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Microsoft LinkedIn Takeover: Here Is Satya Nadella´s Letter to His Employees
Microsoft is purchasing LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, the company has announced today. This is what Satya Nadella has to say in an open letter...
Microsoft to Buy LinkedIn in Massive $26.2 Billion Acquisition
Microsoft is purchasing LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, the company has announced today. It is the company's largest-ever acquisition and is effective immediately.
Microsoft Rolls out Xbox One Summer Update Preview
According to Mike Ybarra, Director of Program Management, Xbox Preview audiences for the Xbox One will be the first to receive the update. This...
Bluetooth 5 to Be Launched This Week with 4x Speed, 2x Range
Bluetooth SIG is preparing the launch of Bluetooth 5 on the "Discover Blue" event June 16. The next-gen standard for wireless transfers boasts four times the speed and twice the range of Bluetooth 4.2.
Microsoft Bing May Know if you have Pancreatic Cancer
A Microsoft Research project found that Bing could track search habits to successfully predict if users were suffering from pancreatic cancer.
Microsoft Opening Cyber Security Engagement Centre in India
The Gurgaon based Cyber Security Engagement Centre (CESC) will be one of seven global bases that will serve as a hub for Microsoft’s cybersecurity operations.
Microsoft Channel 9 Video Demos SQL Server on Linux
A video uploaded to Channel 9 shows two Microsoft engineers run a simply demo of the much-anticipated SQL Server on Linux platform.
VideoLAN Dev: VLC Universal Windows App Is in Closed Beta
A developer on the Universal Windows Platform version of VLC has said the app is now in closed beta and works across all major Windows form factors.
Microsoft will “Scale Back” Lumia and Windows Smartphone Operations
The company announced Lumia smartphone output will all but cease, raising serious questions about Microsoft’s future in the mobile space. Read the full internal memo announcing the news here.
Microsoft’s Newest Pop-up Upgrades to Windows 10 without Consent
Microsoft continues using malware-like tactics to expand Windows 10´s install base. The changed upgrade notice initiates the upgrade even if users force-close the respective...
Facebook App on Windows 10 Updated with Facebook Live (In Some Countries)
Facebook Live is coming to some Windows 10 users through an update of the Facebook app, although it seems as though the feature is only available in some regions.
Microsoft Integrates Kik Messenger into Its Bot Framework
After a month-long collaboration between Microsoft and Kik bot platform engineering teams, the Kik channel is now live on the Bot Directory.
“The Microsoft Bot...
Microsoft Integrates Concur’s Travel Booking and Expense Tools to Office 365
Concur is collaborating with Microsoft Office developers to create a seamless process for business professionals to manage their travel booking and expenses right from...
Microsoft Confirms Nokia Feature Phone Sale to Foxconn and HMD Global
The sale of the Nokia feature phone business is expected, but in an interesting twist, HMD Global and Nokia will take some of the licensing and the Finnish company is gearing to re-enter the smartphone market.
Microsoft Is Changing Prices for Minecraft in Some Countries
Mojang has released a revised pricing table for different countries to align with changes US Dollar currency rates.
Mojang, the Swedish game developer of Minecraft,...
Microsoft’s New Tool will Make Clean Windows 10 Install “Easy”
The company teased a new tool that will allow users to easily install Windows 10 cleanly, stating the tool will come to Insiders first and will likely be in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
Microsoft No Longer Allows Third-Party Tech Support Ads on Bing Ads
In an update of its policy, Bing Ads no longer allows third parties to advertise tech support services on the network, following a similar move by Google where “Payday” loan ads were banned.
Microsoft’s Universal Windows Platform Titles get Framerate Boost from DirectX Update
DirectX has announced an update for Windows 10 that will give Universal Windows Platform (UWP) games a high framerate to improve graphics and gameplay.
Microsoft’s Mojang teams with Nintendo for Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft
The newly announced Super Mario Mash-Up Pack for Minecraft will be a Mario themed update for the popular game on Nintendo’s Wii U console.
Microsoft Readying Apps for Website feature: Open Apps from Websites in Windows 10
A feature that was discussed at Build 2016, Apps for Websites, has been discovered as an option in a Windows 10 build, and could make its debut in the Anniversary Update.