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Alphabet’s liquid reserves account to USD 117 billion.

Guess who beat Apple to become richest company in cash

However, Microsoft remains the most valuable company overall.

01 Aug 2019 4:35 PM

Apple said services revenue rose 12.6 per cent to USD 11.5 billion in the three months to June.

Apple woos investors with China gain, market value nears $1 trillion

Apple would be in close distance of topping USD 1 trillion in market value, just shy of the world’s most valuable company, Microsoft.

01 Aug 2019 10:54 AM

Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank partners with Publicis Sapient and Microsoft

Publicis Sapient will function as a digital partner, utilizing the best of Microsoft’s intelligent Cloud-based security and data solutions.

31 Jul 2019 8:42 PM

". Similarly, "Word Online" is now "Word", and so on.

Microsoft 'Office Online' renamed simply as 'Office'

Microsoft said that the branding only applies to Office apps and other server products.

26 Jul 2019 7:51 AM

In late 2018, Facebook said it would wind down and discontinue many integrations built with partners.

Facebook ends Microsoft, Sony access to friend data

Since April 2018 Facebook has been reviewing how it shares data with other companies, in response to the FTC probe.

25 Jul 2019 8:43 PM

The new menu we see instead rocks a search bar and the app list is gone. (Photo: Twitter)

New Windows Start-menu revealed after Microsoft leaks its own build

Testers got to the revamped design after Microsoft accidentally pushed a Windows 10 build marked #18947.

25 Jul 2019 5:13 PM

Microsoft also agreed to pay nearly USD 16.6 million to settle related civil charges by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its activities in Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Turkey, without admitting wrongdoing.

Microsoft to pay USD 25.3 million criminal fine to settle US anti-bribery charges

The US Department of Justice said Microsoft Hungary will pay the USD 8.75 million criminal fine.

23 Jul 2019 12:47 PM

OpenAI said the Microsoft investment would help it pursue “artificial general intelligence,” or AGI.

Microsoft to infuse USD 1 billion in OpenAI

Earlier this year, the group created a related for-profit entity to take in outside investment.

23 Jul 2019 12:14 PM

Microsoft last week revealed its Teams metrics for the first time, showing it has 13 million daily active users. (Photo: AP)

Microsoft cloud growth beats expectations

Nadella said it was a record fiscal year as a result of “our deep partnerships with leading companies in every industry.”

19 Jul 2019 6:24 PM

Microsoft's profit in the fiscal fourth quarter that ended June 30 was helped by at USD 2.6 billion tax benefit.

Profit soars for Microsoft fueled by cloud, business services

Microsoft shares rose 1.4 per cent to USD 138.35 in after-market trading that followed release of the earnings figures.

19 Jul 2019 8:31 AM

An IBM spokesman confirmed that the deal is worth billions of dollars over several years but did not provide a precise figure.

Microsoft, AT&T sign cloud deal worth more than USD 2 billion

Under the deal, Microsoft and AT&T will also work together on so-called edge computing.

18 Jul 2019 8:33 PM

Microsoft explains that the Internet Explorer mode integrates IE11 natively into Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft outstretches Internet Explorer mode for Edge

Microsoft is rolling out the Internet Explorer mode for its Chromium-based Edge browser.

18 Jul 2019 8:53 AM

Microsoft Internet Games services on Windows XP and ME will end on July 31, 2019.

Microsoft is killing classic internet games old Windows users loved

The software giant has announced that it is killing its popular internet games on older Windows versions.

16 Jul 2019 7:43 AM

Gates says that Steve Jobs was able to bring “some incredibly positive things” along with his strong attitude.

Bill Gates: Steve Jobs channelled inner Harry Potter to keep Apple alive

Bill Gates says Steve Job cast spells when Apple was on a path to die to become the world’s most valuable company.

08 Jul 2019 11:43 AM

So what exactly is going on here? The team over at Windows has been rather vague in its response to followers and telling them to “Stay tuned” and “Wait for updates.”

Does Stranger Things tie-in have anything to do with Windows 1.0 return?

Microsoft Windows 1.0 is back and it is baffling the entire world.

04 Jul 2019 11:13 AM

The probe is examining whether Apple has complied with the relevant provisions of the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) privacy law in relation to an access request from a customer.

Irish regulator opens third privacy investigation into Apple

The Irish DPC has 20 investigations open into multinational technology companies.

03 Jul 2019 12:40 PM

Apple to launch its own foldable iPad running iOS shortly thereafter.

Apple tipped to launch foldable iPad and we can't wait

After the dual-screen Surface device, it is now Apple’s turn to enter this space.

01 Jul 2019 8:38 AM

It is unclear why Microsoft is removing the smart digital assistant out of its Windows built-in form.

Microsoft releases separate Cortana app

The app allows you to set reminders, make to-do lists, and set timers or alarms.

30 Jun 2019 7:46 AM

Microsoft already had the Your Phone Windows 10 feature that allowed users to mirror the screen of an Android phone to their Windows 10 PC.

Galaxy Note 10 to get this groovy iPhone feature, courtesy Windows 10

Your Phone will come preloaded on the Note 10 which will let you preview photos you’ve taken on the Note 10 directly on a PC.

27 Jun 2019 5:40 PM

The second initiative is a youth conference on countering violent extremism online. (Pic credit: ANI)

To fight extremist content online Canada teams up with tech giants

The initiatives follow the Christchurch Call to Action, a non-binding agreement formed after the Christchurch shooting in March.

27 Jun 2019 12:11 PM

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