Articles about Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store will use AI to summarize app reviews by customers

Is this the future of online customer reviews? Microsoft this morning said it will use generative artificial intelligence to automatically… Read More

Luxury electric car maker Lucid setting up studio in Seattle in previous Microsoft Store space

Lucid, makers of a new luxury electric vehicle expected to begin production this year, is bringing one of its studio… Read More

Microsoft to permanently close physical retail locations; will incur pre-tax charge of $450M

So long, Microsoft Stores. Microsoft is shutting down its entire physical retail operation and instead will focus on its digital… Read More

Microsoft set to open first store in Europe, featuring a real-life sports car connected to Forza

Microsoft pulled back the curtain on its first-ever retail outpost in Europe, a three-story mega-store just down the street from… Read More

Massive new Apple Store in Seattle set to debut on June 30

Apple has, for the first time, publicly acknowledged plans for a new store in Seattle and given an opening date:… Read More

Some Windows developers will get to keep more app revenue, as Microsoft reduces its cut

Microsoft gave the 6,000 developers in attendance at Build 2018 some good news Monday: later this year it plans to… Read More

Filings reveal big new Apple Store at prime Seattle retail site, on Microsoft’s doorstep

There is a huge construction pit in the middle of the upscale University Village mall in Seattle, and no one… Read More

New b8ta store in Seattle’s University Village gives smaller tech companies their own Apple Store

Seattle’s University Village is quickly becoming the go-to spot for techies who want to get their hands on devices before… Read More

HTC Vive will now ship within 72 hours; Microsoft Store, GameStop expand availability

HTC is making it easier for customers to purchase its Vive virtual reality headset. The tech giant announced today that customers… Read More

Podcast

GeekWire Radio: Here’s our show from the Microsoft Store, and a chance to win an Xbox One

This week’s GeekWire podcast is sponsored by the Microsoft Store. Check out their 12 Days of Deals. We had a… Read More

Microsoft’s massive flagship store opens in NYC, complete with free stuff and a line of fans

It’s pretty common to see a line of tech enthusiasts form along New York City’s Fifth Avenue on the day… Read More

Microsoft to open its largest store ever in NYC, first international flagship site in Sydney

If you’re looking for some space to try out your next Windows 10 device, you might want to head to… 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

Microsoft tests ‘Earn’ rewards program: That daily latte will help you buy a Surface

In a new addition to its rewards programs, Microsoft is giving customers up to 10 percent back on purchases at major… Read More

Microsoft picks Australia for first flagship retail store outside North America

Residents of Sydney, Australia will be saying “g’day” to Microsoft’s first retail expansion outside North America. The company announced today… Read More

Microsoft to open flagship Manhattan retail store on Fifth Ave, just 5 blocks from Apple’s cube

Microsoft announced today that it will open its first flagship retail store on Manhattan’s high-end shopping strip of Fifth Avenue, just five blocks south of Apple’s cube-like… Read More

Microsoft offers users $100 credit on a new PC to switch from XP

Microsoft really wants people to stop using Windows XP. The company launched a new promotion that offers XP users $100 off the… Read More

Microsoft offers $50 gift card, transfer services and free support to get Windows XP users to upgrade

In an attempt to coax Windows XP users away from the aging operating system, Microsoft is now offering potential PC buyers a… Read More

Nearly 300 people at the Surface 2 launch event near Microsoft’s headquarters

There are close to 300 people gathering at the Bellevue Square Mall in Washington for the Surface 2 midnight launch… Read More

Nokia Lumia 1020 available for free on-contract at these 8 Microsoft Stores

If you’ve been thinking about buying the Nokia Lumia 1020, now might be the best time — given that you’re… Read More

Here’s how to get a sneak peek at the Xbox One

You can’t get your hands on the Xbox One until sometime in November, but Microsoft is giving gamers a sneak… Read More

3D printing: “MakerBot Experience” rolling out to more Microsoft stores

Following an announcement at Microsoft’s BUILD conference earlier this summer that Windows 8.1 will support 3D printing, Brooklyn-based MakerBot Industries… Read More

Reactions mixed as group of 14 Xbox fans watch console launch at Microsoft Store

It certainly wasn’t as exciting nor populated as the Surface tablet debut or the Halo 4 launch party, but a… Read More

Microsoft using 11-year-old salespeople to tout Windows 8

Windows 8 is so easy even kids can use it. At least that’s the message Microsoft wants to get across… Read More

Across the pond: Microsoft may open stores in Europe

Big Ben, The Eiffel Tower, and now, Microsoft Stores. Sources familiar with Microsoft told the Financial Times that the company… Read More

Microsoft Store ‘fans’ scalping free passes to Seattle concerts

We knew that most of the people waiting for the Microsoft Store grand opening in Seattle this week weren’t actually… Read More