Undead Labs joining Microsoft, but stays focused on zombies
Microsoft's deal to acquire Seattle independent gaming studio Undead Labs is expected to close this month. Undead will remain “almost completely” autonomous, says Matt Booty,...
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Microsoft requires contractors to offer paid parental leave
Microsoft will require its vendors to provide contract workers with 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Microsoft launches monthly Xbox subscription fee to buy new game consoles
Xbox All Access will cost either $21.99 or $34.99 per month, and will include a console and passes to two online subscription services.
U.S. officials investigating Microsoft over dealings in Hungary, report says
The Justice Department and SEC are investigating Microsoft in connection with possible bribery and corruption in the central European country, sources tell The Wall Street...
Microsoft uncovers more Russian hacking ahead of midterms
Microsoft said that a hacking group tied to the Russian government created fake internet domains that appeared to spoof two American conservative organizations: the Hudson...
Microsoft releases new security tools for political campaigns to combat hacking attempts
Accountguard tools and training are comparable to the technology level offered to government and big corporate customers. The service is the newest part of Microsoft's...
Alexa and Cortana start tag teaming as digital assistants on smart devices
Alexa will be able to summon Cortana and vice versa using the new integration from Microsoft and Amazon.
Microsoft beats 4Q expectations as annual revenue tops $100 billion
Microsoft's earnings once again grew on the strength of its cloud services.
Microsoft calls on Congress to regulate controversial facial recognition technology
Facial recognition technology has risen quickly into the public consciousness to become a top digital-privacy concern. Microsoft President Brad Smith adddressed the need to manage...
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