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Reimagining Personal ComputingReimagining Personal Computing
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The future of computing is looking increasingly like a combination notebook/tablet.

By Bob O'Donnell
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Europe’s ‘Safe Harbor’ Ruling: A Headache for Tech Giants, but a Blow to the Little GuysEurope’s ‘Safe Harbor’ Ruling: A Headache for Tech Giants, but a Blow to the Little Guys
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Most Silicon Valley behemoths won’t be affected.

By Kurt Wagner and Mark Bergen
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Microsoft Now Taking Applications for $3,000 HoloLens Development KitsMicrosoft Now Taking Applications for $3,000 HoloLens Development Kits
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HoloLens is being promoted as both a business and an entertainment tool.

By Adi Robertson
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Skype Now Has Real-Time Translation Built InSkype Now Has Real-Time Translation Built In
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Six spoken languages will be supported at launch, including English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish.

By Tom Warren
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Google, Microsoft End Patent Battle, Drop LawsuitsGoogle, Microsoft End Patent Battle, Drop Lawsuits
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The companies have been clashing since 2010 over royalties related to technology in the Xbox game console and smartphones from Motorola Mobility.

By Nick Statt
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Microsoft Store Accidentally Lists New Lumia 950 Flagships OnlineMicrosoft Store Accidentally Lists New Lumia 950 Flagships Online
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Box CEO Aaron Levie Credits iPhone, iPad for Breaking Down Corporate Technology WallsBox CEO Aaron Levie Credits iPhone, iPad for Breaking Down Corporate Technology Walls
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Apple’s gear forced businesses to open their networks to more than just Windows PCs, Levie said in an interview with Re/code.

By Ina Fried
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Microsoft Responds to Windows 10 Privacy ConcernsMicrosoft Responds to Windows 10 Privacy Concerns
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Data collection is anonymous and used to improve the product.

By Tom Warren
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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s State Visit Is Also a Show of Silicon Valley’s International Political MuscleChinese President Xi Jinping’s State Visit Is Also a Show of Silicon Valley’s International Political Muscle
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He really, really wants Silicon Valley in his corner.

By Noah Kulwin
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Microsoft EVP Peggy Johnson Talks Acquisitions and the Future (Video)Microsoft EVP Peggy Johnson Talks Acquisitions and the Future (Video)
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Full video of Johnson’s conversation about startups, Silicon Valley, the tech bubble and more.

By Noah Kulwin
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Why iOS Could Become the Enterprise OS of the Millennial GenerationWhy iOS Could Become the Enterprise OS of the Millennial Generation
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Apple is crazy like a fox with this Apple-at-work strategy -- and Steve Jobs was its architect.

By Tim Bajarin
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‘Re/code Decode’: EVP Peggy Johnson on the Deals Microsoft Is Making to Secure Its Future‘Re/code Decode’: EVP Peggy Johnson on the Deals Microsoft Is Making to Secure Its Future
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She’s focused on persuading Silicon Valley that “it’s absolutely a different Microsoft,” selling Satya Nadella’s vision for the company.

By Noah Kulwin
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Acompli Founder Javier Soltero Tapped to Improve Microsoft OutlookAcompli Founder Javier Soltero Tapped to Improve Microsoft Outlook
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After getting Microsoft back in the mobile email game, Soltero is now charged with reinvigorating the desktop email and calendar experience.

By Ina Fried
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Microsoft Office 2016 ReviewMicrosoft Office 2016 Review
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Do you really need the latest version? Microsoft believes that you do.

By Tom Warren
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With Office 2016, the PC Version Finally Gets Some AttentionWith Office 2016, the PC Version Finally Gets Some Attention
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After spending the last couple of years focused on mobile apps, Microsoft at long last has a new desktop version of the venerable Office suite.

By Ina Fried
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HoloLens for Enterprise Coming ‘Within the Next Year,’ Microsoft SaysHoloLens for Enterprise Coming ‘Within the Next Year,’ Microsoft Says
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Later versions of the hardware are said to be on a “five-year journey.”

By Eric Johnson
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Lawsuit: Microsoft Job Rankings Discriminate Against WomenLawsuit: Microsoft Job Rankings Discriminate Against Women
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The suit, which seeks class-action status, alleges the company routinely gave female workers lower ratings based on subjective criteria.

By Reuters
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Maybe Steve Jobs Would Have Liked the iPad Pro With PencilMaybe Steve Jobs Would Have Liked the iPad Pro With Pencil
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“When I saw the new iPad Pro, my mind went back to this conversation with Steve, and I could see his influence in this new product.”

By Tim Bajarin
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Apple Makes Its Biggest Push to Date Into the EnterpriseApple Makes Its Biggest Push to Date Into the Enterprise
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Apple’s individual announcements may seem limited in scope individually, but taken together, it’s clear that Apple is pursuing the enterprise in a big way.

By Sean Ginevan
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Microsoft to Launch Surface Pro 4, New Phones at October 6th EventMicrosoft to Launch Surface Pro 4, New Phones at October 6th Event
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More Windows 10-powered hardware.

