Microsoft stories - Page 197
Founded in Albuquerque in April 1975 by the famous duo of founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is today one of the biggest global IT companies. More than five decades after its inception, the company is now the world's third most valuable enterprise by market cap.
Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
Google's free storage triples to 15GB
Wed, 15th May 2013
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Google has announced it will triple its free storage to 15GB, combining the capacity across Google+, Drive, and Gmail, ahead of its I/O conference.
Microsoft offers free Windows 8.1 updates
Wed, 15th May 2013
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As Microsoft begins its product overhaul of Windows 8, the company will unveil a free Windows 8.1 update on June 26.
As Adobe abandons boxes, Microsoft keeps the faith
Fri, 10th May 2013
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Microsoft Office will continue to sell as both packaged and subscription software days after Adobe announced a shift to the cloud.
Microsoft's Windows 8 gamble backfires
Wed, 8th May 2013
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Software giant set for biggest product overhaul since 'new Coke' 30 years ago, as Steve Ballmer's 'bet-the-company' gamble looks lost.
Gates: iThink Microsoft tablets are better
Tue, 7th May 2013
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Microsoft chairman unsubtly sticks the boot into Apple, questioning its lack of a keyboard and failure to run Office.
400m Outlook users following Hotmail upgrade
Tue, 7th May 2013
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Microsoft has finished upgrading Hotmail customers to Outlook.com, driving more than 400 million active accounts.
Microsoft advert mocks rival fanboys
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Microsoft takes a swipe at Apple and Samsung fans in new ad, featuring a wedding brawl over whose device is better.
Smartphone newbies boost Windows Phone profits
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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Windows Phone sees growth with 5.6% of smartphone sales in Q1 2013, attracting first-time buyers and boosting profits.
'Niche' Microsoft tablets trail Apple and Android
Fri, 26th Apr 2013
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Microsoft's tablets hold a 'niche' 7.5% market share, trailing far behind Apple's lead and Android's growing presence in global shipments.
Back to the Start for struggling Windows 8?
Tue, 23rd Apr 2013
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Microsoft mulls Start button's return to Windows 8.1 amidst dire PC sales decline, revealing struggles against a changing market.
Microsoft hunts down Apple in iPad Mini market
Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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Microsoft gears up to challenge Apple's iPad Mini, revealing plans for new Windows-powered devices set to hit the market in the coming months.
House always wins as Microsoft posts Q3 boost
Sat, 20th Apr 2013
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Microsoft announces Q3 results, with revenues of $20.49bn and earnings per share of $0.72, thanks to success in cloud services.
No antivirus risks 25% of PCs
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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In either an act of increased scaremongering, or genuine concern, Microsoft says a quarter of computers are at risk for not using up-to-date antivirus software.
Watch this space… Windows for your wrist
Tue, 16th Apr 2013
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Microsoft may soon join the smartwatch race, challenging Apple and Samsung. Can the tech titan make its mark or is it too late?.
'Deal with it' Microsoft creative director resigns following Twitter rant
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Adam Orth resigns from Microsoft after a controversial Twitter rant about 'always-on' devices sparks backlash among users.
PC sales stall as Windows 8 struggles
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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PC shipments post the steepest decline on record during a single quarter, as buyers seemingly move away from Microsoft's Windows 8 PC software.
Sticks and stones may break Google's bones, but can bad ads hurt them?
Thu, 11th Apr 2013
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Microsoft intensifies advertising campaign to criticize Google's handling of personal information. Will it affect Google's dominance?.
Skype hits two billion minutes per day
Thu, 4th Apr 2013
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Skype surges to two billion daily minutes, showcasing its growing role as a global communications hub. #SkypeMilestone.
Ex-Microsoft GM building 'something secret' at Amazon
Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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Charlie Kindel, ex-Microsoft GM, teases a 'secret' project at Amazon, sparking speculation on April Fools' Day. Fact or jest?.
Rediscover Microsoft at the New Zealand SharePoint conference
Tue, 2nd Apr 2013
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Explore Microsoft's latest tech advancements at the SharePoint conference in Auckland this April, featuring key insights and developments.