Topic: Redmond (Washington)

Horizons Microsoft's vision: What an upgraded Kinect means for consumers

Microsoft has demoed the latest upgrades to the Kinect. Grabbing, pinching, swiping – it's all a part of Microsoft's vision for the future and the Kinect is leading the way. 

Kansas City restaurant explosion: Investigation could take months

A natural gas explosion destroyed a popular Kansas City restaurant on Tuesday. The explosion was felt a mile away from the scene. Earlier that day, a cable company's subcontractor hit a gas line in the area.  

A cheaper Surface tablet? Microsoft hints it may be on the way.

Microsoft's current line of Surface tablets are priced higher than the devices offered by many rivals. That could soon change. 

Patents suit filed against Microsoft's Windows 8

Patents suit involves Windows 8 use of tiles. SurfCast claims it developed dynamic tiles used by Windows 8. Microsoft, a veteran of patents suit, says it can prove the claims are without merit.

Microsoft Corp. raises dividend 15 percent

Microsoft Corp. quarterly dividend will be 23 cents. Shares of Microsoft Corp. fall slightly.

Outlook.com: Can ditching Hotmail help fend off Gmail and Yahoo?

Microsoft announces a new email client, Outlook.com. One million people sign up in the first six hours.

Keep Calm Why Western sanctions on Zimbabwe may not matter anymore

Yesterday, the European Union announced it would lift sanctions on Zimbabwe if the country held a referendum on a new constitution. How much do sanctions affect the country? 

MSNBC.com joint venture dissolved, Microsoft and NBC go separate ways

The breakup announced late Sunday dissolves the final shreds of a 16-year marriage between Microsoft Corp. and NBC News.

The Reformed Broker Microsoft to Apple: We're coming for you now

Microsoft has learned (the hard way) that it cannot sit idly by anymore hoping its partners such as Dell and Hewlett Packard will develop effective hardware. Microsoft now seems ready to become more proactive in its bid to compete with Apple.

Can Windows 8 tablets rekindle Microsoft's mojo?

Microsoft introduced its own pair of tablet computers running Windows 8 software. 

Horizons Microsoft days away from revealing its own Windows RT tablet: report

According to one report, Microsoft is very close to releasing a Windows RT tablet. But does Microsoft stand a chance against Apple? 

Microsoft: record earnings, but shares fall

Microsoft fourth-quarter earnings handily beat expectations. But Microsoft Windows division sees revenues dip for third straight quarter.

iConomics: Six things to learn from Apple

Apple has ascended to 'über-success,' and other companies could learn a lot from watching.

Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of December 13, 2010

Readers write in about charity, wealth, taxes, and the housing crisis.

Opinion: Will government help hurt electric cars like the Chevy Volt?

Battery-powered cars like the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf are benefiting from major government support. And that’s what may end up depriving this important technology from crucial market-driven innovation.

Microsoft (MSFT): the Lance Armstrong of tech stocks?

Like the Tour de France champ, Microsoft has strength and durability. But it isn't winning the races that count.

Prepare your waterfall, fish pool, and water pumps for winter

It's time to winterize your water garden, waterfalls, bird baths, and water pumps.

With strong earnings and Windows 7, is Microsoft back?

The successful launch of Windows 7 and strong earnings is providing Microsoft with momentum.

Microsoft cutting price of high-end Xbox 360

Now, both the Xbox 360 Elite and the PS3 will cost $299.

With search, size matters, says Microsoft

Microsoft sees size as search answer in Yahoo deal.

Big boost for Bing in Yahoo-Microsoft pact

But Google remains the Goliath of the $12 billion Internet search business and is likely to stay there for some time.

Google's operating system escalates Microsoft duel

Google Inc. is hoping to gain greater control over how personal computers work by developing a free operating system that will attack Microsoft Corp.’s golden goose - its long-dominant Windows franchise.

Grandparents answer a call

More are relocating to live closer to their adult children and grandchildren.

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