Archive for September, 2011

Microsoft inks another clever Android patent deal, this time with Samsung

September 30, 2011

I’m not even sure why Microsoft is bothering with its own mobile OS at this point. After all, it’s making more than enough money from Android. Screw Windows Phone 7.

Steve Ballmer on his way out at Microsoft?

September 27, 2011

Another day, another round of Ballmer bashing at Microsoft. Is Steve on his way out of the company?

Bing Deals aggregates daily shopping discounts from Groupon, LivingSocial, etc.

September 23, 2011

A one-stop shop full of all the daily deals on offer at any given moment? Yes please. Bing me the goodies as Bing Deals with the hard work.

Is Windows Phone 7 proving to be more than a blip on the smartphone radar

September 21, 2011

Is Windows Phone 7 proving to be more than a blip on the smartphone radarCurrently, Windows phone 7 has approximately 1.6 percent of the smartphone market.  You can get smaller than that but no one wants to.  As it stands, Windows Phone 7 is well behind Android and iOS in market share, but it looks as if that might be changing.

Microsoft exec who tweeted Nokia Windows Phone 7 details leaves company

September 20, 2011

Microsoft isn’t a fan of social networks. Or at least isn’t a fan of its employees using social networks to reveal details of forthcoming products.

Microsoft paid $1.5 million to silence executive on sexism charge

September 20, 2011

Microsoft paid $1.5 million to silence executive on sexism charge There is some big news coming out of Microsoft UK today as allegations of corruption in the branch are now being reported. According to the report, a female exec was allegedly passed up for a promotion because of her gender.

Microsoft’s Windows 8 and Windows Server 8 will work seamlessly with the cloud

September 14, 2011

Microsoft's Windows8 and Windows Server8 will work seamlessly with the cloudWhile much has been made of Windows 8′s Metro-style tiles interface, there is another aspect to the new OS that has not been mentioned.  Windows 8 and Windows Server 8 will be “optimized for new hardware form factors and cloud services.”

Windows 8 unveiled at BUILD – Microsoft looks to the future of operating systems

September 14, 2011

Windows 8 has been unveiled in all its glory. With its new operating system, Microsoft is drawing a line in the sand and looking only to the future.

Microsoft Office365 outage raises concerns about the Cloud

September 13, 2011

Microsoft Office365 outage raises concerns about the Cloud The recent outage Microsoft suffered with its Hotmail and Office 365 suite has raised some concerns across the industry. The concern stems from the fact that many have been pushing the Cloud as a way to avoid such outages.

Windows 8 for consumers, not enterprise

September 11, 2011

Windows 8, making its first extensive public appearance at BUILD, will be for consumers rather than businesses. So enterprise customers can continue on with their Windows 7 upgrade plans.

Windows 8 tablet from Samsung to be unveiled at Microsoft’s BUILD conference

September 9, 2011

Microsoft is set to unveil the first Windows 8 tablet at next week’s BUILD conference. And it’s a tablet being built by Samsung.

Microsoft and Twitter look forward to a future together

September 7, 2011

Microsoft and Twitter look forward to a future togetherWhat can you say when the largest software company in the world expresses its ongoing fondness for one of the major social media players.  Well, you could say “Get a room, you two!” which is what one twitter follower did say.

Analysts predict IE to lose its place as majority browser in 2012

September 6, 2011

Analysts predict IE to lose its place as majority browser in 2012 The demise of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser has been foretold by many for some time. It appears that analysts are now predicting that the market share for IE will dip below 50 percent by next year.

Microsoft accountant accused of stealing $1.1 million – faces prison

September 6, 2011

Microsoft accountant accused of stealing $1.1 million – faces prison An accountant over at Microsoft has admitted to stealing over a million dollars from the company. The accountant stated that he wanted to uncover “holes” in the bookkeeping system at Microsoft.


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