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Microsoft November 4, 2015

Microsoft planning a smart watch of its own

Microsoft is working on designs for a touch-enabled watch device, executives at suppliers said, potentially joining rivals like Apple in working on a new class of computing products.

Microsoft November 4, 2015

Gov’t probed Microsoft customers twice as often as Google, report reveals

The government sought information on Microsoft’s customers more than twice as often as it sought to snoop on Google’s users, according to the Windows giant’s first ever disclosure of law enforcement requests.

Microsoft November 4, 2015

IE uh-oh: Microsoft fined $733M for not offering alternate browsers

 The European Union Commission has fined Microsoft Corp. €561 million ($733 million) for breaking the terms of an earlier agreement to offer users a choice of Internet browser.

Microsoft November 4, 2015

Microsoft releases Office 2013 in redesign emphasizing touch controls, online subscriptions

Microsoft has released a retooled version of its Office software in an effort to extend one of the company's most important franchises beyond personal computers.

Microsoft November 4, 2015

Microsoft Surface trampled at the bottom of the tablet pile

Microsoft’s Surface is a great slate for those looking for a fresh new take on the modern tablet. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like very many people were looking one this holiday season.

Microsoft November 4, 2015

Are you getting 'Scroogled'? Microsoft ads deride Google

Microsoft is trying to skewer Google as a lousy holiday shopping guide in its latest attempt to divert more traffic to its Bing search engine.

Microsoft November 4, 2015

5 things that could sink Windows 8

The Windows 8 launch is finally upon us, and I guarantee you there are a lot of nervous people in Redmond right now.

Laptops November 4, 2015

Watch out, iPad? Microsoft Surface tablet to cost $499

Microsoft is pricing its Surface Windows 8 tablet at $499 for the base model -- in line with the pricing of Apple’s iPad, where the base model costs $499 for a 16-gigabyte iPad.

Microsoft November 4, 2015

You can now download the Windows 10 .ISO disk image

Although the final RTM version of Windows 10 was originally announced to start rolling out today, only a few select groups of people are guaranteed a copy as Microsoft prioritizes Insider Preview members, enterprise, and OEM partners over regular consumers.

Microsoft November 4, 2015

Global tablet sales dip for first time

Tablet sales have fallen for the first time since the devices went mainstream in 2010, so says research firm IDC. According to its most recent data, 76.1 million tablets were sold globally by tech firms during Q4 2014, down from 78.6 million for the same period a year earlier.

Microsoft November 4, 2015

Top 7 video games of 2014

The holidays should be all about fun and games. Fortunately, you can find both as gifts - and for a modest investment.