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Microsoft Archive

Archives for March 2014

Technology
Google General Counsel to Arrington Allegation: We Don’t Snoop on Gmail to Find LeakersGoogle General Counsel to Arrington Allegation: We Don’t Snoop on Gmail to Find Leakers
Technology

In an unusual move, Google is responding directly to the allegation of the former TechCrunch editor.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
A “Perfect Storm” Moment for Multibillion-Dollar Open Source CompaniesA “Perfect Storm” Moment for Multibillion-Dollar Open Source Companies
Technology

Six reasons why their time is now.

By Mike Volpi
Technology
Under Facebook, Oculus Will Still Focus on Games ... For NowUnder Facebook, Oculus Will Still Focus on Games ... For Now
Technology

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg: “Once you get a network effect around gaming, you start to get communication cases.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Nokia Teases April 2 Event Promising “More Lumia”Nokia Teases April 2 Event Promising “More Lumia”
Technology

The event coincides with Microsoft’s Build developer conference, with both events taking place that week in San Francisco.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Three Gaming Trends to Watch After Last Week’s GDCThree Gaming Trends to Watch After Last Week’s GDC
Technology

A theme from GDC 2014: There’s still a lot of uncertainty about gaming’s future.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Microsoft Now Sees Close of Nokia Deal in AprilMicrosoft Now Sees Close of Nokia Deal in April
Technology

The deal will put Microsoft deeper into the hardware business.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Microsoft on Our Minds, Lips and TV Appearances This WeekMicrosoft on Our Minds, Lips and TV Appearances This Week
Technology

What’s up with Microsoft and are they going to be releasing a new iPad app next week? Re/coders took to the airwaves to discuss.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Tech CEOs Meet With Obama for “Honest Talk” About NSATech CEOs Meet With Obama for “Honest Talk” About NSA
Technology

Among those at the meeting was Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer: Xbox Gamers Should “Have a Voice” in Game FundingMicrosoft’s Phil Spencer: Xbox Gamers Should “Have a Voice” in Game Funding
Technology

Also confirmed: Microsoft is interested in VR, and will focus more on PC gaming in the future.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
After Nadella CEO Pick, Microsoft Director Luczo Steps DownAfter Nadella CEO Pick, Microsoft Director Luczo Steps Down
Technology
Microsoft Says It Will Tighten Policies for Searching Hotmail, Outlook.comMicrosoft Says It Will Tighten Policies for Searching Hotmail, Outlook.com
Technology

The software maker defends its actions in searching a blogger’s Web mail.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Tap the Anticipatory Web NowTap the Anticipatory Web Now
Technology

Or fall irrevocably behind.

By Raj Singh
Technology
In First Big Exec Confab, New Microsoft CEO Says Company Needs to Be Full of “Challengers” and Not FollowersIn First Big Exec Confab, New Microsoft CEO Says Company Needs to Be Full of “Challengers” and Not Followers
Technology
Blogger PSA: Don’t Use Microsoft’s Web Mail to Receive Microsoft LeaksBlogger PSA: Don’t Use Microsoft’s Web Mail to Receive Microsoft Leaks
Technology

Check the fine print in the Terms of Service.

By Ina Fried