Jason Ward

In the wake of a rise in white supremacist activity, violence and a proliferation of hate, Silicon Valley must be decisive in its stance against hatred and the use of its platforms.

Looking deeper into Microsoft's ambitious #InsiderUp program's goal to make everyone, everywhere a programmer.

Critics declared Microsoft's Windows phones dead long before its smartphones efforts actually failed. And they did so while the company was still actively "investing" in the phone-focused aspects of its mobile strategy.

Today's children live in a world where computers are an integral part of life. To win the next generation tech giants have partnered with schools to teach children how to code.

This year Microsoft ran its first installment of Connecting Black History to a Microsoft Future, an initiative that honors its African American employees and their contributions.

Microsoft's mission of inclusion encompasses the visually impaired. This has led to innovation that helps the them to "see" the world.

We've been hearing a lot about edge computing in recent years. But what exactly is it and why does it matter to you. Columnist Jason Ward explains.

People with autism often face a host of challenges in finding employment. Microsoft's Autism Hiring Program seeks to change that.

Microsoft's CEO said that the cloud is the world's computer, but what does that really mean?

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.