Microsoft updates Windows 8 Mail, Calendar, People apps Microsoft will release an update to its native Mail, Calendar and People apps for Windows 8 and Windows RT starting… Read More
Microsoft’s Windows Store surpasses 50,000 apps for Windows 8 and RT Microsoft’s Windows Store, the app market for Windows 8 computers and Windows RT devices, now offers more than 50,000 apps,… Read More
Microsoft defends Windows RT, says strategy ‘just gets stronger over time’ Following reports of lackluster sales of the Surface RT tablet and other Windows RT devices, Microsoft is speaking up in… Read More
Microsoft CFO on 7-inch tablets: ‘We’re set up for that’ With the release of Windows 8, Microsoft and its hardware partners have been focusing on larger tablets, with screen sizes… Read More
Hands-on with Surface Pro, Microsoft’s three-in-one PC If Microsoft’s goal with Windows 8 is to blend desktop, notebook and tablet, then the device I’m using to type… Read More
Windows exec: Surface Pro isn’t expensive — you’re just thinking about it wrong Why did Microsoft price the new 64 GB Surface with Windows 8 Pro tablet at $899 without a keyboard? The… Read More
Q&A: Windows business chief calls Windows 8 launch a solid start, but just a start Sitting in a conference room at Microsoft Windows headquarters in Redmond last week, Tami Reller was surrounded by a fleet… Read More
Surface Pro surfaces in stores — but sorry, there’s no Surface RT trade-in program It’s launch week for Surface with Windows 8 Pro — the new Microsoft tablet that uses an Intel Core i5… Read More
App of the Week: ‘Draw a Stickman EPIC’ is an adventure in creativity I’ll admit it — I was initially drawn to this game (no pun intended) by the name. What in the… Read More
IDC calls Microsoft Surface reception ‘muted, at best’ — fewer than 1M units shipped A new report from the IDC research firm says that Microsoft’s Surface tablet, with its initially limited distribution, wasn’t able… Read More
Poll: Are you upgrading to Windows 8 before prices rise? If you’re thinking about upgrading your existing Windows PC to Microsoft’s Windows 8, time is running out to do it… Read More
Podcast Podcast: Windows 8, Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs, and computer scientist Yaw Anokwa This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we’re pleased to be joined by one of our former Geeks of the Week, Yaw… Read More
Microsoft: Windows 8 launch hurt by ‘limited assortment’ of touch devices Computer makers have known for a long time that Microsoft’s Windows 8 would attempt to move the PC operating system… Read More
Microsoft posts mixed results for critical holiday quarter Microsoft this afternoon posted earnings per share of 76 cents for the December quarter, beating Wall Street’s expectations by 1… Read More
Apple CEO: ‘Huge opportunity’ for iPads to replace Windows PCs Earlier today Apple reported a sharp increase in iPad sales for the holiday quarter, a stark contrast with the declining… Read More
Microsoft Surface Pro coming Feb. 9, still $899 without keyboard Microsoft this morning announced a Feb. 9 release date for its upcoming Surface with Windows 8 Pro tablet, the version… Read More
Yet another 9-year-old kid wins Microsoft certification Some 9-year-olds do pretty cool things like build a Lego set or finish a Harry Potter book. Then there’s 9-year-old whiz… Read More
Attention developers: Here’s a chance to have your Windows app appear on primetime TV If you have incredible talent, there are lots of well-known competitions to help showcase your skills. American Idol, Top Chef… Read More
New stats: Windows 8 launch greeted by PC market decline Tablets such as the iPad continued to cut into traditional PC sales during the holiday season, and the launch of… Read More
CES 2013: Windows 8 Ultrabook tablets draw crowds at big tech show LAS VEGAS — Microsoft’s Windows 8 may be getting a bashing in some corners of the tech media, but to… Read More
CES: Ready for a 20-inch tablet? A look at Panasonic’s giant Windows 8 slate LAS VEGAS — Panasonic today introduced a remarkable 20-inch 4K tablet at CES 2013: a tablet so new it doesn’t… Read More
How the Grinch stole Windows 8: Missing discount points to larger challenge for Microsoft Parents who want the Dr. Seuss classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in app form for their kids this holiday… 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
Christmas in Redmond: Microsoft employees finally get their Surfaces Christmas came a little early for all the Microsofties out there. As we first reported back in September, all full-time,… Read More
Custom PC builder says vast majority of customers are still picking Windows 7 What happens when PC buyers have the option to avoid Windows 8? Upwards of 80 percent of them go with… Read More
Windows Phone on a budget: Nokia unveils Lumia 620 Nokia unveiled its third Windows Phone 8 today, the cheapest model yet. Joining the Lumia 920 and 820, the Lumia… Read More
Tablet prediction: Microsoft to steal some thunder from Android and iPad by 2016 The latest tablet predictions from the IDC research firm is out and here’s the lowdown: Android is gaining traction while… Read More
Touch-screen notebooks: My 2-year-old makes the case for Microsoft’s Windows 8 For better or worse, and somewhat against my will, my 2-year-old daughter has figured out my phone with astonishing speed… Read More
7 top apps for the arts, compiled by Art Zone and GeekWire The arts are an integral part of our lives, but how are they making the transition to our devices? I… Read More
Microsoft’s Surface Pro: Yep, this feels like a tough sell When Microsoft’s Surface RT was released a little more than a month ago, one of the things we heard from… Read More
