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.

Microsoft's "best on Windows" promise may be unfolding via its Surface family and cloud collaboration.

Companies, governments, policymakers and citizens have a lot of work to do to ensure AI doesn't reflect the worst of humanity.

Samsung's Galaxy Fold was hit by early display issues and is now delayed — was Microsoft wise in not playing its foldable pocket PC Surface Andromeda card so soon?

Apple is poised to refresh its not-as-popular-as-they-used-to-be iPad tablets.

Microsoft failed with smartphones but is still pursuing mobile in three distinct areas.

Microsoft's inclusion efforts have spanned hiring practices and inclusive product design. As the presenting sponsor for the 2018 Special Olympics it hopes to transform Seattle to a city of inclusion.

I was a diehard Microsoft enthusiast long before I joined Windows Central. That's why I wish a recent visit to a Microsoft Store could have gone better for me.

Today, Thursday, May 16th, 2019, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day; and Microsoft is committed to ensuring that its technology, from conception to production is built for everyone – including the approximate 650 million people living with disabilities.

In the wake of Microsoft's far-reaching inclusion efforts in hiring practices, product design, and company culture it is morbidly ironic that the company finds itself in the crosshairs of a potential class-action lawsuit for discrimination against women.

Microsoft's Your Phone app strives to keep your phone in your pocket.

Microsoft is committed to consumers. Just not in the way you may think.

Microsoft boasted its Andromeda-inspired PC category would be disruptive. Here's how.

In 2014, Microsoft canceled a pen-focused Surface Mini tablet due to lack of differentiation. With Core OS, Windows Ink, Whiteboard and cellular PCs, things have changed.

Most people without disabilities ignore articles about accessibility because they seem irrelevant to them. With the digital world becoming more integral to our lives, and disabilities being acquired through accidents, disease or aging, ignoring this information may not be in our best interests.

If the 'Surface phone' is real, partnerships, eSIM, edge computing and Windows 10 will be crucial to market positioning, "bypassing" carriers and creating unique experiences for ultramobile PCs.

At its 2017 developer conference, Microsoft began emphasizing its plans for the 'intelligent edge.' At CES 2019, Microsoft and its partners made those plans more of a reality.

Last year Microsoft joined ID2020, a global Alliance whose goal is to create universal digital identities for everyone. What are the social, economic and ethical implications of such an initiative?

It's been less than 100 years since the American Civil Rights movement. The impact of centuries of inequality is still being felt, even in the poor representation of blacks in Microsoft and tech.

Microsoft's sub-par Windows 10 Tablet Mode is hurting its productivity advantage, leisure computing endeavors and Surface Andromeda hopes.

Android began its trek to rule personal computing ten years ago. It recently overtook Windows as the most used OS in the world, and that Microsoft has a serious Android problem. Here's why.

The NFL and Microsoft forged a five-year partnership to promote Surface on the sidelines. But Surface is now being pushed into communities, schools, healthcare and more.

Microsoft and Qualcomm's Always-Connected PC strategy has everyone talking about eSIM. But what is it? And why does it matter to Microsoft and you? And how will it change the game?