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Microsoft could add Xbox Live Achievements for watching TV shows
Gamesindustry International reports that Microsoft filed for a patent application that described a TV achievement system.
7 hrs ago | Customer Interaction Solutions
Microsoft cleared of Xbox patent violation [Saudi Press Agency (Saudi Arabia)]
Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) San Francisco, Rajab 14, 1434, May 24, 2013, SPA -- Days after it unveiled the newest version of its Xbox gaming system, Microsoft has been cleared of violating a wireless patent in current versions of the popular console.
11 hrs ago | Computer And Video Games
Microsoft confirms Halo 'Bootcamp' following ratings leak
The Microsoft-filed Korean listing , spotted by Game Front , names 'Bootcamp' as a PC online action game, with mention of Halo 3 in the description.
15 hrs ago | PC Magazine
Microsoft Takes Aim at iPad, Siri
The Mac vs. PC war rages on this week, as Microsoft released not one, but two video advertisements panning Apple's iPad and Siri.
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Windows Phone playbook: Greg Sullivan tells us how Microsoft plans to ...
Microsoft's Windows Phone has inched its way ahead of BlackBerry and is still miles behind Apple's iOS and Google's Android operating systems.
Microsoft makes its first mouse with a dedicated Windows button
As detailed on the Windows Blog , the Sculpt Mouse has a touch-sensitive blue strip on its side that takes you to the start screen when touched.
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For years, Bill Gates was the richest man in the world, buoyed by his stake in Microsoft Corporation .
Microsoft Corp Given "Equal Weight" Rating at Barclays Capital
The firm currently has a $35.00 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $29.00. A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on MSFT.
A Google Engineer Who Loves Annoying Microsoft Says He's Found A New Windows 7 And 8 Bug
A Google security expert who has clashed with Microsoft in the past over how it discloses Windows security flaws is at it again.
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.
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.
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.