Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles company for allegedly using Redmond’s name to scam customers into spending hundreds of dollars in support services to get nonexistent bugs fixed and…
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Microsoft no longer needs to offer browser choice menu in Europe
Microsoft will no longer have to offer Windows users with a Browser Choice menu in Europe as a European Commission order enforcing the same has expired. The EU had penalized the Redmond…
Microsoft Xim update brings support for Xbox One, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and more
Microsoft has updated its photo sharing app Xim to add new features including support for the Apple TV and Chromecast. As part of the update, Microsoft’s photo sharing app now boasts display…
Lumia Denim update hits Lumia 520, Lumia 525, Lumia 1320, more in China
Microsoft has started rolling out the Lumia Denim update for Lumia 520, Lumia 525, Lumia 526, Lumia 625, Lumia 720, Lumia 720T and Lumia 1320 in China building up expectations that the…
Microsoft Azure Backup now supports Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1
Microsoft has announced that its Azure Backup service now supports Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 systems allowing companies to keep their on-premises data safe in the cloud. “Microsoft Azure Backup is a simple…
Sony sold over 16 million PlayStation 4 consoles globally
Sony has sold over 16 million units of PlayStation 4 consoles globally as of week ending November 29 opening up the gates for a possible 20 million units milestone by end of…
Microsoft Sway is now available to all
Microsoft has announced general availability of its new Office Suite application dubbed Sway that lets users create “interactive, web-based expression” of their ideas. The Redmond said over one million people have visited…
Microsoft gets backing from tech giants and media organizations
It seems Microsoft is not alone in its fight against the U.S. government over access to customer data stored on Redmond’s Ireland servers. Apple, Amazon, Cisco, eBay and Verizon as well as…
Microsoft rolls out Skype Translator Preview Programme for Windows 8.1
Microsoft has rolled out a preview of its Skype Translator for Windows 8.1 devices enabling users to communicate in different languages while placing a video call. “Today, we are excited to announce…
Window 10 build 9901 leak shows off Cortana, Xbox app, OneDrive integration, more
Newly leaked images of the alleged Windows 10 build 9901 shows off quite a few new features and tweaks including Cortana, Xbox app, and OneDrive integration thereby strengthening the belief that Microsoft…
Facebook stops powering search results via Microsoft Bing
Facebook has stopped using Microsoft’s Bing search engine to power search results on its social network. The move follows the social juggernaut’s recent revamping of its own search offerings which includes introduction…
Microsoft confirms Windows 10 January event; consumer, enterprise features to be revealed
Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 10 reveal event to be held on January 21 wherein it will be discussing not only consumer features, but will also talk about enterprise features and we…
Microsoft’s Mojang acquisition bears fruit; Minecraft lands on Windows Phone
Popular sandbox game Minecraft, which was only available for Android and iOS mobile devices until now, has finally made its way to Windows Phone devices. “Starting today, you can enter the world…
Candy Crush Saga lands on Windows Phone, finally
Microsoft has announced that the wildly popular puzzle game Candy Crush Saga is now available on Windows Phone. The Candy Crush Saga launch on Windows Phone comes two years after the game…
Microsoft Xbox One grabs best-selling console title in US, UK for November
Microsoft has announced its Xbox One console has dethroned Sony’s PlayStation 4 to grab the best-selling console title for the month of November. Redmond, citing statistics from the NPD market research firm,…