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Microsoft Accquires SWNG, a Harry Potter-like Living Photo App
Microsoft has acquired SWNG to propel Skype imaging technology. Its team will join the company, also bringing considerable expertise in branding.
Microsoft Will ‘Probably’ Debut a Game Streaming Service within Three Years
Microsoft's Phil Spencer has announced plans for a game streaming service, similar to Sony's PlayStation Now. It would leverage Microsoft's extensive Azure platform to provide reliable results.
Windows 8 Metro and Office Ribbons Overseer Julie Larson-Green Leaves Microsoft
After 25 years with Microsoft, Julie Larson-Green is leaving the company. Over her long stint, she had plenty of hits and even a few misses.
Xbox One X Available for Pre-Order as Microsoft Expands Xbox One Enhanced List
A couple of days after Walmart leaked Xbox One X standard edition pre-order information, Microsoft has officially opened the door for its new console sales.
Microsoft Invests in Airobotics to Propel Automated Emergency Response Drones
Airobotics has secured $32 million in its series C funding, with contributions from Microsoft Ventures, BlueRun Ventures and ex-Google and Facebook executives. The company will use the money to launch a homeland defense-focused offering and more.
Flipkart Partners with Microsoft and HP for Laptop Deal
Focusing on first-time PC buyers, Flipkart is offering a Windows 10 HP laptop under an “industry-first” payment scheme.
Microsoft France Leak Shows Xbox One Sales Figures
Microsoft’s Xbox One has sold over 36 million units according to a leak. The company’s French division has also detailed sales of previous Xbox consoles.
Microsoft and BBC Launch Doctor Who Bot for Skype
The bot invites users to join an interactive game called “The Savior of Time” and save the universe by solving a series of puzzles, quizzes, and other challenges. Skype has released a package of Doctor Who emojis along with the bot.
Microsoft Brings InsideSales Playbooks Software to Dynamics CRM
Dynamics CRM customers now get the integration InsideSales Playbooks solution for sales team recommendations. In return, InsideSales will have access to Microsoft’s data, including LinkedIn.
Microsoft Edge Partners with NAAEE to Enhance Environmental Education
A new collaboration with NAAEE has resulted in the Microsoft Edge team creating a digital storytelling platform for the association to reach more people with impactful stories and projects.
Microsoft: $1 Billion Annual Investment to Strengthen Cybersecurity Research
The company will continue to invest heavily in developing cybersecurity solutions as the number of attacks grow. The $1 billion per year will not include any security-based acquisitions Microsoft makes.
Microsoft Announces New Xbox One S Minecraft Favorites Bundle
The latest Xbox One S bundle gives gamers a 500GB console, Minecraft game code, and various Minecraft-specific packs for $300.
Microsoft Word Rival Canva is Showing Huge Growth
Canva is a service that seeks to make graphic presentations easer to create, marrying the ideas behind Word and Photoshop together. The company has enjoyed huge growth in the last year.
Microsoft Joins $10.5 Million Investment in Sarcos Robotics
Microsoft’s investment in Sarcos Robotics will help the company bring its Guardian exoskeleton to the market sooner. As part of its involvement, Microsoft’s Peter Klein will join the Sarcos board.
Microsoft Acquires Game Streaming Service Beam
Beam lets users join or watch live gaming sessions. Microsoft says that the purchase will expand the social aspects of Xbox Live and give gamers more streaming flexibility.
Microsoft and Monsanto to Jointly Invest in Brazilian Agricultural Tech
Monsanto Co., an international agricultural biotechnology corporation, in cooperation with Microsoft, has announced earlier this week its plans to invest in agricultural startups in...
Industry Report: Microsoft Partners Are Achieving “Inbound Marketing Excellence”
A recent report by digital agency Fifty Fifty and Five reveals that Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint product vendors are really starting to up their game when it comes to inbound and digital marketing.
OpenAI Poaches Top Engineers from Tesla, xAI, and Meta
OpenAI hires senior engineers from rivals Tesla, xAI, and Meta, a strategic counter-move in the escalating AI talent war over critical infrastructure talent.
CoreWeave First to Deploy Nvidia’s Newest GB300 AI Chips, Securing Key Edge in Cloud...
AI cloud provider CoreWeave is the first to deploy Nvidia's powerful GB300 NVL72 systems, gaining a critical first-mover advantage over cloud giants.
Thinking Machines Lab: Ex-OpenAI CTO Murati Secures $2B for Her AI Venture
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, shatters records with a $2B seed round, valuing the company at $10B and intensifying the AI talent war.
