Microsoft August 31, 2016 Bing translation error connects ISIS with Saudi Arabia Microsoft’s search engine Bing has sparked controversy after translating the word “Daesh”-- an acronym that refers to the fundamentalist group Islamic State— as “Saudi Arabia.”
Microsoft August 10, 2016 Microsoft Research proposes a method for full control over data stored in the cloud Microsoft Research is currently working on a project to enable secure data exchange in the cloud, which uses multiparty computation to generate results without exposing the actual data held by all parties involved. The team will release tools soon.
Microsoft August 2, 2016 The Windows 10 deadline apparently failed to inspire a mass installation frenzy July 30 was the deadline for the free Windows 10 upgrade, and market share numbers suggest there wasn't much of an installation frenzy during July. Windows 10 still doesn't have half the users that Windows 7 does.
Microsoft June 30, 2016 Microsoft preps new 'upgrade experience' for free Windows 10 update Microsoft is stepping up its strategy to move users to Windows 10 while the rollout of Apple’s renamed operating system isn’t far behind.
Microsoft June 24, 2016 Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge? Microsoft tries to make a case Microsoft is trying to give a boost to its new Edge browser with claims that it will extend battery life on mobile devices.
Microsoft June 13, 2016 Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion Microsoft is buying professional networking service site LinkedIn for about $26.2 billion, the software maker announced Monday.
Tablets June 10, 2016 Top 5 tablets to buy this summer What are the hottest tablets this summer? Read on.
Facebook June 1, 2016 Facebook, Twitter, Google, Microsoft vow to fight online hate in Europe. Why stop there? It’s time for Twitter and other social media giants to lead the way in removing hate from America’s virtual town square.
Video Games May 17, 2016 Microsoft freeing up nearly 1M inactive Xbox gamertags Starting Wednesday, Xbox Live Gold customers can switch their gamertag to a coveted moniker.
Apple May 4, 2016 Apple's iPad Pro is beating Microsoft's Surface Pro 4, experts say Apple is making quick gains on Microsoft with its iPad Pro, according to a major market research firm.
Laptops May 3, 2016 Microsoft launches Surface Book, its first laptop, debuts Surface Pro 4, Lumia 950 phone Microsoft didn’t disappoint on Tuesday at its highly-anticipated hardware event, announcing its first ever laptop and also unveiled its next Surface tablet and new flagship phones.