KOMO News - Microsoft

Microsoft touts new Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:58 -0700

Microsoft revealed the Xbox One, its next-generation entertainment console, during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond, Wash.

Expectations high for unveiling of next Xbox on Tuesday

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:57:03 -0700

Microsoft will likely take aim at Sony during Tuesday's next-generation Xbox unveiling at its headquarters in Redmond. Eight years have passed since Microsoft unveiled the last one, Xbox 360.

Research firm: PC sales plunge as Windows 8 flops

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:19:44 -0700

IDC says PC global shipments of PCs fell 14 percent in the first three months this year, the sharpest plunge seen since the research firm started tracking the industry in 1994.

Report: Bribery probe targets Microsoft partners

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:42:38 -0700

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that U.S. government regulators are investigating allegations that some of Microsoft's partners resorted to bribery to help sell software in China, Romania and Italy.

Facebook buying Atlas ad business from Microsoft

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:17:16 -0700

Facebook is buying a set of online advertising tools called Atlas from Microsoft in its latest attempt to build a more effective marketing system around its Internet social network.

Microsoft busts sophisticated cyber crime ring that stole millions

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:33:21 -0700

Eighteen people from all over the world were part a black market bot-net that stole millions and you might have been an unwitting victim.

Microsoft's 2nd quarter earnings dip despite Windows 8 lift

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:26:47 -0700

Microsoft's earnings for the latest quarter slipped 4 percent, despite a lift from its latest version of Windows.

Reports: Microsoft may invest in Dell buyout

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:01:14 -0700

Microsoft has joined the negotiations to buy struggling computer maker Dell, according to media reports.

Analysis: Microsoft may have exited gadget show prematurely

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:40:16 -0700

Microsoft may have relinquished its starring role in America's gaudiest gadget show a year too early.

Microsoft increases Surface tablet production

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:32:06 -0700

Microsoft says it's increasing production of its Surface tablets and will sell them in more stores. Staples says it will start carrying them starting Wednesday.

Lawyer sues Microsoft over Surface tablet storage

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:43:55 -0700

A California lawyer is suing Microsoft, claiming the Surface tablet he bought doesn't have all the storage space the company advertised.

Microsoft says Windows head Sinofsky leaving

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:10:08 -0700

Microsoft Corp. said Monday that Steven Sinofsky, the president of its Windows and Windows Live operations, is leaving the company.

Microsoft to invest $100 million in Rio IT hub

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:15:03 -0700

Microsoft says it is investing $100 million in a new technology center in Rio de Janeiro.

Maine firm sues Microsoft over Windows 8 elements

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:53:29 -0700

A small technology company based in Portland, Maine, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Microsoft over elements included in Windows 8.

Windows 8 kickoff a subdued affair, theatrics absent

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:35:33 -0700

For a company that has launched products with Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and Jay Leno - and has even paid to light up the Empire State Building in its signature colors - Microsoft's unveiling of Windows 8 on Thursday was a subdued affair.

Microsoft building evacuated due to broken snow globe

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:03:17 -0700

A building on the sprawling Microsoft campus was evacuated Friday afternoon when a clear liquid spilled from a mail package, but it turned out to be nothing more dangerous than a broken snow globe, police said.

Analysts, PC industry cool on Windows 8

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:23:08 -0700

While Microsoft is touting next week's launch of Windows 8 as the savior of the computer industry, PC makers and analysts are increasingly skeptical that the new operating system will lure consumers away from tablets and smartphones.

Microsoft CEO Ballmer pay slips 4 pct to $1.3M

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:08:11 -0700

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's pay package fell 4 percent after his bonus was trimmed partly due to slower-than-planned progress in the software company's online business and a drop in revenue at its Windows division.

Bill Gates: New Windows 8 system is 'very exciting'

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:27:35 -0700

Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Thursday called the new Windows 8 operating system scheduled for release next month "a very exciting new product" and "a very big deal" for the world's largest software maker.

Senate report: Microsoft used loopholes to avoid billions in taxes

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:41:28 -0700

A new congressional investigation claims Microsoft has been able to avoid paying $6.5-billion in taxes since 2009 thanks to the complicated tax structure in the U.S.

Sesame Street's next chapter: Elmo talks back

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:26:36 -0700

Elmo, Big Bird and the rest of the "Sesame Street" crew have always talked to kids. Now, they'll try to have a two-way conversation with their pint-sized audience using Kinect, the motion and voice-sensing controller created by Microsoft.

Bill Gates nominated for China's Confucius Peace Prize

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 11:48:47 -0700

Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Thailand's prime minister and Microsoft founder Bill Gates are among those nominated for a Chinese alternative "peace prize."

Microsoft revamps logo for 1st time in 25 years

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:01:22 -0700

Microsoft's corporate logo has a new look, setting the stage for a wave of products designed to cast the world's largest software maker in a new light.

Microsoft reality show puts job candidates on the hot seat

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:26:06 -0700

Putting your best foot forward during a job interview is tough enough but imagine adding a bunch of TV cameras to the mix? A new online reality show is doing just that – as candidates compete to land a job at Microsoft.

Novell to appeal antitrust case against Microsoft

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:33:50 -0700

A federal judge dismissed the final legal claims Monday by a Utah company that sued Microsoft Corp. for $1 billion over the WordPerfect writing program.