Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard in $68.7B gaming deal

Software giant Microsoft has agreed to purchase Activision Blizzard, a major acquisition valued at $68.7 billion that combines many major studios under one entity.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 76

Apple loses second key chip engineer, this time to Microsoft

Microsoft has hired a key semiconductor designer away from Apple in an effort to expand its own efforts developing server chips, marking the second departure from Apple's chip team in recent weeks.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 45

Microsoft details macOS vulnerability that allowed protected data access

Microsoft has released details of the "Powerdir" vulnerability that allowed an attacker to access protected data on a Mac, prior to the December macOS Monterey patches.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 11

'Halo' and other big Microsoft games were almost individual iPhone apps

Internal Microsoft emails show how the company was considering bringing Xbox-exclusive games to the iPhone as standalone apps in the Apple App Store for a while.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 52

Qualcomm, Microsoft deal could explain lack of Windows on Apple Silicon

Microsoft isn't making a version of Windows 11 compatible with ARM-based Apple Silicon because it has a secret exclusivity deal with Qualcomm, according to a new report.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 22

Apple stock closes at record high, Microsoft unseated for top valuation

Apple shares have hit a record high amid new "Apple Car" rumors, with Microsoft tumbling from its position as the world's most valuable company.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 29

iCloud for Windows updated with ProRes & ProRaw, password generator support

Apple has released a new version of iCloud for Windows with support for its ProRes and ProRaw formats, as well as new iCloud password and collaboration features.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Microsoft launching Loop, focused on remote & collaborative work

Microsoft is launching Loop, a new app in its Office Suite that's meant to streamline project collaboration in the era of remote and hybrid work.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 19

Microsoft dethrones Apple, becomes world's most valuable company

Microsoft on Friday overtook Apple as the world's most valuable company by market capitalization, with about a $100 billion gap between the two companies when markets closed.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 56

Flaw in macOS briefly allowed attackers to install what they wanted

Security researchers at Microsoft have disclosed a now-patched macOS vulnerability that allowed attackers to bypass a Mac's System Integrity Protection.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 14

Microsoft earnings reveal new Surface is no match for iPad

Despite overall increased earnings, Microsoft's latest financial report shows that Surface sales have dropped by 17% — though the quarter ended before new models intended to compete with Apple's iPad were shipped to customers.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 19

One-time purchase Microsoft Office 2021 coming to Mac on Oct. 5

Microsoft has announced that the new version of Office — which includes word, Excel, and PowerPoint — will be released for Mac users on Oct. 5.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 14

Compared: Microsoft Surface Go 3 vs iPad and iPad Air

Microsoft's refresh of the Surface lineup includes the Surface Go 3 as Windows alternative to Apple's iPad. Here's how it stacks up against Apple's least expensive iPad and the iPad Air.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Compared: Microsoft's Surface Pro 8 vs 12.9-inch iPad Pro

Microsoft unveiled its latest slate of Surface computers, with the Surface Pro 8 appearing to be a direct competitor to Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Here's how Microsoft's new productivity tablet stacks up against Apple's long-standing offering.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 29

Apple, Samsung, Intel attending White House meeting on chip shortage

Representatives from Apple and other big tech companies plus car manufacturers such as Ford and GM are scheduled to attend a virtual White House meeting about the chip shortage, and impact of the coronavirus Delta variant.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 7

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