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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 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
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)
For the first time in 15 years, IBM has a higher market value than Microsoft., closing at $214 billion yesterday...
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...
Will Microsoft hit the tablet market too late?
Bill Gates and Microsoft had the right idea a decade ago when they first started releasing tablet PCs to the...
Android, iOS approach 70% combined smartphone market share
The drive towards domination of the smartphone market continues for Apple and Google as they approach a combined 70% choke...
Microsoft gets aggressive in cloud CRM market against Oracle, Salesforce
Microsoft really wants more cloud Customer Relationship Management (CRM) clients and now they're willing to pay for them. Medium-sized companies...
The smartphone effect: 1991 vs 2011
There is little doubt that technology has changed things completely for western society in the last two decades. Computers are...
HP’s failure is Microsoft’s win as 1000 webOS developers migrate
The vultures are circling the failed webOS-powered hardware victims, particularly the developers who have been making their money around building...
The bond between Ford and Toyota: Microsoft
Japan and the US are teaming up with two automotive powerhouses announcing a deal today to develop new hybrid systems...
Microsoft envisions the “home of the future”
What if every wall in your home was a digital display? What if your kitchen table would set itself and...
Microsoft goes after Google with humor (that actually worked)
When it comes to funny competitive attack commercials, many have tried and failed to capture the magic of "I'm a...
Trolltendo
When Nintendo came out with Gamecube, many believed that it was their end. Sony and Microsoft had consoles that were...
TV, coming soon to an Xbox near you
Back in the day, we used to watch television. That was before the internet, gaming, and iPads. Xbox is making...
Star Wars Kinect from E3 looks pathetic
I suppose we should have expected it. Those of us who have dreamed of battling as a Jedi with real...
When will Skype be ready for prime time?
When Microsoft purchased Skype last month for $8.5 billion, we viewed it as a step forward for both companies in...
Windows 8 user interface
After reading some of the thoughts and speculations about Windows 8 over the past few days, it's possible that Microsoft...
Microsoft is making money on phones… by patent trolling
Microsoft always knew they would be successful in the mobile phone industry. With the Windows Phone 7 not making the...