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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: February 5Because it was Brad's fault, this edition of Short Takes focuses on John Roberts sells Microsoft short, gamers embrace Windows… -
Microsoft Acquires Software Keyboard Maker SwiftKeyMicrosoft announced last night that it has acquired SwiftKey, makers of the most popular software keyboard for devices. The software…
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Google Financial Results Beat EstimatesGoogle umbrella Alphabet announced its first-ever consolidated earnings report, with the firm beating expectations. But investors were perhaps most excited…
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IDC: Tablet Sales Fell 10 Percent in 2015Sales of tablets fell 10 percent in 2015, and almost 15 percent in the fourth quarter,according to the market researchers…
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Microsoft is Testing the Viability of Underwater Data CentersMicrosoft is underwater. Literally. The software giant is testing a prototype data center that can operate hundreds of feet below…
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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: Microsoft Earnings Special Edition (January 2016)Because Microsoft just announced its quarterly earnings, this edition of (not so) Short Takes focuses on how well its various…
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Apple’s iPhone Sales Were Flat in Q4 2015Apple delivered a knockout punch in its quarterly earnings as always, but warnings about slowing iPhone sales growth did not…
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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: January 22This week's other news includes a key remaining question about Microsoft's new Windows support policy for new hardware, Google paid…
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Microsoft to Donate $1 Billion in Cloud Capabilities for Non-Profit OrganizationsMicrosoft announced this week that it will donate $1 billion in "cloud computing resources" over the next five years to…
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Microsoft Buys Minecraft for EducationMicrosoft announced this morning its acquisition of MinecraftEdu, a version of the blockbuster game Minecraft that is built for the…
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Microsoft Brings Windows 10 to RetailersWhile most people associate Windows with personal computing devices such as PCs, tablets, and phones, Microsoft is of course bringing…
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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: January 15This week: Microsoft's share of the enterprise cloud, the missing Windows 7 convenience rollup, Microsoft's iOS porting tools move forward,…
