Sources: IGN
Microsoft announces that it will cut 10,000 jobs, around 5% of its global workforce, amid a slowdown in consumer spending. 2023-01-18
Microsoft confirms it has discovered malicious software in its operating systems related to a mass data breach targeting the federal government of the United States. 2020-12-17
Microsoft agrees to buy video game holding company ZeniMax Media, including Bethesda Softworks and their following subsidiaries for $7.5 billion, in what is the biggest and most expensive takeover in the history of the video game industry. 2020-09-21
Pope Francis, in tandem with IBM and Microsoft, calls for AI technologies that risk violating human rights, such as facial recognition software, to be regulated. 2020-02-28
The U.S. company Microsoft has sued the United States, alleging that it has been prevented from disclosing warrants to the company's customers in violation of the company's constitutional rights. 2016-04-14
Microsoft announces its upcoming Windows 10 consumer version preview for January 21. 2014-12-12
The smartphone wars are re-ignited, as Rockstar Consortium, a company owned by companies including Apple and Microsoft, starts wide-ranging legal action against Google, Samsung, and other makers of Android phones. 2013-11-1
Microsoft purchases Nokia's mobile device division for $7.2 billion. 2013-09-3
Microsoft acknowledges and plans to address complaints with its Windows 8 operating system – changes will be available later this year. 2013-05-7
Microsoft completes its acquisition of Internet phone company Skype for US$8.5 billion. 2011-10-14