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Microsoft Archive

Archives for April 2014

Technology
With Steve Jobs at No. 1 -- Natch -- Techies Top CNBC’s Most Important Biz List of Last 25 YearsWith Steve Jobs at No. 1 -- Natch -- Techies Top CNBC’s Most Important Biz List of Last 25 Years
Technology

Geeks rule the business school over the last quarter century.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Exclusive: Microsoft Will Start Selling Xbox One in China in SeptemberExclusive: Microsoft Will Start Selling Xbox One in China in September
Technology

The ban on video game consoles in China will be lifted.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
House of Reed: Netflix CEO Hastings to Speak at Code ConferenceHouse of Reed: Netflix CEO Hastings to Speak at Code Conference
Technology

The leader of the premium online video service is not shy -- which is why we are thrilled to have him onstage.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Code/red: An Alibaba IPO Filing Forecast and a Clinkle QuestionCode/red: An Alibaba IPO Filing Forecast and a Clinkle Question
Technology

Microsoft Mobile Oy (Gevalt)

By John Paczkowski
Technology
25 Years of Personal Technology25 Years of Personal Technology
Technology

The last 25 years in technology have felt more like 250. Walt Mossberg on how far we’ve come and where we are headed.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
With Microsoft Deal Done, Nokia Names Rajeev Suri CEO, $6.9 Billion in Buybacks, Dividends and Debt CutsWith Microsoft Deal Done, Nokia Names Rajeev Suri CEO, $6.9 Billion in Buybacks, Dividends and Debt Cuts
Technology

The new Nokia is focused on its location services, cellular equipment and patent licensing businesses.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Adobe Patches Flash Flaw That Allows Attacks in Microsoft BrowserAdobe Patches Flash Flaw That Allows Attacks in Microsoft Browser
Technology

Attacks exploiting the vulnerability are still ongoing, so a branch of Homeland Security suggests using another browser.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Stephen Elop Defends His Tenure at Nokia While Teasing Plans for FutureStephen Elop Defends His Tenure at Nokia While Teasing Plans for Future
Technology

New names are in the works -- the “Nokia Lumia 1020 with Windows Phone on the AT&T LTE Network” doesn’t exactly sing.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Code Conference Second Night Will Star Apple Top Execs Eddy Cue and Craig FederighiCode Conference Second Night Will Star Apple Top Execs Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi
Technology

The longtime Apple veterans and key decision makers at the company have contributed a lot to its success.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Code/red: Yahoo’s Not-So-Coming Attractions and RadiumOne RantingCode/red: Yahoo’s Not-So-Coming Attractions and RadiumOne Ranting
Technology

Hello, world.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Stanford Has a Videogame Controller That Knows if You’re BoredStanford Has a Videogame Controller That Knows if You’re Bored
Technology

“We’ll be able to tell exactly how the body’s changing when you’re playing videogames.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Microsoft Xbox Struggles in Big Hollywood ForayMicrosoft Xbox Struggles in Big Hollywood Foray
Technology

Sources say the disorganized studio struggles to close deals and lacks a fleshed out business model.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
New Vulnerability Hits Internet Explorer, and It’s SeriousNew Vulnerability Hits Internet Explorer, and It’s Serious
Technology

More than half of the world’s browsers are affected. Be careful where you click.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Re/code on TV: Talking Google, Apple, Wearables and Court CasesRe/code on TV: Talking Google, Apple, Wearables and Court Cases
Technology

Re/code hits the airwaves.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Re/wind: Microsoft-Nokia Deal Closes, Gundotra Leaves GoogleRe/wind: Microsoft-Nokia Deal Closes, Gundotra Leaves Google
Technology

The week in review, Re/code style.

By Noah Kulwin