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Analysts turn negative on Windows 8 prospects CNET The launch of a new Microsoft operating system rarely, if ever, goes smoothly. But Windows 8 is having an especially bumpy takeoff. The first reason Deutsche Bank listed today for cutting its PC estimates this quarter was a "lackluster initial uptake ...

Chicago Public Schools, Microsoft, United Way team up to provide 'digital ... Chicago Sun-Times Moore-Lockhart joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel at a news conference to announce that Libby's center at 5300 S. Loomis Blvd. is part of a new effort by Chicago Public Schools, Microsoft, United Way and others to offer parents and their children free "digital ...

Meet Your Match: Microsoft Launches Follow-Up To Smoked By Windows Phone ... TechCrunch Microsoft really seems to enjoy giving users of competing products a few challenges to convince them to switch to its own tools: not only does the company want you to Bing It On, but Microsoft now also wants you to Meet Your Match. This new initiative ... TechCrunch

Oprah Tweets Her Love For Microsoft Surface Using An iPad TechCrunch Microsoft has spent $1.5 billion on Windows 8 promotion. Jessica Alba, Oprah, Gwen Stefani and others have endorsed Windows 8 and/or Windows Phone 8. Oprah's tweet is a good opportunity to examine the state of the Twitter apps for Windows RT. TechCrunch

Say hello to Microsoft's new international Windows Phone challenge: 'Meet Your ... The Next Web (blog) Today, Microsoft announced its new promotional campaign for Windows Phone 8 new hardware and software lineup. Dubbed 'Meet Your Match,' the ads are a change from the previous speed-oriented challenges of the 'Smoked' competition, and instead ... The Next Web (blog)

Microsoft's New Xbox Game Charges By The Hour Kotaku Microsoft's New Xbox Game Charges By The Hour Microsoft very quietly announced a new Xbox Live Arcade game today called Karaoke. On the surface, it sounds rather harmless; partnering with The Karaoke Channel, it lets users stream around 8000 songs ...

Microsoft's upcoming Xbox 'Karaoke' app to charge singers by the hour The Verge In the real world, it's not uncommon for karaoke bars to charge customers an hourly rate to use their facilities and equipment. We've rarely seen such a model go digital, but that's exactly what Microsoft is reportedly poised to attempt with its ...

Microsoft to Sell Windows8 At Discounted Rates AllAfrica.com Microsoft has announced a 10-week introductory discount for its new windows 8 launched in Kenya last week. Those who acquired Windows version 7 less than 6 months ago can buy the Windows8 at Sh1,300 and users of Windows XP, Windows Vista and ...

CEA: Lots of Windows 8 hardware at CES 2013, even without Microsoft Neowin CES 2012 marked the last time that Microsoft will have an official presence at the electronics trade show, at least in the near future. CES 2013 will be held in early January in Las Vegas without an exhibit on the show floor from Microsoft, nor will ...

'Slow' Windows 8 sales are well below Microsoft's expectations, claim reports TabTimes Microsoft officially says that it has sold over four million copies of Windows 8 since launch. This figure, while not inconsiderable, would tally with a separate report from ReadWrite, which reported that a senior exec from retailer Newegg has deemed ... TabTimes

OpenOffice dumped as Freiburg plots return to Microsoft Techworld.com The German city of Freiburg is preparing to dump its long-running use of the OpenOffice suite in favour of a return to Microsoft's Office after struggling with range of document compatibility problems. A draft resolution was put forward by council ...

Report: Win8 sales below Microsoft targets The Tech Report, LLC At the BUILD conference last month, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer boasted about Windows 8's popularity among enthusiasts and businesses. Things may not be quite as rosy as Ballmer suggested, though. According to Paul Thurrott of the eponymous ... The Tech Report, LLC