Microsoft to offer 'free Windows 10 upgrade' to all Windows users including pirates

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 11:21

Microsoft has reportedly announced that it will offer a free upgrade to Windows 10 to everyone, both hones customers and pirates, when the operating system is released this summer.

Windows 10 OS coming in 190 countries, 111 languages: Microsoft

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 21:26

In a blog post late on Tuesday, Microsoft executive vice president Terry Myerson said the operating system designed for multiple devices would also have a "small footprint" for connected devices.

Microsoft to offer biometric sign-in for Windows 10

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 00:01

Microsoft Corp will introduce an automatic biometric sign-in option with its Windows 10 operating system due out later this year, the first time it has offered such a service widely across devices.

Apple in talks to launch online TV service: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 08:53

Apple Inc is in talks with programmers to offer a slimmed-down bundle of TV networks this fall, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Android dominant in two-horse smartphone race: IDC

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 23:35

Google Android dominated the global smart phone market in 2014, holding an 81.5 percent market share, with Apple's iOS second and no strong third player, market tracker IDC said.

One year on, Nadella shifting focus at Microsoft

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 16:21

With one year under his belt, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has made strides in changing the focus of the technology giant that some feared was turning into a dinosaur.

Samsung launches Tizen-powered TVs in home market

Last Updated: Thursday, February 5, 2015, 13:23

South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics Co has started domestic sales of high-end televisions powered by its Tizen operating system and plans to add washing machines, fridges and other appliances to the range of products that use the software.

Microsoft rolls out touch-friendly Office apps preview for Windows 10

Last Updated: Thursday, February 5, 2015, 13:09

Microsoft has released the preview versions of its Office applications for Windows 10 that are designed to accept touch inputs and work across phones and tablets.