Microsoft Acquires Skype for $8.5 Billion Cash
Rumors swirled yesterday of a Skype acquisition by Microsoft and they’ve now been proven to be true. Microsoft has officially announced a deal under which Microsoft will acquire Skype, the leading Internet communications company, for $8.5 billion in cash from the investor group led by Silver Lake. This is a very aggressive move by Microsoft [...]
Read MoreBallmer Seeks Redemption with Windows Phone 7 on October 11th
Microsoft and, more specifically, CEO Steve Ballmer are having a seriously tough time succeeding in the mobile market. First, we witnessed the launch and later failure of the Microsoft Kin after only a couple of months. Then, in a regulatory filing last week, we find out that Steve Ballmer got docked on his bonus. Mostly [...]
Read MoreMicrosoft Redefines the PC at #CES2010 [VIDEO]
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Microsoft had a series of products released at CES this year, one of which we showed you yesterday with XBox Live. Well that is just the beginning. Project Natal, one of the innovations that have working on for about 20 years takes gaming to a whole new level. If you thought it couldn’t get any better than Wii you might want to check this video out:
Read MoreMicrosoft Unveils New PC Operating System Windows 7
NEW YORK — Oct. 22, 2009 — Today Microsoft Corp. announced the worldwide availability of its new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 delivers on a simple premise: make it easier for people to do the things they want on a PC. The new operating system offers a streamlined user interface and significant new features that make everyday tasks easier and allow people to get the most out of computers of all styles and sizes.
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