Microsoft has added real-time co-authoring, offline capabilities and other enhancements. But many mobile users have already adopted alternatives.
Samsung's ATIV Q tablet runs both Windows 8 and Android Jelly Bean
Samsung announced nine new products, including smartphones, tablets and a smart camera, but the biggest breakthrough product was a 13.3-in. convertible tablet called the ATIV Q that runs both Android Jelly Bean and Windows 8.
Which Microsoft apps are supported (and not) on Windows Azure?
Wondering which Microsoft apps and services are validated and supported on Windows Azure for running in virtual machine? Here's the list.
Microsoft does an Xbox 180 on Xbox One DRM, always-on policies
Microsoft confirmed reports that it's doing an about-face on its used games and always on policies for the Xbox One
Microsoft delivers biggest update to date to TypeScript
Microsoft updates its superset of JavaScript, known as TypeScript, with a slew of new features, including the addition of generics.
Update for Windows 8/Server 2012
Microsoft has released a new update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012
Microsoft launches Surface RT discount for schools
Microsoft is targeting schools and universities directly with a Surface RT discount offer during the summer back-to-school buying season.
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 4.0
Microsoft has released Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit 4.0
Windows 8.1 screenshots leaked, redesigns showcased
Today a collection of screenshots, showcasing redesigns within key Windows 8.1 applications, were leaked online.
Microsoft offers more info on its US national security requests
Microsoft has now shared some details on information requests it has received from US national security agencies
Major Nelson takes Xbox One questions, says banned users will 'absolutely not' lose games
Microsoft still has a long way to go to answer questions from gamers about its new Xbox One console, particularly when it comes to the effects of DRM
Windows Store in the leaked Windows 8.1 builds is open
It looks like people who are using the leaked early builds of Windows 8.1 can now access the revamped version of the Windows Store, allowing them to download Windows 8 apps
NSA gets early access to zero-day data from Microsoft, others
Meant to help secure network, data could be used to attack foreign governments
Microsoft pays $100,000 or more to get devs coding for Windows Phone
Getting big names into the Windows Store takes more than a little convincing.
Microsoft teams up with PepsiCo, plans to give away thousands of Xbox Ones (US Only)
This fall, PepsiCo and Microsoft will be teaming up to launch the biggest gaming promotion in brand history.
Microsoft Online Services Sign-In Assistant for IT Professionals BETA
Microsoft has released Microsoft Online Services Sign-In Assistant for IT Professionals BETA. The Microsoft Online Services Sign-In Assistant provides end user sign-in capabilities to Microsoft Online Services, such as Office 365.
Nokia expected to show off new camera technologies in July
Nokia is holding a July 11 event in New York City, which might be the launch party for its Lumia EOS phone with a 41-megapixel camera.
Microsoft Hopes Publishers Will Provide More Value To Consumers If Xbox One Games Can’t Be Resold
Microsoft continues to try to convince concerned consumers that the highly restrictive policies for lending out, reselling, and giving away Xbox One games are actually just the next step in entertainment evolution
Microsoft give away 10,000 Surface tablets to ISTE conference attendees
Microsoft will be giving away Surface RT tablets to the first 10,000 ISTE 2013 conference attendees as part of the Windows in the Classroom Surface Experience Project
Microsoft seizes floor space in Best Buy for Windows mega mini-stores
Microsoft has struck a deal with Best Buy to create 600 stores-within-stores in the U.S. and Canada to sell customers on Windows 8, the Surface tablet line, and new PCs and devices from other OEMs.