world news 14/05/2017 Will WannaCry strike again? Businesses around the world are preparing for a further cyber attack amid fears that a lull in the computer bug that halted production at car factories, operations at hospitals and work at schools and
United Arab Emirates 01/05/2017 In a land of no democracy the font is self-expression Dubai has a microsoft designed font for self expression
corporate 03/03/2017 Nintendo launches vital Switch console Nintendo has launched its new Switch games console, which is crucial to the Japanese company's future.
corporate 16/11/2016 Microsoft moves to address competition issues on LinkedIn takeover Microsoft has offered concessions to EU antitrust regulators over its bid for social network LinkedIn.
corporate 24/10/2016 Microsoft to raise prices over Brexit vote linked pound slump Microsoft is to sharply increase the prices for some of its enterprise software and cloud storage in Britain after the value of the pound plunged.
economy 23/08/2016 Gates puts the Bill in billionaire as his fortune jumps to $90 billion According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaire's Index, Bill Gates is now worth $90 billion, putting him well clear of the second wealthiest individual Inditex founder Amancio Ortega.
Sci-tech 27/06/2016 Microsoft designs smart mosquito trap to track Zika Researchers are testing a smart mosquito trap they hope will help better track the spread of the Zika virus.
corporate 17/06/2016 Microsoft in joint venture to track cannabis production Microsoft is in the weed trade after the company entered a joint partnership with KIND Financial a seed-to-sale software provider that helps state and local governments track the cannabis business, ac
corporate 14/06/2016 Slimmer Xbox One S shimmies on to the shelves in August Microsoft has showcased its new Xbox One S, due to roll out in August.
economy 13/06/2016 Microsoft splashes $26bn to get LinkedIn Microscope has done a deal to buy LinkedIn Corp for $26.
Spain 26/05/2016 Faster internet speeds for Europe from Microsoft and Facebook Europe will have faster internet speeds by the end of 2017.
corporate 21/04/2016 Xbox 360 killed off It's the end of an era for video gamers as the Xbox 360 console is being killed off by maker Microsoft after 11 years.
USA 15/04/2016 Cyberspace vs the State: Microsoft sues US govt in privacy row The US Department of Justice has yet to respond to the filing of the lawsuit
Business Line 09/03/2016 Europe's problematic nuclear energy ambitions and Microsoft reaches out to penguins In Business Line we examine the tensions within EDF over its plan to build a nuclear power station in the UK, and why Microsoft is reaching out to long-time rival Linux, the Penguin people.
brussels bureau 04/11/2015 Protesters blow whistles in Brussels to draw attention to the plight of whistleblowers and press freedom one year after Lux leaks Activists from Oxfam and Eurodad gathered in Brussels to draw attention to the lack of protection for journalists and whistleblowers in the European Union.
economy 01/10/2015 Google and Microsoft call lawsuit truce over patents Google and Microsoft have agreed to bury the hatchet and end their long-running patent feud, dropping up to 20 legal cases in the United States and
USA 20/08/2015 Windows 10, three weeks on: the good, the bad and the ugly It was launched on July 29, described by Microsoft as a “new era in personal computing” with a whole new philosophy in a “mobile first, cloud first
USA 30/07/2015 Windows 10 is a step forward for Microsoft, say reviewers Microsoft was left licking its wounds after what many agreed was a dog’s dinner that was known as Windows 8. The launch of Windows 10 has been
Business Line 29/07/2015 Chinese stock meltdown and Windows 10 debut China’s stock market crash has been largely overshadowed in the headlines here by the Greek crisis in Europe. But that doesn’t mean it’s less
USA 18/03/2015 Will Windows 10 spell the end for passwords? For the frequently forgetful, it could prove to be a lifeline: Microsoft has announced what could lead to the phasing out of computer
