Microsoft’s Windows unit head, once a possible CEO, exits
(Reuters) – The executive most widely tipped to be the next chief executive of Microsoft Corp has left the world’s largest software maker barely two...
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Microsoft demos instant English-Chinese translation
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
(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
(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
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
(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
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
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
(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
(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp admitted its largest acquisition in the Internet sector was effectively worthless and wiped out any profit for the last quarter, as...