Behind-the-scenes with NFL sideline technology: Microsoft and Bose power team communication Much like how technology has changed the way you communicate with friends, family, and co-workers, it has also revolutionized how… Read More
Microsoft plans Surface unveiling at fall event in London, looking for its next hardware hit Microsoft’s Panos Panay, who heads up the Microsoft Surface hardware line, is slated to deliver a keynote address at the… Read More
NFL medical staff and referees will use Microsoft Surface tablet on the sidelines this season As Microsoft enters the final year of its reported $400 million deal with the NFL, the Surface tablet will be… Read More
New numbers show how Microsoft’s biggest businesses are really doing in the cloud era Numbers released this week put Microsoft’s new era into clearer focus. The takeaway: The big Microsoft businesses that have shifted… Read More
NFL referees use Microsoft Surface tablet for replay review, replacing ‘under-the-hood’ monitor NFL players and coaches won’t be the only ones using a Microsoft Surface tablet on the sidelines this season. NFL… Read More
Microsoft targets Google and Apple in schools with ‘Surface Plus’ hardware subscription program Microsoft is launching a new subscription program for buying Surface computers and tablets in much the same way that many… Read More
Microsoft unveils new Surface Pro and ‘fastest digital pen on the planet’ Microsoft just announced the next generation of its popular Surface Pro at an event in Shanghai. It’s the successor to… Read More
Surface Pro 5? Microsoft to hold mystery event May 23 in Shanghai Microsoft just unveiled a new addition to its Surface lineup this week, with the announcement of its Surface Laptop, but… Read More
Microsoft says new $999 Surface Laptop is lighter, faster with longer battery life than MacBooks Microsoft showed off its newest Surface device, the Surface Laptop at Tuesday’s education-oriented event in New York City. Images of… Read More
Microsoft prepares to take a new run at Google Chrome OS, starting in schools Microsoft Windows still runs the vast majority of desktop and notebook computers around the world, but the trends in U.S.… Read More
Microsoft tries to reinvent sports autographs, but can a digital signature replace good old-fashioned ink? Microsoft wants to change how sports fans think about autographs. The tech giant this weekend unveiled “Social Autograph,” a new concept… Read More
Inside Microsoft’s groovy high-tech makeover of KEXP’s iconic Live Room As Seattle-based indie rocker Will Toledo, who performs as Car Seat Headrest, gyrated around KEXP’s new live studio this afternoon,… Read More
Podcast Microsoft in 2016: Surging stock, new devices and a huge new AI team Satya Nadella’s third year as CEO of Microsoft turned out to be a pretty good one. Microsoft closed the year… Read More
Microsoft: Apple’s MacBook Pro letdown helps Surface sales reach new record Microsoft says November was the best month on record for consumer sales of Microsoft’s Surface devices, including the Surface tablets and… Read More
Microsoft’s $3,000 Surface Studio boasts ‘thinnest desktop monitor ever created,’ plus ‘Surface Dial’ Microsoft just unveiled an all-in-one desktop computer, the Surface Studio, featuring a 28 inch PixelSense display, part of the “thinnest… Read More
Live Blog: Microsoft’s Windows 10 event in New York City NEW YORK — GeekWire is live in the Big Apple, awaiting a series of announcements from Microsoft. Today we expect… Read More
Why Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is done using Microsoft Surface tablets during games Microsoft told GeekWire in August that having NFL players and coaches use the company’s Surface tablet on the sideline during… Read More
Seahawks star Richard Sherman on Donald Trump, Microsoft Surface, power of grit, favorite apps Richard Sherman doesn’t think much of Donald Trump’s comments about concussions in the NFL. GeekWire caught up with the Seahawks… Read More
Microsoft happy with its NFL partnership thus far as Surface tablet becomes mainstay on sidelines Whether it be on the sidelines during an NFL game, on the track during a NASCAR race, or on the TV… Read More
Microsoft sets Windows 10 event for Oct. 26 in NYC, amid Surface PC rumors Amid widespread speculation about a possible Surface PC unveiling, Microsoft this morning sent out media invites to “see what’s next… Read More
PGA Tour follows NFL, starts utilizing Microsoft devices at pro golf tournaments ATLANTA, GA. — Most NFL followers are likely now familiar with the Microsoft Surface, given that the device has become… Read More
Microsoft debuts new NFL team-branded Surface Pro 4 Type Covers for $160 If you own a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet and like showing off your NFL team allegiance, Microsoft today unveiled a… Read More
Microsoft throws in an Xbox One in promotion aimed at students who buy a Surface Hey, math majors, check out this equation: Students who purchase a Surface and Xbox One at Microsoft retail and online stores… Read More
NFL coaches want to explore ‘competitive impact’ of video replays on Surface tablets Embed from Getty Images The NFL still needs more time to examine how having video replays on the Microsoft Surface tablets that players… Read More
Homegrown hardware: Microsoft Surface beats acquired phone business in revenue again Microsoft’s latest quarterly results show a company in transition. Declines in the traditional Windows business continue to be partially offset by growth… Read More
Microsoft revenue tops $22B; profits miss estimates; Surface revenue up 56%; commercial cloud hits $10B annually Editor’s Note: Revenue figure corrected since original post. Microsoft reported revenue of more than $22 billion for the March quarter,… Read More
Microsoft starts shipping Surface Hub conferencing system to business customers The biggest Surface around is now shipping, and while you may use it in a meeting soon, you probably won’t… Read More
New data: Apple’s iPad Pro outsells Microsoft Surface tablets in debut quarter The iPad Pro may be following in the footsteps of the Surface tablets — with its detachable keyboard, big screen… Read More
NFL tests video replay on Microsoft Surface tablets for coaches and players during Pro Bowl The NFL is again testing the use of video replays on the sidelines for players and coaches. During Sunday’s Pro… Read More
Podcast GeekWire Radio: Bernie Sanders vs. Microsoft, Amazon’s latest secret building, and more This week on the GeekWire radio show and podcast: Microsoft ‘feels the Bern’ as Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders questions… Read More