Blog Profile / The Official Microsoft Blog
| URL : | http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Technology Industry News / Microsoft | |
| Posts on Regator: | 495 | |
| Posts / Week: | 5.3 | |
| Archived Since: | August 8, 2011 | |
Blog Post Archive
Microsoft announces major expansion of Windows Azure services in Asia
The following is a post from Satya Nadella, President of the Server & Tools Business at Microsoft. As the worldwide demand for cloud computing continues to grow, so does Windows Azure. Microsoft is the only at-scale global public cloud...Show More Summary
The best in devices and services, together as Xbox One
The following is a post from Frank X. Shaw, Corporate Vice President of Corporate Communications at Microsoft. Yesterday was a lot of fun. Watching the Xbox team put the new Xbox One through its paces, hearing the reaction in the room...Show More Summary
Microsoft and the NFL kick off new interactive in-game and fantasy experiences for Xbox One
Microsoft and the National Football League have changed the way you will watch the most popular sport in North America through a new multi-year partnership that will deliver interactive television experiences for the next-generation Xbox One....(read more)
Microsoft unveils Xbox One
A new vision for the future was revealed today when Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One, an all-in-one gaming and entertainment system. The new system brings together games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype. Use your voice to launch your...Show More Summary
Weekend Reading: May 17th Edition–The Nokia Lumia 925 is a thing of beauty
In this edition of Weekend Reading, we’ve got stories on the new Nokia Lumia 925, Telefónica choosing Office 365 and Yammer for its 130,000 employees, an update on "Windows Blue" (now known as Windows 8.1) and a cross-company partnership...Show More Summary
Xbox 360 continues its roll at the top of the U.S. console market
Xbox 360 maintained its position as the top console in the U.S. last month, selling more units than any other platform, according to new data from The NPD Group. April also marked the 28th consecutive month that the Xbox 360 was theShow More Summary
Silicon Valley’s technorati raise money for charity with Microsoft fashion hijinks
The following is a post from Douglas Crets, Developer Evangelist, Strategic & Emerging Business Team, Microsoft. More than 200 of San Francisco’s techies and startup founders put aside their work on mobile apps and the cloud last night...Show More Summary
Free Windows 8.1 update will be unveiled June 26
The following post was originally published on The Fire Hose. The Windows 8 update formerly known as “Windows Blue” will be called Windows 8.1, and consumers will be able to get it as a free update to Windows from the Windows Store, Tami Reller said at the JP Morgan Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in Boston today....(read more)
Weekend Reading: May 10th Edition–YouTube and Foursquare apps for Windows Phone get major updates
In this edition of Weekend Reading, we’ve got stories on the YouTube and Foursquare apps for Windows Phone getting major updates, the release of the Nokia Lumia 928 for Verizon Wireless customers, Microsoft naming corporate vice president...Show More Summary
Staying centered
The following is a post from Frank X. Shaw, Corporate Vice President of Corporate Communications at Microsoft. There are many advantages to living in a world that is mostly connected. Feedback is immediate. Weak signals are easily amplified. Show More Summary
Microsoft names Amy Hood as new Microsoft chief financial officer
Microsoft today announced that Amy Hood, who currently serves as chief financial officer of the Microsoft Business Division, was named Microsoft chief financial officer, succeeding outgoing CFO Peter Klein, who will remain at Microsoft through the end of June to ensure a smooth transition. Show More Summary
Foursquare, YouTube apps get major updates for Windows Phone 8
Freshly enhanced versions of both Foursquare and YouTube arrived in the Windows Phone Store today, bringing additional Windows Phone 8 features to the two popular apps. The updated YouTube app lets you pin channels, playlists and results...Show More Summary
New blog ‘The Fire Hose’ gives inside look at latest Microsoft news
Microsoft is home to amazing people who come to work every day determined to change the world with technology. And we have the awesome job of telling their stories. Whether showing off the Microsoft Envisioning Center or explaining how...Show More Summary
Tami Reller talks Windows 8 sales, apps and the future of the PC
Microsoft sold more than 100 million Windows 8 licenses in the product's first six months, announced Tami Reller, chief marketing officer and chief financial officer of Windows, in an interview on Blogging Windows posted Monday evening. “We’ve...Show More Summary
Hulu Plus for Windows Phone 8 hits the Windows Phone Store
If you’re a fan of shows like “Modern Family,” “Family Guy” or “Community,” you’ll be happy to know that the Hulu Plus for Windows Phone 8 app is now available in the Windows Phone Store. The app is free, but as Windows Phone Blog Editor...Show More Summary
Microsoft, brands envision the future of online advertising at Creative Week
The following is a post by Shari Weisenberg, Marketing Brand Strategist, Microsoft Advertising.
If you find yourself at a SoHo bar this week, and you spot a discarded napkin with scribbles on it, you might want to take a second look:...Show More Summary
Weekend Reading: May 3rd Edition–Outlook.com hits 400M active accounts, adds new features
In this edition of Weekend Reading, we’ve got stories on new features in Outlook.com, the release of the “Star Trek Into Darkness” app for Windows Phone (among a bevy of new apps made available this week), Bing Rewards expanding to MSN and a hilarious new Windows Phone ad. Show More Summary
Weekend Reading: April 26th Edition–The #XboxReveal countdown begins!
In this edition of Weekend Reading, we’ve got stories on major Xbox news, new apps (Tumblr and Fidelity Investments) coming to Windows Phone, expanding Surface Pro and Surface RT availability and more. Don’t miss any of them!
#XboxReveal. Show More Summary
#XboxReveal
On May 21, we’ll mark the beginning of a new generation of games, TV and entertainment. On that day, we’ll be holding a special press event on the Xbox campus, and we invite you to join us via the live global stream that will be available on Xbox.com, Xbox LIVE and broadcast on Spike TV if you are in the U.S. Show More Summary
Earth Day at Microsoft–Looking forward, looking back
Though concern for the environment is always top of mind at Microsoft, Earth Day is a good moment in time for taking a step back and reflecting on environmental initiatives and activities across the entire company. To that end, I’veShow More Summary