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Are Microsoft Execs In Open Revolt?

Ryan Tate · 07/22/10 06:30PM

Having been surpassed by Apple in smartphones, tablet computers and even market capitalization, Microsoft is reportedly undergoing something of an internal crisis: Senior executives are said to want to push out CEO Steve Ballmer. Oh, the humiliation.

Steve Jobs: Relaxing in Hawaii?

Ryan Tate · 07/15/10 05:39PM

As the iPhone's reception problems exploded into a major controversy, Steve Jobs was trying to enjoy a vacation on Hawaii's Big Island with his family, according to a spy who says he saw the Apple CEO at Kona Village Resort.

The Dark Side of Steve Jobs

Ryan Tate · 04/13/10 01:51PM

Steve Jobs seduced New York's media moguls all too easily, convincing them his iPad would magically keep them in business — and in chauffeured limos. But nothing easy comes free, and the publishers' digital debt is now due.

The Microsoft Store is a Strict iPad No-Fly Zone

Zach Mack · 04/05/10 12:13PM

Even though the lines weren't as intimidating as expected, sales numbers prove that the iPad release was a success this weekend. So is jealousy why Microsoft Store employees are shooing people who are showing off their new tablets away?

Welcome To Your Future: Remote Control Skin

Adrian Muniz · 03/02/10 04:10PM

Losing the remote is as universally human a problem as they come. Luckily for us, the good people over at Microsoft are going to eliminate that problem by putting control of your electronic devices right on your skin. Meet Skinput.

Secret-sharing Website Shut Down For Sharing Microsoft Secrets

Adrian Chen · 02/24/10 09:01PM

Since 1996, cryptome.org has posted documents people want to keep secret. Then the site published a confidential Microsoft document that revealed how much information the company keeps on users. Today, Microsoft succeeded in shutting the site down.

Extreme Makeovers for Geeky Microsoft Execs

Ryan Tate · 02/15/10 02:41PM

It looks like Microsoft is trying to make key executives look younger and cooler with new clothes and haircuts. This is certainly one way to try and unseat the iPhone and PlayStation among college kids.

Microsoft Helps China Oppress People

Ravi Somaiya · 01/15/10 07:19AM

Gates and co have admitted that a weakness in Internet Explorer allowed the Chinese government (allegedly) to attack the Gmail accounts of human rights activists, prompting Google to leave the country. And potentially causing a diplomatic incident.

Microsoft Spends Millions on Ad, Still Microsoft

Kirk · 01/11/10 04:27PM

Have you heard about Office 10? You haven't!?!! Well, lean back and let this two minute long pun fest teach you absolutely nothing about Microsoft's latest suite of office software. Warning: easy jokes and hard sells ahead.

Pulled Windows 7 Ads Featuring Family Guy Leaked

Richard Blakeley · 12/01/09 03:44PM

Microsoft recently made Microsoft 7 promotional videos with Family Guy and then at the last second decided to pull them off of television. However they have now leaked them onto a YouTube channel for your viewing enjoyment.