Richard Stallman, one of the leading influencers of the free software movement and greatest hackers of all time, (and the inventor of the first “copyleft license”), sat down with New Internationalist Magazine (via iSpazio) to talk about Apple, Microsoft and free software. (more…)
Earlier today Microsoft announced its pricing for the higher end Surface Pro tablet: In January, Surface with Windows 8 Pro will be available in two versions and pricing will start at $899: 64GB standalone version at $899 128GB standalone version at $999 Both versions will both include a Surface pen with Palm Block technology and...
For the close followers of Oprah out there, she recently shared her love for the Microsoft Surface on twitter, but the tweet was sent via the Twitter app--from her iPad (via TNW). Is that wrong? I wonder how much she got paaaaiiiiddddd (Oprah voice) to send out that tweet. Because as we all know, when...
According to a report by AllThingsD, former president of Windows and Windows Live Steven Sinofsky is leaving Microsoft effective immediately, with rumours pointing out that the reasons for his departure were similar to Scott Forstall's recent departure from Apple. The source suggests that people familiar with the matter said growing tension between the Windows chief and other executives...
After a large company releases a much-anticipated new product, the public relations department should have time to rest and enjoy a job well done; unless of course you do this job for Microsoft. Ballmer is at it again, using the wrong words in the wrong place at the wrong time and describing sales of their...
Booz & Co. has just published the results for its 2012 analysis of 10 most innovative companies in the world, based on not how much these companies spend on research and development, but how those R&D funds are invested in talent, process, and tools. Well, the company who's on top of the list is neither Google...
The most successful thing Microsoft has done in a very long time revolves around their signature gaming console, and that experience is about to be extended to iOS devices by transforming your mobile phone or tablet into "a second screen that intelligently interacts with your Xbox 360 to elevate your entertainment experience." (more…)
According to the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft continues its new goal to start making its own hardware like Apple, and is testing smartphone designs with its suppliers in Asia: Microsoft is working with component suppliers in Asia to test its own smartphone design, people familiar with the situation said, suggesting the computer-software giant is increasingly...
Anybody who has used Windows for more than a few days will bite their tongue when they hear Ballmer state that "you'll find things on Windows phones that you won't find on iPhone or Android." That's exactly what we are afraid of: patches and updates and blue screens, oh my! Part of the joy with...
It seems that there are a few people out there being mean to Microsoft. So mean, in fact, that they weren't able to stay competitive in the smartphone market despite having tonnes of money, lots of developers and a considerable existing code-base to draw from. According to Microsoft Development Director Craig Mundie, "meddling cyber criminals"...
Rogers announced today it has partnered with Microsoft as the "preferred Canadian wireless partner" for the launch of Windows 8, which will include the earlier announced exclusive offering of the Nokia Lumia 920, Windows Phone 8X by HTC and the Samsung ATIV Smart PC tablet: "Rogers has a rich history of innovative firsts, and we're excited...
Microsoft has today announced its new 'Xbox Music' service in an effort to compete with the likes of iTunes and Spotify, which will not only be available on Xbox 360 game console, but also come pre-installed with Windows 8 and support Windows Phone 8 as well (via Reuters). Official Xbox Music apps for iOS and Android platforms will...
