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Microsoft Surface Pro review

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As reported on Engadget. By Tim Stevens It’s a compelling proposition: all the power and application compatibility of a laptop running a proper desktop operating system, all the portability and convenience of a tablet, all mixed together in one package. That’s the core idea behind Microsoft’s Surface tablets but, as we saw with the Surface for Windows RT a few months ago, its ARM-based nature resulted in some substantial drawbacks. Namely: app selection. Running Windows is all well…

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Surface Pro appears in some retail stores, now’s your chance to see it in person

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As reported on Engadget. by By Dana Wollman Those of us lucky enough to work for gadget sites got to check out the Surface Pro last month. Now you can too, dear reader — if you happen to live near a store that got one early. Although shoppers in the US and Canada can’t actually purchase it until February 9th, the device is already on display at some retail locations. Sadly, there’s no way for us to confirm which stores…

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Microsoft Launches Bing Apps For Office 365 Home Premium

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As reported on TechCrunch. by CATHERINE SHU In an effort to create more synergy between its products, Microsoft’s search platform Bing hasannounced that Office 365 Premium is now available to users. The five apps included in the add-on for the newly launched Office 365 and Office 2013 make it easier for users to insert information and images directly from Bing searches into their documents. They are: Bing Finance for Excel, Bing Maps for Excel, Bing Image Search…

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Microsoft posts $21.46 billion revenue for Q2 2013, Windows division up despite PC decline

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As reported on The Verge. By Tom Warren Microsoft’s Q2 2013 earnings report is in, and the company is announcing revenue of $21.46 billion — just a 2.7 percent increase from the same period last year. Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.76 and Microsoft recorded $6.38 billion net income. While PC sales are slowing down, Microsoft’s Windows division posted revenue of $5.88 billion, a 24 percent increase from the prior year thanks to the…

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Verizon Said To Be Getting A Flagship Nokia Windows Phone (Codenamed “Laser”) Of Its Own

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As reported on TechCrunch. by CHRIS VELAZCO Don’t get me wrong, HTC’s Windows Phone 8X is great and all, but the rest of Verizon Wireless’ Windows Phone lineup (think the Nokia Lumia 822 and Samsung’s ATIV Odyssey) is a bit lacking in the oomph department. If a new report from The Verge’s Tom Warrenholds true though, that may not be the case for too much longer. According to sources within Verizon, the carrier is gearing up to…

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Journalists and activists report having their Skype calls tapped

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As reported on The Verge. By Russell Brandom EFF and others call out the service for lack of transparency and collaborating with Chinese censors In an open letter this morning, a group including EFF, Greatfire.org and Reporters Without Borders called out Skype for “persistently unclear and confusing statements about the confidentiality of Skype conversations.” The signers cite an increased need for transparency reports as Skype integrates more deeply into the services of its new owner, Microsoft.…

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Microsoft Korea Reportedly Shuts Down Its Seoul-Based R&D Unit

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As reported on TechCrunch. by CATHERINE SHU posted yesterday 0 Comments Microsoft Korea will close its research and development unit by the end of next month,reports Asiaone (h/t TNW). The company announced last year that its Asia-Pacific R&D Center will be headquartered in Beijing, which represents Microsoft’s largest R&D investment outside of the U.S. The company plans to leverage the facility to develop China-based talent and research as a “core contributor” to its global portfolio of products and services.Microsoft…

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At Long Last, Microsoft’s Surface Pro Tablet Is Going On Sale

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As reported on Wired. BY MAT HONAN Microsoft announced details on pricing and availability of its Surface Windows 8 Pro tablet. Photo: Microsoft   Some seven months after it was announced, the Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Pro is finally hitting stores on Feb. 9. The made-by-Microsoft tablet with the full version of Windows will be available at Microsoft retail stores, on the Microsoft Store online, at Best Buy and Staples. The 64-GB model is $899, while the 128-GB…

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Google makes Microsoft sweat over Sync cutoff, but Windows Phone will get DAV support

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As reported on The Verge. By Tom Warren A curious twist in the ongoing ecosystems war. Google’s decision to drop Exchange ActiveSync support, a protocol used to sync Gmail calendar, contacts, and mail items on mobile devices, left Microsoft surprised anddisappointed. The change means new Windows Phone users after January 30th with personal Gmail accounts will be unable to sync calendar and contact items. The Vergehas learned that Microsoft is planning to support CardDAV and CalDAV in Windows Phone, Google’s…

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Microsoft Launches HelpBridge For iOS, Windows Phone And Android, Lets You Alert Friends And Family When Disasters Strike

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As reported on TechCrunch. by FREDERIC LARDINOIS When a disaster happens, chances are you want to get in touch with your loved ones as soon as possible, either to tell them that you’re fine or to make sure they are. To make this easier, Microsoft is launching HelpBridgetoday, a mobile app for iOS, Android andWindows Phone. HelpBridge, which is based on Microsoft’s Windows Azure platform, lets you notify your friends and family by SMS, email or a message to your Facebook wall that…

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