Internal videos show that Microsoft knew the Kin was total garbage before releasing it
Remember the Kin One and Kin Two? We don’t blame you if you have no idea what we’re talking about. Back in 2010, Microsoft (MSFT) …
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Windows Phone 8 devices plagued by random reboots, poor battery life
Smartphones running Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows Phone 8 operating system have been available for a little over two weeks now, and while sales may be better than …
Sinofsky was reportedly surprised by Ballmer’s decision to fire him
Yes, there’s some new palace intrigue coming out of Microsoft (MSFT): CEO Steve Ballmer was apparently personally responsible for firing former Windows president Steve Sinofsky. …
Next-gen Xbox details emerge as Wii U launches and PlayStation 3 catches up in worldwide sales
Now that Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U is available in North America, all eyes are turned to Microsoft (MSFT) to announce its Xbox 360 successor (code-named “Durango”) and to Sony (SNE) to reveal its PlayStation 4 (code-named “Orbis”). …
A month with the Microsoft Surface
The Microsoft Surface got off to a shaky start. Preorder demand seemed strong for Microsoft’s (MSFT) debut tablet but the company made it a point …
Windows 8 sales disappoint while Windows Phone 8-powered Lumia 920 sales look strong
In a curious turn of events, Microsoft’s (MSFT) new desktop and tablet operating system is reportedly missing internal sales projections while Windows Phone 8, a …
Memo to Surface-bashing OEMs: At least Microsoft is trying. What have you done lately?
I’m obviously not above criticizing Microsoft (MSFT) myself, but I am getting somewhat annoyed by all the Windows OEMs that keep taking potshots at the …
Microsoft and its 31,000 patents are unsurprisingly fans of the patent system
It’s not hard to find critics of the American patent system, especially if they’re judges who feel overloaded with patent lawsuits. But Microsoft (MSFT) sees …
Microsoft adds new sharing features to SkyDrive as cloud usage doubles in last six months [video]
We hear it everyday: cloud storage is the future. Microsoft (MSFT) revealed on Thursday that its SkyDrive cloud storage service has seen usage double in the …
LA lawyer sues Microsoft over Surface storage claims
In an apparent attempt to become a hero for people who have way too much time on their hands, Los Angeles-based attorney Andrew Sokolowski is suing …
Windows Phone 7.8 details leaked in internal Nokia documents
Good news for Windows Phone 7 users burned by the fact that their smartphones can’t be updated to Windows Phone 8. An alleged Nokia (NOK) …
Former Windows boss Sinofsky denies he tried to take over Windows Phone division
In the aftermath of former Microsoft (MSFT) President of Windows Steven Sinofsky’s departure, the word on the street is that he reportedly wasn’t keen on collaboration, blew off presentations and …
Early data shows Microsoft’s Surface tablet is most popular new Windows device
Microsoft (MSFT) chief executive Steve Ballmer has remained silent when it comes to sales of the company’s Surface tablet. Despite its controversial pricing model, launch-day …
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says building hardware ‘is a scene that must not go unexploited’
Following the “modest” launch of its Windows RT-powered Surface tablet, Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer told Reuters the Redmond, Washington-based company is definitely looking into building more …
Massive survey finds U.S. consumers don’t want Windows 8
In some ways, Windows 8 is do or die for Microsoft (MSFT). The platform’s failure certainly wouldn’t sink the world’s largest software company, but it …
HP’s PC boss slams Microsoft Surface and Windows RT
Microsoft’s (MSFT) new Windows RT operating system is no stranger to criticism and while BGR’s review of the new Surface tablet was favorable, the device …
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer opens fire at Android, iOS
Microsoft (MSFT) has a lot riding on Windows Phone 8. After gaining barely any ground following the initial launch of Windows Phone 7 and the …
Google, Microsoft named among top five ‘best places to work’ in the world
Young software engineers looking for a dream job could do a lot worse than Google (GOOG) and Microsoft (MSFT). Per Business Insider, research firm Great …
Microsoft thanks long-time Xbox Live subscribers by giving away free limited edition consoles
It is the tenth anniversary of Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox Live online gaming community and to celebrate the software giant is giving select subscribers a limited …
Microsoft patches Windows RT Surface to speed up apps, plug security holes
Is your shiny new Microsoft (MSFT) Surface RT tablet running a little slow? Microsoft on Wednesday released the first update to the Surface RT tablet that patches Windows …
Sinofsky reportedly blew off presentations, told execs to read his blog if they wanted Windows updates
As we anticipated, Steven Sinofsky’s departure from Microsoft (MSFT) has opened the floodgates for insider anecdotes chronicling the ways that the former Windows president allegedly …
Motorola wants to add Surface royalties to its Microsoft patent settlement
Motorola and Microsoft (MSFT) are the two latest technology companies currently embedded in a high-stakes patent litigation battle. The trial, which is taking place in …
Woz trolls Apple again, worries Microsoft is out-innovating his former company
Steve Wozniak has never been shy about needling his former company, even if it means praising the efforts of Apple’s (AAPL) longtime nemesis Microsoft (MSFT). …
Microsoft temporarily shuts down Skype password resets amid account-hacking reports
Microsoft (MSFT) isn’t taking any chances when it comes to reports that Skype users are having their accounts hijacked. Ars Technica reports that Microsoft has “temporarily …
Nokia CEO describes his company’s relationship with Microsoft as ‘special’
Nokia (NOK) CEO Stephen Elop keeps insisting that he’s not annoyed that Microsoft (MSFT) is helping to promote rival Windows Phone 8 devices. According to …
Microsoft might finally be a threat to Apple in the mobile industry
In late 2010, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Windows Phone platform burst onto the scene and was billed as the savior that would make the Redmond, Washington-based company …
Microsoft sees Halo 4 rake in $220 million in sales on launch day
As if you needed more figures to drive home the fact that Microsoft (MSFT) and 343 Industries’ Halo 4 for Xbox 360 is a huge success. Not only did Halo 4 manage …
Analyst fears PC sales may decline ‘for years to come’
Earlier this year, some analysts estimated that despite the transition to a “post-PC world,” the personal computer industry would continue to grow. Recent reports have …
Bill Gates reportedly backed Ballmer’s decision to let Windows president Sinofsky walk
The palace intrigue at Microsoft (MSFT) just keeps getting more interesting. AllThingsD reports that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer received the backing of Microsoft cofounder and …
Windows chief Sinofsky reportedly quit Microsoft because he wanted Ballmer’s job
Most of the time when a big-name executive leaves their longtime employer, reports start to trickle out about the executive not being a “team player.” …
