Canceled Courier shows the problem with Microsoft
November 6, 2011
Microsoft canceled the Courier tablet, its rival to the iPad, in order not to compromise its core products. And that’s the problem with Microsoft in a nutshell.
Category: Opinion
Bill Gates answers Steve Jobs’ criticisms
October 31, 2011
The war of words between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs is continuing, even though Jobs has passed on. Thankfully Gates isn’t the type to speak ill of the dead.
Steve Jobs dismissive of Microsoft, Bill Gates, and Steve Ballmer in biography
October 29, 2011
In a roundabout way Microsoft was the making of Steve Jobs. So you’d think he’d have had kinder words to say about the company before he sadly shuffled off this mortal coil.
Windows XP hits 10, refuses to die
October 25, 2011
It was 20 10 years ago today that Sergeant Pepper taught the band to play Windows XP was released to the public. And there’s still no sign of it curling up into a ball in the corner and dying. Unfortunately.
Microsoft eyeing Yahoo buyout again
October 23, 2011
Microsoft is once again toying with the idea of acquiring Yahoo, though it would likely be a different type of deal than the one proposed in 2008. And a lot cheaper as well.
Microsoft “extorts profits” from another company for using Android again
October 18, 2011
Getting other hardware manufacturers to pay royalties for using Google’s platforms has been a recurring theme with Microsoft. The company is literally making millions off Google’s products without lifting a finger.
Microsoft slams Chrome, Firefox security while promoting IE9 on the sly
October 12, 2011
Microsoft’s ability to talk itself and its products up is sometimes unrivaled. If not a little shady, and sometime underhanded.
Europe clears Microsoft-Skype acquisition
October 9, 2011
Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype is now assured, with both the FTC and the EC accepting that the deal is not anti-competitive.
Microsoft asserting patents could be a sign of hard times
October 4, 2011
Recently, news broke of a patent deal with Microsoft and Samsung where the CE giant has agreed to pay the software company an undisclosed amount for each Android phone sold. According to some experts this may be a desperation move on Microsoft’s part.
Microsoft gives Ballmer pay rise & bonus
October 3, 2011
Is Steve Ballmer standing down as CEO of Microsoft? It doesn’t look like it, at least any time soon. Instead, he’s just received a healthy pay rise and considerable bonus.
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.
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.
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.
