Walmart has teamed up with Microsoft for a 5 year deal to compete against Amazon. They will work on technology and retail new projects focused on machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data platforms. Read More
Microsoft Removes “Hey Cortana” Feature From Android
It has not even been two weeks since Microsoft introduced Cortana, its hands-free AI helper to Android mobile devices and the company has already pulled out its “Hey Cortana” feature from the US market. The feature is, however, still active for non-US customers. Read More
Microsoft Releases ‘Analog Keyboard’ For Android Wear
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Microsoft has just released a keyboard for Android Wear devices, but instead of the usual design this ‘Analog Keyboard’, as they’re calling it, will let you draw characters on your screen which will then be converted into text. For now, this keyboard only supports square displays with a 320×320 resolution, as well as the Moto 360’s round display. Read More
Microsoft Plans To Open Retail Store Close To Apple’s Fifth Avenue Store
The 8700 sq. ft. space at 677 Fifth Avenue, which was previously occupied by Fendi, might be Microsoft’s first ever New York City retail store. This is just a few blocks away from Apple’s Fifth Avenue store. The software giant wants to setup a permanent store near one of its competitors’ most iconic locations, reports New York’s Daily News. Read More
Nokia And Microsoft Abandon Android-Powered Nokia X
Microsoft Pays Apple 30% For Office 365 Sold On iPad
In a report by re/code, it has been confirmed that Microsoft pays Apple 30% of the revenue it generates from subscriptions on its newly released Microsoft Office Apps on the iPad. Read More
Steve Ballmer’s Last Speech On Video
Steve Ballmer recently gave his last speech, and it sure was a very touching moment for everybody. It felt more like a rock concert with Microsoft employees cheering for their CEO. Read More
Apple Releases iOS 6.1.2 To Fix Microsoft Exchange Calendar Bug That Was Draining Battery, No Fix for Lockscreen Bypass
Apple has released iOS 6.1.2 that fixes the critical Microsoft Exchange Calendar bug that was eating away valuable battery and data. Due to increased network cycles related to the Calendar, the bug was using precious battery life. This update should improve battery life and reduce some data usage, but this does not address the iOS lockscreen bypass issue whereby users can simply follow a procedure to bypass the lockscreen on iOS devices to get access to certain elements on a phone. Read More
Microsoft Office Coming to iOS in Early 2013
This Is Exactly How Microsoft Should Advertise Surface Against the iPad
So the iPad 4th generation and the iPad mini is here, but so is Surface from Microsoft. Although the hardware coming from the folks at Redmond is still not completely baked yet and even there aren’t as many Apps as available on the App Store, here is a fake advertisement from which Microsoft should definitely draw some inspiration. Read More