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Microsoft Archive

Archives for June 2014

Technology
E3 in Pictures: From Giant Aliens to Tiny RobotsE3 in Pictures: From Giant Aliens to Tiny Robots
Technology

The scene at E3, where eye candy is only part of the story.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Facebook Gives Advertisers More Access to Your Data. You’ll Probably Be Fine With It.Facebook Gives Advertisers More Access to Your Data. You’ll Probably Be Fine With It.
Technology

Sure, this is what Facebook said it wouldn’t do. But that was in 2011.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Kinect Is Not Quite Dead, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Says (Q&A)Kinect Is Not Quite Dead, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Says (Q&A)
Technology

Xbox’s “game guy” dives into hardware.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Nostalgia -- And Pretty Flashing Bracelets -- Dominate at Xbox E3 EventNostalgia -- And Pretty Flashing Bracelets -- Dominate at Xbox E3 Event
Technology

Microsoft plays politics with the gamer faithful at E3.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Five Questions This Year’s E3 Needs to AnswerFive Questions This Year’s E3 Needs to Answer
Technology

Game on.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Re/wind: Apple’s Big Week, Netflix Drama and MoreRe/wind: Apple’s Big Week, Netflix Drama and More
Technology

Read this if you were stuck in a cave last week.

By Thomas Johnson
Technology
The Top 20 Quotes From the Code ConferenceThe Top 20 Quotes From the Code Conference
Technology

Can you Re/peat that?

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Microsoft Needs a Big E3. Here’s How It Could Happen.Microsoft Needs a Big E3. Here’s How It Could Happen.
Technology

Heading into the year’s biggest gaming conference, where’s the momentum?

By Eric Johnson
Technology
On Anniversary of Snowden Revelations, Senators Look at NSA BillOn Anniversary of Snowden Revelations, Senators Look at NSA Bill
Technology

Sorry, NSA critics, some Senate Intelligence Committee members express doubt legislation is needed.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
U.S. Tech Firms Beef Up Security to Thwart Mass SpyingU.S. Tech Firms Beef Up Security to Thwart Mass Spying
Technology

Google, Microsoft and others have adopted tools that make blanket interception of Internet activity more difficult.

By Joseph Menn
Technology
Code/red: Of Course Mysterious Amazon Device Is a SmartphoneCode/red: Of Course Mysterious Amazon Device Is a Smartphone
Technology

Plus, social media prenups and the curious timing of Tony Bates’s GoPro appointment.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Former Skype Boss Tony Bates Joins GoPro as President and Board MemberFormer Skype Boss Tony Bates Joins GoPro as President and Board Member
Technology

He was among the first to exit Microsoft once Satya Nadella was named CEO.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Code/red: Fab Operators No Longer Standing ByCode/red: Fab Operators No Longer Standing By
Technology

Plus, debunking that August 8 Alibaba IPO date and more.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Doesn’t Stand Up to MacBook AirMicrosoft Surface Pro 3 Doesn’t Stand Up to MacBook Air
Technology

Even with an improved kickstand, the newest version of Microsoft’s Surface Pro isn’t good enough to replace its intended target.

By Katherine Boehret
Technology
China’s State Media Urges “Severe Punishment” for U.S. Tech FirmsChina’s State Media Urges “Severe Punishment” for U.S. Tech Firms
Technology

The People’s Daily called Google, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and others pawns in U.S. government spying.

By Reuters