Свежие новости и отзывы о Microsoft

Microsoft объявила о запуске собственного стримингового музыкального сервиса Groove Music, который будет интегрирован в Windows 10. Он работает по той же бизнес-модели, что и Apple Music, предлагая пользователям прослушивание музыки без рекламы по подписке.... →

За стандартные для США 10 долларов MS подключит владельцев компьютеров и смартфонов к стандартным 40 миллионам трекам, радио и рекомендациям.... →

Microsoft will retool the branding of its entertainment apps that live inside of Windows 10, its new operating system and platform. In a move that I can only describe as curious, if not downright odd, Microsoft is dropping the Xbox branding on its music and video products, changing them, in order, to ‘Groove’ and ‘Music & TV.’ Microsoft’s rebranding… Read More... →

Earlier today Microsoft announced the next version of Bing Maps will offer many new features, enhanced content and multiple design enhancements. Users can see that version of the new Bing Maps in action today by opting in to Bing Maps Preview. There’s an emphasis on context, exploration and... Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.... →

Инвестиционный фонд Игоря Рябенького Altair Capital и компания TMT Investments вложились в израильский стартап Klear (ранее проект назывался Twtrland), который позволяет предпринимателям мониторить аккаунты конкурентов в социальных сетях, а также отслеживать тренды по заданной теме. Общая сумма инвестиций в этом раунде составила $1,5 млн. В сделке также приняла участие компания GIG. Средства пойдут на маркетинг и продажи, а также рост в США и Великобритании. Klear использует данные Facebook и Instagram и Tw... →

Microsoft today announced the launch of a new Skype for Business app for Windows Phone. Previously Skype for Business could be accessed through the Lync 2013 app, but now Skype for Business is getting its own dedicated Windows Phone app. There are some notable improvements in the new app, which the Skype for Business team […]... →

Microsoft just announced a big change for its entertainment apps and services. In short, Xbox Music is being rebranded as Groove and Xbox Video is being rebranded as Movies & TV. Yet this is more than just a rebranding: after all we knew the Xbox name was being dropped from these Microsoft services for a […]... →

Microsoft announced an academic research program Monday aiming to gather proposals for HoloLens technologies that further “the role and possible applications for holographic computing in society.” Microsoft will be awarding $100,000 and two HoloLens development kits to the best five research proposals from academic institutions. “This emerging technology teems with… Read More... →

Late last week, Microsoft kicked out another Windows 10 build, numbered 10162, to the ‘fast ring’ of its testing community. The larger Windows Insider program has two groups, fast and slow, allowing people to select how raw they want their code. The build was rolled out to the larger group of testers today, those in the slow ring. Given that Windows 10 is now just 23 days out… Read More... →

Microsoft may have sold off some of its mapping assets to Uber last week, but almost as if to show that it’s still taking Bing Maps seriously, the company today announced a new preview release of Bing Maps for the web. Read More... →

Microsoft today announced a request for proposals for academic research on possible applications of “holographic computing” — the sort of augmented reality that Microsoft’s HoloLens headset can offer. Microsoft has come up with a few potential areas of exploration, like data visualization, interactive art, human-computer interaction, and and psychology. But the company wants help from […]... →

Microsoft has launched Tossup, a new app designed to help you create impromptu polls around events.... →

A number of apps over the years have attempted to make it easier for friends to get together offline by helping them to plan everything from casual get-togethers to more formal events. Now Microsoft is taking a shot at this space with a new social polling app called Tossup. The app lets a group of friends vote on things like where and when to meet, what restaurant to choose, as well as RSVP.… Read More... →

A few signs from the Minecraft user conference about how Microsoft's ownership may be impacting the game.... →

GUEST: Inventory consolidation will help tackle some of the digital advertising industry’s most pressing issues.... →

Happy Friday, everyone. We’re glad that you are with us today before we take off and drink beer celebrate America. Our own Sarah Buhr took over the hosting slot this week, while Matthew Lynley and myself helped out. We dug into the release of Apple Music, Uber’s decision to absorb a large chunk of Microsoft’s Bing Maps team, and how Shyp, a startup, is helping shape the… Read More... →

This week in tech, we got introduced to Apple Music, learned that Microsoft and AOL will enter a partnership, and much more. These are the stories to catch you up on this week’s news. Read More... →

Корпорация запустила сайт об использовании игры в учебном процессе... →

Планы занятий основаны на Minecraft... →

After releasing build 10158 on Monday and build 10159 on Tuesday, Microsoft has released yet another Windows 10 preview for PCs today. That’s three builds in four days for those keeping count. This one is build 10162, but it’s a little different than the rest. While build 10158 added a slew of new features, and […]... →