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02/5 8:24 am - Windows Phone 8, Kinect for Windows SDK Powered Microsoft's Week

eWeek - Microsoft's week included a swipe at Google, the next version of Office in technical preview, and some leaks about Windows Phone 8. - Microsofts week saw the release of its Kinect for Windows SDK (software development kit) and Runtime, a very publ......

02/3 2:48 pm - Microsoft wraps up ads aimed at Google with IE9 pitch

ComputerWorld - Microsoft on Friday wrapped up a three-day campaign against rival Google by claiming its newest browser, Internet Explorer 9, is superior in stopping users from being tracked by online advertisers.

02/3 9:10 am - Skype 5.8 For Windows Adds HD Video, Facebook Calls

Information Week - Update also fixes several bugs that affect proxy settings and call duration display.

02/3 8:00 am - Kinect For Windows Adds Gesture Recognition To PCs, Laptops

Information Week - Microsoft cosponsors algorithm contest with $200,000 pot to spur development of gesture-based games and other apps.

02/2 1:57 pm - Windows Phone 8 Details Leak

Information Week - Windows Phone 8 has major changes en route, according to Microsoft's Joe Belfiore. Look for better hardware support, Windows 8 compatibility, and enterprise security.

02/2 10:50 am - Google Calls Microsoft Privacy Claims 'Myth'

Information Week - Microsoft attack ad draws quick retort from Google, as controversy over new privacy policies heats up.

02/2 8:26 am - Microsoft ERP Release Streamlines Retailing

Information Week - Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail integrates processes from supply chain to point of sale, spanning in-store, Web, and mobile retailing.

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02/1 10:55 am - Microsoft Slams Google Privacy Changes

Information Week - Microsoft tries to gain from Google's privacy pain; new ad calls Google plan to unite user data across all services a privacy nightmare.

01/31 10:48 am - Apple Now Top PC Maker, Report Says

Information Week - iPad sales pushed Apple well ahead of Wintel giants like Hewlett-Packard and Dell in Q4, according to research.

01/31 8:45 am - 10 SharePoint Security Mistakes You Probably Make

Information Week - Bradley Manning allegedly stole sensitive government cables destined for WikiLeaks from a SharePoint server. Are your information security controls tighter than the Army's were?

01/31 5:00 am - 13 Windows 8 features worth knowing about

ComputerWorld - From a Windows app store to support for new wireless protocols, Windows 8 introduces a host of new features. Some will benefit consumers, some businesses -- and some, perhaps, nobody.

01/30 3:54 pm - Will Microsoft Port Kinect To Asus Notebooks?

Information Week - Windows 8 prototype may be among the first to incorporate hands-free control technology originally developed for Xbox 360.

01/30 1:24 pm - Microsoft sets Office 15 public beta for summer 2012

ComputerWorld - Microsoft announced it has kicked off a 'technical preview' of the next version of its money-making Office suite and promised a public beta will ship this summer.

01/27 10:48 am - Drive-by-download attack exploits critical vulnerability in Windows Media Player

ComputerWorld - Security researchers from antivirus vendor Trend Micro have come across a Web-based attack that exploits a known vulnerability in Windows Media Player.

01/27 9:43 am - Connect Your Tuner-Equipped PC to Your HDTV

ComputerWorld - On Monday I told you how to turn your PC into a DVR by connecting an inexpensive, antenna-powered TV tuner. I also said I'd be back on Wednesday to explain how to connect that PC to your TV. Then I plumb forgot.

01/26 3:11 pm - Nokia Loses $1.25 Billion Amid Windows Phone Switch

Information Week - Nokia's big bet on Windows Phone operating system hasn't paid off yet as Symbian sales evaporate.

01/26 11:02 am - Microsoft Xbox 720 Details Trickle Out?

Information Week - Microsoft's upcoming entertainment and cloud services platform console could run seven times faster and dish up Blu-Ray. But gamers may not like rumored restrictions.

01/26 8:34 am - VMware Wins At Show Me The Money

Information Week - While Microsoft plays catch up with its upcoming System Center 2012, VMware craftily focuses on management tools and posts 2011 revenue up 32% over 2012.

01/25 10:30 am - Apple CEO: Three Horses In Smartphone Race

Information Week - Tim Cook says Microsoft's Windows Phone can't be counted out, but that Apple ignores rivals and focuses on innovation.

01/25 9:53 am - Microsoft Names Alleged Kelihos Botnet Operator

Information Week - Suspect worked for antivirus and software development firms in Russia.

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01/23 10:58 am - Windows 8 Promises 1-Second Wi-Fi Connections

Information Week - Microsoft also is adding features to Windows 8 to make it more mobile-friendly, such as the ability to turn off radios and tools to reduce unnecessary bandwidth consumption.

01/22 11:32 pm - First look: Windows 8 breaks new ground

ComputerWorld - Tests of the pre-beta code indicates that Windows 8 represents an aggressive effort by Microsoft to deliver a single OS that runs just about everywhere.

01/19 4:59 pm - Microsoft's Business Software, Kinect Help Drive Quarter

eWeek - Microsoft's quarter saw robust business software and entertainment-product sales, although Windows sales remain soft. - Microsofts results for its second quarter 2012 offered little in the realm of the unexpected: Xbox 360 and Kinect hands-free co......

01/19 11:30 am - Microsoft Office 365's New Enterprise Fans

Information Week - JetBlue, Patagonia, and American Heart Association move to Microsoft's cloud-based productivity suite, as Redmond does battle with rival Google Apps.

01/18 11:00 am - Windows 8 Tablets Overpriced Thanks To Intel?

Information Week - Report suggests that Windows 8 tablets with Intel chips could cost significantly more than Android-based devices. This could push tablet makers to favor Intel rival ARM.

01/18 7:15 am - Amazon Unveils Windows Server Free Trial

Information Week - Amazon EC2 trial program opens up to software from Microsoft, as battle of cloud platforms heats up.

01/17 2:30 pm - Microsoft Simplifies System Center 2012 License Fees

Information Week - In Microsoft's battle with VMware for cloud management, price is a weapon. System Center 2012 users will have two options: a low-cost starter edition, or a datacenter edition for more virtualized shops.

01/17 2:00 pm - Microsoft Makes Cloud Management Move On VMware

Information Week - New System Center suite, due in first half of 2012, centrally manages Windows Server in the data center plus future workloads in private clouds and Windows Azure public cloud. Can features, licensing tweaks lure VMware users?