Loyal Apple fans likely shuddered on Wednesday as longtime nemesis Microsoft was welcomed at a high-profile media event to show off software tailored for a new iPad. The US software titan had been mocked at…
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Microsoft aims to reboot connections with Windows 10
Microsoft is aiming to build lasting relationships with Windows 10, the operating system to be launched on Wednesday and seen as critical to reviving the fortunes of the once-dominant tech giant. For the first time,…
Microsoft plans celebratory debut of Windows 10
Microsoft on Monday announced plans for a celebratory debut this month of Windows 10 operating software designed to spread the US software titan’s offerings across a broad range of devices. Word that Windows 10 would…
Microsoft’s Bing search engine to go ‘mobile friendly’
Microsoft said Thursday its Bing search engine would be reconfigured to give more prominence to “mobile-friendly” websites, an acknowledgment of the growing importance of smartphones and other mobile devices. The announcement comes just weeks after…
#HowOldRobot: How old do you really look?
Have you noticed that photos of your online friends have been popping up with their guessed-age? Microsoft recently unveiled their How-Old platform, a site which allows you to upload photos of yourself and let an…
Microsoft seen as gaining in cooling tablet market
Global sales of tablet computers will see only slim growth in 2015, in a further cooling of a segment that was red-hot two years ago, a market tracker said Thursday. IDC said it expects tablet…
New gadgets: Microsoft debuts hologram goggles
Microsoft unveiled headgear on Wednesday that overlays holograms on the real world, in what it touted as the next generation of computing. The US technology titan debuted its HoloLens capabilities built into its coming Windows…
5 tips from National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez
Stephen Alvarez, a celebrated veteran National Geographic photographer, is busy completing his latest assignment – capturing the Seven Natural Wonders of the World with a Nokia Lumia device. From the iconic American West to…
Microsoft TV plug-in gadget mirrors mobile screens
Microsoft on Tuesday put its spin on Google’s Chromecast with a device that lets people mirror what’s on Windows-powered tablets or smartphones on their television screens. The US technology giant unveiled Microsoft Wireless Display Adaptor,…
Microsoft to spotlight new Windows software September 30
Microsoft on Monday sent out invitations to a September 30 event at which it is expected to provide a glimpse at the next version of its Windows operating system. The US software titan revealed little…