Latest articles by Jason Ward
With Windows 10 S and Surface Laptop, Microsoft takes aim at Google and Apple
Microsoft lost ground to Google in schools in the U.S., and MacBooks appeal to many college students. With Windows 10 S and the Surface Book, Microsoft is striking back. Here's how.
Does Microsoft's Azure plan in a multi-cloud world ominously echo its Windows-everywhere past?
Microsoft is striving to make its Azure cloud platform the world's dominant computing platform, but in a multi-cloud world is Microsoft too Azure-centric?
The relationship between Silicon Valley, Microsoft, President Trump, and the ideology of hate
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.
Microsoft's #InsiderUp plans to make everyone a programmer for its global cloud ambitions
Looking deeper into Microsoft's ambitious #InsiderUp program's goal to make everyone, everywhere a programmer.
Microsoft's mobile failures killed Windows phones and could hurt folding PCs
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.
Microsoft, Apple, Google, and today's kid coders
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.
'Connecting Black History to a Microsoft Future' honors company's African-American employees
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.
How Microsoft's inclusion mission is helping the blind to 'see'
Microsoft's mission of inclusion encompasses the visually impaired. This has led to innovation that helps the them to "see" the world.
What is edge computing, and why does it matter to you?
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.
Microsoft Autism Hiring Program aims to attract diverse talent
People with autism often face a host of challenges in finding employment. Microsoft's Autism Hiring Program seeks to change that.
What Microsoft means when it says 'cloud is the world's computer'
Microsoft's CEO said that the cloud is the world's computer, but what does that really mean?
iTeknic Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones review: The affordable Surface Headphone alternative
iTeknics $48 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones may be the affordable alternative to Microsoft's $300 Surface Headphones.
How and why Microsoft should bring a (telephony-enabled) Windows 10X device to our pockets
I believe Microsoft is still pursuing its Pocket PC vision with plans to bring a Windows 10X-powered Surface Duo-like device to our pockets in the future. And building developer relationships through Android is key.
Microsoft invited me to its biggest Surface event ever — and it was AWESOME!
Last week Microsoft sponsored my wife and me at its biggest Surface event ever, and it was amazing!
WIMAXIT's 15.6-inch HDR touchscreen monitor review: The more touchscreen the merrier
WIMAXIT's 15.6 portable touch monitor adds valuable screen real estate to the "mobile office" of the laptop-wielding road warrior. The convenience of "more screen" does come with some downsides, however.
ITeknics 2nd-gen ANC Bluetooth headphones review: Affordable alternative to Surface Headphones
ITecknic's second-gen Bluetooth headphones bring better build quality, improved sound, and great battery life, and they offer budget shoppers a Surface Headphone alternative. But there are compromises.
UrbanEars Pampas Bluetooth Headphones review: A minimalistic design with maximum sound
UrbanEars over the ear Bluetooth headphones offer great sound and comfort in a minimalistic package that is both visually and tactually appealing at a price that won't break the bank.
5 reasons why Surface Go is better than iPad for students (and 3 reasons it's not)
Microsoft's pitting Surface Go against Apple's newest iPad in the education sector. Here are some pros and cons.
Microsoft's moral stance on facial recognition is good for everyone (especially Microsoft)
Microsoft is making a bold ethical stand for the responsible use of facial recognition tech - but it's not all about being the "good guy."
How Google is beating Microsoft in the cross-platform cloud
Microsoft and Amazon are the world's leading cloud providers. Google's cross-platform, open source, hybrid cloud solution may have something to say about that.
14 affordable gadgets Jason Ward uses every day
This is the budget-friendly tech Windows Central columnist Jason Ward has in his personal computing arsenal.
iTeknic Bluetooth Headphones review: Budget buds with impressive battery life
iTeknic is a company you may not have heard of, but its affordable Bluetooth headphones, though imperfect, are worth a $26.
How the U.S. military plans to use HoloLens 2 to gain an edge in warfare
Microsoft's Augmented Reality headset, HoloLens, is headed to the battlefield to make U.S. troops more efficient. And not everyone is happy.
