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Microsoft Archive

Archives for May 2014

Technology
Nope, Microsoft Isn’t Planning a Handheld XboxNope, Microsoft Isn’t Planning a Handheld Xbox
Technology
By Eric Johnson
Technology
Code/red: Target CEO Taken Off Store ShelvesCode/red: Target CEO Taken Off Store Shelves
Technology

Also: What happened to DirecTV’s Sunday Ticket deal?

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Steve Ballmer Says Microsoft, Apple Both “Two Trick” PoniesSteve Ballmer Says Microsoft, Apple Both “Two Trick” Ponies
Technology

The tricky part is finding a third trick, the former Microsoft chief said in his first big talk since leaving the software maker.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Stream Team: Comcast and EA Are Close to Selling Games Through Your Cable BoxStream Team: Comcast and EA Are Close to Selling Games Through Your Cable Box
Technology

Game on (your TV).

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Facebook Woos Mobile Developers, but Is It Too Late?Facebook Woos Mobile Developers, but Is It Too Late?
Technology

After years of trying, can Facebook finally convince app developers it’s on their side?

By Mike Isaac
Technology
Silicon Valley Buys D.C. a Drink at Annual Party WeekendSilicon Valley Buys D.C. a Drink at Annual Party Weekend
Technology

Who wouldn’t want to drink on Google’s dime?

By Amy Schatz
Technology
When the Government Seems to Take Over Your PhoneWhen the Government Seems to Take Over Your Phone
Technology

Ask Walt: How to manage government-issued alerts on your phone and whether to upgrade from Windows XP.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Yahoo and AOL Are Still on a Collision CourseYahoo and AOL Are Still on a Collision Course
Technology

This long-discussed deal makes too much sense now not to happen.

By Steven Kapsos
Technology
Jive Shares Spike on Partnership With Cisco SystemsJive Shares Spike on Partnership With Cisco Systems
Technology

Cisco will replace WebEx Social with Jive.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Microsoft Fixes Browser Flaw, Even in Windows XPMicrosoft Fixes Browser Flaw, Even in Windows XP
Technology

The move comes after governments around the world had advised consumers to use other browsers.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
As Sony Bleeds Money, Electronics Boss Pledges Better FocusAs Sony Bleeds Money, Electronics Boss Pledges Better Focus
Technology

“This is a fun, entertaining industry. Boy, do we make that painful.”

By Eric Johnson

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