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Newly-released games consoles like the Playstation 5 have been the most sought-after items of the Christmas period

Game On: Getting the most out of your new console

Business • 25 Dec 20

Apple blocked Microsoft's cloud gaming app - but it plans to circumvent that by making the service available through web browsers

Microsoft to bring Xbox cloud gaming to iOS next year

Business • 09 Dec 20

The HSE has replaced 9,000 of 46,000 computers

Thousands of HSE computers rely on out-of-date software

Ireland • 09 Dec 20

This comes as the software maker continued to benefit Microsoft continued to benefit from a global shift to working from home and online learning in the third quarter

Microsoft beats sales estimates as Azure growth rises

Business • 27 Oct 20

The SpaceX deal could give Microsoft an edge over rival Amazon

Microsoft reaches for the stars with SpaceX cloud deal

Business • 20 Oct 20

Microsoft said a change it had made recently could have caused accessibility issues with multiple 365 services

Microsoft takes action to resolve 365 services issues

Business • 08 Oct 20

Microsoft has confirmed it is investigating the cause of the Outlook problems

Microsoft fault leaves users unable to use email

Business • 01 Oct 20

The new partnership will see Microsoft and SSE Airtricity install and manage the internet-connected solar panels in 27 primary and secondary schools across the country

Microsoft and SSE Airtricity in schools energy project

Business • 28 Sep 20

Microsoft announces $7.5 billion deal for ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks

Microsoft buys ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion

Business • 21 Sep 20

Sony said its eagerly awaited PlayStation 5 will launch in November

PlayStation 5 launch sets up Xbox head-to-head

Business • 17 Sep 20

The Surface Headphones 2 have a mixture of button, dial and touch controls

Review: Microsoft Surface 2 headphones

Business • 12 Sep 20

Microsoft said its new XBox Series X will be available for pre-orders from September 22

Microsoft's new Xbox Series X set for November launch

Business • 09 Sep 20

Apple has removed Fortnite from its store for adding an in-game payment option which circumvented its own payment system

Microsoft backs Epic Games in payments row with Apple

Business • 24 Aug 20

Oracle has held preliminary talks with TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, the FT has reported

Oracle enters race to buy TikTok's US operations - FT

Business • 18 Aug 20

Halo is one of the most successful gaming franchises ever - and has been a key driver of Xbox sales over the years

Microsoft pushes launch of new Halo game to 2021

Business • 12 Aug 20

Microsoft's total revenue rose 13% to $38.03 billion in the three months from April to June

Microsoft's cloud flagship posts first growth under 50%

Business • 23 Jul 20

lack said the issue was Microsoft's Teams productivity software

Slack wants EU investigation into Microsoft practices

Business • 22 Jul 20

The Surface Book 3 has a detachable tablet screen

Review: Microsoft Surface Book 3

Business • 27 Jun 20

Sony's PS5 promises advanced graphics and shorter load times through the use of its solid-state hard drive

Sony calls on Spider-Man for PS5 year-end launch

Business • 12 Jun 20

Microsoft is the latest big firm to back away from facial recognition technology

Microsoft bans face-recognition sales to police forces

Business • 12 Jun 20

Microsoft is not immune from what is going on broadly in the world in terms of GDP growth, its CEO Satya Nadella said

Microsoft revenue beats as remote work boosts Teams

Business • 30 Apr 20

Microsoft not expecting to meet its quarterly revenue forecast for its Windows and personal computing business as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Microsoft expects Windows unit to miss revenue outlook

Business • 27 Feb 20

Shares of the world's largest software company hit an all-time high in after-hours trading on Wall Street last night

Microsoft's cloud revenue regains momentum

Business • 30 Jan 20

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns countries that fail to attract immigrants will lose out as the global tech industry continues to grow

Microsoft CEO says US-China row may hurt world growth

Business • 21 Jan 20

Microsoft aims to be carbon negative by 2030

Microsoft pledges to be 'carbon negative' by 2030

Business • 17 Jan 20

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