Jason Ward

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella was changed after he became a parent to a son with severe cerebral palsy. The empathy that changed him also changed Microsoft. Here's why.

Microsoft has been aggressively driving accessibility in products and services through its inclusive-design mission. And 2019 may be the year inclusive design goes mainstream.

Cortana's still alive and well, and Microsoft plans to bring 'her' and AI to everyone.

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.

Many iPhone and Android user appear to be unclear on what exactly Windows phone is. So we summed it ALL up.

After its consumer struggles, Microsoft's Cortana is making a last stand in the enterprise. And according to a recent study, she may have a chance.

We share a lot of personal information in the name of convenience, but at what price?

In partnership with Qualcomm, Microsoft's Project Andromeda is ultimately meant to inspire a new category of connected pocketable PCs for everyone.

Microsoft said Windows 10 S is the Windows we all know. There's one major difference, however, that could be problematic for consumers and a real PR issue for Microsoft.

The narrative around Microsoft's mobile strategy is an ever-shifting tale of despair and promise. Though Microsoft is culpable, it's not the only guilty party.

Microsoft wants MacBook-loving college students to switch to its new Surface Laptop. But is the company's marketing team ready to take on Apple?

HoloLens creator Alex Kipman's outlook for 2018 suggests Microsoft's making his dream of a world where the digital and physical co-exist in three-dimensional space a reality.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella admitted abandoning consumers is a mistake he's repeatedly made, a mistake that may very well cost Microsoft in the future.

Microsoft's iOS and Android investments aren't a new mobile strategy to replace Windows Mobile; they're what's left of an ambitious multi-platform mobile effort.

Microsoft's lack of developer support affects its entire ecosystem. The company may not be able to completely fix the app gap, but it has several tools it can use to address it.

Black History Month is over. Here's how Microsoft highlighted the contributions of African Americans. Was it enough?

Folding phones are exciting, but Microsoft's missing-in-action Surface Andromeda pocket PC could have brought more to the table.

Google markets Chromebooks as more secure, simpler to use, and easier to maintain than Windows PCs. But Android apps on Chrome may have changed things.

Microsoft's leaders bear the burden of guiding Microsoft through exciting and competitive times. Here's a quick look at the company's leadership.

Unless Microsoft surprises the world with a 2017 debut, we're expecting a game-changing Surface phone in 2018. But will Microsoft's ecosystem be ready?

Microsoft is an industry leader in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) thanks to HoloLens, Windows Mixed Reality and the company's partnerships for VR headsets. With a single update in iOS 11, however, Apple may be poised to become a legitimate challenger.

Microsoft's Azure Cloud talk seems boring and mundane, but it's actually where all of the action is.

Microsoft's Cortana Intelligence Institute will teach Cortana proactively to do more for users. This strategy differs from rivals which primarily provide information or perform tasks on command.

Microsoft's says Surface Go is for everyone. Here's why it's particularly great for businesses.