Microsoft Outlook, SkyDrive outages hit users worldwide
Some Microsoft users are reporting problems accessing their Outlook, Skydrive and Contacts on August 14.
Microsoft delays Xbox One release in eight countries till 2014
Microsoft has adjusted the number of markets where the next-gen console will be available at launch
Microsoft names Oct. 18 for Windows 8.1 launch
Microsoft today named Oct. 18 as the launch date for Windows 8.1
Leaked 9471 build of Windows 8.1 reveals more improvements
The recently leaked 9471 build of Windows 8.1 has revealed even more new features that have been put into the OS by Microsoft since the public preview was released earlier in June
Microsoft debuts a new Windows 8-friendly keyboard, mouse
Microsoft is making available this month a new ergonomical Windows 8-friendly keyboard and mouse.
Microsoft's Windows 8.1: When will users get the final bits?
Even though Windows 8.1 is still looking like it will be released to manufacturing in August, users may have to wait a couple more months to get the final version.
Microsoft: Xbox One won't require Kinect to function
The console will still function if Kinect isn't plugged in, although you won't be able to use any feature or experience that explicitly uses the sensor.
Windows 8.1 build 9471 x64 has leaked
Neowin reports that Windows 8.1 build 9471 x64 has been leaked
Windows 8 build 9477 reportedly in the hand of OEMs ahead of RTM
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft sent out Windows 8 build 9477 to its OEM partners ahead of the RTM build
Asus confirms end of Windows RT tablet range
Techradar reports that Asus will discontinue their Windows RT tablet range
Microsoft ups price on Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter by 28 percent
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft's highest end Windows Server SKU is going to get a lot more expensive with the coming Windows Server 2012 R2 release.
Microsoft unboxes an Xbox One, reveals included headset
The Inquirer posted a story that Microsoft has released an unboxing video of the upcoming Xbox One
Microsoft plans Q&A tool for Power BI
Techradar posted a story that Microsoft has revealed details of the new tools to come for its Power BI service on Office 365
Microsoft Xbox Video overhaul updates app's interface in Windows 8.1 preview
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft has released a new version of the Xbox Video app for Windows 8.1 preview users
Microsoft's Bing updates for Windows Phone: Who gets what, when
All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft has released Bing updates for Windows Phone
Windows 8 Secure Boot bypassed thanks to sloppy OEM implementation
Neowin posted a story that researchers showed off how they were able to bypass the Secure Boot system in Windows 8 in two separate exploits at the Black Hat conference last week in Las Vegas
External Ethernet support coming to Microsoft Surface RTs
All About Microsoft reports that official support for external Ethernet adapters for Surface RT tablets is coming
Microsoft relaxes Office 365 upgrade procedure
Techradar reports that Microsoft has loosened up its procedures for Office 365 subscribers to upgrade subscription plans using a wizard in the admin portal
Microsoft marks down Surface Pro tablet by $100
Computerworld reports that Microsoft on Sunday cut the price of its Surface Pro tablet by $100
Windows 8 share growth slows
Computerworld posted a story that Windows 8's user share growth slowed significantly last month
