Microsoft (MSFT) News – Page 93 of 225

Google Analytics adds support for Windows 10 and Edge, but charts are broken in Microsoft’s browser

We reported during the launch of Windows 10 that Google Analytics was not properly tracking the new Microsoft Edge browser… Read More

Microsoft’s Surface Hub delayed to next year amid manufacturing changes

Microsoft’s giant touchscreen computer, the Surface Hub, won’t ship until Jan. 1, according to an update posted on the company’s… Read More

Microsoft ditches the Start Menu again, but just for the Internet of Things

The latest version of Windows 10 ditches the Start Menu once again, but don’t worry: this time it’s only for… Read More

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GeekWire Sports: How next-generation NFL stats will change the fan experience

With NFL training camps in full swing, GeekWire reporter Taylor Soper talks about the latest football technology news, including Microsoft’s use of next-generation stats… Read More

Seattle’s ‘most eligible’ single professionals discuss dating, offer advice for success

What’s the worst part of dating in Seattle? Do you like dating apps? Has the growth of Amazon.com and other tech… Read More

First Amazon, now Microsoft: Macklemore visits Redmond for private Windows 10 concert

It appears that Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are the band of choice for Seattle tech giants this summer. After performing… Read More

Microsoft will show ‘next-gen stats’ on NFL app thanks to RFID chips worn by players

You’ll be able to see how far and how fast some NFL players run during games this season on Microsoft’s NFL app… Read More

NFL testing new Microsoft technology this preseason as Surface Pro 3 makes football debut

The Surface Pro 3 has arrived on the NFL’s sidelines. During this year’s preseason games, which kick off next Thursday, the… Read More

Microsoft changes rules for board elections after activist shareholders ask for more say

Microsoft shareholders might see a few fresh faces on the ballot when it’s time to vote on the company’s board of directors next year.… Read More

This Wall Street guru likes Microsoft over Amazon in the cloud

Wall Street veteran Paul Meeks of Saturna Capital appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Alley Friday morning, sharing some interesting insights about… Read More

Here’s the catch: Xbox One’s new DVR feature only works with external hard drive, Windows 10 devices

Microsoft made a lot of Xbox One owners happy this week when it announced new DVR functionality coming to the game… Read More

Microsoft giving Seahawks fans free tickets, memorabilia for using Bing search engine

Microsoft is giving Seahawks fans a reason to use its search engine over competitors. Bing teamed up with Seattle’s professional football… Read More

Microsoft releases Sway storytelling app, plus new Windows 10 version

Ten months after unveiling Sway as a new member of its Office family, Microsoft is officially releasing the digital storytelling app… Read More

Microsoft wants a more diverse legal team, and it’s putting up $15M to make it happen

Microsoft announced an update to its Law Firm Diversity Program on Tuesday as it narrows its focus on bringing more… Read More

Microsoft unveils Xbox One DVR features, enabling recording and playback of free over-the-air TV

Xbox One owners will soon be able to use their game console to record and play back live television from… Read More

Heads up for Windows 10 users: Watch out for scam download emails

If you’re a PC user interested in upgrading to Windows 10 and have yet to receive your invite, disregard scam emails. Security experts… Read More

Nokia confirms $3B sale of HERE mapping technology to German automakers

Nokia confirmed late Sunday evening that it has agreed to sell its HERE mapping technology to a group of German automakers for… Read More

Microsoft’s latest acquisition lets sales teams operate like fantasy sports leagues

Microsoft has acquired the startup behind sales gamifaction platform FantasySalesTeam as it looks to bring fantasy sports-like competition to its Dynamics… Read More

Microsoft filing reveals phone division was missing internal targets prior to $7.5B write-down

A new Microsoft filing reveals previously undisclosed details about the company’s decision last month to upend its Phone Hardware division, cut up to 7,800 additional jobs and take a… Read More

Microsoft invests in Uber’s latest round, valuing ride-sharing company at $51B, report says

Looking to get a piece of one of the hottest startups on the planet, Microsoft is investing in ride-sharing giant… Read More

Appeals court sides with Microsoft in dispute with Google over Motorola patents

An appeals court on Thursday ruled in favor of Microsoft in a patent battle with Google, further cementing an emerging legal precedent… Read More

Brazilian team wins Microsoft Imagine Cup with online platform for custom-tailored clothes

A team from Brazil was named the world champion in the 2015 Microsoft Imagine Cup student technology competition this afternoon with… Read More

Windows 10 running on 14M devices after 24 hours, reaching nearly 4% of Windows annual shipments

Windows 10 was installed on 14 million devices in its first 24 hours in the wild, with plenty more upgrade reservations still waiting… Read More

Q&A: Microsoft VP Joe Belfiore on how Windows 10 has changed his own workflow

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Windows 10 may be new to the average user after it launched yesterday, but Microsoft vice president Joe… Read More

Bill Gates unloads $717M in Microsoft stock in first half of 2015, tops list of U.S. insider stock sales

The richest man in the world continues to diversify his holdings beyond the company he co-founded 40 years ago. A… Read More

Windows 10 draws heat for WiFi sharing, but fears may be overblown

A new feature in Windows 10 called WiFi Sense is drawing heat from some security experts who fear that it… Read More

Only in Seattle: Meet the guy with a custom-designed Windows 10 Seahawks jersey

William Longmire calls himself “Microsoft Fanman No. 1.” He also happens to be a Seattle Seahawks supporter. So with Windows 10 launching Wednesday and the… Read More

Windows 10 Launch in retail stores: Some pre-loaded laptops, many free upgrade signs

With today’s launch of Windows 10, GeekWire decided to check out the local Best Buy in Seattle to see what… Read More

Comedian Steve Martin live tweets his Windows 10 upgrade, ‘green ooze’ and all

Comedian Steve Martin wasn’t about to sit on the sidelines today as the Twitter universe was overrun with news of… Read More

Q&A: Microsoft Windows chief Terry Myerson on the return of the Start menu, reaching 1B devices

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Windows chief Terry Myerson was able to escape Microsoft’s Redmond campus on Wednesday to blow off some nervous… Read More