It's so new that the preview is only available for Excel 2013 running on Windows 7 or Windows 8. Curtis Wong, a Principal Researcher for Microsoft Research who kicked off the project, explains, “The goal always has been to bring dynamic...
Windows 8 App Refresh – Bing Search BlogBing News app is now customizable, offers offline reading, and supports RSS; Bing Maps now has "improved driving, transit and walking directions, as well as up-to-the minute traffic incidents notifications...
They have tremendous reach into almost everyone's lives through Windows 8, Office and Xbox, as well as to a lesser extent, Windows Phone. It was one of those moments in time I bet many Microsoft executives would like to revisit.
When it comes to global smartphone share, Android leads at 51.2 percent, followed by iOS at 43.5 percent, and Windows at 4.1 percent, Kantar Worldpanel reported. EMarketer predicts Google will remain the leader in display ad revenues in 2013 with...
In a statement today, the company said that the deal would allow it to dedicate more of its resources to creating "beautiful and relevant" in-app ad experiences on Windows 8, Skype, Xbox/Kinect, Windows Phone, Bing, and MSN.
From Windows Phone to Windows 8 and even Xbox Live, the theme previously known as "Metro" brings tiles of various sizes and colors to the user experience. Microsoft has invested heavily into their tiled design.
While Microsoft operates online, with its Bing search engine for instance, it still relies on its PC-based Windows operating system (OS) and Office software. Additionally, Windows PC sales have taken a nosedive as consumers opt for cheaper tablets...
The sweepstakes offers many prizes, including a Microsoft Surface tablet, Xbox 360 with Kinect, Windows Phones and more, just by tweeting. There will also be in-store activations in various Microsoft stores, right up through the upcoming Windows 8...
Windows 8 is set for an October 26 release date, but Microsoft introduced its Bing for Windows 8 app last week. Emphasizing the user experience, the Bing Search Blog stated they "completely reimagined search" for Windows 8.
The mobile version of Office will be offered as a bundled package with the Windows 8 RT package on ARM hardware. The London-based firm, which also has offices in India and Seoul, develops tools which allow users to view and edit Microsoft Office...
The accusations relate to Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 operating system and in particular, the version that will be built into ARM-based mobile devices, known as Windows RT. Mozilla has accused Microsoft of failing in its commitment to give...
Google is adding the ability to integrate Google Drive seamlessly with Macintosh and Windows-based PCs, effectively integrating it into the operating system. It's being positioned to compete against similar storage services like Apple’s iCloud and...
Windows Project Glass: One day too. This hilarious video ponders what would happen if Windows put out its own Project-Glass type of offering. While Google talked up the benefits, some took to YouTube with parodies that showed the potential for harm...
It wasn’t clear at the time (and still isn’t) to which Microsoft product Ballmer was referring, though it could have been their TellMe voice integration for Windows, XBox and Windows Phone. Back in October, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer hinted at a...
You can also target different types of phones such as the new Windows Phone, iPhone, Android, and Blackberry. Over the past couple months adCenter has been working on several improvement to their Microsoft Advertising Platform.
In addition to becoming the default search engine on Russian Windows Phones after inking a deal with Microsoft, Yandex also acquired mobile software development company SPB Software to further beef up its mobile offerings.
Microsoft officially launched Windows Phone in Russia earlier this year. Now we are pleased to announce that the services of our strategic partner Yandex will appear on a wide range of smartphones supporting Windows Phone," says Anna Kulashova...
Although the WP7 with Mango didn't receive the full 10 points, Computerworld emphasized the great strides Microsoft's shot at mobile has made, concluding that, "[I]f you're looking for a smartphone with a task-based approach rather than an app...
Microsoft has seemingly given up on supporting apps in their own declining mobile OS (Windows Phone 7). Microsoft has been very direct in stating that these utilities are only available for iOS – and they haven't indicated an intention to expand to...
Coming to a Windows Phone Near You: Mango - Bing Search BlogThis fall, Mango will feature new product and music search and more location-based search features. Microsoft Buys 8 Search Engine Optimization Domain Names - Bill HartzerCompany buys up 8...
