Regulators in Europe said Tuesday they will watch closely to make sure Microsoft complies with its commitments to ensure competition in the browser market, after Mozilla complained its Firefox browser is being excluded from Windows RT.
Microsoft to charge $15 for Windows 8 upgrade deal
Microsoft plans to charge users who buy a new Windows 7 PC $14.99 for an upgrade to Windows 8. The upgrade program is expected to kick off alongside the delivery of Windows 8 Release Preview in June.
Windows 8 Lets Parents Track Kids' Internet Use
Microsoft's Windows 8 Family Safety tool generates reports that keep parents informed about their children's online activities.
Get ready for Microsoft's coming UK price increase
Starting July 1, Microsofts raising substantially the prices it will be charging its UK business customers for software and services.
EU-Microsoft browser deal requires ballot screen in Windows 8
Microsoft declined to comment when asked whether it believed it's required to offer a ballot screen in Windows 8 to European users for selecting rival browsers in the new operating system's desktop mode.
Is November Win 8 Tablet Release Too Late?
If Intel-based Windows 8 tablets launch in November, as one informed source expects, Microsoft would face a narrow window to play a role in the important holiday sales period.
Senate to look at Mozilla's browser competition allegations
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee plans to look into accusations by Mozilla that Microsoft is restricting access to important programming tools for browsers that will run in Windows RT.
Microsoft preps Windows 8 upgrade deal for early June debut, says report
Microsoft will reportedly kick off a Windows 8 upgrade program for buyers of Windows 7 PCs in early June.
Why is Mozilla Targeting Microsoft and Not Apple in Browser Spat?
Why hasn't Mozilla lambasted Apple, as it did Microsoft, for blocking rival browsers from its mobile operating system?
Microsoft Introduces Augmented Reality System "MirageTable"
A potential use for MirageTable includes new ways to play video games
Report: Kinect-powered Internet Explorer 9 coming to Xbox 360
Microsoft's system would be the last to get an integrated Web browser.
Microsoft Touts Win8's Ability to Detect, Fix Hard Disk Problems
Microsoft has revamped the way Windows 8 monitors hard disk operations and detects problems in an effort to make the diagnostic and repair process less intrusive
Microsoft Revamps Bing to Include Interactive Social Sidebar
Bing will soon include a search interface that offers social search results in a separate column to the right of the returned links, Microsoft said on Thursday.
Mozilla accuses Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior with Windows RT
Mozilla yesterday accused Microsoft of withholding APIs necessary to build a competitive browser for Windows RT, and said the behavior "may have antitrust implications."
Microsoft reveals upcoming Visual Studio 11 changes
Microsoft has posted up details of some changes it plans to make to Visual Studio 11 as the company prepares to launch a Release Candidate build of the software development tool.
Microsoft goes green: data centers, offices to be carbon neutral come July
This summer, Microsoft is launching a new green energy initiative in which all of the company's direct operations, "including data centers, software development labs, air travel, and office buildings," will go carbon neutral.
Microsoft developing Kinect-like controller that uses sound waves
SoundWave utilizes the existing speakers and microphone built into a PC or notebook to detect gestures.
Windows 8 OS: 8 New Must-Know Facts
InformationWeek posted 8 must-know facts of Windows 8
Microsoft: Office 365 for enterprises now FISMA-certified
Microsofts Office 365 hosted app bundle is FISMA-certified, making it potentially more appealing to U.S. government customers.
PC Makers Mum on Windows 8 Upgrades
The first wave of laptops with Intel's latest third-generation Core processors started shipping this week with Windows 7 but can they be upgraded to Windows 8?