Microsoft has introduced the new replacement for its Hotmail email service: Outlook.com.
The new email website is a complete turnaround for the long-existing Hotmail.com that well-utilizes the Metro UI. Microsoft is inviting users to shift from their current @hotmail.com email addresses to @outlook.com addresses.
The good thing about this new webmail service is that the user interface found in the homepage has been well-designed in a way that aspects are neat, not congested, and properly …

Microsoft is seeking an out-of-court settlement on its ongoing patent dispute with Motorola to get rid of a huge legal proceeding parallel to Apple and Samsung.
Both firms’ patent dispute has already been running around for months as Microsoft has alleged that Motorola is illegally utilizing its ActiveSync technology free from royalties.
In retaliation, Motorola is also arguing that Microsoft has used its video and wireless technologies for its Xbox 360 console with no licensing agreement …

Microsoft has admitted what was rather obvious since it announced it will be releasing the Microsoft Surface tablets: these devices may undermine support from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Immediately after the software giant announced the Microsoft Surface line of tablets, observers have been pointing to the fact that the Windows operating system-maker has just positioned itself as a direct competitor to OEMs.
Nonetheless, this is the first time Microsoft has admitted on paper that …

Microsoft introduced their latest touch keyboards and mice earlier today, the Wedge and the Sculpt.
The latter is a mere update of the previous version, while the Wedge Touch Mouse and Keyboard are a testament to Microsoft’s undertaking of great designs.
All four devices make use of Bluetooth to connect to devices rather than a traditional cable, and the Wedge Touch Keyboard also has its own casing that also acts as a tablet stand, with a hinge in the middle to shift the angle of the tablet …

Microsoft has confirmed that Office for Mac is compatible with the newest version of OS X; OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
Microsoft announced on its Office for Mac blog on Wednesday the news saying: “The Office for Mac team is happy to announce that Office for Mac 2011 is Mountain Lion

Microsoft has recently been accused of having immature coders, following a buzz regarding a “Big Boobs” scandal.
According to a message sent by Paolo Bonzini to the (unofficial) Linux Kernel Mailing List, a small piece of code was found to be used each time a user loaded Linux inside the virtual environment of Microsoft’s virtualization server called Hyper-V.
This code is written under a hexadecimal numbering system with the string, “0xB16B00B5″. In English, it means …

Microsoft has finally closed its deal with the acquisition of enterprise social networking firm Yammer today, less than a month after both companies met an agreement.
Yammer will now be joining software development leader Microsoft in its Office Division, following the software firm’s acquisition of the enterprise network worth $1.2 billion USD in cash. Announced last month, current Microsoft Chief Executive Officer David Sack himself led the negotiation.
Jared Spataro, senior director of …

Microsoft has confirmed a definitive Windows 8 launch date in October.
The news comes to us via post by the Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft using its @Windows account on Twitter today

Microsoft laid off several unidentified advertising and marketing jobs on Wednesday.
A company spokesperson said, “Like any company, Microsoft continually evaluates its operations and works to align the business to key priorities. We can assure you we’re thinking about the exciting new opportunities that Windows 8, Xbox and Skype present for our advertising and marketing partners.”
The Redmond-based software giant failed to explain the details regarding the scope and scale of …

Microsoft has officially canceled 28 of its own certificates within a critical update that came with several security fixes on Patch Tuesday.
The software giant, which improvised Windows Update certificates to fortify defenses against Flame malware, has opted to revoke 28 of its own certificates. Microsoft said the update will invalidate certificates using RSA algorithm that contain keys with less than 1024 bits.
Microsoft’s Security Response Center, Gerardo Di Giacomo and Jonathan Ness …