Apple vs Samsung verdict is a big win for Microsoft

Aug 27, 2012
Microsoft has been trying to compete in the smartphone market for years. With the recent Apple vs. Samsung patent verdict, Microsoft may be able to point out the hidden costs of Android.

The surprising economics of spam

Aug 13, 2012
A look at the screwy economic model of that pesky inbox filler.

Hotmail signs off, replaced with Outlook.com

Aug 1, 2012
If you've still got a Hotmail account -- and there are still millions of you out there -- take note. As of today, Microsoft is phasing out its free email brand. The company is renaming the service Outlook.com and adding features to better compete with Yahoo and Gmail.

Amazon’s Bezos donates $2.5 million to support same-sex marriage

Jul 27, 2012
Why support for gay rights is also a shrewd tactical move in the tech community.

Sen. Joe Lieberman on why the new cybersecurity bill is more carrot than stick

Jul 26, 2012
Will incentives be enough to spark security improvement in corporate America?

Microsoft vs. Google: A tale of two earnings reports

Jul 20, 2012
After the close on Wall Street yesterday, Microsoft announced its first quarterly loss ever. And Google announced a $2.8 billion profit for the quarter. Two very different situations -- but they might just share a theme.

For public good, not for profit.

Microsoft expected to unveil new Office suite

Jul 16, 2012
Microsoft Office is the mainstay of the software company's business. Would a new version catch on with tablet and iPad users?

NBC in talks to buy back Microsoft stake in MSNBC.com

Jul 12, 2012
NBC is reportedly in talks to buy back Microsoft's chunk of MSNBC.com, essentially ending their partnership. Originally the two companies went in together on the telvision news network and the website.