Microsoft Envisions Cloud-Based GPS Chip With Dramatically Low Power Consumption
Microsoft researchers have been able to come up with a cloud-based GPS chip which is able to perform most of its tasks in the cloud, thus significantly reducing its power consumption.
Microsoft Granted Patent For Virtual Hugs, Handshakes
The US Patent Office has granted Microsoft an elaborate patent which speaks about force-feedback method in telepresence.
Ex-Windows Chief Steven Sinofsky Starts Teaching At Harvard
Steven Sinofsky has served a long time at Microsoft as the Windows chief. He recently left the company and is now joining Harvard Business School as a teacher.
Users Are Finally Adjusting To Windows 8, Microsoft Claims
The new chief of the Windows team at Microsoft, Julie Larson-Green, has claimed that the users who switch to Windows 8 are able to adjust well to it fairly soon.
Staples To Start Selling Surface RT Tablets From Today
Surface RT will officially step out of Microsoft's retail shops from today. Staples is the first retailer to start selling Surface RT tablets besides Microsoft's own stores and website.
Feud Arises Between Apple And Microsoft Over SkyDrive iOS App Revenue
Apple and Microsoft are allegedly in a dispute over sharing the revenue generated from the SkyDrive iOS app's subscriptions.
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 Twitter Campaign Backfired
Microsoft launched a Twitter advertising campaign for Android users to share "malware horror story" with Android devices which backfired.
Non-Microsoft Retailers May Get Surface Tablets Soon
An inside source has claimed that Microsoft will soon make its Surface tablets available with non-Microsoft retailers, apparently in an effort to bolster Surface sales.
Court Refuses Motorola’s Request To Ban Xbox 360 In U.S.
Motorola and Microsoft have been embroiled in a patent dispute over which, Motorola has requested a court to ban the sales of Xbox 360 units in U.S. The court denied the request.
Windows Phone Store Reaches 120K Apps, Developer Revenue Increases
Windows Phone Store has reached 120,000 apps, registering strong growth over the past few months. Also, since WP8's launch, developer revenue has increased by more than 100%.
New Xbox May Arrive At 2013 Thanksgiving
Sources close to Microsoft have claimed that the next game console from the software giant may arrive some time during the 2013 holiday season.
New IE10 Ad – It Stinks Less, Claims Microsoft
Microsoft has released a new ad for the new version of its browser, Internet Explorer 10. The ad takes a jibe at IE haters, claiming that the new version stinks less.
Windows 8 Unable To Bolster Tablet Or PC Sales, Surface RT Tablet Orders Decline
Microsoft seems to have a tough time with Windows 8. Tablets based on Windows 8 have failed to gain much traction and even the sales of PCs has continued to decline.
Microsoft Reveals Pricing Details Of Surface Tablet With Windows 8 Pro
Microsoft has now revealed the pricing details of its new Surface with Windows 8 Pro tablets. The model with 64 GB storage costs $899, whereas the 128GB version costs $999
