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Archive for the 'Microsoft' CategoryMicrosoft investigates games leakThe build up to the release of hotly-anticipated games mark out the large gaming corporations in press and media avenues as the main players. Organisations release details of the games due to be launched to create interest prior to the applications being made available for purchase.
Read the rest of this entry » Critical patch issued by MicrosoftWindows software has been found to have a glitch, which prevents it from managing shortcuts correctly. The bug in the system means that hackers could manufacture shortcuts which would then take over user’s computers through the loophole in security.
Read the rest of this entry » Microsoft tackle malware with software upgradeThe Microsoft Security Essentials software was released in September, in an attempt to ward off viruses and hacking attacks for consumers. Version 1.0 received positive industry reviews, when it was put to the test by technology reporters such as CNET and AV-Test.
Read the rest of this entry » Kin phone by Microsoft being pulled from saleMicrosoft have this week announced the cancellation of their European launch of their Kin mobile, following a number of restructures within the organisation. Launched in May this year, the Kin was heralded as an alternative option for smartphone users, but it has been estimated that since being made available for purchase, the company have only managed to sell 500 handsets.
Read the rest of this entry » Microsoft unveils new Xbox 360 250GBIt seems you can’t turn around these days without seeing a new gaming console hit the market, and today is no exception. Microsoft has unveiled the specification and design for its latest gaming masterpiece, the updated Xbox 360 250GB. This catchy name can’t detract from the slim design, enhanced features and expanded internal hard drive, all of which promise to take gaming to a new level.
Read the rest of this entry » Arabic web prioritised by Microsoft and GoogleAs the battle for supremacy between Google and Microsoft continues, both companies have set their sights on expanding the Arabic language web.
Read the rest of this entry » Update for Microsoft Exchange 2010 on the wayMicrosoft has this week announced preliminary details of a planned service pack for Exchange Server 2010. Several new features are set to be added to the calendar and messaging server software released by Microsoft earlier this year.
Read the rest of this entry » Emergency patches for Internet Explorer holes issued by MicrosoftMicrosoft have been given a tough time of late as new security issues regarding their Internet Explorer browser continue to crop up. As a result of this, the company have this week announced that are issuing a brand new security update that will plug 10 holes in Internet Explorer.
Read the rest of this entry » Microsoft to preview IE9… But will it win the browser war for them?There has been somewhat of a power struggle occurring in recent months, as all of the internets heavy hitters vie to take users from Microsoft’s Internet Explorer in the hope of damaging the monopoly that Microsoft have on the browser market. The recent announcement of the browser ballot scheme has evidently forced Microsoft’s hand as they have announced the long awaited arrival of Internet Explorer 9, albeit just a preview of it.
Read the rest of this entry » Microsoft places its future in the hands of Cloud ComputingAs its war with Apple rages on Microsoft continue to try to lead the market in terms of innovation, at a recent speech at the University of Washington, their chief executive Steve Ballmer explained exactly how they are planning to do it.
Read the rest of this entry » Microsoft ordered to offer Web Browser choiceThe beginning of March and the blossom of spring is upon us, which means a lot of changes are imminent, but none may be more significant in the online world than the new ‘ballot screen’ that is soon to be launched by Microsoft.
Read the rest of this entry » Different Search Engines Need Different ApproachesFor a while now I’ve been talking about the dangers of assuming that one search marketing approach will work across a number of platforms, with mixed results. Unfortunately, some people just don’t want to believe that the approach required to make a success of a PPC campaign on Google is that much different to the approach required to do well on Yahoo, Bing, etc. Some people unfortunately will not be swayed from the notion that search is search and what’s good for the good is good for the gander.
Read the rest of this entry » Microsoft Clicking on its own AdsA webmaster working on Microsoft Bing has admitted to SE Roundtable that an MSN bot has been clicking on Bing ads. The Microsoft webmaster was very keen to point out that the system was set up so that there was no chance of these clicks being charged to a client though this has done little to calm the annoyance amongst PPC account managers.
Read the rest of this entry » How much will the new Windows costMost industry analysts expect Microsoft to go public with Windows 7 prices at some point next week. This begs the question, how much does the software giant think it can get away with charging for the new system?
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