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Zynga CEO to step down

Mark Pincus will be replaced by Don Mattrick, head of Microsoft's Xbox business

Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Monday, Jul 1, 2013 9:07 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Zynga, xbox

Microsoft to unveil latest Windows adjustments

Windows 8.1 will be released to the general public later in the year

Ryan Nakashima, Associated Press Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013 10:23 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Microsoft

When will video gamers use their power for good?

The gaming community brought Microsoft to its knees -- can it do the same to the worst parts of its own culture?

Dennis Scimeca Sunday, Jun 23, 2013 8:00 PM UTC 55
Technology Video Games, Microsoft

Are Google and Microsoft buying their way out of net neutrality?

Large Internet companies are shelling out cash to get faster connections, ensuring you rely on their services

Curt Hopkins, The Daily Dot Friday, Jun 21, 2013 5:26 PM UTC
Technology the daily dot, Google, Microsoft

Tech companies negotiating with government over surveillance program

Google and Facebook have even discussed building "secure portals" to their data for the government

Prachi Gupta Saturday, Jun 8, 2013 4:56 PM UTC
Technology FISA, NSA, Google, Apple, Facebook

Microsoft cleans up its Windows

The software company hopes that version 8.1, set for release later this year, will be easier to navigate

Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Thursday, May 30, 2013 8:45 PM UTC
Technology Microsoft, Windows, IBM, Apple

Steven Spielberg to produce “Halo” television series

The show will only be available to stream via the new Xbox

Prachi Gupta Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:41 PM UTC
Entertainment xbox, halo, Steven Spielberg

Must-see morning clip: Bill Gates plans to eliminate polio and tuberculosis

The billionaire tells "60 Minutes" that he will spend most of his future working to eradicate human diseases VIDEO

Prachi Gupta Monday, May 13, 2013 1:06 PM UTC
Technology Video, Must see morning clip

Microsoft addresses user complaints, retools Windows 8

Problems with the operating system have been blamed for a deepening slump in personal computer sales

Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Tuesday, May 7, 2013 6:08 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Microsoft

Microsoft readies new mobile devices

The touch-screen products are intended to compete with 7-inch tablets like the iPad Mini and Kindle Fire

Associated Press Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 11:23 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Microsoft

Microsoft offers enhanced security for sign-ins

Users will be asked to provide a second piece of information beyond a username and password

Associated Press Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 10:05 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Microsoft

Investors dump Microsoft, PC stocks following bleak report

Wall Street reacts to new evidence laptop and desktop machines are becoming obsolete

Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 10:01 PM UTC 10
4 From the Wires, Bill Gates

Ericsson agrees to purchase Microsoft’s Mediaroom

The platform is responsible for the software that powers AT&T U-Verse TV service

Associated Press Monday, Apr 8, 2013 8:43 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Ericsson

European Union fines Microsoft $733 million

The corporation had broken an earlier pact to offer users a choice of Internet browser

Toby Sterling, Associated Press Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013 12:32 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Microsoft

Right-wing conspiracy alert: Google is working for Obama

A conservative nightmare: Every time you use Gmail, you're helping the left consolidate power

Andrew Leonard Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013 4:47 PM UTC 13
Technology Google, Microsoft, Privacy, Obama

Free Wi-Fi from the government?

The FCC proposes powerful free networks, but wireless carriers stand to lose out and will fight against it

Natasha Lennard Monday, Feb 4, 2013 9:43 PM UTC 13
Technology WiFi, Microsoft, Google, Free Wifi

6 lessons from Google’s antitrust win

Competitors like Microsoft are not amused VIDEO

Alex Halperin, Associated Press Friday, Jan 4, 2013 5:16 PM UTC
Technology aol_on, Video, From the Wires

Who has the best smartphone?

Apple? Nokia? Samsung? Ask a fanboy, and step back as the sparks start to fly

Andrew Leonard Friday, Dec 14, 2012 12:45 PM UTC 19
Technology Smartphone, smartphones, Nokia

Bing vs. Google: Where should you shop?

A heated battle is brewing over who provides the best results for consumers. Let's test it -- and buy some stuff!

Andrew Leonard Friday, Nov 30, 2012 12:45 PM UTC
Technology Bing, Google, Microsoft, shopping

Corporate America knows who you vote for

So much for anonymity. Across the country, companies are using web data to tailor the political ads you see online

Lois Beckett, ProPublica Monday, Oct 22, 2012 9:23 PM UTC
Politics Microsoft, ProPublica

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