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Microsoft has released a new beta of the map function inside its Bing "decision engine." After only a few minutes with the Bing Maps beta, just like Microsoft promises, I was able to make a decision: Enough already.
Microsoft has announced an updated Windows Mobile application for its Bing search engine. The new search application provides users with improved speech recognition for making voice-commanded searches.
This morning, Microsoft showed off some new features of its Bing search service and also reviewed how it was doing since its launch. Here are the slides that its top search execs used in the presentation, which includes not much new stuff, except a cool update to its mapping and getting third-party developers to ...
The seemingly never-ending antitrust trial in Europe may soon come to a close, if a new report by Bloomberg is on the money. Bloomberg reported on December 3 that the European Commission (EC) may issue its final remedy in the browser-bundling case involving Opera Software and Microsoft by December 15.
Recent job listings have hinted that Microsoft is planning to shift focus to Windows 8 as early as next summer.
A shopping video and eBay promotion are part of Microsoft's effort to give IE 6 users a reason to upgrade. The company also is trying to move corporate customers away.
Lost in Microsoft's announcement today that it was overhauling Bing Maps was news that it is once again trying to improve the Bing search experience on mobile phones. Microsoft said it was introducing a new Bing app for Windows Mobile optimized for "quick, on-the-go searches."
Microsoft was the dominant tech company of the 80s/90s and it seems like each day, the Redmond company is playing catchup to remain competitive with Google. For consumers, this arms race between the two is a real plus as it gives us all more opportunities and choices. The most recent example of this is the [...]
Just in case newspaper publishers were still fantasizing about cashing big Bill Gates checks in exchange for bailing on Google, Microsoft wants to be clear: Don't count on us. Yes, there could be some kind of deal between Microsoft and some publishers.
REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced a surge of voluntary reports -- more than 150,000 in the past two years -- from people who unknowingly purchased counterfeit software that was often riddled with viruses or malware.
Microsoft said it could find no evidence that recent security updates were causing problems with its new Windows 7 operating system, which some have dubbed the "black screen of death."
PETALUMA, CA--(Marketwire - 12/03/09) - AccountMate Software Corporation received a PERFECT score on the latest Microsoft-sponsored Net Satisfaction and Customer Loyalty survey in Customer Loyalty Segmentation, Revenue Impact and Net Satisfaction areas. The achievement in Overall Performance and Loyalty were 34% and 18% above the average Microsoft Partner scores respectively. The 100% positive ...
Rocket Software Inc. has acquired two software business units of Microsoft Corp. — Folio and NXT, the Newton-based software developer announced Wednesday. Rocket will take over new releases and product support for the two products, both enterprise publishing tools.
Microsoft is giving search competitor Google a run for its money with the launch of its new Bing Maps Beta, a map application that features enhanced bird's eye and streetside viewing.
Microsoft is plugging a hole in its online portfolio. The company is announcing a remake of Bing Maps, which is getting new "Streetside" images to match Google Maps' own Street View, along with a new app platform.
Microsoft has sold its Folio and NXT Web-publishing products to Newton, Mass.-based Rocket Software, the companies announced Wednesday. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
With a Jan. 14 deadline just more than a month off, Prince George's officials are seeking more ways to let residents know the county has available almost more 800 vouchers for free Microsoft certification online training.
Prevx, the U.K. security company that started a firestorm after claiming recent Windows security updates caused a widespread "black screen" lock-out of users' PCs has retracted its claims and publicly apologized to Microsoft.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.----The Nashville Technology Council today announced the lineup for its 2nd Annual Membership Breakfast, sponsored by ComFrame Software Corporation. Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, is expected to bring his energy and intellect to the stage to deliver inspiration to the Nashville technology community.
HACKENSACK, NJ----Vidyo® Inc., the first company to deliver personal telepresence, today announced support for Microsoft® Office Communicator , allowing MOC client users to quickly and easily initiate and participate in HD multiparty Vidyo conferences.
Almost two years after purchasing Norwegian enterprise search firm Fast Search & Transfer for $1.23 billion, Microsoft is unloading a small part of the business. Microsoft is selling Fast's Folio and NXT businesses to Rocket Software; the complimentary products are application suites used by businesses to publish and index reference material onto discs, network workstations, and online.
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