Microsoft’s $300 million investment in Barnes & Noble is now called NOOK Media
Microsoft (MSFT) and Barnes & Noble (BKS) announced on Thursday that their joint venture partnership announced back in April will be called NOOK Media LLC. …
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Microsoft to give Surface a grand midnight launch on October 26th [updated]
We got our first gander at Microsoft’s (MSFT) Surface tablet this past summer but now it appears that the device is almost ready for primetime. …
Xbox Music reportedly launching on October 26th for free
Microsoft (MSFT) will reportedly launch its Xbox Music service on October 26th and will make it available free of charge, The Verge reports. The streaming service …
Nokia CEO denies Microsoft is shafting his company by building its own phone
Nokia (NOK) has bet the farm that it would win big by being the first manufacturer to exclusively adopt Windows Phone. So far, that bet …
With Windows Phone still failing to gain traction, Microsoft plans to launch its own smartphone
When Microsoft (MSFT) announced earlier this year that it will launch an own-brand tablet to compete directly with its various vendor partners working on Windows 8-based …
Google’s market cap passes Microsoft’s for the first time
Microsoft (MSFT) isn’t just looking up at Apple (AAPL) anymore. Bloomberg this morning sent out a notice on its Twitter account that Google (GOOG) had …
Low early Windows 8 adoption numbers sound alarm bells for Microsoft
Microsoft (MSFT) had better hope that early adoption numbers aren’t a reflection of consumer interest in Windows 8, because if they are then the company …
New Xbox Live Rewards program encourages gamers to play more Xbox
At last, the Xbox 360 Gamerscore is no longer just for show. Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox Live Rewards program is now giving gamers special perks for …
Minecraft creator doesn’t want to ‘play along’ with Microsoft on Windows 8
Markus Persson, creator of the hit indie game Minecraft and CEO of Mojang, is fed up with Microsoft (MSFT) and its Windows 8 operating system. The software giant reached …
European regulators set to file antitrust suit against Microsoft
Regulators in Europe are reportedly set to file an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft (MSFT) related to the company’s failure to comply with a three-year-old ruling …
Survey suggests 53% of Windows 8 users still prefer Windows 7
Microsoft (MSFT) is taking a big gamble with Windows 8. Right off the bat, Windows 8 looks nothing like its predecessors. The tried-and-tested Start menu …
Intel: Windows 8 will be half baked at launch [updated]
Intel’s (INTC) chief executive officer Paul Otellini has some harsh words for one of the company’s closest partners. According to a report from Bloomberg, Otellini …
Xbox Music subscription pricing leaked, ad-supported version may be in the works
Announced at E3, Xbox Music is Microsoft’s (MSFT) own subscription-based music service that will rival the likes of Spotify. A new online leak for an update to …
Windows 8 said to be a necessary gamble for Microsoft
Microsoft (MSFT) has taken quite a bit of grief from software developers, OEMs and industry watchers for its approach in developing Windows 8, but analysts …
Microsoft wins German ban on Motorola devices
In another unwelcome development for Android OEMs, a German court has slapped the Google (GOOG)-owned Motorola with a sales ban for allegedly infringing upon patents …
Microsoft urges customers to download new security tool after discovering major IE9 vulnerability
Following the discovery of a security flaw that affects hundreds of millions of Internet Explorer users, Microsoft (MSFT) is now urging customers to download new security …
Microsoft working on original ‘interactive video’ programming for Xbox Live
With 40 million users on Xbox Live, Microsoft (MSFT) is reportedly preparing to create original video programming to be distributed on the Xbox 360, according to …
Microsoft signs licensing agreement with RIM… for a file-sharing system
No, it’s not nearly as exciting as RIM (RIMM) finally finding a partner to license its new BlackBerry 10 operating system. But RIM and Microsoft (MSFT) …
Microsoft reveals Office 2013 pricing starting at $100
Microsoft (MSFT) hasn’t set a firm release date for Office 2013 yet, but that doesn’t mean it can’t talk about pricing. According to ZDNet, subscription versions of …
Microsoft sends invitations to October 25th Windows 8 launch event
Microsoft (MSFT) confirmed over the summer that its next-generation desktop and tablet operating system Windows 8 will launch on October 26th, and now the company …
Microsoft Surface tablet to start around $300
Microsoft (MSFT) hasn’t been very forthcoming about what it plans to charge customers for its soon-to-be-released Surface tablet, but CEO Steve Ballmer told the Seattle …
Microsoft to give all employees free Surface tablets and Windows Phone 8 devices
According to a report from GeekWire, Microsoft (MSFT) has informed its full-time employees that they will be receiving both a Surface tablet and a Windows …
Microsoft’s new Windows Phone Store replaces Marketplace, adds much-needed tweaks
Continuing its rebranding quest, Microsoft (MSFT) announced on its Windows Blog that Windows Phone’s Marketplace will be renamed “Windows Phone Store” to match the upcoming Windows …
Office 2013 upgrade program set to launch on October 19th
Microsoft (MSFT) will reportedly launch an Office 2010 to 2013 upgrade program as early as next month, according to ZDNet. The program will be similar …
Microsoft admits that its campaign to turn ‘Bing’ into a verb has been a massive flop
In an ideal world, Microsoft (MSFT) would like to have the word “Bing” become synonymous with online search instead of “Google” (GOOG). But we can’t …
Microsoft’s massive Windows 8 push includes opening 32 ‘pop-up’ shops this year
In the coming weeks Microsoft (MSFT) will make its mark with three new products: Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 and the Surface tablet. In order to …
Microsoft’s vision for the future of gaming transforms your living room to make it part of the game
It’s tough to know exactly what Microsoft (MSFT) has in store for its next-generation Xbox (codenamed “Durango“), but that hasn’t stopped PatentlyApple from unearthing technologies that the Redmond-based …
Microsoft reportedly racing to make sure Windows Phone 8 comes out on time
We now know why Nokia (NOK) didn’t announce any release dates for its first Windows Phone 8 devices: Because Microsoft (MSFT) still doesn’t know exactly …
Xbox 360 is the top-selling console in U.S. for 20th straight month
Despite fears of video games sales slumping due to the lack of new consoles, Microsoft’s (MSFT) seven-year-old Xbox 360 continues to be the No.1 selling console …
Next-generation Xbox might be delayed to 2014 due to chip production issues
The Xbox 360 turns seven this November, which is an awfully long time for a console to still be kicking around. According to a report from SemiAccurate, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox …
