Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to manufacturers
With most of the engineering done, Microsoft releases Windows Phone 7 to its OEM and carrier partners for final customization in preparation for a holiday launch.
Top Headlines Technology News
Just another WordPress weblog
Posts Tagged 'microsoft'
Microsoft brings back Windows 7 ‘family pack’
Once again, though, the software maker bills the three-copy bundle of Windows 7 Home Premium as a limited-time, “while supplies last” offer.
Microsoft seeks China internet search partner: report (Reuters)
Reuters – Software giant Microsoft Corp is looking for a partner in China to help the company play a major role in China’s internet search market, Wall Street Journal said.
Microsoft unveils new Xbox 360 controller
New wireless controller features an improved D-pad and a gray and black finish instead of a white finish with multicolored buttons.
Microsoft, Yahoo move forward on paid search
The two companies say the move to combine advertisers on Microsoft’s AdCenter tool is on track to be completed by the end of October.
Microsoft hungry to eat VMWare’s lunch
Software maker tells CNET it’s posting an open letter to VMWare customers, aiming to get them to think twice before signing long-term deals with the virtualization leader.
Microsoft to build massive Virginia data center
The software maker confirms plans to spend up to $499 million to build a modular data center in Southern Virginia.
Microsoft launches Bing search app for Android
Bing for Android is Microsoft’s most significant Android contribution yet. While it isn’t quite up to par with the iPhone version, it’s still a smooth operator.
Early tablet executive leaves Microsoft
Bill Mitchell, who led the team in charge of some of Microsoft’s early tablet efforts, has quietly left the company in recent months, CNET has learned.
Microsoft brings back Live Mesh, sort of
Software maker will rename its merged Live Sync product using the Mesh name, also bringing along Mesh’s larger cloud storage feature.