Microsoft plans to hire workers with autism

Apr 7, 2015
The company has launched a pilot program aimed at hiring more people with autism.

Researchers want to predict future traffic

Apr 6, 2015
Microsoft is lending cloud computing power to traffic prediction research.

Microsoft wants contractors to take some time off

Mar 26, 2015
The tech giant says all its contractors must offer employees at least 15 days off.

A bigger iPad on the way?

Mar 6, 2015
A rumored bigger iPad would aim at business use and possibly include USB ports.

Microsoft sells over $10 billion in bonds

Feb 10, 2015
It now has a pile of cash for things like stock buybacks or to pay off other debt.

Microsoft's new holographic headset augments reality

Jan 22, 2015
Microsoft is in virtual reality market now thanks to a headset called HoloLens.

New market for hack-attack insurance takes root

Dec 26, 2014
As cyber attacks increase, more firms seek insurance against them.

For public good, not for profit.

Sony and Microsoft fight ... the Lizard Squad

Dec 26, 2014
A hacker group takes credit for attacks on PlayStation and Xbox Live networks.

Microsoft makes Office free on mobiles

Nov 6, 2014
The move marks a shift in strategy for Microsoft.

Microsoft: a tale of three CEOs

Oct 23, 2014
Bethany McLean charts Microsoft, and where it needs to head next.