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Microsoft responds to Bing boycott over Chinese search results
Microsoft responds to Bing boycott over Chinese search results
blog.seattlepi.com — Microsoft, responding to New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof's call for boycotting Bing, says its search engine contains a bug that makes its image search return pro-Communist results when performed in Simplified Chinese. (more) Microsoft responds to Bing boycott over Chinese search ...
Ex-Microsoft VP gets North Dakota's highest honor
Ex-Microsoft VP gets North Dakota's highest honor
blog.seattlepi.com — From The Associated Press: (more) Ex-Microsoft VP gets North Dakota's highest honor
Report: Apple tablet delayed until second half of 2010
Report: Apple tablet delayed until second half of 2010
blog.seattlepi.com — Apple reportedly has delayed launch plans for its still-rumored tablet PC until the second half of 2010, reports DigiTimes. A launch previously was expected in March. (more) Report: Apple tablet delayed until second half of 2010
Windows 8 coming in 2012?
Windows 8 coming in 2012?
blog.seattlepi.com — The next version of Windows, so far codenamed Windows 8, could be due out in 2012, according to slides apparently shown at Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference this week. (more) Windows 8 coming in 2012?
Parent group to Microsoft: Stop supporting 'Family Guy'
Parent group to Microsoft: Stop supporting 'Family Guy'
blog.seattlepi.com — The Parents Television Council, which aims to protect children from sex, violence and profanity on TV, is calling for Microsoft to stop advertising on the popular show "Family Guy." (more) Parent group to Microsoft: Stop supporting 'Family Guy'
Microsoft VP lends Tesla Roadster to Xbox developers
Microsoft VP lends Tesla Roadster to Xbox developers
blog.seattlepi.com — Tom Burt is a self-described "car guy." The Microsoft corporate vice president and deputy general counsel races and owns many sports cars. Including one of those all-electric Tesla Roadsters. (more) Microsoft VP lends Tesla Roadster to Xbox developers
Gates silent at Microsoft shareholders meeting
Gates silent at Microsoft shareholders meeting
blog.seattlepi.com — It hasn't been even two years since Bill Gates left his day-to-day duties at Microsoft to focus on philanthropy, and already he's shifted mostly out of the spotlight. (more) Gates silent at Microsoft shareholders meeting
Google Chrome OS to launch in a year
Google Chrome OS to launch in a year
blog.seattlepi.com — Google on Thursday announced that its Web browser-based operating system, Chrome OS, will go to market in one year. It will be free and targeted at netbooks. (more) Google Chrome OS to launch in a year
NASA, Microsoft want you to help research Mars
NASA, Microsoft want you to help research Mars
blog.seattlepi.com — NASA wants you to do its busywork. But NASA's busywork is just about the coolest out there. (more) NASA, Microsoft want you to help research Mars
Silverlight 4 also hits public beta
Silverlight 4 also hits public beta
blog.seattlepi.com — Just four months after Microsoft launched Silverlight 3 in July, the software company released Silverlight 4 to public beta on Wednesday. (more) Silverlight 4 also hits public beta
Office 2010 product line hits public beta
Office 2010 product line hits public beta
blog.seattlepi.com — A slew of Office-related products hit public beta Wednesday, including Office 2010, SharePoint Server 2010, Project 2010, Visio 2010, Office Web Apps for businesses and Office Mobile 2010. (more) Office 2010 product line hits public beta
IE9 to support hardware-accelerated rendering
IE9 to support hardware-accelerated rendering
blog.seattlepi.com — Microsoft is focusing on speedy graphics rendering for its next version of Internet Explorer. (more) IE9 to support hardware-accelerated rendering
Report: Microsoft, Yahoo could ink pact by end of week
Report: Microsoft, Yahoo could ink pact by end of week
blog.seattlepi.com — Microsoft and Yahoo could formally sign their Web-search deal by the end of the week, reports All Things Digital's Kara Swisher. (more) Report: Microsoft, Yahoo could ink pact by end of week
Google to announce Chrome OS launch plans Thursday
Google to announce Chrome OS launch plans Thursday
blog.seattlepi.com — Google seems set to announce its Chrome OS launch plans Thursday during an event at the company's Mountain View, Calif., headquarters, according to an invitation sent to select media outlets. (more) Google to announce Chrome OS launch plans Thursday
Xbox Live update goes live
Xbox Live update goes live
blog.seattlepi.com — In case you missed it: Now available is the Xbox Live update that brings Zune video, Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm integration to the gaming console. (more) Xbox Live update goes live
Microsoft, ex-employee settle lawsuit over fraud, patent
Microsoft, ex-employee settle lawsuit over fraud, patent
blog.seattlepi.com — Microsoft and a former employee have settled a multiparty lawsuit that entangled allegations of patent infringement, fraud and misappropriation of trade secrets. (more) Microsoft, ex-employee settle lawsuit over fraud, patent
IE9 news coming Wednesday at PDC
IE9 news coming Wednesday at PDC
blog.seattlepi.com — Microsoft is expected to share information Wednesday about Internet Explorer 9, the next version of the ubiquitous Web browser, at the Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles. (more) IE9 news coming Wednesday at PDC
Video: Microsoft Store employees break into dance
Video: Microsoft Store employees break into dance
blog.seattlepi.com — Well, I guess here's one way to break away from the "Microsoft is copying Apple stores" sentiment. But we can add Johnny Rockets to the inspiration list. (more) Video: Microsoft Store employees break into dance
T-Mobile resumes Sidekick sales after outage
T-Mobile resumes Sidekick sales after outage
blog.seattlepi.com — T-Mobile announced late Monday that it has resumed sales of Sidekick smartphones after a Microsoft server outage caused millions of customers to lose their personal data. (more) T-Mobile resumes Sidekick sales after outage
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