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Microsoft Archive

Archives for September 2014

Technology
Microsoft Delays Chinese Xbox One Launch to End of This YearMicrosoft Delays Chinese Xbox One Launch to End of This Year
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Joe Green Pushed Out at FWD.usJoe Green Pushed Out at FWD.us
Technology

The lack of progress on immigration reform seems to be a key reason for the change in leadership.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Oracle’s Management Shift Was Designed to Retain New CEOsOracle’s Management Shift Was Designed to Retain New CEOs
Technology

New CEOs Mark Hurd and Safra Catz have both been approached for jobs outside Oracle.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Microsoft Shuts Down Silicon Valley Research Lab, Amid Broader LayoffsMicrosoft Shuts Down Silicon Valley Research Lab, Amid Broader Layoffs
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The esteemed lab employs about 75 leading computer scientists.

By James Temple
Technology
Sudden Management Shift as Hampton Creek Seeks to Raise $50M on a $300M to $400M Valuation From Vy Capital, OthersSudden Management Shift as Hampton Creek Seeks to Raise $50M on a $300M to $400M Valuation From Vy Capital, Others
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Apparently, you have to break a lot of eggs to make a viable business.

By James Temple
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Code/red: Peter Thiel’s Reefer MadnessCode/red: Peter Thiel’s Reefer Madness
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Plus, crunch time at Foxconn and some classic Steve Jobs video.

By John Paczkowski
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Minecraft Shows Why Game Cloning Can Be a Good ThingMinecraft Shows Why Game Cloning Can Be a Good Thing
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“I started working on a clone of Infiniminer. That’s pretty geeky. =D”

By Eric Johnson
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IPO-Bound HubSpot Adds CRM for Midsize CompaniesIPO-Bound HubSpot Adds CRM for Midsize Companies
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Selling to companies too small for Salesforce.com.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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The Battle Over Net Neutrality Could Hit Wireless CarriersThe Battle Over Net Neutrality Could Hit Wireless Carriers
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The FCC is weighing whether to extend proposed net neutrality rules to wireless networks, not just wired broadband lines.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Will Minecraft’s Power Users Stick Around for Minecrosoft? “Wait and See.”Will Minecraft’s Power Users Stick Around for Minecrosoft? “Wait and See.”
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“I expect there will be changes, but I can’t say if they will be good or disastrous yet.”

By Eric Johnson
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Tinder for the Fortune 500, Why Dads Love Minecraft and More #MustreadsTinder for the Fortune 500, Why Dads Love Minecraft and More #Mustreads
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Rich, hyper-successful people need dating apps, too. Right?

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Microsoft Will Offer Early Look at Next Windows on Sept. 30Microsoft Will Offer Early Look at Next Windows on Sept. 30
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The company also has early code it will make available, according to sources, but the test code is aimed mainly for developers and businesses to begin their preparations.

By Ina Fried
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After Selling Out to Microsoft, Minecraft and Its Founder Write the World’s Best Press ReleasesAfter Selling Out to Microsoft, Minecraft and Its Founder Write the World’s Best Press Releases
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Here’s how you tell your fans you sold out.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Microsoft to Buy Minecraft Creator Mojang for $2.5 BillionMicrosoft to Buy Minecraft Creator Mojang for $2.5 Billion
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Re/wind: Apple Finally Revealed That ThingRe/wind: Apple Finally Revealed That Thing
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The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple Watch and Apple Pay are all here. Some non-Apple stuff happened, too.

By Noah Kulwin