Microsoft wants another crack at making its own phones, says analyst
Microsoft’s first attempt at making its own mobile phones wasn’t exactly a success. In fact, it would be fair to say that the Microsoft KIN was …
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Surface tablets will have ‘little impact’ this year, ABI says
Count ABI Research as a Surface skeptic. The research firm on Wednesday said that Windows-based tablets will have “little impact” on the tablet market this …
Microsoft Surface: Three keys for success
I was somewhat surprised to learn this week that Microsoft had developed a tablet that’s actually pretty cool. My expectations were admittedly low when I …
Microsoft OEM partners dish anonymously about hurt feelings
Et tu, Ballmer? Microsoft’s original equipment manufacturer partners are doing their very best renditions of Julius Caesar this week after Microsoft apparently blindsided them when it announced …
Microsoft’s tablet efforts are fleeting, says Acer founder
Microsoft set the technology media and industry watchers aflutter earlier this week when it took the wraps off the Microsoft Surface tablet during a press …
People don’t want a Microsoft tablet, former Dell CEO says
Former Dell CEO Kevin Rollins doesn’t think Microsoft has a hit on its hands with the upcoming Microsoft Surface tablet set to launch later this …
Microsoft Surface tablet is ‘sincerest form of flattery’ for Apple
Microsoft unveiled its first own-brand tablet on Monday evening and beyond the simple truth that both devices are tablet computers, it seems like a stretch …
Live from Microsoft’s tablet event!
After saving things for the very last minute in an effort to keep today’s news under wraps, Microsoft is finally ready to get the show …
We’ll be reporting live from Microsoft’s event today at 6:30PM
Microsoft will hold a press conference on Monday to make a major product announcement, and the company did its best to ensure the topic of …
Microsoft to unveil own-brand Windows 8 tablet on Monday, report claims
Microsoft plans to unveil an own-brand Windows 8 tablet on Monday that will mark the company’s entrance into the media tablet market, a report claims. …
Microsoft Windows 8 tablet unveiling said to be slated for Monday
Windows fans who have enviously watched iOS and Android users toting around tablets won’t have to wait much longer. Microsoft sent out a press invitation …
Microsoft reportedly charging vendors $85 for Windows RT licenses
Microsoft’s ARM-friendly Windows RT operating system may hit more than a few road blocks when it launches this fall. The software giant is reportedly charging …
Microsoft reportedly bars HTC from making Windows 8 tablets
HTC is reportedly being shut out of Windows RT development due to lack of experience in the tablet market, according to Bloomberg. The news doesn’t …
Microsoft Windows 7 sales hit 600 million mark
Windows 8 may indeed be Microsoft’s biggest launch ever but that hasn’t stopped the company from making plenty of cash from Windows 7. Speaking at …
Windows 8 Release Preview now available
Microsoft on Thursday announced the availability of its Windows 8 Release Preview. The near-final build is offered in 14 different languages and is the final pre-release before …
Windows 8 Release Preview leaked prior to official debut
Microsoft announced that its Windows 8 Release Preview will be available during the first week of June, possibly after the company’s Computex keynote on June …
Dell's first Windows 8 tablet revealed
After a number of failed attempts in the Android tablet market, Dell is looking to readdress the tablet space with Windows 8. According to a …
Microsoft sees Windows 8 as 'rebirth' [updated]
Microsoft is betting big on its upcoming Windows 8 operating system, which looks to bridge the gap between smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. Microsoft CEO …
Microsoft says 350 million Windows 7 devices will ship by the end of 2012
Despite the fact that Windows 8 is expected to launch in October, Microsoft still has high hopes for its Windows 7 operating system. The software …
Pre-launch Windows 8 usage doubles that of OS X Mountain Lion
Since Microsoft released its Windows 8 Consumer Preview in February, millions of users have downloaded the software giant’s latest operating system, which looks to carefully …
Microsoft reportedly readying cross-platform streaming music service
Microsoft is reportedly preparing to unveil a new streaming music service at the annual E3 conference later this year. Citing unnamed sources, The Verge reports …
Final major pre-launch Windows 8 release due during first week of June
Microsoft’s Buildings Windows 8 Twitter account on Monday evening announced that the Windows 8 Release Preview will be available at some point during the first week …
Windows 8 aims to take huge chunk of iPad share in less than a year
Microsoft and its partners have seemingly set some very lofty goals for Windows 8. Citing multiple anonymous sources at various unnamed Taiwan-based original device manufacturers, …
Microsoft reveals three editions of its next-generation operating system
Microsoft on Monday announced that there will be three editions of its next-generation Windows 8 operating system: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT. …
Microsoft patent reveals hand gesture system for future tablets
A recent patent application from Microsoft reveals that the software giant is looking to bring real-time hand-gestures to tablets, PatentBolt reported on Monday. The patent …
Microsoft’s Windows and Windows Phone roadmap reportedly leaks
Images of Microsoft’s product roadmap for partners have leaked onto the web. The documents were posted on Twitter by Maartin Visser, who discovered the them …
Tablet sales to double in 2012
Worldwide consumer tablet sales are forecasted to reach 118.9 million units in 2012, according to market research firm Gartner. The figure represents a 98% increase …
NVIDIA CEO says $199 Tegra 3 tablets will launch this summer
Following rumors of a $199 Google-branded tablet, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang said he believes that more Tegra 3-powered tablets will be coming to the market …
Sprint rumored to be prepping an LTE-equipped Windows Phone for fall launch
Sprint is currently in the process of building out its 4G LTE network, which is slated to launch in the second quarter of 2012. Citing anonymous …
Windows 8 PCs and tablets set to launch in October
Early rumors suggested that devices running Microsoft’s next-generation Windows 8 operating system might launch as soon as this summer, but a new report places the …
