A new report claims that the upcoming Windows Phone 8 OS might not share Windows 8's kernel after all, despite a leaked presentation from Microsoft that suggested it was in the works.
ITC lawyers argue that Barnes & Noble didn't infringe Microsoft's patents
Barnes & Noble received a boost in its patent infringement case against Microsoft after staff attorneys at the US International Trade Commission recommended that ITC Judge Theodore Essex find that the book company had not infringed on three Microsoft patents, reports Bloomberg.
Microsoft Opens C++ Extension for Other Compilers
Microsoft has opened its C++ AMP specification so it can also be used by non-Microsoft compilers to harness the power of GPUs (graphics processing units).
Windows 8 consumer preview build 8220 new screenshots leaked
The unofficial Windows 8 beta blog published more screenshots from Windows 8 consumer preview
Microsoft to deliver CRM apps for iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone in Q2
Microsoft will deliver mobile versions of its Dynamics CRM app and service for iPad, iPhone, Android phone, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7 in the second quarter of 2012.
Microsoft Removes Start Menu, Button from Windows 8
Microsoft has removed the Start button from the taskbar in the upcoming Consumer Preview release of Windows 8.
More Windows 8 consumer preview screenshots leaked, new wallpapers emerges
The unofficial Windows 8 beta blog published more screenshots from the upcoming Windows 8 consumer preview
Microsoft Skydrive Gets Big Update - 25GB Of Cloud Storage
Microsoft SkyDrive has been around for a while, but was recently given a fairly significant update.
Windows Phone developer lead leaves for Amazon's Kindle team
Brandon Watson, head of developer experiences for Windows Phone, is the latest exec to leave the Microsofts phone unit.
Microsoft® Surface® 2.0 SDK and Runtime (Updated February 2, 2012)
Microosft has updated Microsoft® Surface 2.0 SDK and Runtime
Windows Phone Marketplace expands to 5 more countries
The Windows Phone Marketplace expands to 5 more countries
Nokia Lumia 900 up for pre-order at Microsoft Store, $25 down puts you in line
Engadget reports that the Nokia Lumia 900 is now available for pre-order at the Microsoft Store
Microsoft: Tax bills for Windows 8 gift tablets just a mistake
If youre among those who received a free Samsung Windows 8 tablet from Microsoft at Build and have erroneously gotten a tax bill for it, Microsoft plans to make good on it.
Windows 8 tablets with AMD processors coming in 2012
AMD has announced it will launch processors specifically for the tablet market later in 2012 and that Windows 8 will be used inside some of those tablet products.
Microsoft Researchers Say Anonymized Data Isn't So Anonymous
Data routinely gathered in Web logs - IP address, cookie ID, operating system, browser type, user-agent strings - can threaten online privacy because they can be used to identify the activity of individual machines, Microsoft researchers say.
Microsoft: Windows Phone 8 To Use NT Kernel
After 16 years of trusty service, the venerable Windows CE will be history as far as Microsoft's mobile operating system offering goes - the next major version of Windows Phone will use the NT kernel from Windows 8.
Windows Phone 8 Details Leak
Windows Phone 8 has major changes en route, according to Microsoft's Joe Belfiore. Look for better hardware support, Windows 8 compatibility, and enterprise security.
Windows 8 consumer preview (Beta) installation screenshots leaked
The unofficial Windows 8 beta blog posted screenshots from Windows 8 consumer preview installation
Windows 8 ARM devices to have a 'classic' desktop experience?
A new rumor has bubbled to the surface relating to Windows 8 ARM devices.
Calendar Checking Tool for Outlook
Microsoft has released Calendar Checking Tool for Outlook