Microsoft has announced a major reorganisation of its business, designed at being more coordinated and nimble across the company. But can the gamble pay off?
Microsoft reportedly eased NSA access to Outlook.com, SkyDrive and Skype
The Guardian reports that Microsoft, at least, is making it easy to snoop on services from the outside
Update for Microsoft Office 2013 (KB2817491)
Microsoft has released an update for Office 2013
Nokia unveils Lumia 1020 with stunning 41MP sensor
Nokia's Zoom Reinvented event in New York City opened with a focus on photography and continued on in the same way in fact, it's almost hard to accept it was a smartphone launch.
Ballmer unveils broad Microsoft reorganization
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled what he termed is a "far-reaching realignment" of the company designed to help Microsoft innovate faster and operate in a more coherent and holistic manner as it faces a variety of challenges from rivals big and small.
The coming Microsoft reorg: What's in it for customers?
The rumored reorganization of Microsoft, which could be unveiled as soon as tomorrow, will go unnoticed by customers in the near-term, analysts said.
26 new Microsoft Stores on the way... including in China
Microsoft has revealed that its adding 26 new retail stores over the next twelve months, bringing the total number to 101, including multiple Microsoft Stores in China.
Petition wants Microsoft to bring back Xbox One's DRM
A petition on Change.org, currently with around 6,000 signatures, wants Microsoft to bring back the controversial DRM policies for the Xbox One so that "Steam for Xbox" can be envisioned
Xbox One prototypes
Curved, cubed, tiny and fantastic: Check out this pile of rejected Xbox One prototypes
Microsoft issues partners Windows XP phase-out marching orders
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft is rolling out new programs and incentives to encourage its resellers to help it move its still-sizable base of Windows XP users off that operating system by April 2014
Windows CE 5.0/6.0 Monthly Update June 2013
Microsoft has released the monthly update for both Windows CE 5.0 and Windows Embedded CE 6.0
Microsoft gives Windows app developers 180 days to patch -- or else
ComputerWorld reports that Microsoft today said it would give third-party app developers 180 days to clean up their security act -- and patch serious vulnerabilities -- or the company will yank their software from its online stores.
Microsoft kicks back $5-$10 to resellers who peddle select Windows 8 hardware
ComputerWorld posted a story that Microsoft will give resellers up to $10 for each device they sell from a list of 21 Windows 8 touch-enabled PCs and tablets
Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 to RTM by August
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft is on track to deliver Windows 8.1 by August 2013 to its PC/device partners
Microsoft to retire MSN TV, the ahead of its time connected set-top box
Techradar posted a story that Microsoft has announced it will shut down its MSN TV platform
How Windows 8.1 Integrates SkyDrive Everywhere
Howtogeek shows you how to use SkyDrive in Windows 8.1
Microsoft releases first Windows 8 apps for Dynamics AX 2012
Neowin reports that Microsoft has released its first Windows 8 apps made for Dynamics AX 2012 R2
Windows 8.1 preview removes Windows Experience Index
Neowin reports that Microsoft has removed the Windows Experience Index feature from the preview version of Windows 8.1
Windows 8 Store Hits 100,000 Apps
InformationWeek reports that Microsoft has reached the 100,000 apps mark much faster than its iOS and Android equivalents
Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview
Techradar posted a preview on Windows Server 2012 R2