Microsoft stories - Page 253
Founded in Albuquerque in April 1975 by the famous duo of founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is today one of the biggest global IT companies. More than five decades after its inception, the company is now the world's third most valuable enterprise by market cap.
Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
Samsung leads the pack as smartphone sales keep rising
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Samsung stretches its lead in the global smartphone market, where sales surged by 46.5%, hitting 225 million units in Q2 2013.
Three days later, Microsoft fixes Outlook
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Following an outage on Outlook.com, software giant finally resolves an issue which has plagued users for three days.
Microsoft: The limits of Google’s openness
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Microsoft takes aim at long-time rival Google, questioning the company's decision to once again block the YouTube app for Windows Phone.
Microsoft extends apps ahead of Windows 8.1 launch
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Ahead of the Windows 8.1 launch, Microsoft expands its app offerings, including IE, Bing, Skype, aiming for a seamless device experience.
Outlook doesn't look good as Kiwis STILL struggle
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Microsoft admits Outlook.com outage is taking longer to fix than expected, as heaps of New Zealanders are still left to suffer.
'There's a problem with Outlook right now'
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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Email service suffers breakdown, leaving only a small number of users without Outlook.com, according to Microsoft.
Mark your calendars… Windows 8.1 begins in NZ
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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Kiwis will be first in line when Microsoft begins rolling out Windows 8.1 worldwide, as a free update for consumers on Windows 8 through the Windows Store.
COD: Black Ops 2 culminates with Apocalypse
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Apocalypse, the final COD: Black Ops 2 DLC, brings epic closure with new maps and the ultimate Zombies experience, first on Xbox Live Aug 27.
Why Microsoft's numbers don't speak for themselves...
Tue, 13th Aug 2013
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Over 554,000 pizza slices are consumed each year by Microsoft staff on campus, yet no mention of slow Surface sales...
Will inferior graphics matter for Xbox One?
Mon, 12th Aug 2013
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The Xbox One does not have the graphical might of the PlayStation 4 according to all reports. No one is denying it – not even Microsoft.
Android and Windows grow as iOS slows…
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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Apple's iOS market share dropped in Q2 2013 despite strong shipments, while Android and Windows Phone saw growth. Apple hopes to rebound with new launches.
Microsoft's marketing madness with the Xbox One...
Fri, 9th Aug 2013
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Microsoft's Xbox One, priced at $500, hides key features behind a paywall, leaving fans feeling short-changed in comparison to PS4's offer.
Tablet shipments slow as vendors await Apple's iPad show…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Global tablet shipments dip 9.7% awaiting Apple's new iPad, yet year-on-year figures surge by 59.6%, says IDC.
Ministry extends Microsoft Schools Agreement to 2015
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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Teachers and students across the country have greater access to modern e-learning tools thanks to the renewed Microsoft Schools Agreement.
How low can Microsoft go with the Surface Pro?
Tue, 6th Aug 2013
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Following reduced prices on its Surface RT tablets, Microsoft strikes again, slashing the Surface Pro by US$100.
Can the cloud be secure?
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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Can we build a truly secure cloud? Microsoft's general manager of Trustworthy Computing, Adrienne Hall, says it's a challenging goal. #cloudsecurity.
Is Xbox One back in the race with go-faster stripes?
Mon, 5th Aug 2013
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In a bold move, Microsoft boosts Xbox One's appeal with go-faster stripes, aiming to outpace the PS4 in the gaming console race.
Can Xbox One run WinRT apps?
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Emerging rumours and a code leak suggest the next-gen Xbox One might run WinRT apps, hinting at a big leap in app compatibility.
$100K Reward: Microsoft Bounty Hunters
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Microsoft is paying up to $100k to hackers who can find bugs and vulnerabilities in its software as part of its bug bounty program.
Microsoft joins the party… slams NZ Telco bill
Thu, 1st Aug 2013
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Microsoft criticises NZ's Telco bill, joining tech titans in warning against threats to privacy and industry growth.