Late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s mega-yacht is for sale. Here’s how much it costs
The “Octopus” is one of the world’s largest boats, and costs a whopping four times more than what Allen paid for the Portland Trailblazers.
Google, Twitter, Microsoft, Facebook meet FBI, Homeland Security to talk 2020 vote
A Twitter spokesperson said the company is “committed to doing our part,” in regard to maintaining the integrity of its site during the 2020 presidential election.
Looking for a job? Chinese spies might be trying to recruit you
Chinese agents have been using LinkedIn to recruit assets, The New York Times reported.
Amazon, Microsoft war cloud race: Pentagon watchdog looking into potential 'misconduct'
A winner will not be determined until the review has concluded.
Pentagon fends off Amazon cloud complaints
Amazon and Microsoft are the two remaining contenders left in the bidding race.
Are Microsoft employees listening to your sexy phone calls?
Microsoft reportedly joins Apple, Google and Amazon in listening in on private conversations.
What is Mixer? Microsoft service picks up top video game streamer 'Ninja'
Microsoft’s Mixer jumped into the headlines this week when top streamer Tyler Blevins, better known as “Ninja” to gamers, announced he was switching to the platform from the Amazon-owned Twitch.
Big tech has spent $582M lobbying Congress. Here’s where that money went
From 2005 to 2018, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft spent a collective $582 million.
Why US big tech probe is skipping Microsoft
Former Microsoft VP & COO Bob Herbold says the tech company can be classified as a distinctly different type of business than what you see in Amazon, Alphabet’s Google and Facebook.
Bill Gates is the most admired man in the world, study finds
He may have lost his place as the second richest person in the world this week, but Bill Gates is still the most admired man in the world, according to a new study.
Facebook, Google and Amazon among companies susceptible to malware from Israeli firm: report
NSO Group's Pegasus was reportedly used to penetrate Facebook's WhatsApp messaging service.
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Trump to look at Amazon, Pentagon and $10B war cloud contract following 'tremendous' complaints
Multiple lawmakers have voiced concerns about the bidding race throughout recent weeks.
Amazon, Microsoft 'war cloud' race could waste taxpayer dollars, Rubio warns
The Florida senator expressed concern the contract might not give taxpayers the best value.
Amazon, Microsoft $10B cloud contract race prompts GOP lawmaker to call on Pentagon to 'start over'
Potential conflicts of interest between frontrunner Amazon and the Department of Defense have raised many questions.
Microsoft warns about 'fileless' trojan using legitimate tools to avoid detection
“Fileless” malware that can steal your personal information uses legitimate system tools in an effort to go undetected, researchers from the Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection team warned this week.
Microsoft ebooks are going away, but buyers will get refunds
Ebooks purchased from the Microsoft Store are due to disappear any day now.
Will Amazon win $10B cloud contract? Pentagon prepares for cloud transition
Oral arguments pertaining to a legal challenge from Oracle are expected to begin next month.
Microsoft prohibits employees from using Slack, report says
Microsoft employees likely won’t be Slacking this one to their co-workers.
Microsoft Windows vulnerable to 'wormable' BlueKeep malware, feds warn
Federal authorities are warning Microsoft Windows users to update their computers in response to a security vulnerability they said could allow a hacker to view, change and delete data using malware.