Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65
Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates before becoming a billionaire philanthropist who invested in conservation, space travel, arts and culture and professional sports, died Monday. He was 65.
Microsoft CEO pivots sharply with 18,000 job cut
Microsoft announced the biggest layoffs in its 39-year history Thursday, outlining plans to cut 18,000 jobs in a move that marked the CEO’s sharpest pivot yet away from his predecessor’s drive for the company to make its own devices.
Microsoft ends support for Windows XP
Microsoft will end support for the persistently popular Windows XP on Tuesday, and the move could put everything from the operations of heavy industry to the identities of everyday people in danger.
Nokia stock surges on Microsoft takeover
HELSINKI — Microsoft Corp. is buying Nokia Corp.’s line-up of smartphones and a portfolio of patents and services in an attempt to strengthen its fight
Microsoft says CEO Ballmer to retire in 12 months
NEW YORK — Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who helped Bill Gates transform the company from a tiny startup into the world’s most valuable business, announced
Zynga CEO steps down, Microsoft exec to take post
NEW YORK — He’s not heading out to pasture, but the CEO of “FarmVille” maker Zynga Inc. is stepping aside as the troubled online game
Microsoft’s Outlook takes aim at Google’s Gmail
Microsoft is so confident it has the Internet’s best email service that it is about to spend at least $30 million to send its message across the U.S.
EU sends Microsoft antitrust complaint
The European Union’s executive arm formally accused Microsoft today of failing to comply with a binding agreement to give customers a choice among Internet browsers.
