Windows 8 Fails To Lift Holiday PC Sales
PC makers need to build more innovative hardware around Microsoft's new touch-friendly OS, says IDC.
Nearly 1 million more Xbox 360s than Wii U consoles sold last month
According to Microsoft, it sold 1.4 million Xbox 360 units in December. Nintendo, meanwhile, said that it sold about 460,000 Wii U units in the same period.
Microsoft integrates Skype and Outlook with Skype 6.1
Users can now send an instant message or make a Skype call direct from Outlook
Microsoft reveals a custom controller for Tomb Raider's Xbox 360 release
Microsoft, developer Crystal Dynamics and publisher Square Enix have created a custom limited-edition controller for Tomb Raider's Xbox 360 release
Windows 8 fails to lift the PC market in Q4
Microsoft's Windows 8 OS failed to provide a spark to PC sales during last year's fourth quarter, according to research by IDC released on Thursday
How to Get Classic-Style Themes Back on Windows 8
Howtogeek shows you how to get the classic-style themes back on Windows 8
Microsoft Messenger Service not going anywhere just yet
Earlier this week came widespread reports that Microsoft would be retiring its widely used Messenger service on March 15th, forcing all users to switch to using Skype for instant messaging.
Microsoft flipping the switch for Sina Weibo's integration into the People Hub
Microsoft reportedly opened up Sina Weibo integration into the People Hub for for some random Windows Phone 8 devices.
Microsoft names new corporate VP for its Interactive Entertainment Business
Tech giant Microsoft has appointed Blake Krikorian as corporate vice-president for its Interactive Entertainment Business (IEB), following the acquisition of his company id8 Group R2 Studios (R2 Studios).
Microsoft hopes to patent an 'inconspicuous mode' for phones
The Microsoft team in Redmond is exploring an "inconspicuous mode" that would dial down not just the screen brightness and sound, but also the information on the display
Microsoft IllumiRoom Concept
Microsoft Research published a proof-of-concept of a project designed to push the boundary of living room immersive entertainment by blending our virtual and physical worlds with projected visualizations.
Google Ditches Patent Claim Against Microsoft for Xbox Video Compression
Google hasn't withdrawn all patent claims against Microsoft, though
Microsoft Surface Pro previews reveal more differences with Surface RT
Some brief previews of Microsoft's upcoming Surface Pro tablet from CES 2013, running Windows 8 Pro, have revealed more differences compared to the Surface RT tablet.
Panasonic launches rugged Windows 8 tablet
Panasonic has unveiled a rugged 10in Windows 8 tablet, the Toughpad FZ-G1, along with a rugged 7in Android tablet, the Toughpad B1.
60M Windows 8 licenses sold
Microsoft has sold more than 60 million Windows 8 licenses
Microsoft updates SkyDrive with improved website features
Microsoft's announced improvements to the SkyDrive website today, including a new single sharing screen and improved navigation options such as touch-based interface features.
Acer president continues to bash Microsoft's Surface
In a new interview, Acer president JT Wong keeps making comments against Microsoft's Surface tablet, claiming that Microsoft's plan to promote the Surface has so far been "confusing to consumers."
Hacker finds way to run desktop applications on Windows RT
A hacker claims to have found a method of bypassing the code integrity mechanism in Windows RT, therefore allowing for desktop-style programs to be installed on the platform.
Thief breaks into Microsoft office, steals iPads
A thief who creeped into Microsoft's campus in Silicon Valley nicked five iPads but left Microsoft products untouched, police have said.
Windows 8 discounts end in three weeks
Microsoft's Windows 8 Pro upgrade discount will expire in about three weeks
