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Xbox One gets trio of 'cloud consoles' for extra crunching Microsoft explains
The 300,000-server-strong Xbox LIVE cloud for the new Xbox One will share processing duties with the console, Microsoft has detailed, responsible for "latency-insensitive computation" like filling in background detail or figuring out complex lighting effects.
6 hrs ago | ComputerWorld
Us Itc refuses to ban Microsoft's Xbox at Google's request
The U.S. International Trade Commission has turned down a request for a ban on Microsoft's Xbox after finding that the gaming device did not infringe a patent owned by Google's Motorola Mobility unit.
7 hrs ago | CIO
Windows 8 Users Snub 'Modern' Apps, Stick to Desktop
Computerworld - A majority of consumer and small business Windows 8 PC users launch fewer than one "Modern" app a day, signaling that they're spending most of their time on the classic Windows 7-style desktop, according to data released Wednesday.
Microsoft caught lying about tablet size in comparison to Apple's iPad
In an attempt to draw interest away from Apple's iPad, Microsoft has set up a tablet comparison page that falsely presents the iPad as having a smaller screen than a Windows tablet with less screen area.
Kerry samples Palestinian shawarma and sweets
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his "seriousness" in finding ways to restart the peace process.
New Kinect for Windows to improve human interaction with computers
Human interaction with computers could improve with the new Kinect for Windows sensor, which will be better at recognizing gestures, motion and voice.
Jawbone Hires Microsoft's Mindy Mount as President to Turbocharge Ops
In a key hire, Jawbone said today that it had hired Mindy Mount, a top corporate VP at Microsoft, as its president.
Microsoft updates Outlook app for Android, adds fixes based on user feedback
Microsoft has rolled out an update for its Outlook app for Android, adding fixes and features based on user feedback.
Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse and Mobile Mouse bring touch tab to your tips
Though the Windows 8 user interface still sits in the "generally designed for touch" category, Microsoft isn't being shy about continuing to push their hardware line with clickables like the Sculpt Comfort Mouse and the Sculpt Mobile Mouse this week.
Microsoft Surface Pro now for sale in the United Kingdom, available at John Lewis stores
For those of you in the United Kingdom who have been waiting patiently for the Surface Pro device, your wait is over.
Google engineer bashes Microsoft's handling of security researchers
A Google security engineer accused Microsoft of treating outside researchers with "great hostility" just days before posting details of an unpatched vulnerability in Windows that could be used to crash PCs or gain additional access rights.
Google Engineer Bashes Microsoft's Handling of Security Researchers, Discloses Windows Zero-Day
Computerworld - A Google security engineer accused Microsoft of treating outside researchers with "great hostility" just days before posting details of an unpatched vulnerability in Windows that could be used to crash PCs or gain additional access rights.
Microsoft Steps Up Cloud Services in Japan
"Opportunity in Japan for growth and innovation we find incredible. Japan is our second largest subsidiary and I have a lot of optimism about our process here in Japan," Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer told reporters during a news conference.
Samsung Sells 10 Million Galaxy S4s, as Microsoft's Advertising Takes on the iPad
After the big Spring launches comes the bragging and the competitive advertising.
Apple, former Washington wallflower, now at center of tax fight
For years, Apple Inc kept a low profile in Washington as it grew into one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Microsoft takes 'console wars' to next league with Xbox One
Don Mattrick, Microsoft's President of Interactive Entertainment Business, unveils the new Xbox entertainment and gaming console system at an event in Redmond, WA.
Microsoft tweaks Windows Phone YouTube app to appease Google
On May 15, we reported that Google had ordered Microsoft to pull its YouTube app for Windows Phone, citing two reasons: a lack of advertisements, and the ability to download videos that have been blocked from mobile viewing.
Microsoft Corp Receives Equal Weight Rating from Barclays Capital
's stock had its "equal weight" rating reaffirmed by research analysts at Barclays Capital in a report released on Wednesday, Stock Ratings Network.com reports.
Citrix links cloud-based storage to Microsoft SharePoint and Azure
Citrix Systems is making its cloud-based storage service ShareFile more Microsoft-friendly with SharePoint integration and the ability to store data on Azure.
Microsoft Creates 'Yammer North' in Redmond to Learn New Software Tricks
Microsoft has been quietly operating a group inside its Redmond, Wash., headquarters called Yammer North in an effort to integrate Yammer into its vast software business, Venture Capital Dispatch has learned.