Microsoft’s Make Over Includes Layoffs of 18,000

Change is in the air for Microsoft and that includes axing around 18,000 jobs in the next year  The largest layoffs in the history of the company have just been announced as CEO, Satya Nadella begins his overhaul of the struggling tech company. Microsoft has announced that they will slash around 18,000 jobs from their … Read more

Microsoft to Create Budget Friendly $99 Tablet

A lot of changes are expected to be announced at Microsoft this week as the company finalizes their merger with Nokia and hints at a new range of tablets.  Microsoft has struggled to maintain popularity in the smart market and part of new CEO, Satya Nadella’s strategy in revamping the company is to create a … Read more

Nadella Hints at the Many Changes Coming to Microsoft

Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella has issued a memo to employees, hinting that a lot of changes, including layoffs are on the horizon. Just a few days ago, newly appointed CEO, Nadella issued a memo to staff members titled “Bold Ambition and Our Core” which loosely discussed the upcoming changes to the dynamic and organization of … Read more

Are Tablets More Popular than PC’s?

Tablet sales are expected to exceed PC sales this year, but it’s not all bad news for the humble computer. PC sales are expected to be on the rise this year as many businesses will be forced to update old models that are no longer supported by Microsoft. Because of declining PC sales in the … Read more

Microsoft Encrypts Outlook and OneDrive

Microsoft has updated their security features for Outlook and OneDrive cloud storage in order to protect customers from hackers and spies. Microsoft has added encryption safeguards to Outlook and OneDrive, following in the footsteps of both Yahoo and Google who have recently done the same. The move is in an effort to restore consumer confidence … Read more

Former Microsoft Employee Jailed for Leaking Trade Secrets

Don’t go leaking Microsoft information unless you want to end up in jail, which is exactly what happened to former employee, Alex Kibkalo. Kibkalo pleaded guilty to leaking trade secrets on Microsoft new Windows 8 software and will now spend three months in prison. He was also ordered to pay the hefty fine of $100. Kibkalo … Read more

What Removing Kinect Did for Microsofts Xbox One

Microsofts Xbox One has been struggling to compete with Sony’s Playstation 4 due to its power, however it seems that Microsoft has found away to bring their console up to speed. Microsoft has confirmed that their Xbox consoles have received a power boost, not because they have added some new, fancy software but because they … Read more