Microsoft’s earnings continue to ride pandemic-fueled demand for cloud, videogaming
Microsoft Corp. expects the pandemic-era surge in demand for cloud-computing services, videogaming and computers that delivered a solid quarter to persist at least through the rest of the year.
Microsoft quietly prepares to avoid spotlight under Biden
Microsoft is the fourth largest contributor to Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s candidate campaign committee.
Microsoft's diversity efforts slow after promise to double Black workforce
Microsoft Corp., which in June pledged to double the number of Black managers and leaders at the company, released data on Wednesday that showed lackluster increases of Black and Latino representation in its workforce.
Microsoft's Windows 10 is breaking PCs
Microsoft Corp.'s latest Windows 10 appears to be breaking some PCs, causing the tech giant to scramble and fix the issues.
Microsoft teams with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to push cloud battle with Amazon into orbit
Microsoft Corp. is teaming with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and others as the software giant opens a new front in its cloud-computing battle with Amazon.com Inc., targeting space customers.
Microsoft's work-from-home policy to become permanent
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Microsoft Corp. will let its employees work from home permanently.
GameStop shares surge on multiyear partnership with Microsoft to create 'ultimate gaming destination'
Microsoft, the creator of the Xbox gaming console, will leverage GameStop's retail stores to offer an expanded variety of product offerings including Xbox All Access, which will provide an Xbox console and 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to players with no upfront cost.
Silicon Valley reportedly pouring money into Biden coffer — not so much for Trump
Employees at the six largest Silicon Valley tech firms have donated nearly $5 million to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden while dishing out a paltry $239,000 to President Trump, according to a report on Tuesday.
Microsoft CEO tosses first pitch at Mariners game with Halo video game's 'Master Chief'
“Halo” is one of the top-selling video game franchises of all time.
Microsoft is buying 'Elder Scrolls' maker for $7.5B
As it gets set to unveil its new Xbox gaming consoles later this year, Microsoft announced its intention to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of video game studio Bethesda Game Studios, for $7.5 billion in cash.
Scalpers list new preorders for Sony’s $500 PlayStation 5 on eBay for far more money
On the very first day of preorders for Sony’s highly anticipated PlayStation 5 console, which sells for $499.99, second-hand reservations were already cropping up on eBay for double that price – or more.
Harry Potter role-playing video game unveiled by Warner Bros
The book and movie franchise from J.K. Rowling, now has spawned a role playing video game, "Hogwarts Legacy," that will let players experience life as a student at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1800s.
PlayStation 5 to launch in US on November 12 for $499.99
The PS5 will first launch in the U.S., Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea before being unveiled to the rest of the world on Nov. 19
Microsoft's Bill Gates salutes his father, 94, who died Tuesday
A U.S. Army veteran, prominent lawyer and philanthropist, Gates Sr. died at age 94 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Stocks jump on $67B in tech, biotech M&A
Stocks rallied Monday amid further optimism over a COVID-19 vaccine and after a flurry of deals.
ByteDance chooses Oracle over Microsoft for TikTok's US operations
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has chosen Oracle to be its U.S. technology partner in the U.S.
Apple loosens some in-app restrictions after friction with developers
Apple has issued new rules for its App Store in an effort to address some of the issues that have cropped up regarding the company's governance of its digital storefront for iPhones.
Gaming rockstar Ninja returns to Amazon's Twitch
In an exclusive multiyear deal, the world's top Fortnite streamer -- Ninja -- is returning to Amazon's Twitch platform.
Microsoft detects new cyberattacks targeting 2020 election
"The majority of these attacks were detected and stopped by security tools built into our products," Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Customer Security and Trust, Tom Burt, said in a statement. "We have directly notified those who were targeted or compromised so they can take action to protect themselves."
Microsoft confirms Xbox Series S to be priced at $299
Microsoft confirmed that its smaller version of the new Xbox, the Xbox: Series S, would be priced at $299 following a media report.
















