Microsoft has committed to building a massive 1.2 million square-foot, $1.1 billion regional data center complex on 154 acres in central Iowa, a project officials pledged will create more than 80 jobs in the local area over a four- to five-year phase-in period.
The next Windows 8.1 update could come this autumn as Windows 8.2
WZOR has released some new details on the next Microsoft OS update
Microsofts Office 365 finally launches in China
Microsoft has finally launched its Office 365 software subscription service in China, where it will be operated by the local company 21Vianet. The government of Shanghai is an early adopter.
The end of Nokia? Firm to be renamed Microsoft Mobile Oy when deal closes
The grand old name of Nokia will be dropped from the company's title as soon as the Microsoft takeover is rubber stamped this month, according to a letter sent by the new owners to suppliers
Microsoft to build $1.13 billion data center in Iowa
Microsoft announced Friday it will build a data center in West Des Moines, Iowa - costing $1.13 billion and will take four to five years to fully build, bringing in 84 jobs.
Windows Phone 8.1 ?Project My Screen PC app now available
Have you been waiting to use the new Project My Screen feature in Windows Phone 8.1? Well, wait no more - the PC companion app that facilitates this feature is now available from Microsoft.
IE6: Retired but not dead yet
Microsoft may have retired Internet Explorer 6 last week, but it's still keeping track of the ancient browser's user share on a death watch-like website that's been running for more than three years.
Microsoft to update Xbox Music for Windows Phone 8.1 next week
Microsoft has announced plans to update the Xbox Music app for the developer preview version of Windows 8.1 sometime next week, with a number of improvements.
Microsoft starts to introduce Cortana features to Bing.com
Also users are finding out lots of fun things about Cortana on Windows Phone 8.1
Why the Windows 8.1 Update probably means no more Service Packs for Windows
But we'd expect compulsory updates to become the norm.
Microsoft gives business users more time to install Windows 8.1 Update
Microsoft enterprise users now have until August, instead of May, to move to the 'Update' versions of Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Embedded 8.1 in order to continue to receive future fixes and updates.
Intel looks to Android, not Microsoft, to boost tablet business
In case it wasn't clear already, Intel and Microsoft are no longer joined at the hip. Intel is trying desperately to grow its share of the tablet market, and with Windows flunking out on those devices, Android is where it's at.
Apple, Samsung and Microsoft commit to anti-theft smartphone kill switch
To be implemented on devices in the US from July 2015
Microsofts new keyboard is meant to be used with Smart TVs
This fall marks 20 years that Microsoft has been making keyboards (make that "computer hardware," as it was quaintly called back in 1994). Ironically, though, as the company approaches this milestone, it's now making accessories not just for PCs, but... Smart TVs?
Microsoft launches Office 365 Personal, $69.99 for a year
Microsoft has now officially launched Office 365 Personal, allowing people a way to access all of its Office software on one PC and one tablet for $69.99 a year or $6.99 a month
Xbox One April 2014 System Update Starts Rolling Out
Microsoft revealed last night that it has started rolling out the April 2014 System Update for Xbox One
Microsoft will open 11 specialty retail stores in May
Microsoft has officially confirmed plans to open 11 new smaller specialty retail stores inside shopping malls across the U.S. during the month of May, with special opening day events at each location
Microsoft reveals SQL Server 2014, Analytics Platform System and more
Microsoft has announced the launch of SQL Server 2014, Analytics Platform System and a preview of Azure Intelligent Systems Service as part of their products dedicated to handling big data.
Microsoft makes Office Online available in Chrome Web Store
Microsoft is making the Web versions of its Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote apps available to users through the Chrome Web Store.
Microsoft cans free custom domain support in Outlook
Microsoft has warned users of its custom domain service for Outlook.com accounts that it will drop support for the service with immediate effect.