By Tom Warren
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Microsoft Turns to Dell, HP to Help Get Surface Into the OfficeMicrosoft Turns to Dell, HP to Help Get Surface Into the Office
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Redmond is launching the Surface Enterprise Initiative.

By Jacob Kastrenakes
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The 26%: Detroit Water Project Co-Founder on the Challenges Black Women Face in Tech (Video)The 26%: Detroit Water Project Co-Founder on the Challenges Black Women Face in Tech (Video)
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What if you’re the only woman in the room -- and the only person of color, too?

By Rachel Bracker
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The Real Software Revolution? It’s in the Data Center.The Real Software Revolution? It’s in the Data Center.
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“Desktop virtualization” and “hyperconvergence” are playing increasingly essential roles for the devices and services that keep us engaged every day.

By Bob O'Donnell
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IFA 2015 Preview: Android Wear Takes Over BerlinIFA 2015 Preview: Android Wear Takes Over Berlin
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The new gear expected from Samsung, Asus, Motorola, Sony and more.

By Vlad Savov
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Minecraft Billionaire Markus Persson Hates Being a BillionaireMinecraft Billionaire Markus Persson Hates Being a Billionaire
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A warning to would-be billionaires: It’s lonely at the top.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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Windows 95 Is 20 Years Old TodayWindows 95 Is 20 Years Old Today
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Jay Leno! The Rolling Stones! Jennifer Aniston! Those were the days.

By Tom Warren
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Google Now’s Staff Exodus Reveals Hurdles for New CEO PichaiGoogle Now’s Staff Exodus Reveals Hurdles for New CEO Pichai
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What the saga of one standout product at Google says about Google.

By Mark Bergen
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Microsoft Plans Hardware Launch Event for OctoberMicrosoft Plans Hardware Launch Event for October
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On tap, according to sources: Two new Lumia handsets, the Surface Pro 4, and a Microsoft Band 2.

By Tom Warren
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Microsoft Beats Out Salesforce as Most Widely Used Cloud App for BusinessesMicrosoft Beats Out Salesforce as Most Widely Used Cloud App for Businesses
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The productivity suite overtook Salesforce.com this year as the most widely deployed cloud application.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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Corporate Selfies and Changing Company ReportingCorporate Selfies and Changing Company Reporting
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Most people who take selfies want to show off the best possible side of themselves. Company financial reporting is to some extent the same.

By Jan Dawson
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Russian Antivirus Firm Faked Malware to Harm RivalsRussian Antivirus Firm Faked Malware to Harm Rivals
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The secret campaign targeted Microsoft and other rivals, fooling some of them into deleting or disabling important files on their customers’ PCs.

By Joseph Menn
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Tinder Founder Sean Rad Returns as CEO, Replacing Chris PayneTinder Founder Sean Rad Returns as CEO, Replacing Chris Payne
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The dating app swipes left on a recent high-profile hire.

By Kara Swisher
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More Microsoft Veterans Depart, Shift Roles Following Latest ReorganizationMore Microsoft Veterans Depart, Shift Roles Following Latest Reorganization
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The latest changes follow the June exit of Stephen Elop, Eric Rudder and Mark Penn.

By Ina Fried
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Re/code Staffers Hit the Airwaves to Discuss Twitter Earnings, Apple TV and Microsoft’s Windows 10Re/code Staffers Hit the Airwaves to Discuss Twitter Earnings, Apple TV and Microsoft’s Windows 10
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Re/code co-executive editor Kara Swisher says the possibility of an Apple Car would represent the biggest new growth area for the company.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Google Loses Bid to Overturn Low-Cost Patent Licenses to MicrosoftGoogle Loses Bid to Overturn Low-Cost Patent Licenses to Microsoft
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The widely watched case involves royalty rates for Motorola Mobility patents held by Google.

By Reuters
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‘The Future Is Bright’: Here’s What The Verge Says About Windows 10‘The Future Is Bright’: Here’s What The Verge Says About Windows 10
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Our partners over at The Verge have been nose deep in Windows 10.

By Lauren Goode
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The Windows 10 Hardware ArgumentThe Windows 10 Hardware Argument
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Microsoft has actually integrated quite a few new capabilities into Windows 10 that will benefit from new hardware.

By Bob O'Donnell
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VC Chris Dixon on ‘Re/code Decode’ Podcast: ‘Facebook Is Essentially an RSS Reader.’ Also, Soylent!VC Chris Dixon on ‘Re/code Decode’ Podcast: ‘Facebook Is Essentially an RSS Reader.’ Also, Soylent!
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From Oculus to glasses to BuzzFeed to Soylent, this investor wants to invent the future.

By Kara Swisher
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Microsoft Plays Catch-Up With Its New Web Browser, EdgeMicrosoft Plays Catch-Up With Its New Web Browser, Edge
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Sure, having Cortana in the browser bar and scribbling on Web pages is cool. But in many ways, Microsoft is playing catch-up with its new Edge browser.

By Lauren Goode
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Windows 10 Review: Microsoft Takes a Step Back to Move ForwardWindows 10 Review: Microsoft Takes a Step Back to Move Forward
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It’s just okay, not disruptive. I doubt it will convert many Mac owners, spur a shopping spree in new PCs or save the Windows Phone.

By Walt Mossberg