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Read More »Windows 8 RT draws antitrust attention
Restrictions on third-party web browsers on Windows for ARM to be investigated by US authorities.
Read More »Windows 8 Pro upgrade may cost $14.99
Upgrade scheme for the last few months of Windows 7 PCs.
Read More »Microsoft to charge for Windows 8 upgrades?
Report suggests that Microsoft will not offer a free Windows 8 upgrade to late buyers of Windows 7 systems.
Read More »Mozilla, Google blast Windows RT browser restrictions
Microsoft is denying them access to APIs they claim is necessary to build a competitive browser to Internet Explorer.
Read More »Microsoft demos sonar-based motion detection
Unveils research into a Kinnect-like system that uses inaudible audio pulses with existing laptops and speakers.
Read More »Windows 8’s Media Centre upgrade path
Previously only available in special SKUs, or the ultimate edition, Windows 8 will let any customer upgrade for a price.
Read More »Microsoft fingers Chinese firm in RDP flaw leak
Result of investigation after accusation that Microsoft had leaked attack code provided by a security researcher.
Read More »Microsoft kills off Windows Live brand
Confusing brand of software, web services and authentication knocked on the head.
Read More »Microsoft bets on Nook
Company settles patent dispute with US bookseller Barnes & Nobel takes a stake in new Nook e-book subsidiary.
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