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Microsoft Archive

Archives for September 2014

Technology
Microsoft Needs Minecraft to Boost Mobile AmbitionsMicrosoft Needs Minecraft to Boost Mobile Ambitions
Technology

Microsoft will unveil a $2.5 billion deal to buy its owner on Monday, according to a source.

By Reuters
Technology
Facebook’s Top Content Cop on Censorship and Safety (Q&A)Facebook’s Top Content Cop on Censorship and Safety (Q&A)
Technology

Facebook policy head Monika Bickert explains Facebook’s strategy.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Why Brad Garlinghouse Left HightailWhy Brad Garlinghouse Left Hightail
Technology

The company received several buyout offers this year, but Garlinghouse and the board disagreed on what to do with them.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
U.S. Threatened Yahoo With Huge Fines Over Refusal to Disclose User DataU.S. Threatened Yahoo With Huge Fines Over Refusal to Disclose User Data
Technology

Yahoo’s resistance failed, but now details of its efforts are emerging.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
What to Do If You’ve Been Hacked (And How to Prevent It)What to Do If You’ve Been Hacked (And How to Prevent It)
Technology

There are lessons to be learned from the celebrity hacking incident.

By Bonnie Cha
Technology
From Oculus to Twitch to Minecraft, Why Gamers Are in Hot DemandFrom Oculus to Twitch to Minecraft, Why Gamers Are in Hot Demand
Technology

The three huge gaming acquisitions have more in common than you might think.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Deezer Joins a Crowded Music Subscription Market, With a High-End PitchDeezer Joins a Crowded Music Subscription Market, With a High-End Pitch
Technology

If you’ve got the right kind of speakers, the streaming service says it will bring high-fidelity audio into your home. Do you care?

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Game On! Why Microsoft’s $2.5 Billion Minecraft Deal Could Be a Steal.Game On! Why Microsoft’s $2.5 Billion Minecraft Deal Could Be a Steal.
Technology

Redmond gets its hands on a wildly profitable game with a devoted following.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
As Jawbone Opens API for Up Health Tracker, It Is Also Seeking $100 Million in Additional FundingAs Jawbone Opens API for Up Health Tracker, It Is Also Seeking $100 Million in Additional Funding
Technology

It’s a bid to create a platform and stay relevant in the increasingly competitive space.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
MSN Gets Major Facelift, Readies for Launch on iOS and AndroidMSN Gets Major Facelift, Readies for Launch on iOS and Android
Technology
Microsoft Removes Image Widget After Getty LawsuitMicrosoft Removes Image Widget After Getty Lawsuit
Technology
By Liz Gannes
Technology
NFL Fields New Tech for Coaches and FansNFL Fields New Tech for Coaches and Fans
Technology
By CNBC
Technology
Getty Images Sues Microsoft Over New Bing Photo WidgetGetty Images Sues Microsoft Over New Bing Photo Widget
Technology

The embedding tool enables “massive infringement” of copyrighted images, Getty said.

By Reuters
Technology
White House Names Google’s Megan Smith as U.S. CTOWhite House Names Google’s Megan Smith as U.S. CTO
Technology

It’s the most visible tech role in government, but one that faces steep challenges.

By James Temple
Technology
Food Startup Hampton Creek Nabs Ali Partovi to Run StrategyFood Startup Hampton Creek Nabs Ali Partovi to Run Strategy
Technology

Eggless mayo gets a new pitchman.

By Kara Swisher