August updates for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft has announced the August updates for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Free Windows 9 could lead to a meltdown for Microsoft
The Inquirer posted a story that Microsoft might be planning a fresh start for its Windows operating system by offering a free upgrade to Windows 9
Surface damage mounts at Microsoft as red ink reaches $1.7B
Computerworld reports that Microsoft lost money on its Surface tablets throughout its just-concluded 2014 fiscal year, adding hundreds of millions of dollars in red ink.
Microsofts Joe Belfiore investigating Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 update errors
WPCentral posted a story that Windows Phone head honcho Joe Belfiore stated in a series of tweets that the company is investigating the matter and is hoping to resolve any issues shortly
Download Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Developer Preview right now
Neowin reports that developers can download Microsoft's newest update for its Windows Phone 8.1 OS
Windows 8.1 Update 2 coming Aug 12
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft's next update for Windows 8.1 will be called 'August Update', and will be released on the next Patch Tuesday, August 12
Microsoft retail stores now stocking i3 and i7 variants of the Surface Pro 3
WPCentral reports that Microsoft retail stores are now carrying the i3 and i7 variants of the Surface Pro 3
Microsoft files Android patent-royalty suit against Samsung
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft has filed a contract dispute suit against Samsung over Android patent-licensing royalties
End for Windows Server 2003 support could push sales in 15
Computerworld posted a story that Server sales could spike with the expiration of extended support for Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 OS in July next year
Microsoft confirms Developer Preview users will automatically get Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1
Neowin reports that Windows Phone Developer Preview users won't have to do anything special to receive Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1
Microsoft should give up Windows Phone, go Android, says Robert Scoble
Neowin posted a story that former Microsoft technology evangelist Robert Scoble has said that Microsoft should ditch Windows Phone in favour of Android
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 preview due week of August 4
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft will make the first update to Windows Phone 8.1 available to developers the week of August 4
Chinese officials seize Microsoft PCs, emails, financial info in antitrust probe
Computerworld reports that regulators in China today said that they made sudden appearances at several Microsoft offices on Monday to gather evidence for an antitrust probe.
Microsoft delivers a massive and gorgeous update to Xbox Video for Windows 8.1
WPCentral posted a story that Xbox Video on Windows 8.1 received a major update today
Microsoft wants a slice of Raspberry Pi
Fuzilla posted a story that Microsoft has launched an Atom-based 'Sharks Cove' machine it hopes will attract developers with an interest in tablets
Chinese regulators target Microsoft for office visits
Computerworld reports that officials from the China government appeared at four Microsoft offices, but the purpose of the visits was unclear.
Layoffs cool Microsoft employees opinion of CEO Satya Nadella
Computerworld posted a story that the percentage of Microsoft current and former employees who approve of CEO Satya Nadella has dropped since the company announced layoffs
Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1 Chassis Requirements uncovered
Neowin has published the chassis requirements for the upcoming Windows Phone 8.1 update, GDR1
Microsoft wants you to forget Windows 8
Unless Microsoft radically changes its habits, it will throw Windows 8 down a deep memory hole even before a successor ships
Beta release of VLC player for Windows Phone coming soon
A developer working on the VLC player team for Windows Phone has revealed that the popular application will be hitting Microsoft's mobile platform very soon as a private beta
