Category: Microsoft
Microsoft pledges to train 1,000 UK apprentices
1,000 UK apprenticeships will be created over the next three years, Microsoft has announced. The news comes as London mayor Boris Johnson and Business Secretary Vince Cable launched National Apprenticeship Week in the City, and have called on big…
Microsoft Fights Apple Trademark on 'App Store' Calling It Generic
Microsoft has filed a motion with the US Patent and Trademark Office, aiming to force Apple to give up the "App Store" trademark. They are arguing that the name is too generic and are even using Steve Jobs' own…
CES 2011 reveal date for Microsoft tablets
The CES tradeshow of January 2011 will likely be the moment when Microsoft reveal the latest range of Windows tablet devices, according to the NYT. Speaking with "people familiar with Microsoft's plans", the NYT suggests that Steve Ballmer will once…
68% of Brits planning on making Christmas savings with knock-off software, say Microsoft
According to new research commisioned by Microsoft, as many as 68% of Brits planning to buy PC software this year are considering purchasing pirated versions in a bid to save some cash. It's an issue close to Micrsoft's heart, and…
Microsoft take on Steam with new Games for Windows marketplace
Microsoft are launching a new browser based version of their Games for Windows Marketplace. Looking to directly take on Steam with Live integration, competitive score tracking, daily deals and Gamertag/Gamerscore compatibility with Xbox 360 accounts, it's Microsoft's most aggressive push…
Kinect and Windows Phone 7 marketing to cost Microsoft $1 billion+
Ever wondered how much it costs to market two high-profile tech launches in the same year? Well, if you're Microsoft looking to tout your new range of Windows Phone 7 devices and Xbox 360 motion-controlling Kinect kit, you're looking at…
Zune HD heads to UK, Apple contrarians rejoice
Microsoft's much-lauded Zune HD is finally officially coming the UK. The Zune has had a turblent life so far but has still managed to gain a loyal following, and not without reason the Zune HD is to come sporting a…
Tablet PCs Buyers Guide: Part One – Operating Systems
Netbooks are like, SO last year. This year, computing is all about the tablet. After many unsuccessful attempts at capturing the public's imagination with the form from the likes of Microsoft, Apple finally nailed it with their iPad. It's…
Apple Macs "Spoil the fun" says Microsoft on new PC comparison site
Microsoft have blasted out of the starting blocks in the lucrative "back-to-school computer buying season" race with a fairly blunt attack on Apple's Mac range. Posting a page titled "Deciding between a PC and a Mac?" they've conjured up a…
Ballmer gives a sigh of relief as Windows 7 MasterPad tablet impresses
While you can't fault Steve Ballmer's enthusiasm when it comes to the potential of Windows 7 tablet devices, apart from the HP Slate and its now flaky position in tech Limbo Land, there hasn't really been too much hardware…