Google could face US-based Antitrust charges as soon as Sept 30
Barr and the Justice Department have tentatively scheduled to have a complaint filed by September 30, 2020,
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Microsoft remains silent on Huawei ban, but removes them from cloud products page
This has been one of the most significant moves Microsoft has made in the wake of the new US regulated restrictions levied against Huawei, and could potentially trip up its momentum in the cloud
Xbox One hardware sales keep going up in the US according to NPD
Xbox One hardware sales grew nearly 50% in value in the US last month, which is a good sign ahead of the holiday season.
Xbox One US sales achieved new all-time May high
Microsoft's Xbox One achieved all-time high sales for a May month, beating a previous May 2015 record.
Russia and Crimea companies gain Microsoft software despite US sanctions
Despite recent US sanctions, companies in Russia and Crimea were still able to get their hands on Microsoft software. According to Reuters, the Microsoft software was sold via a third party which is why it was so easy for the ... Read more
Windows Phone is slightly up in the US and UK according to Kantar's latest data
Tracking Windows Phone's market share across major markets has become something increasingly less interesting to do over the past couple of months. Indeed, you probably already all know the truth: Windows Phone has slowly become irrelevant since Microsoft scaled back ... Read more
NSA's chest of Windows exploits leaked, affects Windows 2000 to 8 and more
The NSA's chest of exploits for Microsoft's Windows operating systems, including server editions, has been released online by Shadow Brokers.
Xbox sales did well this holiday season, but Sony's PS4 was December winner
While Microsoft claimed that December was its "biggest month ever" for Xbox One sales, the Playstation 4 did conclude 2016 on a higher note in the US by outselling Microsoft’s gaming console for two months in a row.
Information on Microsoft's $927 million support contract with the US Defense department emerges
Today's news is feeding off the details that have become available to te public
AdDuplex: Only 15% of US Windows phones are running Windows 10 Mobile
AdDuplex has released today its latest Windows Device Statistics Report for the month of November, and this time company has taken a deeper look on the US market.
Microsoft's Xbox One is number one in the USA, UK, and Australia
The Xbox One has now been the best-selling video game console in the United States for four months in a row and has also taken the top position in both Australia and the United Kingdom according to NPD Group sales ... Read more
Microsoft releases statement on Trump's election win
Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, and president and chief legal officer, Brad Smith, both released statements today in response to Donald Trump’s win in the United States’ election last night. Nadella’s statement, which was posted via his LinkedIn account, is more ... Read more
Microsoft, Dropbox join Privacy Shield data transfer framework
As of Monday, September 26, 2016, Microsoft added yet another protection measure by joining the apparently controversial US-EU Privacy Shield data transfer agreement.
Moscow to ditch Microsoft software in a move toward "self-reliance"
Moscow is reportedly ready to ditch Microsoft Sofware in a move toward "self-reliance."
Microsoft and PBS NewsHour partner to launch WatchTheDebates.org
By accessing every general election debate since 1960, US voters will be equipped with the historical knowledge to make a more informed voting decisions in the future.
AT&T joins the Microsoft Store in dropping the price of the Lumia 950, now only $299 no-contract
Yet again, it appears AT&T is following in the footsteps of the Microsoft Store by now offering a Lumia 950 for $298.00 without a contract.
U.S. businesses should be able to purchase HP's Elite X3 Windows 10 Mobile superphone on September 5
HP “anticipates” that the online sales of the HP Elite X3 will begin on September 5, 2016, at least in the US.
Acer's Liquid Jade Primo Windows 10 Mobile device now available from US Microsoft Store
The US Microsoft Store is now selling Acer's Liquid Jade Primo Windows 10 Mobile device, with a Continuum dock.
Microsoft expresses support for trade secret protections and the Defend Trade Secrets Act
Microsoft is pleased to support the Defend Trade Secrets Act and will continue to work with the US Congress in the hopes that this legislation passes.
You can now buy the Lumia 650 in the United States and Canada
Microsoft is now offering the Lumia 650 for sale through the Microsoft Store in the US and Canada. Thanks to a report by Neowin, the Lumia 650 is reportedly priced at $199.00 (USD and CAD) and is the newest Windows 10 ... Read more
Lumia 950 XL firmware update rolling out to US and Canadian owners
The famed Lumia 950 XL firmware update has reached North American soil. Reports have been coming in recently about Lumia 950 XL users in both the US and Canada waking up to find their devices prepping for the firmware update ... Read more