Video game sales surge for 2020 holiday season amid console war, pandemic
As the holiday season approaches, more than half of young Americans are turning to video games for gift ideas, a new survey suggests.
CIA awards cloud computing contract worth billions to firms including Amazon, Microsoft, Google
The Central Intelligence Agency has awarded a cloud computing contract said to be worth "billions" to five of America's biggest tech companies.
Microsoft could face Xbox Series X supply shortages until April 2021, exec says
Nearly a week after Microsoft launched the new Xbox Series X and S consoles in time for the holiday shopping season, the gaming unit's CFO put a damper on those looking to score one anytime soon.
Microsoft says Russian, North Korean hackers target vaccine work
Microsoft on Friday said it detected Russian and North Korean hackers trying to steal intelligence from pharmaceutical companies and vaccine researchers.
Microsoft pleads with gamers not to vape into their new Xboxes
Microsoft has a simple suggestion for gamers worried about smoke billowing out of their Xboxes: Don’t blow smoke into them in the first place.
'We must build new bridges' following election, says Microsoft President Brad Smith
Microsoft President Brad Smith has urged Americans to come together following the 2020 election.
Chinese spies, corporate trade secrets: Maria Bartiromo, James Freeman 'The Cost'
Corporate espionage by the Chinese has plagued U.S. tech companies.
Microsoft says Iranian hackers targeted conference attendees
Microsoft says Iranian hackers have posed as conference organizers in Germany and Saudi Arabia in an attempt to break into the email accounts of “high-profile” people with spoofed invitations.
Microsoft is forcing people to use its latest browser even if they don't want to
In August, Microsoft announced that it was cutting off access to a critical piece of support for Internet Explorer in 2021. Now, it's gone a step further, forcing Windows users to use its Microsoft Edge browser, according to a report.
Microsoft’s earnings continue to ride pandemic-fueled demand for cloud, videogaming
Microsoft Corp. expects the pandemic-era surge in demand for cloud-computing services, videogaming and computers that delivered a solid quarter to persist at least through the rest of the year.
Microsoft quietly prepares to avoid spotlight under Biden
Microsoft is the fourth largest contributor to Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s candidate campaign committee.
Microsoft's diversity efforts slow after promise to double Black workforce
Microsoft Corp., which in June pledged to double the number of Black managers and leaders at the company, released data on Wednesday that showed lackluster increases of Black and Latino representation in its workforce.
Microsoft's Windows 10 is breaking PCs
Microsoft Corp.'s latest Windows 10 appears to be breaking some PCs, causing the tech giant to scramble and fix the issues.
Microsoft teams with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to push cloud battle with Amazon into orbit
Microsoft Corp. is teaming with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and others as the software giant opens a new front in its cloud-computing battle with Amazon.com Inc., targeting space customers.
Microsoft's work-from-home policy to become permanent
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Microsoft Corp. will let its employees work from home permanently.
GameStop shares surge on multiyear partnership with Microsoft to create 'ultimate gaming destination'
Microsoft, the creator of the Xbox gaming console, will leverage GameStop's retail stores to offer an expanded variety of product offerings including Xbox All Access, which will provide an Xbox console and 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to players with no upfront cost.
Silicon Valley reportedly pouring money into Biden coffer — not so much for Trump
Employees at the six largest Silicon Valley tech firms have donated nearly $5 million to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden while dishing out a paltry $239,000 to President Trump, according to a report on Tuesday.
Microsoft CEO tosses first pitch at Mariners game with Halo video game's 'Master Chief'
“Halo” is one of the top-selling video game franchises of all time.
Microsoft is buying 'Elder Scrolls' maker for $7.5B
As it gets set to unveil its new Xbox gaming consoles later this year, Microsoft announced its intention to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of video game studio Bethesda Game Studios, for $7.5 billion in cash.
Scalpers list new preorders for Sony’s $500 PlayStation 5 on eBay for far more money
On the very first day of preorders for Sony’s highly anticipated PlayStation 5 console, which sells for $499.99, second-hand reservations were already cropping up on eBay for double that price – or more.
















