Let's talk about mobile
These are Microsoft's three ambitious visions for mobile
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Microsoft failed with smartphones but is still pursuing mobile in three distinct areas.
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New emojis coming to Windows include accessibility representation
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Every since the rise of smartphones, emojis have given users the ability to express themselves in a number of ways. Whether it’s capturing one’s emotions or describing who they are, emojis helps us do that through text messages and tweets.
Proof is in the pudding
Microsoft's retail partnerships prove it's committed to consumers
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Microsoft is committed to consumers. Just not in the way you may think.
Moving closer to the edge
How CES 2019 moved 'edge computing' from buzzword to consumer reality
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Microsoft has been pontificating about 'edge computing' for years, and for many consumers that word meant nothing. But at CES 2019, Microsoft and its partners made edge computing a little more tangible for the masses.
Staying grounded
How Microsoft is trying to reduce the environmental impact of its cloud
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Behind the bright screens of our devices hides the dark environmental impact of the data centers that power Microsoft's cross-platform cloud efforts.
If it's broke fix it
Why Microsoft should fix Windows 10's broken tablet mode
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Microsoft's sub-par Windows 10 Tablet Mode is hurting its productivity advantage, leisure computing endeavors and Surface Andromeda hopes.
Giving thanks
5 Microsoft technologies to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
Before indulging in those enticing Black Friday doorbusters, let's take a moment to think about some Microsoft technologies that have benefited millions and for which we should give thanks.
Two sides to every story
How Microsoft's big bet on 5G may be bad for your health
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Microsoft and others are pushing the 5G revolution. But there is a growing outcry that 5G can seriously hurt us and the environment.
Ignite 2018
'Microsoft Search' is a unified search experience for Microsoft 365
A unified search experience is coming to Microsoft 365 that makes finding content within your organization super quick and simple.
a subtle shift
Apple's new iPhones suggest the time is right for 'Surface Andromeda'
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Apple's powerful new iPhones are positioned to shift how we think of smartphones. These "mini tablet PCs" may suggest the time is right for Surface Andromeda.
Strike one you're out
Lightning strikes Microsoft's cloud, puts Azure's fallibility on blast
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Microsoft's and rivals cloud platforms are reliable, powerful and always available...until they're not.
It's ok to be uncool
Microsoft isn’t trying to be trendy, it’s trying to make others cool
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Many people bemoan Microsoft's lack of a "cool factor". But Microsoft isn't trying to be cool, its making others cool.
With PWAs everyone progresses
Why PWAs may ultimately benefit Google more than Microsoft
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Progressive web apps are perceived to be Microsoft's best chance of eliminating its app gap. Unfortunately, Microsoft's partnership with Google in developing PWA standards may help Google make Chrome and Android a greater threat to Windows.
Loud and proud
Why are you a #PCProud Windows user?
Why are you a proud Windows user? Come share your thoughts in our forums!
Nothing ventured nothing gained
How Microsoft's Surface Andromeda pocket PC could disrupt the market
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Microsoft boasted its Andromeda-inspired PC category would be disruptive. Here's how.
Too many irons?
Why Microsoft's personal computing strategy may be more than it can handle
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Microsoft's end-to-end, ubiquitous computing approach is ambitious, and it may be too much for the company to handle.
breaking it down
What Microsoft means when it says ‘cloud is the world's computer’
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Microsoft's CEO said that the cloud is the world's computer, but what does that really mean?
Building a workplace for digital natives
How Microsoft and Steelcase are building a millennial-friendly workplace
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Millenials will comprise 40 percent of the workforce by 2020. So Microsoft and Steelcase are building workspaces that merge tech and design that these digital natives will love.
Empathy-driven inclusion
Microsoft's AI for Accessibilty program: What it is, and why it's important
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Microsoft's CEO has children with severe disabilities. Consequently, Microsoft's AI for Accessibility program is part of an empathy-driven mission to embrace people with disabilities.
Power shift
How cellular PCs will shift carriers in Microsoft's favor
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As cellular PCs bring the most prolific desktop OS to the cellular roadmap and gives users more flexibility with carrier choice, Microsoft will gain more power with carriers. Microsoft's telephony-enabled pocket PC will benefit from this shift.