Microsoft SQL Server 2014 released to manufacturing
Microsoft has RTM'd SQL Server 2014, which includes a new in-memory OLTP engine built jointly by Microsoft Research and the SQL Server team.
Is Microsoft about to buy Xamarin?
Rumors are swirling that Microsoft may buy or invest significantly in mobile-development tool vendor Xamarin.
Microsoft delivers free OneNote for Mac and Windows
Microsoft has made available for immediate download the expected free versions of its OneNote note-taking app for Mac and desktop Windows.
Microsoft denies pressuring Asus to drop Android/Windows dual-boot hybrids
Google also allegedly stopping hardware makers from selling hybrid devices
Microsoft, AT&T team up for long-awaited LTE-equipped Surface 2
Microsoft is scratching off one more excuse for not buying its Windows tablet hardware with the introduction of an 4G LTE model that glides into US retail stores this week
Gates: Microsoft products need more than a tune-up
Microsoft's software is due for major changes in order to transition effectively into the era of cloud computing and mobility, the company's co-founder Bill Gates says in a Rolling Stone interview.
Google and Microsoft dont want dual-OS devices on the market
The software giants pressured ASUS to drop its Transformer Book Duet TD300 plans
Skype for Xbox One Updated
In the wake of Skype updates for Outlook.com and Windows 8.1, Microsoft today announced a major update to Skype for Xbox One as well
Mozilla puts Firefox for Windows 8 on hold indefinitely
Mozilla has announced that it has put the development of its Firefox browser made for the Modern UI of Windows 8 on hold and it sounds like it will be in that position indefinitely
Why Have Most Windows 8 Users Not Upgraded to Windows 8.1?
Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade to Windows 8. Its what the original Windows 8 should have been, with important improvements for both desktop and tablet users. So why are more people using Windows 8 than Windows 8.1?
Six clicks: What we think we know about Windows 9
It's not scheduled to arrive for just a little more than a year from now but here are early details about what to expect on Microsoft's next big Windows release.
Microsoft Windows Phone: Free to OEMs?
Microsoft (MSFT) is said to have offered its Windows Phone mobile OS free of charge to two India-based OEMs, perhaps signaling the vendor is willing to forgo licensing fees for a greater stake in emerging markets.
Windows 8.1 Nook app could be discontinued in favor of Microsoft eReader app
A new filing with the SEC shows that Barnes and Noble could discontinue its Nook app for Windows 8.1 in favor of a "Microsoft Consumer Reader" app
Microsoft Announces Office 365 Personal
Microsoft announced a new version of its Office 365 subscription suite for consumers, providing a version for individuals for the first time
VLCs media player hits Windows 8 in beta form
Let's say you bought a new laptop and wanted to check out a few videos that you legally downloaded without leaving Windows 8's touch-focused UI -- until now, your options have been pretty limited
Microsoft Delivers Open Source Office 365 Preview for Android
Microsoft has just released an open source Office 365 SDK preview for Android
Microsoft rolls out multiple March firmware updates for its Surface tablets
Microsoft Surface 2, Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 users are getting multiple keyboard, Bluetooth and wireless network firmware updates.
Microsoft Surface Power Covers get a mid-March ship date
Microsoft will begin shipping its battery-life-extending Power Covers for its Surface devices starting March 19 for $199.99.
3 ways to get a new Windows 7 PC in the Windows 8 era
You can still buy or build a PC with Windows 7, or possibly downgrade from Windows 8. It just takes a little extra legwork.
Microsoft (mostly) fixes ring after pickup bug in Skype for Windows 8.1
Microsoft has addressed the 'ring after pickup' bug in the Metro-Style version of Skype for Windows 8.1, a week after remedying the issue in Skype for the Windows desktop.
