Microsoft is struggling to explain its requirement for Windows 8.1 customers to update to the latest version of the OS in order to receive bug and security patches.
Windows 7 and 8.1 now usable in Azure virtual machines, but for developers only
Microsoft is finally allowing users to run Windows 7 and 8 in the cloud, but for development and test purposes only.
Microsoft refreshes Outlook.com with advanced rules, new undo options
Microsoft will be adding new rules and undo functionality to its Outlook.com Web mail over the next few weeks.
Microsoft plans Office 365 encryption and iOS and Android device management tools
Company bolsters Office 365 management powers for non-Windows devices
Microsoft to Launch Cheaper Xbox One with No Kinect
Bowing to pressure from the Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft today announced that it would sell a less expensive version of its Xbox One console that matches the PS4 price by dropping the Kinect motion sensor. This new Xbox One will become available in June and will cost $400.
Microsoft pushes back Windows 8.1 Update deadline by another month
Microsoft is giving consumers running Windows 8.1 an extra 30 days to install Windows 8.1 Update.
Microsoft makes ExpressRoute generally available to enterprises
Microsoft has made Azure ExpressRoute available to enterprise users, according to reports
Microsofts Intel Surface could be a Windows 8.1 powerhouse
Rumours of a Surface Mini have hotted up in recent weeks, but Microsoft also has an Intel-based Surface tablet in the works, according to multiple reports
Microsoft Azure tools aim to help companies manage hybrid clouds
For the kick-off of its annual Tech Ed user conference, being held this week in Houston, Microsoft has released a bevy of tools and services to help administrators connect their internal operations to Microsoft's Azure cloud.
Visual Studio goes cross platform with Cordova integration from Microsoft
Android and iOS development in Microsoft's IDE now has first party support.
Microsoft shows off the next release of ASP.NET
Microsoft is streamlining its ASP.NET server-side development framework with its next release, codenamed 'Project K.'
Nvidia Mocha 8-inch tablet tips up on benchmark site
GFXBench spills the beans
Microsoft officially confirms Windows Phone 8.1 will begin rolling out in June
The highly anticipated Windows Phone 8.1 update is within sight. Microsoft officially confirmed the release date by publishing it on their lifecycle page, where the update is set for June 24th.
Microsofts Cortana interacts with the Internet of Things
She turns lights on and off and prints out shopping lists in a YouTube demo video.
Microsoft taps Qualcomm and Intel for Surface
Haswell rather than Bay Trail
Tick, tock: Windows 8.1 users face patch ban as Microsoft sets next weeks updates
Microsoft will issue eight security updates to customers next week that will include fixes for Internet Explorer, Windows, Office and SharePoint.
Microsofts Project Sage: A cloud-based recommendation service
A Microsoft incubation project focused on building a machine-learning-powered recommendation service is staffing up and taking steps toward going commercial.
Microsoft Offers $65 of Free Entertainment with Lumia Purchase
Microsoft today provided a new incentive for any budding Nokia Lumia Icon, 1020 or 1520 customers: It is providing 9 free Gameloft games valued at $40 plus a $25 voucher that can be spent on Xbox Video movies and TV shows
Microsoft is thinking about making a sport-focused smartwatch
Microsoft has patented a smartwatch that includes a removable display that you can dock on specially-enabled gym equipment
10 things we want to see in Microsofts Surface Mini
Simply shrinking the big Surface design down to 8-inches ain't going to cut it