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Microsoft's Rewards Program pays users to use Bing, but the masses don't know about it. That needs to change.
Microsoft is on an investor-pleasing climb and has overtaken Apple as the world's most valuable company. That achievement, however, has left disenchanted consumers, broken trust and a 180 turn stance on customer privacy in its wake.
Adding voice to always connected PCs may add dimension to computing and communication that further mergers smartphones (which are tablet PCs) and computers.
I've been using Windows phones for 12 years, and the Lumia 950 XL is still my daily driver. Here's why.
Microsoft's sub-par Windows 10 Tablet Mode is hurting its productivity advantage, leisure computing endeavors and Surface Andromeda hopes.
Before indulging in those enticing Black Friday doorbusters, let's take a moment to think about some Microsoft technologies that have benefited millions and for which we should give thanks.
Samsung's Infinity Flex Display confirms smartphones are tablet PCs and this is an opportunity for Microsoft.
Microsoft and others are pushing the 5G revolution. But there is a growing outcry that 5G can seriously hurt us and the environment.
Microsoft will never make another smartphone, that time is passed. But it's not done with mobile.
Full Photoshop on iPad highlights Apple's progress in post-PC computing and Microsoft's failures to advance its Universal Windows Platform.
Microsoft's iOS and Android investments are beginning to coalesce into a massive cloud-based Microsoft experience.
Google's Pixel Slate takes aim at Microsoft's Surface Pro's weaknesses and strives to match its laptop strengths.
Microsoft's Cortana-powered Surface Headphones may prove to be a smart wearable that complements Microsoft's cross-platform work and life mission.
In 2016, we learned of Microsoft's Home Hub plan to turn Windows PCs into Cortana-powered "smart displays." Google's Home Hub is Microsoft's Home Hub dream that never happened.
Microsoft's A.I. for Humanitarian Action is part of its A.I for Good global agenda to democratize A.I.
Microsoft's new "tech Intensity" push is about assimilating companies into its Azure-as-the-world's-computer vision. Resistance is futile.
Microsoft's ambitious IoT and ambient computing vision is being crushed by Amazon on the home front.
Microsoft's ambitious personal computing plan,from cloud computing to always connected PC's, rests on the advent of 5G networks.
Apple's powerful new iPhones are positioned to shift how we think of smartphones. These "mini tablet PCs" may suggest the time is right for Surface Andromeda.
Microsoft's and rivals cloud platforms are reliable, powerful and always available...until they're not.