Microsoft's developer outreach is taking a new turn in the new 'cloud first, mobile first' world with hackfests for enterprise developers.
First screenshots from Windows 9 Technical Preview has been leaked on the Internet. Here a roundup:
Screenshots of a early Windows 9-Threshold build may have been leaked
Windows 9 Technical Preview Screenshots Leak: An Analysis (Part 1)
Windows 9 Technical Preview Screenshots Leak: An Analysis (Part 2)
Windows Threshold build 9834 screenshots leak, shows a lot of new features
Windows Threshold screenshot leaks: Whats there, whats not
Screenshots of a early Windows 9-Threshold build may have been leaked
Windows 9 Technical Preview Screenshots Leak: An Analysis (Part 1)
Windows 9 Technical Preview Screenshots Leak: An Analysis (Part 2)
Windows Threshold build 9834 screenshots leak, shows a lot of new features
Windows Threshold screenshot leaks: Whats there, whats not
Microsoft has addressed some of the criticisms against OneDrive with an increased file size limit, faster syncing, Windows shell integration, and tweaks to the web interface to make the cloud storage easier to use, and more flexible.
Rumors are swirling that Microsoft is close to sealing the deal on buying up Mojang AB, the indie studio that created Minecraft
Microsoft has a new promotion for its Surface Pro 3 tablet, as folks who buy the device via the Microsoft Store website will get a year's worth of access to the recently released New York Times Crossword app for Windows 8.1
Microsoft is kicking off its multi-month staged rollout of Delve, a new Office 365 search and presentation application
Microsoft is revamping its MSN homepage, offering users easier access to their interests, and rebranding the Bing apps in the process
Microsoft's UK division has been barred from running advertisements to help promote the launch of Bungie's sci-fi shooter Destiny for the Xbox One, so the division decided to make an end run around that situation and posted a fragrance ad instead on a website.
Microsoft has rebranded the Nokia Beamer app for Windows Phone and is now calling it the Lumia Beamer, in the latest case of the company ditching the Nokia name for its internally developed apps
Two separate reports claim that Microsoft plans to offer more direct ways for people to give feedback on the preview version of the next Windows OS, code named "Threshold"
Dissatisfied with Windows 3.1 failure message, Mr. Ballmer created an almost loveable iconic failure message
Microsoft is readying a barrage of both on-premises and cloud-only CRM deliverables, rolling out in Q4 2014 and Q2 2015
Ron Johnson, the former head of Apple's retail store division, offered some praises for Microsoft's own stores in a new podcast interview, along with kudos for the company's Surface Pro 3 tablet.
Microsoft announced three devices today at IFA Berlin, among them was the Lumia 830 which will ship with 'Lumia Denim' for €330 excluding taxes and subsidies.
Microsoft's next major Windows release is rumored to have some connection to a 'Windows as a Service' concept. But WaaS may not be what many think.
Microsoft has begun rebranding Nokia apps on Windows Phones and is now calling them 'Lumia' apps; this is part of the company's effort to remove Nokia branding from its Windows Phones
Next-gen console will land in new markets including China, the UAE, Russia and Japan.
Two years after buying Perceptive Pixel, Microsoft is gearing up to start mass-producing large-screen touch devices.
Chinese authorities looking into alleged antitrust violations by Microsoft have given the company twenty days to "make a written explanation" to questions and concerns raised by investigators
Microsoft's low-cost Windows Phone 8.1 device, the 3G-only Lumia 630, is now available for just £89.95 in the UK
Microsoft has been working hard to make Xbox One SmartGlass more useful and appealing for users
Microsoft's updated OneDrive for Android cloud storage app now adds support for OneDrive for Business
Microsoft backs major deal as proof OS is fit for business
Microsoft is tweaking its Azure SQL cloud database pricing
Microsoft has removed 1500 apps that they considered to be misleading from their Windows Store
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft is readying a fix meant to remedy an overheating issue with the Intel Core i7 Surface Pro 3 tablets
Neowin posted a story that China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce says that Microsoft has not been 'transparent' in disclosing data on its Chinese sales
Hexus reports that an FCC filing hints at a new HDMI Wi-Fi Miracast device
All About Microsoft posted details on the five-hour-plus outage in Microsoft's Visual Studio Online service earlier this month
DailyTech posted a story that a recent released security patch caused the infamous blue screen of death (BSOD) on some Windows 8.1 PCs
WPCentral reports that Microsoft is now offering a $100 off promotion on its Windows RT-powered Surface 2 tablets, including the model with built-in 4G LTE connectivity
Techradar posted a story that Microsoft appears to be testing a feature that lets Xbox Live Gold members play full Xbox One games for up to 24 hours for free
DailyTech reports that Opera will become the official browser for Microsoft/Nokias non-Windows phones
Silicon Republic posted a story that Microsoft have given the first confirmation that the next instalment of its operating system (OS) – Windows 9 – is to be showcased on 30 September.
Neowin reports that Microsoft is touting that Bing has surpassed 100 cities that have Streestside and 3D imagery support
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft has launched a custom minimized version of Windows 8.1, designed for "a new class of small devices", making the preview OS available to all developers with an Intel Galileo board
All About Microsoft posted a story that former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is stepping down from the Microsoft board, effective immediately
Computerworld reports that Microsoft has pulled a patch from Windows Update that crippled some computers
Neowin reports that the latest update for Microsoft's Xbox One console is now rolling out to users
Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft is quietly recommending that customers uninstall one of last week's security updates after users reported that it crippled their computers with the infamous "Blue Screen of Death."
Supersite for Windows takes a look at two Microsoft updates:
August 2014 System Update for Xbox One is Biggest Update Yet
Microsoft Surface Firmware Updates for August 2014
August 2014 System Update for Xbox One is Biggest Update Yet
Microsoft Surface Firmware Updates for August 2014
All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft is aiming to make available a technology preview of Windows Threshold around late September or early October
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft's Visual Studio Online service has been down for a number of hours
Neowin posted a story that the development team behind Internet Explorer took to Reddit today to talk about the browser and one of the questions that was asked was whether or not Microsoft had ever considered rebranding it
Computerworld posted an analysis how risky it is to run an older version of Internet Explorer in 2016
Neowin reports that a Microsoft Research team has managed to transform cameras, including a regular webcam and a smartphone shooter, into depth-sensing, Kinect-like devices
All About Microsoft reports that Microsoft's plan to integrate its Cortana digital assistant technology into Windows Threshold is looking more likely
All About Microsoft posted a story that Microsoft has begun its phase-out of its Select Plus volume license
Neowin posted a story that Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer 8 will be going away in 2016 and is recommending that anyone still using this browser to begin preparation for upgrading as it will soon be unsupported
WP Central reports that Microsoft will stop supporting many older versions of Internet Explorer on Windows Vista, 7, and 8.1 on January 12, 2016, in an attempt to get users to move to the most recent versions of their web browser
