Microsoft has been working hard to make Xbox One SmartGlass more useful and appealing for users
Microsoft removes 1500 apps from Windows Store
Microsoft has removed 1500 apps that they considered to be misleading from their Windows Store
Microsoft cuts Azure SQL cloud database prices
Microsoft is tweaking its Azure SQL cloud database pricing
Royal Caribbean buys 40,000 Windows 8.1 tablets for cruise staff
Microsoft backs major deal as proof OS is fit for business
Microsoft promises fix for Surface Pro 3 overheating issues
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft is readying a fix meant to remedy an overheating issue with the Intel Core i7 Surface Pro 3 tablets
Microsoft: What caused one of the worst Visual Studio Online outages ever
All About Microsoft posted details on the five-hour-plus outage in Microsoft's Visual Studio Online service earlier this month
Microsoft reportedly working on a dongle to take on the Chromecast
Hexus reports that an FCC filing hints at a new HDMI Wi-Fi Miracast device
Microsoft not fully transparent with sales data, say Chinese authorities
Neowin posted a story that China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce says that Microsoft has not been 'transparent' in disclosing data on its Chinese sales
Microsoft: Roughly 25,000 Win8.x Users See Blue Screens After Botched Patch
DailyTech posted a story that a recent released security patch caused the infamous blue screen of death (BSOD) on some Windows 8.1 PCs
Microsoft offers $100 off all Surface 2 configurations
WPCentral reports that Microsoft is now offering a $100 off promotion on its Windows RT-powered Surface 2 tablets, including the model with built-in 4G LTE connectivity
Microsoft gives date for Windows 9 launch: 30 September
Silicon Republic posted a story that Microsoft have given the first confirmation that the next instalment of its operating system (OS) ? Windows 9 ? is to be showcased on 30 September.
Opera Becomes Official Browser of Microsoft-Nokias Non-Windows Phones
DailyTech reports that Opera will become the official browser for Microsoft/Nokias non-Windows phones
Looks like Microsoft is testing free play days for Xbox One games
Techradar posted a story that Microsoft appears to be testing a feature that lets Xbox Live Gold members play full Xbox One games for up to 24 hours for free
Bing now sports over 100 cities with Streetside and 3D imagery views
Neowin reports that Microsoft is touting that Bing has surpassed 100 cities that have Streestside and 3D imagery support
HP still pushing Windows 7 laptops well into Windows 8s second year
Neowin reports that it has been two years since the release of Windows 8 and HP is still pushing Windows 7 machines to the consumer as Microsoft faces the harsh reality that Windows 8 will never replace Windows 7
Microsoft rolls out Windows OS preview for Internet of Things
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft has launched a custom minimized version of Windows 8.1, designed for "a new class of small devices", making the preview OS available to all developers with an Intel Galileo board
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 is Updated for Developer Program Members
Supersite for Windows reports that Microsoft has released an update for Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 to Developer Program Members
Microsofts Lumia 530 to launch in the UK for just £60 off-contract
Neowin reports that Microsoft has announced that its new ultra-low-cost Windows Phone 8.1 device, the Lumia 530, is heading to the UK's leading carriers and retailers in a couple of weeks, priced from as little as £60
Former Microsoft CEO Ballmer steps down from the board
All About Microsoft posted a story that former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is stepping down from the Microsoft board, effective immediately
Microsoft pulls crippling patch from Windows Update
Computerworld reports that Microsoft has pulled a patch from Windows Update that crippled some computers