Microsoft’s Nadella sorry for women’s pay comments
The boss of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, has apologised for remarks he made advising women not to ask for a pay rise but to have “faith in the system”.
At a conference to celebrate women in technology, he suggested that women not asking for a rise was “good karma”.
The…
Microsoft unveils Windows 10 system with Start Menu
Windows 10 introduces the ability to switch between two or more desktop screens
Microsoft has disclosed the first details of Windows 10 – its next operating system (OS).
The name is a surprise, bearing in mind it represents a jump from the last version – Windows 8.
The software…
Microsoft pips Sony to launch Xbox One in China
Limited edition Xbox One consoles were available
Microsoft has launched the Xbox One in China – becoming the first major console maker to enter what could be a massively lucrative market.
The first consoles were sold in Shanghai, priced at 4,299 yuan ($699, £430). Sony and Nintendo are …
Microsoft delays Chinese launch of Xbox One console
Forza Motorsport 5 will be one of the launch titles for the Xbox One in China
Microsoft has cancelled the Chinese launch of the Xbox One, two days before it was due to take place.
The console was due to be formally launched and go on sale in China on 23 September.
So far, Microsoft has not…
120 Nigerian teachers get UNESCO, Microsoft certifications
In line with up-skilling Nigerian teachers for 21st Century skills , no fewer than 120 teachers of Doregos Private Academy and St Bernadette Schools have become the first schools in Africa and Nigeria to certify their teachers in UNESCO Standard, Digital Literacy and Microsoft…
Microsoft tip leads to child porn arrest in Pennsylvania
Microsoft’s terms and conditions say it has the right to scan images in users’ accounts
A tip-off from Microsoft has led to the arrest of a man in Pennsylvania who has been charged with receiving and sharing child abuse images.
It flagged the matter after discovering that an image…
Microsoft faces anti-monopoly probe in China
Earlier this year China banned government purchases of Microsoft Windows 8
An anti-monopoly investigation into US technology giant Microsoft has been launched by Chinese authorities.
China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce – the body responsible for enforcing…
Microsoft calls end to Android Nokia X smartphones
Microsoft is to stop developing Android-powered smartphones beyond those already available, the BBC understands.
Nokia X models will now become part of the Lumia range and run the Windows Phone operating system, although existing Android handsets will continue to be supported.
The move comes as…
Controversy flares as Condoleezza Rice joins Dropbox board
Condoleezza Rice gestures while speaking at the California Republican Party 2014 Spring ConventionMs Rice, US Secretary of State 2005-2009, was appointed by Dropbox to help expand their global footprint
The appointment of ex-US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to the board of technology…
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