Microsoft launches Surface RT discount for schools
Microsoft is targeting schools and universities directly with a Surface RT discount offer during the summer back-to-school buying season.
All About Microsoft
Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley's blog covers the products, people and strategies that make Microsoft tick.
Mary Jo Foley
Mary Jo has covered the tech industry for more than 25 years for a variety of publications and Web sites, and is a frequent guest on radio, TV and podcasts, speaking about all things Microsoft-related. She is the author of Microsoft 2.0: How Microsoft plans to stay relevant in the post-Gates era (John Wiley & Sons, 2008).
Latest Posts
Skype video messaging available, but Windows Phone support lags
Skype video messaging is now generally available across a variety of mobile devices and computing platforms, but Windows Phone support is only partially there.
The build up to Microsoft's Build 2013
Microsoft's Build 2013 developer conference is just a week away. What's likely to be on the agenda?
More Surface give-aways, Andy Lees on leave and other Microsoft news of the week
A quick round-up of Microsoft-related news of the week, with the latest on Surface, Microsoft reorg rumors and more.
Microsoft rolls out Office Mobile for iPhone
Microsoft is rolling out a small-screen optimized version of Word, Excel and PowerPoint for iPhone users who subscribe to Office 365.
Nokia expected to show off new camera technologies in July
Nokia is holding a July 11 event in New York City, which might be the launch party for its Lumia EOS phone with a 41-megapixel camera.
Microsoft to launch dedicated Windows stores in Best Buys
Microsoft is launching in U.S. and Canada dedicated store-within-a-stores for Windows PCs, Surfaces and other related products.
Microsoft delivers Windows Embedded Compact 2013
Microsoft has made the latest version of its embedded operating system generally available for small-footprint devices.
New Microsoft 'Windows Everywhere' ad crosses product boundaries
A new Microsoft ad shows for the first time in a single commercial Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 and Surface, in a nod to Microsoft's devices and services repositioning.
Siri: Will Microsoft's Bing give me quality search results?
The Bing research team is continuing to blog about how it has set about to improve search quality, including user satisfaction with search results.