With the Apple vs. Flash debate and whether HTML5 is a replacement for Adobe Flash, some pundits claimed HTML5 would never gain real adoption. Here is another reason why the anything-but-Apple, anti-innovation FUD-sters are wrong: even Microsoft's I.E. browser started to offer HTML5 support. Full Story »
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer might have an abnormal fear of the Apple iPhone, but Wall Street Journal reports "many of Microsoft's own employees are nuts for the ," using about 10,000 iPhones around the Microsoft Campus. Full Story »
With the introduction of Windows Phone 7 / Microsoft Zune phone, the antiquated Windows Mobile Phones gets no respect: Without fanfare, Skype removes its Skype Lite and Skype VOIP software for Windows phones because the experience on windows phone does not match that of iPhone or Symbian phones. Full Story »
Exclusive, behind the scene report from the Microsoft Redmond Campus, the "innovative" Windows 7 phone team meetings! Brought to you by the clueless pointy haired boss. Full Story »
This week's Windows XP security update causes Blue Screen of Death for "non-trivial number" of XP users. The affected PC suffers from the dreaded Windows BSoD error page. Some users can't even launch Windows in safe mode, the diagnostic mode that's often a last-chance way to boot a PC. Full Story »
(Apple iPad low component costs, high profit, nimble price reduction myth SPOOF) - Microsoft may pay as little as $0.27 for physical components of Windows 7 Ultimate. That leaves plenty of room to cut the price of a product that analysts say may be too expensive. Full Story »
In an IP-infringement lawsuit, Microsoft was found guilty last August of unauthorized-use of intellectual property in Office 2003/2007. The resulting $290 million verdict bars Microsoft from selling the infringing software after January 11th until removal of counterfeit technology. Despite promises to the contrary, Microsoft starts the new decade failing to meet court injunction deadline. Full Story »
Humorous concept sketch of Microsoft retail store reveals the unspoken Microsoft plan, including details of their App Store software selections, theater presentations, and really smart guy bar! All the stuff they copied from the Apple Store, with the Microsoft touch. It even shows the Microsoft focus on security! Full Story »
The decade ending in 2009 was great for Apple. Despite some naysayers with their flawed stuck-in-the-1990s-mindset, Apple triumphed in a number of competitive markets, regardless of strong competition, amid the weak economy. Apple even scored significant wins against the formerly invincible monopolist Microsoft. As a result, Apple ends the decade near record-high company valuation. Full Story »
What happens if the robot apocalypse is taking place and killer robots are running Microsoft Windows 7? Hoggworks Studios makes fun of the inefficiencies of Windows in this humorous short video. Full Story »