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Microsoft to buy enterprise social network Yammer? Microsoft is reportedly in acquisition talks with enterprise communication service Yammer, with sources close to the matter stating that such a deal may cost Microsoft more than $1 billion, that's according to Bloomberg. Darren McCarra 2 responses 14th June 2012
Say hello to Skype's new one-to-one Conversation ad Skype has just announced a new display ad format known as Conversation Ads that will appear within the calling window of one-to-one Skype-to-Skype audio calls. Darren McCarra No responses 13th June 2012
BBC iPlayer coming to Windows Phone, possibly next month The BBC's hugely popular video on-demand service, BBC iPlayer, will be coming to Windows Phone users in the "next few weeks", according to a report by The Inquirer. Darren McCarra 3 responses 25th May 2012
Internet Explorer may be coming to the Xbox An adapted version of Internet Explorer may be arriving on the Xbox 360 later this year, bringing a true web browsing experience to one of Microsoft's most successful products for the first time. Darren McCarra 11 responses 10th May 2012
BBC iPlayer arrives on Xbox with Kinect functionality Starting today, Xbox LIVE users in the United Kingdom can download and watch the BBC iPlayer video-on-demand service - and what's more, it's completely free. Darren McCarra No responses 20th March 2012
No new Xbox announcement in 2012, says Microsoft There will be no new Xbox announcement in 2012, a Microsoft spokesperson has told Bloomberg news. It was previously speculated that Microsoft may tease their Xbox 360 successor at this year's E3 gaming expo. Darren McCarra No responses 16th March 2012
Windows 8 Consumer Preview downloaded one million times in first 24 hours After releasing Windows 8 Consumer Preview yesterday, Microsoft has today confirmed that the build has been downloaded one million times in its first 24 hours - quite impressive. Darren McCarra No responses 1st March 2012
Skype continues record-setting trend Skype has set another new record for the most number of people using the service concurrently, peaking at 34 million users earlier today. Darren McCarra 2 responses 27th February 2012
Meet the new Windows logo that's not a flag Microsoft has unveiled the new Windows 8 logo. It moves aways from the accustomed four-colour flag to a cleaner, more window-like logo - which happens to look a lot like a Nordic Cross flag! Darren McCarra 5 responses 18th February 2012
Sony says no PS4 announcement at E3 2012 Sony will not be announcing the PlayStation 4 at this year's E3 gaming expo. Microsoft and Nintendo, however, are still expected to press ahead with their own forthcoming console announcements. Darren McCarra No responses 12th January 2012