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?
Microsoft Drops Chinese Vendor After Windows Exploit Leak
Microsoft cuts Chinese firewall company Hangzhou DPTech Technologies from Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) for its role in disclosure of Windows Remote Desktop (RDP) flaw.
Microsoft launching $99 subscription-based Xbox 360 this year
Microsoft is planning to release a low-cost Xbox 360 bundle that will be subsidized by a monthly subscription.
Making Windows Media Center available in Windows 8
Steven Sinofsky published an update on Windows Media Center in Windows 8
Microsoft threatened with Windows 7 ban in Germany after Motorola infringement ruling
Motorola has won a patent infringement battle against Microsoft over its video compression software that could result in Windows 7 being withdrawn from sale in Germany.
Microsoft to Retire Windows Live Brand Ahead of Windows 8 Launch
Microsoft will retire the Windows Live brand as it gets ready to release what it describes as a more connected set of online consumer services with Windows 8.
Microsoft mute on Nook app's bundling with Windows 8
Microsoft on Monday declined to say whether Barnes and Noble's Nook app for Metro will be embedded into Windows 8 or Windows RT.
Microsoft cleans up Windows Phone Marketplace in an attempt to win apps war
Windows Phone Marketplace is setting the bar high for developers, and the apps market as a whole, as the senior director outlines new standards and policies to tackle trademark infringement, keyword stuffing and bulk publishing.
Slow uptake of Windows 8 preview hints at lack of interest
Windows users appear half as interested in trying out the new Windows 8 as they did three years ago when they jumped at the chance to test drive Windows 7, data shows.
Microsoft, Barnes & Noble Strike E-Book Partnership
Deal calls for Microsoft to invest $300 million in new partnership with bookseller and drop Nook patent claims.
Microsoft makes improvements to Redis on Windows in-memory database
A new iteration of the Redis on Windows in-memory database technology is now available in GitHub.
