Windows 8

Next week, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is expected to announce the newest version of its popular Office program. Tentatively referred to as Office 15, USA Today reports (via The Register) that the new software will be officially unveiled on Monday. The final title of the software is expected to be...

Researchers blame the decline in PC sales on "weak demand amid economic uncertainties." But is the economy truly to blame for this unexpected sales slump? According to the Wall Street Journal, two industry research firms, Gartner (NYSE: IT) and International Data Corp., believe that the economy is...

A Microsoft representative told the Wall Street Journal that, "I can confirm that there were job eliminations today at Microsoft. I can assure you we're thinking about the exciting new opportunities that Windows 8, Xbox and Skype present for our advertising and marketing partners." At the time of...

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has announced that it will offer Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users the opportunity to upgrade for $39.99. According to Computerworld, the upgrade includes Windows 8 Pro, the most advanced version of the upcoming operating system. Due for release before the...

Rumors suggest that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) will ship its long-awaited operating system three months early. With an anticipated release date of October 2012, Microsoft was not expected to release Windows 8 this summer. But Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) will release OS X Mountain Lion in July, providing...

With new features and the promise of a shared core, Windows Phone 8 is Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) latest attempt at dominating the smartphone market. Currently, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) maintain a near duopoly, with only a handful of phones running Windows Phone 7. Microsoft...

ABG Sundal Collier announced today that it has upgraded struggling cellular company Nokia (NYSE: NOK) from Hold to Buy on the basis that shares are trading down and the firm expects a 30 percent asymmetric upside to its $3.14 price target. Following thousands of job cuts, a managerial overhaul...

Skepticism surrounding an announcement from Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is at an all-time high as many have been led to believe the tech-giant company will be introducing a tablet with Xbox live streaming Monday. The software distributor has been rumored to be teaming up with Barnes & Noble (NYSE...

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is gearing up for a major event on Monday. From acquisitions and tablet talk to Xbox branding and Windows Phone rumors, there are a lot of things that the Windows maker could announce next week. Let's dissect three of them. Nokia Finds a New Owner Next to Apple (NASDAQ:...

Microsoft's desire to rule the tablet market has inspired the company to make an unlikely move: it has banned HTC from joining the Windows 8 tablet party. This, according to Bloomberg, can be blamed on a wide variety of things, including HTC's lackluster sales figures (its devices are anything but...

Microsoft is taking a little heat this morning after announcing that it will defer a portion of revenue from sales of Windows 7 to OEMs. In short, the company announced a Windows Upgrade Offer, which provides consumers who buy a "qualifying" Windows 7 PC with the option to purchase a downloadable...

By the year's end, worldwide media tablet sales will approach 120 million. That's according to new research from Gartner (NYSE: IT), which reports that tablets will experience a 98% increase from 2011 sales to 60 million. Not surprisingly, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is credited as the producer of the...

Citigroup has published a research report on Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) commenting that Windows 8 is believed to be a positive catalyst for the company. In the report, Citigroup writes, "Inputs since the Feb 29th Community Preview (beta) have continued to be positive with developer and ISV momentum...

Gamers worldwide were able to preview what's in store for Microsoft Corporations' (NASDAQ: MSFT) Halo 4 months ago. What they were not privy to before is that 343 Industries' newest endeavor will now feature multiplayer gameplay. Halowaypoint.com guides visitors through an exclusive video that...

Windows 8 wants to be your favorite OS. But does it have what it takes? For the past several months, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have continually hyped their latest operating systems. Apple may have released OS X Lion last year, but that hasn't stopped the company from...