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Microsoft demos instant English-Chinese translation

YoopyaNov 12, 20120

Software that can translate spoken English into spoken Chinese almost instantly has been demonstrated by Microsoft. The software preserves intonation and cadence so the translated

Microsoft pulls out the stops for Halo 4

YoopyaNov 6, 2012November 6, 20120

(Reuters) – “Master Chief” springs back into action on Tuesday with the release of Microsoft Corp’s Halo 4, the latest installment of the Xbox blockbuster

Microsoft versus Google trial raises concerns over courtroom secrecy

YoopyaNov 2, 20120

(Reuters) – Two weeks before trial in a high-stakes lawsuit pitting Google’s Motorola Mobility unit against Microsoft, Google made what has become a common request

Microsoft profits fall 22% ahead of Windows 8 launch

YoopyaOct 20, 20120

Microsoft has reported a 22% fall in quarterly profits, after deferring some revenue ahead of the upcoming releases of its Windows 8 operating system and

Samsung steals march on Nokia with first Windows phone

YoopyaAug 30, 20120

(Reuters) – Samsung Electronics became the first handset maker to announce a smartphone using Microsoft’s latest mobile software, making its surprise, hurried announcement just days

Microsoft gets a new logo after 25 years

YoopyaAug 23, 20120

Microsoft unveiled a new look Thursday morning as it prepares for a torrent of product launches and updates. “It’s been 25 years since we’ve updated

Microsoft confirms Windows 8’s October launch date

YoopyaJul 19, 20120

Microsoft has revealed that Windows 8 will be released on 26 October. The declaration was made at the firm’s annual sales meeting and was published

Microsoft stumbles into crucial financial year

YoopyaJul 6, 20120

(Reuters) – An ugly first week for Microsoft Corp’s new financial year, probably its most important to date, has done little to inspire confidence that

Microsoft takes $6.2 billion charge, slows Internet hopes

YoopyaJul 3, 20120

(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp admitted its largest acquisition in the Internet sector was effectively worthless and wiped out any profit for the last quarter, as

Exclusive: Microsoft tie-up, network sale among RIM options: sources

YoopyaJun 29, 20120

(Reuters) – Research In Motion Ltd’s board is under mounting pressure to consider unpalatable options such as selling its network business or forming an alliance