Microsoft interested in acquiring Nook for $1 billion

Microsoft is reportedly mulling over a bid to take on the digital assets of Nook Media LLC for $1 billion.

by Greg Lockley
on May 9th 2013 at 10:32AM

Nokia CEO berated by shareholders during investors call

Angered shareholders have vented their frustrations towards Nokia CEO Stephen Elop over his alleged failings of running the firm.

by Greg Lockley
on May 8th 2013 at 11:42AM

PCR Boot Camp: Get hands-on Microsoft Office training with Entatech

As a platinum sponsor at this year’s Boot Camp conference and expo, Entatech will be inviting all delegates to attend a series of exclusive Office 2013 training sessions.

by Laura Barnes
on May 7th 2013 at 4:31PM

Windows 8 hits 100M licenses sold, Windows Blue confirmed for 2013

Microsoft has announced its flagship operating system Windows 8 has passed 100 million licenses sold across its initial six months on the market.

by Greg Lockley
on May 7th 2013 at 10:40AM

Microsoft expected to announce 2nd-gen Surface in June

Microsoft’s second-generation Surface tablets are expected to be unveiled at the company’s Build Developer Conference, reports DigiTimes.

by Laura Barnes
on May 2nd 2013 at 11:27AM

Microsoft launches preview of Skype for Outlook.com in UK

Microsoft has announced that a preview of Skype video calling and messaging for Outlook.com is starting in the UK.

by Laura Barnes
on Apr 30th 2013 at 2:41PM

Microsoft offers new reseller incentive programme 'Wake up with Office'

The new reseller incentive programme will reward users for selling Microsoft Office products.

by Laura Barnes
on Apr 30th 2013 at 11:03AM

Most reliable Windows 8 laptop? MacBook Pro, says Soluto

Research from troubleshooting site Soluto has found Apple's MacBook Pro to be the "most reliable" device for running Windows 8.

by Greg Lockley
on Apr 25th 2013 at 1:31PM

3 million Windows 8 tablets shipped in Q1

Demand for Windows 8 tablets has increased throughout the opening quarter of 2013 says a newly released report.

by Greg Lockley
on Apr 25th 2013 at 10:53AM

Forbes Magazine's Office 365 ad has built-in free T-Mobile WiFi hotspot

Microsoft’s latest publicity stunt for Office 365 sees Forbes readers treated to 15 days of free WiFi.

by Laura Barnes
on Apr 24th 2013 at 1:34PM

First eight-inch Windows 8 tablet leaked

Following Microsoft's confirmation it would look to release smaller Windows 8 powered tablets, images leaked online appear to reveal the first.

by Greg Lockley
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 2:17PM

ValueAct takes $2bn stake in Microsoft

Investment firm ValueAct Capital has taken a $2 billion stake in Microsoft, which saw the firm's stock jump to a seven-month high.

by Greg Lockley
on Apr 23rd 2013 at 10:37AM

Microsoft to introduce two-step account verification

Following in the footsteps of Google, Apple and Facebook, Microsoft will roll out a two-step verification system in increase account security.

by Greg Lockley
on Apr 19th 2013 at 1:41PM

Smaller Windows 8 enabled devices on the way

Microsoft has dropped further hints that both a Windows Watch and seven-inch Surface tablet could be on the way.

by Greg Lockley
on Apr 19th 2013 at 12:02PM

Microsoft reports profits jump, CFO Klein to step down

Microsoft has reported a rise in profits following the release of the firm's earnings report for the opening quarter of 2013.

by Greg Lockley
on Apr 19th 2013 at 10:23AM

Microsoft reportedly working on touch-enabled smart watch

Executives at suppliers have told WSJ that Microsoft is working on designs for a touch-enabled watch.

by Laura Barnes
on Apr 15th 2013 at 10:52AM

PCR top stories of the week

We take a look at some of the most talked about stories of the week, including the recent boost in games retail and a full list of saved HMV stores.

by Laura Barnes
on Apr 12th 2013 at 10:18AM

7-inch Surface on the way

Microsoft is developing a 7-inch Surface tablet that is expected to go into mass production later this year, reports WSJ.

by Laura Barnes
on Apr 11th 2013 at 11:21AM

Microsoft's Adam Orth departs after 'always-on' Twitter outburst

by Helen French
on Apr 11th 2013 at 8:48AM

Microsoft releases updates to Surface RT and Pro to fix Wi-Fi issues

Microsoft has released its third patch to try to fix wireless troubles with the Surface RT tablet.

by Laura Barnes
on Apr 10th 2013 at 11:19AM