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Windows 10

Satya Nadella explains why Microsoft isn’t giving up on the hardware business

NEW YORK — Microsoft announced a slew of new devices at blockbuster press event on Tuesday, each aiming to deliver a… Read More

Microsoft’s Continuum doesn’t make a smartphone a full PC quite yet, but it shows promise

NEW YORK — Microsoft gave the press a chance to try out its Continuum feature on Tuesday, demonstrating how the… Read More

Live from NYC: Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 4, Band 2, Lumia 950, HoloLens developer edition

NEW YORK — The stage is set, Windows 10 signs are illuminated and Microsoft appears ready to pull the curtain off… Read More

What to expect as Microsoft unveils Surface Pro 4, Band 2 and new phones in New York this week

Microsoft is about to unveil its next generation of gadgets at a blowout press event in New York City on Tuesday.… Read More

Twitter for Windows 10 brings ‘Happening Now’ section, group DMs to latest Microsoft OS

A new update to the Twitter app for Windows 10 brings users all of the social network’s recently introduced functions in a… Read More

Wait continues for new Windows 10 hardware after IFA delivers more of the same

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promised in July that we would have the “widest range of Windows hardware ever available” later this… Read More

Review: A month after Windows 10’s launch, Microsoft’s new Windows Store falls short

To find a new app on Windows 10, you may need to skip the Windows Store. That’s the takeaway based on our experience… Read More

Apple lets Microsoft’s Edge browser into its next event

Window 10 users will be able to watch the unveiling of the next iPhone live, as long as Apple’s livestream… Read More

Microsoft’s Windows 10 reaches 75M devices in 4 weeks, outpacing all previous launches

It seemed a little crazy when Microsoft set the ambitious goal to put Windows 10 on 1 billion devices within the… Read More

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Xbox app getting 1080p/60fps game streaming

Game streaming is one of the best parts of Windows 10 and an update announced today stands to make it even… Read More

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 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

Podcast

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

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

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

Podcast

GeekWire Radio: Windows 10’s debut, Amazon’s new drone plan, and unlocking innovation at UW

This week on the GeekWire radio show: Windows 10 is finally here, and we talk about our favorite and not-so-favorite… 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

‘I can help with that’: Microsoft’s Clippy reemerges to talk Windows 10 with Jimmy Fallon

Like countless dearly departed celebrities before him, Microsoft’s Clippy the Office assistant may be gone — but he’s not forgotten.… 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

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

Watch this Irish improv duo rap about Windows 10 at Microsoft’s launch party in London

Launch parties are happening all over the world for Microsoft’s new Windows 10 operating system. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is in… Read More

Here’s the Microsoft-branded car Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive at the ‘Windows 10 400’ NASCAR Pocono race

Microsoft meets NASCAR this weekend at Pocono Raceway. Just a few days after the Redmond giant debuts its newest operating system… Read More

Windows 10 launch: Testers share inside secrets at event with Microsoft execs

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Microsoft invited a group of “insiders” who have been testing Windows 10 ahead of today’s launch to a… Read More

Windows 10 is out: Here’s how to get your free copy

Did you hear? Windows 10 is out today, and it’s a free upgrade from Windows 7 and 8.1. But getting… Read More

Windows 10 hands-on: Long-lost user gives Microsoft another chance

The last time I used Windows with any regularity was two years ago, working for a market research company. As… Read More

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella heads to Kenya for massive Windows 10 launch

https://twitter.com/satyanadella/status/626015991093268480 The countdown to July 29 ended a little bit early for Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. That’s because he’s spending… Read More

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