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Microsoft Archive

Archives for February 2014

Technology
New Name for Hollywood’s BermanBraun: Whalerock IndustriesNew Name for Hollywood’s BermanBraun: Whalerock Industries
Technology

A fresh face for digital and media entertainment company.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Yahoo Sporty Project Codenames Continue With “Touchdown”Yahoo Sporty Project Codenames Continue With “Touchdown”
Technology

An apps marketplace on the highly trafficked site?

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Waiting for That Minecraft-y Lego Game? Don’t Hold Your Breath.Waiting for That Minecraft-y Lego Game? Don’t Hold Your Breath.
Technology

The Lego guys want to tell you a story instead.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Lenovo Plays Switzerland in Battle Between Microsoft and GoogleLenovo Plays Switzerland in Battle Between Microsoft and Google
Technology

Android phones? Check. Windows Phones? Sure. Windows PCs? Yep. Chromebooks? Let’s give it a try.

By Bonnie Cha
Technology
Microsofties Ponder Fate of Mark Penn in the New Nadella RegimeMicrosofties Ponder Fate of Mark Penn in the New Nadella Regime
Technology

Is the aggressive former political operative still the kind of guy to rep the software giant’s image?

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Twitter CEO Dick Costolo Added to Code Conference Speaker ListTwitter CEO Dick Costolo Added to Code Conference Speaker List
Technology

The very lively exec will appear with an even more lively Ryan Seacrest.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Ten Questions With Julie Larson-Green, Microsoft’s New Chief Experience OfficerTen Questions With Julie Larson-Green, Microsoft’s New Chief Experience Officer
Technology

The first woman to run Windows is shifting to a new role creating “mobile first” experiences.

By Ina Fried
Technology
New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (Plus Hipster Hoodie) to Open Code Conference in MayNew Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella (Plus Hipster Hoodie) to Open Code Conference in May
Technology

Time to say hello to the new leader of the software giant.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Microsoft Executive Julie Larson-Green Moves to Microsoft’s Services UnitMicrosoft Executive Julie Larson-Green Moves to Microsoft’s Services Unit
Technology

The move paves the way for Nokia’s Stephen Elop to take the helm of Microsoft’s device business.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Why WhatsApp Is Worth $19 Billion, and Why the Telecom Industry Should Be AfraidWhy WhatsApp Is Worth $19 Billion, and Why the Telecom Industry Should Be Afraid
Technology

And the only thing people hate more than telecom companies is cable companies.

By Andrew Busey
Technology
Nokia’s Stephen Elop On How Android Fits Into His Windows World (Video)Nokia’s Stephen Elop On How Android Fits Into His Windows World (Video)
Technology

Nokia was right to say no to Android three years ago and right to say yes today

By Ina Fried
Technology
Nokia Decides It Needs Android Phones After AllNokia Decides It Needs Android Phones After All
Technology

The Nokia X is aimed at first-time smartphone buyers in price-sensitive markets.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Live in Barcelona as Nokia Unveils Nokia X, Its First Android PhoneLive in Barcelona as Nokia Unveils Nokia X, Its First Android Phone
Technology

CEO Stephen Elop is focusing on the non-Windows Phone side of Nokia’s business, introducing new basic and feature phones, in addition to Nokia X.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Microsoft: Updates to Windows, Windows Phone Coming This SpringMicrosoft: Updates to Windows, Windows Phone Coming This Spring
Technology

An update to Windows 8.1 will allow the software to work better on non-touch-based systems with a mouse and keyboard, while Windows Phone will support lower-end chips.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Nokia Lumia Icon Doesn’t Quite Live Up to Its NameNokia Lumia Icon Doesn’t Quite Live Up to Its Name
Technology

Nokia’s latest Windows Phone device is good, but not iconic.

By Bonnie Cha