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No Concessions From Microsoft, Amid Activision Purchase Concern
Microsoft tells UK's CMA it will not offer any 'undertakings' to resolve regulator's competition concerns, prompting start of indepth probe
Microsoft To Acquire Activision Blizzard For $68.7 Billion
Huge tech acquisition, as software giant seeks major expansion of its gaming credentials with purchase of leading gaming holding company
Microsoft Thrives Thanks To Azure Growth
Software giant posts record results, as certain business segments (Azure) thrive during Coronavirus pandemic, but others struggle
Tales In Tech History: Microsoft Kinect
Some assume the Kinect is another tale of Microsoft hardware woe, but it was both groundbreaking and innovative
Microsoft Will Stop Manufacturing The Kinect, Stifling Future Developer Potential
Niche developers may mourn is passing, but they still have the HoloLens to work on
Tales In Tech History: The Xbox & Microsoft’s Big Gaming Adventure
In November 2001 Microsoft introduced its Xbox console which, despite some hiccups, remains the main competitor to Sony's PlayStation
Tech Quiz: Video Game Technology
The original Xbox was released in the UK 15 years ago, but what do you know about video game technology?
Microsoft Creates Speech Recognition Tech With Human Accuracy
The system can transcribe conversational language as accurate as professional transcriptionists
Microsoft’s New Financial Reporting Structure Highlights Strategy Shift
As of October 22, Microsoft will report its earnings in three distinct divisions that show the importance of Windows 10 and give transparency to Azure cloud
Satya Nadella Tells Employees He Wants Microsoft To Change The World
‘Mission statement’ memo reveals aim to help everyone “achieve more” and do “magical things”
British Teenager Arrested After Xbox And PlayStation hacks
A teenager from Liverpool has been arrested in a joint British and FBI operation.
AMD Revamps Globalfoundries Agreement
AMD and Globalfoundries agree a new deal so the latter will now also produce console and graphic chips
Microsoft Surface Mini Tablet To Include Kinect Sensors
More details emerge regarding Microsoft's long rumoured seven-inch Surface tablet
Microsoft ‘Threshold’ Signals Unified Windows Ecosystem
Microsoft's rumoured 'Threshold' project will unite its Windows operating system across multiple devices
Apple Acquires Xbox Kinect Technology Creator PrimeSense
Apple will reportedly pay $350 million for PrimeSense, which is currently working on a depth recognition chip for mobile devices
Microsoft Integrates SkyDrive For Xbox One Personal Cloud
Microsoft's Xbox One will work seamlessly with SkyDrive to extend the reach of the cloud storage service
Microsoft Shows Xbox One TV, Entertainment Apps
Microsoft has revealed the first set of television and entertainment applications for its next-generation Xbox One console, ahead of its launch in two weeks' time
AMD Back In Black Thanks To Gaming Consoles
AMD returns to profitability thanks mostly to the Playstation and Xbox gaming consoles
Microsoft Boosts Xbox One Specs
Microsoft has tweaked the Xbox One's hardware ahead of launch to bring its performance closer to Sony's Playstation 4
Microsoft Mulls App Store Approach For Xbox One
Microsoft considers streamlining its app certification process for its upcoming Xbox One console
AMD Reveals First 5GHz Processor With Gaming FX-9590
AMD has unveiled the industry's first commercial 5GHz CPU after rolling out the FX-9590 processor
Microsoft Wins ITC Xbox Ruling Over Motorola Patent
Yet another legal setback for Google after Microsoft wins an ITC ruling over its Xbox gaming system
Microsoft Touts Xbox One For Connected Homes
Redmond is to use its Xbox One console as a gateway to other Microsoft services including video calls
Report: Microsoft Planning Mini Tablet
Microsoft is planning to match Apple's iPad Mini with its own 7-inch Xbox Surface tablet, according to a report
Microsoft’s Xbox Infringes Motorola’s Patents, Says Judge
Microsft says Motorola's patents are essential to industry standards for video coding and communicaions