It's Hard To Discern What Microsoft's Strategic Vision Is

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said that Windows 8 would ship on desktop computers and tablets in 2012, while also promising 500 new features in an upcoming Windows Phone 7 update, at a developers conference in Japan on Monday. Ballmer made the announcement in a speech, shortly after expressing his his condolences to Japan for the earthquake and tsunami that struck the nation in March, leaving a ...

International Business Machines edged past old rival Microsoft Corp in market value for the first time since April 1996, marking the latest twist in the fluctuating fortunes of two of the world's most storied technology companies.

Microsoft will unveil 500 new updates to its Windows Phone mobile platform at an event in New York City on Tuesday. And CNET will be there covering it live.

Microsoft says the next Windows Phone 7 OS update will bring more than 500 new features to the handset

International Business Machines has surged past old rival Microsoft Corp in market value for the first time since April 1996.

International Business Machines surged past old rival Microsoft Corp in market value for the first time since April 1996, marking the latest twist in the fluctuating fortunes of two of the world's most important technology companies.

Microsoft will seek to cut its 899 million euro ($1.3 billion) antitrust fine in Europe's second-highest court on Tuesday, marking the last chapter of a decade-long battle with EU regulators.

Sophos researcher says blocked download claims tell only half the story Microsoft's claims that Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) blocks attacks just don't add up, a security researcher charged Friday.

Office 365 launch could be damaged by association Customers of Microsoft Exchange Online have not been happy campers lately. Following sporadic, sometimes lengthy outages a week ago, many customers experienced significant lag as email queues backed up. With the impending launch of Office 365, issues like these do not inspire confidence.