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6 Things Microsoft Must Do In 2013
This could be a make or break year as Microsoft looks to establish itself in mobile, cloud and other hot new markets while fending off challenges...
Mobile's Biggest Losers In 2012
The last twelve months have been turbulent for smartphone makers and wireless network providers. Here's who took it on the chin hardest.
Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012
The past year saw some big wins, and big setbacks, for Microsoft. And then there's the special case of Windows 8.
Microsoft Surface RT Best Tablet Ever, 'Reviewers' Gush
Windows 8 tablet may not be posting big sales numbers, but everyone who bought one from Best Buy claims to love it unconditionally.
Can Microsoft Surface, Best Buy Save Each Other?
Microsoft needs to get its Windows 8 tablet in front of as many eyeballs as possible, and the retailer needs hot products to drive in-store sales.
Does Microsoft Really Need To Make Its Own Hardware?
Without some fundamental added value, Microsoft's hardware offerings are likely to go the way of the Zune.
Nokia Lumia 920: Close, But No Cigar
I spent a few not particularly pleasant weeks with Microsoft's latest effort to achieve mobile relevance.
5 Ways Microsoft Can Save Windows 8
Microsoft's new OS holds plenty of potential, but so far consumers aren't loving the radically redesigned desktop. Microsoft should consider these...
Microsoft's Windows 8 Numbers Meaningless
Microsoft says it has sold more than 40 million Windows 8 licenses, but the information is worthless in absence of key data the company won't divulge.
Windows 8: Let's Not Plan The Funeral Yet
Even in tech time, it seems silly to sound the death knell so soon on such a significant overhaul. Did you really expect instant success?
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Microsoft Looks To Acquire Home Automation Specialist id8
January 03, 2013Buyout of Brad Krikorian's id8 Group R2 Studios would fit with Microsoft's goal of becoming center of the digital home.
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Microsoft Tries To Outflank Amazon With Azure Upgrades
January 03, 2013Azure enhancements leave Microsoft well positioned against cloud competitors in 2013, analyst says.
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6 Things Microsoft Must Do In 2013
January 02, 2013This could be a make or break year as Microsoft looks to establish itself in mobile, cloud and other hot new markets while fending off challenges...
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Mobile's Biggest Losers In 2012
December 28, 2012The last twelve months have been turbulent for smartphone makers and wireless network providers. Here's who took it on the chin hardest.
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Windows 8 Security Stresses Exploit Prevention
December 27, 2012Here's a look at some of the key security features in the Microsoft's new OS.
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HTC Prepping Windows 8 Rival To iPad Mini?
December 21, 2012HTC 7-inch tablet could pit Microsoft's Windows 8 OS against Amazon's Kindle Fire and Apple's iPad mini.
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Cloud Jobs: 7 Million In 3 Years, IDC Says
December 21, 2012Microsoft-sponsored IDC report says there are currently 1.7 million open cloud positions just waiting to be filled.
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Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012
December 20, 2012The past year saw some big wins, and big setbacks, for Microsoft. And then there's the special case of Windows 8.
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Dell, HP Windows 8 'Atom' Tablets Delayed Until 2013
December 19, 2012Dell Latitude 10 among Windows 8 systems not yet available, as tablet makers struggle with drivers for energy-efficient Intel Clover Trail chip.
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Microsoft Surface RT Best Tablet Ever, 'Reviewers' Gush
December 18, 2012Windows 8 tablet may not be posting big sales numbers, but everyone who bought one from Best Buy claims to love it unconditionally.
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