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Google adds “discussions” to get in on the presentation discussion

Google adds “discussions” to get in on the presentation discussion

Microsoft may be trying (and failing) to slow Google's emergence into business productivity with their Google Apps for Business, but...

Microsoft attempts (and fails) to destroy Google Apps with “Googlighting”

Microsoft attempts (and fails) to destroy Google Apps with “Googlighting”

It may not be the first time Microsoft has tried to use humor and aggressive attacks to go after Google,...

Why Windows web browsing market share drop means very little to Microsoft

Why Windows web browsing market share drop means very little to Microsoft

If you torture numbers long enough, you can make them say anything. In this case, it's Chitika, Techcrunch, and others...

Microsoft simplifies Windows logo for 8

Microsoft simplifies Windows logo for 8

Over the years as Microsoft Windows has evolved since the late 80s, the logo associated with each major release has...

Windows Phone 7 will see 3 LTE releases within 6 months

Windows Phone 7 will see 3 LTE releases within 6 months

Just when many (including us) were writing off Windows Phone 7 and waiting for their more-anticipated next generation of phones...

Apps are rising on Windows Phones. Should they be taken more seriously?

Apps are rising on Windows Phones. Should they be taken more seriously?

I'll never forget when my boss at the time showed me his shiny new Windows Phone. I liked the interface,...

Xbox 360 dominated gaming sales in November

Xbox 360 dominated gaming sales in November

Most were impressed with Microsoft and their Xbox 360 when it was reported that they had sold 1.44 million units...

Is Microsoft on to something with “Graymail”?

Is Microsoft on to something with “Graymail”?

For many tech-savvy web users, Microsoft's Hotmail has become a badge of ancient times, a service that was valid a...

Steve Ballmer discusses Microsoft’s past, present, and future

Steve Ballmer discusses Microsoft’s past, present, and future

Steve Ballmer can never be called shy. Within moments of opening his appearance oat the Web 2.0 Summit this week,...

If Microsoft fails in the mobile phone industry, it will be for lack of confidence

If Microsoft fails in the mobile phone industry, it will be for lack of confidence

Here's a quote from the head of the Windows Phone unit at Microsoft: “So, I think that what our strategy...

IBM is now more valuable than Microsoft (but still way behind Apple)

IBM is now more valuable than Microsoft (but still way behind Apple)

For the first time in 15 years, IBM has a higher market value than Microsoft., closing at $214 billion yesterday...

Windows 8 at BUILD

Windows 8 at BUILD

It's the most exciting release by Microsoft in years. Windows 8 is actually making the Apple-loving blogosphere open their eyes...