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Microsoft Archive

Archives for May 2014

Technology
Here’s Why I Think Apple Might Be Buying Beats, and Some Other Things I Think They Should DoHere’s Why I Think Apple Might Be Buying Beats, and Some Other Things I Think They Should Do
Technology

Some thoughts from a Business Insider interview.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Microsoft’s Free Windows To Come With Bings AttachedMicrosoft’s Free Windows To Come With Bings Attached
Technology

Computer makers can get Windows for free for small computers, but they will have to use Bing, rather than Google as the default search engine.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Dropcam Hires Longtime Apple Product Leader Andy HodgeDropcam Hires Longtime Apple Product Leader Andy Hodge
Technology

Hodge was the head of iPod product development and core technologies for 10 years.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Egnyte Barges Into Crowded Corporate Cloud BusinessEgnyte Barges Into Crowded Corporate Cloud Business
Technology

The smaller rival to IPO-bound Box may turn a profit as soon as this year, its CEO Vineet Jain says.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Is iTunes Match Worth It?Is iTunes Match Worth It?
Technology

In this week’s Ask Walt column, Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions on iTunes Match, the Microsoft Surface and the latest Motorola smartphone.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Silicon Valley Looks to Senate as House Passes Watered-Down NSA BillSilicon Valley Looks to Senate as House Passes Watered-Down NSA Bill
Technology

Tech and privacy groups dropped their support of the House bill, which passed 303-121.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Code/red: BlackBerry Embraces New Tech Industry BuzzwordCode/red: BlackBerry Embraces New Tech Industry Buzzword
Technology

Plus, Samsung Music’s impending dirt nap and some boring news about Apple.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Go Green: A Guide to Recycling Old ElectronicsGo Green: A Guide to Recycling Old Electronics
Technology

Stop hoarding old electronics or throwing them in the trash.

By Bonnie Cha
Technology
Code/red: Winter Is Coming, Says John ChambersCode/red: Winter Is Coming, Says John Chambers
Technology

Plus, drunk fish and Google’s plans to advertise on thermostats.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Salesforce Rises on Earnings Beat, Improved OutlookSalesforce Rises on Earnings Beat, Improved Outlook
Technology

A “strong start to the fiscal year,” says CEO Marc Benioff.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Code/red: Chinese Government on Windows 8: Do Not Want!Code/red: Chinese Government on Windows 8: Do Not Want!
Technology

Apple-Samsung smack talk and a departure at Automattic.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Microsoft Unveils 12-Inch Surface Pro 3Microsoft Unveils 12-Inch Surface Pro 3
Technology

It’s bigger than the rumored mini Surface.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
China Bans Use of Microsoft’s Windows 8 on Government ComputersChina Bans Use of Microsoft’s Windows 8 on Government Computers
Technology

The reason for the ban was unclear.

By Reuters
Technology
PS4 Wins at U.S. Retail in April, but Xboxes Lead in GamesPS4 Wins at U.S. Retail in April, but Xboxes Lead in Games
Technology
Welcome to the Future: Despite New-Gen Consoles, Ubisoft Sales Down 20 PercentWelcome to the Future: Despite New-Gen Consoles, Ubisoft Sales Down 20 Percent
Technology

The French gaming company posted a $17 million loss on the year.

By Eric Johnson