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Microsoft Archive

Archives for August 2014

Technology
Leap Motion Hooks Up to Oculus for Controller-Free Virtual RealityLeap Motion Hooks Up to Oculus for Controller-Free Virtual Reality
Technology

Whoa, dude. Have you ever really looked at your hands in VR?

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Microsoft CEO Nadella to Visit China Amid Antitrust ProbeMicrosoft CEO Nadella to Visit China Amid Antitrust Probe
Technology

The September visit was planned before China’s investigation began, Microsoft said.

By Reuters
Technology
Samsung, LG Serve Up Yet More Smartwatch OptionsSamsung, LG Serve Up Yet More Smartwatch Options
Technology

Samsung’s latest model -- its fifth of the year -- is its first with a built-in 3G connection.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Microsoft Cracks Down on Misleading Apps in Its Store, Though Plenty of Work RemainsMicrosoft Cracks Down on Misleading Apps in Its Store, Though Plenty of Work Remains
Technology

Its stores are still home to more Flappy Clones than you can shake a stick at.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Code/red: Apple Plans to Announce Wearable in SeptemberCode/red: Apple Plans to Announce Wearable in September
Technology

Plus, big iPads, bigger hard drives and Steve Jurvetson’s Elon Musk mancrush.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Microsoft to Sell Standalone Kinect for Xbox One for $149Microsoft to Sell Standalone Kinect for Xbox One for $149
Technology
Benioff’s Salesforce.com Makes Community Cloud PushBenioff’s Salesforce.com Makes Community Cloud Push
Technology

Doubling down on the social enterprise.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Hacker Attacks on Videogame Servers Continue, Spread to TwitchHacker Attacks on Videogame Servers Continue, Spread to Twitch
Technology

Another day, another denial of service.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
In Defense of TabletsIn Defense of Tablets
Technology

Tablets -- and especially the iPad -- are extremely versatile and productive tools for consumers, schools and businesses, and are better for many tasks than the PC or the smartphone.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Chinese Antitrust Regulator Targets Microsoft’s Web Browser, Media PlayerChinese Antitrust Regulator Targets Microsoft’s Web Browser, Media Player
Technology

China may be looking at the issue of bundling, the subject of past antitrust complaints in the West.

By Reuters
Technology
Samsung’s Galaxy S5 Takes the Ice Bucket Plunge, Challenges Apple, HTC and Nokia PhonesSamsung’s Galaxy S5 Takes the Ice Bucket Plunge, Challenges Apple, HTC and Nokia Phones
Technology

Some smart marketing for Samsung, highlighting the fact that the S5 -- unlike many rivals -- is water-resistant.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Salesforce Beats the Street, Raises Revenue GuidanceSalesforce Beats the Street, Raises Revenue Guidance
Technology

Still more growth in the cloud.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Code/red: Steve Ballmer, the Nutty ProfessorCode/red: Steve Ballmer, the Nutty Professor
Technology

Plus, Windows Mea Culpa and a drone-assisted Ice Bucket challenge.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Dropbox Loses High-Profile Design Head SoleioDropbox Loses High-Profile Design Head Soleio
Technology

The one-named exec posted his plans on Facebook, for which he designed the “Like” button.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Nielsen: One-Third of PlayStation 4 Owners Switched From Xbox or WiiNielsen: One-Third of PlayStation 4 Owners Switched From Xbox or Wii
Technology

Understanding why Sony pulled ahead in the console war.

By Eric Johnson