big reorg reportedly set for Thursday
Microsoft is apparently ready to go public with its big reorganization plan this week. AllThingsD reports that “Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is poised to unveil …
Former Xbox boss wanted Microsoft to buy Zynga before leaving to become Zynga’s CEO
Before Don Mattrick surprised everyone with the announcement that he was leaving Microsoft to join Zynga as its CEO, the former Xbox boss was reportedly interested …
Windows 8.1 ships to vendors in August
Windows chief Tami Reller announced on Monday that the company’s PC and tablet vendor partners will receive a near-final version of Windows 8.1 in late August. This …
What will it take for Windows Phone to finally take off?
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 operating system has gotten off to a decidedly slow start since it debuted last year but we may be reaching the …
BlackBerry is losing the mobile war with Microsoft
This has been a very rough week for BlackBerry. Shares plummeted more than 25% from the mid-$14 range last Friday as BlackBerry reported abysmal earnings, …
WSJ: Microsoft has no one other than Ballmer lined up to run Xbox division
After Microsoft’s upcoming restructuring reportedly pushed former Xbox boss Don Mattrick to resign, many wondered when the company might appoint a successor to help guide …
Microsoft’s reorganization plan reportedly pushed Xbox boss Mattrick to quit
Don Mattrick surprised everyone on Monday when he announced that he would be leaving Microsoft to become the CEO of struggling social gaming company Zynga. According …
Microsoft’s Windows Store passes 100,000 apps
Microsoft hit an important milestone on Tuesday as it passed 100,000 Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 and Windows RT apps available on its Windows Store. …
Get ready for more PS4 trash talk: Ballmer taking over as Xbox One chief
When former Xbox chief Don Mattrick announced that he was leaving Microsoft on Monday, talk naturally turned to who would replace him, especially since the …
Nokia Siemens Networks deal sparks talk of renewed Microsoft merger
With Nokia now committed to expanding its presence in the telecom equipment market with its full acquisition of Nokia Siemens Networks, speculation has once again …
Windows 8.1 doesn’t seem likely to help sliding PC sales
The upcoming launch of Windows 8.1 isn’t expected to save the sliding PC industry. Loren Loverde of IDC believes that worldwide PC shipments could improve slightly …
Windows 8 now finally more popular than Vista
Slowly but surely, Windows 8 is making its mark. The latest numbers from Net Applications show that Windows 8 is now being used on 5.1% of …
Gaffe-prone Xbox boss Mattrick leaves Microsoft, could become Zynga CEO [updated]
Former Xbox boss Don Mattrick has left Microsoft after making a series of high-profile gaffes that caused Microsoft headaches during the launch of Xbox One. …
