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Microsoft Archive

Archives for May 2014

Technology
How to Get a Refund on Your Xbox Live Gold Subscription (In June)How to Get a Refund on Your Xbox Live Gold Subscription (In June)
Technology
Code/red: Google Glass Expands Dorksplorer ProgramCode/red: Google Glass Expands Dorksplorer Program
Technology

Plus, Apple tops the patent troll hit parade and Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 typo.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Presto, Change-o! Freeing Up Space on iPhones.Presto, Change-o! Freeing Up Space on iPhones.
Technology

Katie recommends two apps that free up space on the iPhone by backing up your photos and videos elsewhere.

By Katherine Boehret
Technology
Code/red: The GoPro S-1 WatchCode/red: The GoPro S-1 Watch
Technology

Plus, great news for online reputation-obsessed Google users.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Microsoft Cuts Xbox One Price to $399 Without Kinect, Will Put Media Apps in Front of PaywallMicrosoft Cuts Xbox One Price to $399 Without Kinect, Will Put Media Apps in Front of Paywall
Technology

Two big changes six months into the new console’s life.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Dropbox Lands Spotify as an Enterprise CustomerDropbox Lands Spotify as an Enterprise Customer
Technology

The cloud service announces the first in a series of deals meant to tout its success as an enterprise player.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
FCC’s Wheeler Denies Trying to Divide Internet Into “Haves” and “Have Nots”FCC’s Wheeler Denies Trying to Divide Internet Into “Haves” and “Have Nots”
Technology

“I will not allow some companies to force Internet users into a slow lane so that others with special privileges can have superior service,” says Wheeler.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Nokia Photography Lead Takes Post at AppleNokia Photography Lead Takes Post at Apple
Technology

Ari Partinen, who helped develop Nokia’s PureView technology, is taking an unspecified role.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Code/red: Apple and Beats -- Nothin’ but a T ThangCode/red: Apple and Beats -- Nothin’ but a T Thang
Technology

Plus: Why Apple didn’t sign that big net neutrality letter.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Should You Upgrade Your iPhone Now -- Or Wait?Should You Upgrade Your iPhone Now -- Or Wait?
Technology

A reader asks whether to upgrade her older iPhone to the current 5s model, or wait for the rumored big-screen iPhone. Plus: Getting help to ditch Windows XP.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Yahoo’s China Syndrome Now Morphs Into WWMD? (What Will Marissa Do?)Yahoo’s China Syndrome Now Morphs Into WWMD? (What Will Marissa Do?)
Technology

Pro tip: Money still can’t buy happiness. (It can buy marshmallows, though.)

By Kara Swisher
Technology
When the Tech Rapture Comes, Can I Have Your Stock?When the Tech Rapture Comes, Can I Have Your Stock?
Technology

Should Silicon Valley panic yet? Probably. Will it? Not yet.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Internet Giants Raise Concerns About Net Neutrality PlanInternet Giants Raise Concerns About Net Neutrality Plan
Technology

Google joins dozens of Internet companies to complain about the net neutrality plan as the FCC chairman faces an internal revolt.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Code/red: Hot Alibaba IPO Action and Spectrum Auction SlaggingCode/red: Hot Alibaba IPO Action and Spectrum Auction Slagging
Technology

Plus: Apple’s $68 million woman and the dangers of Godzilla with a full bladder.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
EA’s Stock Is Riding High(ish) Again, but Did Titanfall Do Enough?EA’s Stock Is Riding High(ish) Again, but Did Titanfall Do Enough?
Technology

A look at the numbers ahead of EA’s Q4 2014 earnings later today.

By Eric Johnson