Microsoft sues Acacia over smartphone patents
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp filed a lawsuit against Acacia Research Corp on Wednesday, charging that Acacia broke a contract to license various smartphone and mobile computing technologies...
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Microsoft’s Gates highlights tough requirements for new CEO
(Reuters) – Chairman Bill Gates said on Tuesday he was pleased with Microsoft Corp’s progress in finding a new chief executive but outlined the difficulties...
Bill Gates wants Norway’s $800 billion fund to spend more in Africa, Asia
(Reuters) – Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates called on Norway’s $800 billion oil fund, one of the biggest investors in the world, to spend more in...
Exclusive: Microsoft narrows CEO shortlist; Mulally, Elop make the cut
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp has narrowed its list of external candidates to replace Chief Executive Steve Ballmer to about five people, including Ford Motor Co chief Alan Mulally and...
Yahoo sought to ‘pause’ search rollout with Microsoft
(Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Monday refused to let Yahoo Inc YHOO.O delay using Microsoft Corp’s Bing search capabilities in Taiwan and Hong Kong,...
Ballmer tightens grip on Microsoft with major revamp
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp’s sweeping re-organization on Thursday creates a company that, more than ever, bears the stamp of Chief Executive Steve Ballmer. The face of Microsoft since he...
Why Nokia didn’t sell its patents to Microsoft
(Reuters) – Nokia may have sold its handset business to Microsoft Corp, but by hanging on to its valuable patent portfolio, the Finnish company could...
Microsoft revamps Surface tablets to challenge Apple
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp on Monday unveiled faster, more powerful versions of its Surface tablets in an effort to boost poor sales and mount a...
Microsoft says most Xbox One pre-order supply sold out
(Reuters) – Retail stores in many markets have run out of Microsoft Corp’s Xbox One consoles available for pre-orders, a senior company executive said, ahead of a major clash with Sony...