Microsoft revamps Windows 8 after user complaints
Microsoft is to change ‘key aspects’ of its Windows 8 operating system, after a raft of complaints from users.
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Microsoft offers free wi-fi in special Forbes magazines
Microsoft has launched a new print campaign, adding free wi-fi technology to this month’s Forbes magazine.
Twitter debuts keyword targeting
Twitter has launched a feature that lets advertisers place Promoted Tweets in users’ timelines based on words they type in tweets.
Microsoft shares tumble after PC sales drop
Microsoft’s shares fell by 4.44% to $28.94 last week, following reports that the PC market is in decline amid growing demand for smartphone and tablets.
Twitter fail: Microsoft director leaves after Xbox ‘deal with it’ outburst
Microsoft Creative Director Adam Orth has resigned after posting flippant remarks on Twitter over the Xbox 720’s controversial ‘always-online’ rumours, telling frustrated customers to ‘deal with it”.
Twitter fail: Microsoft director leaves after Xbox 'deal with it' outburst
Microsoft Creative Director Adam Orth has resigned after posting flippant remarks on Twitter over the Xbox 720’s controversial ‘always-online’ rumours, telling frustrated customers to ‘deal with it”.
Apple to ditch Google for Yahoo on iOS?
Apple and Yahoo are reportedly in talks over extending the level of co-operation amongst the two companies on the iPhone and iPad, as Apple looks to reduce its dependence on rival Google’s web services.
General Motors returns to Facebook (on mobile)
General Motors is returning to Facebook after a high profile decision to pull its $10m per year social media ad budget last year.
Microsoft sells web TV arm to Ericsson- focuses on Xbox
Telecom equipment maker Ericsson is to buy Microsoft’s Mediaroom, a software tool that lets operators deliver TV over the Internet.
Songwriters ‘now make more money from digital than radio’
New licensing deals with the likes of Google Play, Vevo and Microsoft Xbox have helped to boost UK revenues from online music services by more than 32% in 2012, overtaking royalties from the radio industry for the first time, according to new data.