Microsoft is giving up on consumer smartphones, too
The company is taking a $950 million charge to unwind the last vestiges of the Nokia deal.
Windows 10, now on 300 million PCs, won't be free after July 29
New copies of the software after that point will cost $119.
Microsoft earnings hit by slow PC market, tax issues
The company said its commercial cloud, by contrast, is growing and is now at a $10 billion annual run rate.
Microsoft Will Let Windows 10 Users Log Into Apps and Websites With Just a Smile
An "anniversary update" this summer will include improvements to Cortana as well as the ability to log into apps and websites using fingerprints and other biometrics.
The End of Standardized Platforms
The pie has gotten much larger, but the landscape has also changed.
Microsoft Earnings Top Estimates on Strong Cloud Business
The company says business pilot programs for Windows 10 should help the software soon run on 200 million devices.
PC Does What? Answer: Sits on a Shelf, as 2015 Sales Tank Worldwide.
It was the worst year for PC sales since records have been kept -- for the second time in three years.
Windows 10 Reaches 200 Million Users, but Lots of Hard Work Remains
A strong holiday season has made Windows 10 the fastest-growing operating system in Windows history, Microsoft says.
Microsoft Unified Windows in 2015. Now, It Needs People to Use It.
The company has brought things together but more work is needed in 2016 to win over the hearts, minds and wallets of developers and consumers.
Microsoft Fails to Deliver Tool for Bringing Android Apps to Windows
The company confirms the move but won't say if Project Astoria has been delayed or dumped entirely.
Microsoft Sees That Apple Has Been Right All Along
Microsoft has had to conclude that the idea of owning the hardware, software and services is the only way to control its destiny.
Microsoft Opens New York City Flagship Store
A ribbon-cutting on Fifth Avenue.
Microsoft Earnings Beats Expectations as Office, Server Gains Offset a Weak PC Market
The company also quietly laid off around 1,000 employees this week, while search business finally reached profitability.
Is Windows 10 a Gift to PC Makers or the Grinch Poised to Steal Christmas?
Microsoft executive Joe Belfiore tells Re/code he is hopeful that its new operating system will boost sales, but agreed it is too soon to declare victory.
Desperate or Genius? The PC Industry Bands Together on Ad Push.
The industry is looking to combat sluggish sales with an ad campaign highlighting how different computers are today from years' past.
Box CEO Aaron Levie Credits iPhone, iPad for Breaking Down Corporate Technology Walls
Apple's gear forced businesses to open their networks to more than just Windows PCs, Levie said in an interview with Re/code.
With Office 2016, the PC Version Finally Gets Some Attention
After spending the last couple of years focused on mobile apps, Microsoft at long last has a new desktop version of the venerable Office suite.
More Microsoft Veterans Depart, Shift Roles Following Latest Reorganization
The latest changes follow the June exit of Stephen Elop, Eric Rudder and Mark Penn.
Review (In GIFs!): Microsoft's Totally Bendy New Keyboard
It's one of the most portable physical keyboards we've seen.
Microsoft Tops Expectations Despite Huge Nokia Writedown
Revenue of $22.2 billion was ahead of analysts' forecasts as were per-share earnings, once adjusted for the Nokia impact.
How the Windows 10 Debut Will Be Unlike Any Windows Launch Before
For a critical launch, the company tries a new approach.
Windows 10 Makes Automatic Updates Mandatory for Home Users
The move underscores Redmond's effort to transform Windows into a frequently updated service rather than a static piece of software.
With Microsoft Layoffs, Windows Phone's Prospects Dim Further
Redmond wasn't gaining much ground even going after the phone market full throttle. It's hard to see how it will be able to do so with fewer resources.
Is Android the New Windows?
I suspect that Android, at least from a numbers viewpoint, will continue to be the dominant mobile and IoT system for many years to come.
Apple Music First Look: Rich, Robust -- But Confusing
Apple has built a robust app and service that goes well beyond just offering a huge catalog of music. But it's also uncharacteristically complicated by Apple standards.
Microsoft Executive Shuffle About Personalities Involved, Not Strategy Shift
The biggest change is the exit of Microsoft devices head and former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop.
Ecosystems and Control
Not all ecosystems are built around operating systems like Android, iOS and Windows.
Digging Into My Digital Past Using Timehop and Facebook
Want to look back at your digital past each day? Timehop and Facebook's On This Day make this simple. Just keep in mind that some memories may be better off forgotten.
The New Google Photos: Free at Last, and Very Smart
I’ve been testing the new Google Photos for about a week, and despite a few drawbacks, I consider it the best photo backup-and-sync cloud service I’ve tested.
Microsoft Sets July 29 as Date for Windows 10
The upgrade will be free for users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Microsoft Smooths Path to Windows 10 for Android, iPhone Owners
A new Phone Companion app will help bridge the gap between operating systems, while Cortana is also coming to iOS and Android.