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Microsoft’s Cortana Coming To Smart Appliances In 2017

Fergus Halliday December 14, 2016 No Comments

Reports out of ZDNet indicate that Microsoft will be bringing its voice assistant software to fridges, toasters, thermostats, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices when the Windows 10 Creators…

Microsoft Thanks Apple Customers For Stronger Surface Sales

Fergus Halliday December 13, 2016 No Comments

Microsoft says that November was their best month ever for consumer sales of their Surface range of laptops and desktops, with the company partially attributing this strong turnout for its…

EU Okays Microsoft LinkedIn Deal

Computer Daily News December 8, 2016 No Comments

The European Union has given the thumbs up to Microsoft’s US$26 billion acquisition of professional networking site LinkedIn. To clinch the deal Microsoft had to agree to safeguards to assuage…

Microsoft To Chase Amazon Echo With HomeHub Update

Fergus Halliday December 5, 2016 No Comments

Reports say that Microsoft is continuing its efforts to extend into emerging tech via software updates, with a new HomeHub feature set to roll out for Windows 10 users as…

MS To Reveal Aussie Finances

Computer Daily News November 21, 2016 No Comments

Hard on the heels of Google Australia ending the regime under which its operations have been outsourced to the Singapore regime, Microsoft Australia has become the first local subsidiary of…

D-Link Team With Microsoft To Bring Super Wi-Fi To Underserved Regions

Fergus Halliday November 21, 2016 No Comments

Networking specialists D-Link have announced they will partner with Microsoft to deliver next generation Wi-Fi to rural communities across the globe. Called “Super Wi-Fi”, they say the mission will give…

Leaked Video Sheds Light On Moonraker Smartwatch

Fergus Halliday November 16, 2016 No Comments

A new leak video has given us hands-on look at the Nokia smartwatch that could have been. Called the Moonraker, the wearable was ditched when Microsoft acquired the company. The…