Jason Ward

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.

Though Apple is often criticized for copying old tech, its improving of that tech makes all the difference.

Microsoft's inclusive design efforts need to include Sign Language recognition. And it has the technology to make it happen.

Before smartphones, Windows was the platform for virtually all personal computing.

In 2007, Apple put a tablet in people's pockets: the iPhone. And, yes, the iPhone is a tablet, albeit a mini one.

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

Folding phones are getting a lot of attention but Microsoft's HoloLens progress is moving holographic computing closer to the masses.

Microsoft has been working hard to promote inclusion both in its workforce and products. The prestigious Helen Keller achievement award is a rare honor that acknowledges those efforts.

During Build 2017, Microsoft introduced its new design language, the Fluent Design System. Microsoft's new venture immediately reminded me of Google's three-year-old Material Design initiative.

If Surface Andromeda is canceled, Microsoft has an ever-growing presence on iOS and Android, but is it enough?

What if Microsoft could convince developers that there is a single "mobile" platform to develop for, rather than three distinct platforms, iOS, Android and the oft-neglected Windows?

Technology can enhance our lives in many ways. Sadly, its (inevitable) misuse can also do tremendous harm.

The terms AI, machine learning and digital assistants are often used interchangeably. But should they be? And what do they really mean?

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

Disenchanted Windows phone fans feel Microsoft's next mobile device will fail without their support. But Microsoft's ultimate mobile device vision may not need those smartphone loyalists.

Microsoft and others are pushing the 5G revolution. But there is a growing outcry that 5G can seriously hurt us and the environment.

Today's PC is evolving but not into a single form factor, as some may believe. Here's why.

Microsoft seems to be on a path to bringing its folding mobile device to market. If it happens, what should Microsoft call this unique pocketable PC?

Microsoft's universal touch strategy makes Apple's touch-less Macs but touch-centric iPads and phones look broken and confused.

Before 2007 Microsoft's Windows Mobile OS had a dominant position in mobile. Before June 2017 Microsoft had an undisputed lead in augmented reality (AR) as well. In both instances, Apple flipped the script.

Microsoft's Immersive Reader is helping millions of people with Dyslexia learn to love reading and is equipping school with the tools to help readers of all levels succeed.

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