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Microsoft Surface review
ZDNet (blog)
Microsoft's first own-brand tablet, announced in June 2012 and shipped on 26 October, is the Surface, a 10.6in. device running Windows RT — the Windows 8 version for ARM-based systems. It's a significant bit of kit because it's a showcase for ...
Microsoft job posting hints at 'new Cloud-based TV platform'
CNET
Does Microsoft have plans for the future of television? The company has posted three job postings seeking engineers for its Interactive Entertainment Business that would work on a "new Cloud-based TV platform." The job postings don't describe what the ...
Microsoft's Surface RT: Using existing Windows apps remotely
ZDNet
Among the top free apps listed in Microsoft's new Windows Store right now are IHeartRadio, Newegg, Kindle and ... Remote Desktop. remotedesktopapp. Remote Desktop may not be sexy, but it does allow Windows 8 and Windows RT users to connect to a ...
Steve Ballmer: Big data's a big need for Microsoft – and Israel can help
ZDNet
Summary: On a visit to Israel, the Microsoft CEO discussed Israel's technology scene and how he's counting on the country to provide the machine learning it needs for big data. David Shamah. By David Shamah for Tel Aviv Tech | November 6, 2012 -- 13:03 ...

ZDNet
Microsoft the Better Long-Term Bet, But Apple and Big Tech a Short-Term Buy
NASDAQ
And if Microsoft is able to leverage its dominance of the desktop market by familiarizing users with its Windows 8 operating system-which looks and feels more or less the same on desktops, tablets and smartphones-Microsoft may well dig the elusive moat ...
Microsoft shoots Windows Live Messenger, brings in Skype IM
Register
Long-time Microsoft watcher Tom Warren writes here that the Windows Live Messenger service is to be wound up in the coming months and folded into Skype. An announcement is expected possibly as soon as this week. The Register contacted Microsoft ...
Ten Things I prefer to do on Microsoft Surface versus my Apple iPad
Tech.pinions
After using Microsoft's Surface for about a week, there are some usage models that I prefer to do on the Surface over the iPad. Before you decide to go directly to the comments section and flame me without reading the article, my next column will be on ...
Microsoft integrates Kinect Fusion project into SDK
Inquirer
Microsoft said that Kinect Fusion can successfully read data either by moving the sensor around an object or environment or by moving the object being scanned in front of the sensor. The longer the object is placed in front of the camera, the more ...

Inquirer
Microsoft Will 'Die and Disappear' in Next Few Years: Futurist
Minyanville.com
MINYANVILLE ORIGINAL With the Windows Surface RT selling out of its available stock -- and winning an endorsement from Oprah Winfrey, no less -- it may seem like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is riding on a high. Despite the short-term good news, the ...
SP500 Earnings Report Database: Microsoft, Citigroup, Ford, JPMorgan ...
Sacramento Bee
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 6, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- EarningForecast.com has issued consensus Earnings Report and equity research for the following companies: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Citigroup (NYSE:C), Ford (NYSE:F), JPMorgan ...
Microsoft's quest to build the skills of 300 million youth
The Guardian (blog)
Youth unemployment in both wealthy and developing nations is in part due to a dearth of skills training. In turn, the lack of economic opportunities for the world's young workers is one of the most pressing challenges for governments struggling to ...

The Guardian (blog)
Election night broadcasts will feature Microsoft video displays, engineered ...
OregonLive.com
David Slobodin demonstrates Perceptive Pixel'€™s 82-inch LCD touch screen tablet, which connects to standard PCs or laptops running on Windows software and is designed to encourage collaboration. Microsoft acquired the company over the summer.

OregonLive.com
Surface tension: Acer needs to shut up about Microsoft tablet
CNET
Acer may only be hurting itself by criticizing Microsoft. The Taiwanese company, best known for its low-cost Netbooks from several years ago, has been one of the most outspoken opponents of Microsoft's new hardware push since the software giant first ...
Tech Tuesday: New iPads, Netflix bests Icahn, Microsoft irks PC makers
Tulsa World
My favorite recent quote on the matter comes from Linxian Lang, Acer's president for greater China, who said Microsoft will have to "eat hard rice" because of its Surface tablet. Considering how high the stakes are, I don't think Microsoft will mind a ...
New report throws fuel on Microsoft Xbox Surface rumors
ZDNet
New report throws fuel on Microsoft Xbox Surface rumors. Summary: It's looking like Microsoft's entry into the 'mini' tablet space may, indeed, be the previously rumored Xbox Surface. Mary Jo Foley. By Mary Jo Foley for All About Microsoft | November 6 ...
Microsoft ASP.NET Fall 2012 Update
ITworld.com
A few days ago, Microsoft released a preview of the ASP.NET Fall 2012 update to Visual Studio 2012. This update adds some really useful new features to MVC and Web API projects (along with some minor updates to Web Forms) that should save .
Microsoft to Expand Presence at Skolkovo
RIA Novosti
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said in a company press release that the expanded cooperation with Skolkovo – often referred to as Russia's "Silicon Valley" – will reveal "the enormous potential of Russian developers in creating world-class software ...