Bill Gates lists 10 breakthrough technologies for 2019
Former CEO of Microsoft Bill Gates keeps a rather interesting list of less mainstream technologies that he considers breakthroughs.
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Philanthropy foundation co-founder Melinda Gates questions president Trump's budgetary priorities for women and children
Melinda Gates recently offered her heavy criticism of president Donald Trump's newly unveiled budget plan
Bill and Melinda Gates take on the "tough questions" about their foundation
Most of the correspondence between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the public is done through press releases after philanthropic donations or programs have been initiated. However, for the past ten years, Bill and Melinda have set aside a ... Read more
Bill Gates thinks the world is getting better, and he's got a new game to prove it
Gates is inviting you to play a game of hide and seek to see if you can spot the some of the innovations that change the lives of many people around the world.
Bill Gates lectures President Trump on the importance of US Government philanthropy
Former co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates had a meeting with Trump and Congressional leaders
Microsoft's Cats, Dogs of Microsoft calendars are popular fundraisers
Microsoft employees show off cats and dogs on calendars to raise money for new shelters, adoption programs, and to bask in the cuteness.
Here are the 5 'fanatics' who inspired Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 2016
Bill Gates has a short list of men and women he finds fascinating, intriguing and inspiring each year.
Microsoft updates its Global Human Rights Statement
Microsoft is noting Human Rights Day by updating their statement and announcing their partnership with UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.
Bill and Melinda Gates awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Bill and Melinda Gates, co-founders of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have been chosen as two of the 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Microsoft Studios and Mojang contribute to Humble Blockjam Bundle for charity, ending soon
Mojang and Microsoft Studios are taking part in the Humble Blockjam Bundle to create games and contribute to the Block by Block charity.
Bill Gates talks to David Rubenstein about starting Microsoft and more
Bill Gates recently sat down with American financier and philanthropist David Rubinstein for the first episode of a new series of interviews with the most influential people in business.
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy to add two more military bases in October
The Microsoft Software & Systems Academy is looking to expand its scope of eligible participants and has recently included two more military bases that have joined in support of the program.
Microsoft and PicsArt partner to help empower Brazilians through sports
Microsoft and PicsArt are partnering to help empower Brazilians through sports in celebration of the Rio Olympics.
Microsoft cloud intelligence //oneweek Hackathon project helps reunite refugees with families
Microsoft recently announced a Hackathon Project aimed at reuniting refugees from war-torn regions with their loved ones displaced across the globe.
Filipino sari-sari stores to become WiFi hotspots thanks to Microsoft funding
Microsoft is supporting the WiFi Interactive Network as they attempt to extend internet connectivity across the Philippines through the use of small convenience stores.
Microsoft partners with The Nature Conservancy to help preserve the oceans
As the finale to the Upgrade Your World campaign, Microsoft has given their support and donations towards The Nature Conservancy for research on ocean habitats.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen gives half a million dollars to Seattle radio station KEXP
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has given half a million dollars to the Seattle radio station.
Microsoft and CARE partner to use technology to build healthier communities
Most recently, the Upgrade World Program joined forces with CARE, a crisis response organization serving individuals and families in some of the poorest communities
Microsoft tops the list of 100 Best Corporate citizens
Microsoft placed #1 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's '100 Best Corporate Citizens' list for 2016.
Microsoft Philanthropies partners with Pencils of Promise to build schools
Partnered with Pencils of Promise, Microsoft Philanthropies has established a mission of building ten new schools in parts of the world where educational access was difficult to come by for many.
Microsoft YouthSpark grants to help out 100 nonprofits in 55 countries
Corporate vice president and head of Microsoft philanthropies, Mary Snapp, took time out today to update on the status of the company’s on-going educational bet.