Sources: IGN
Microsoft announces Windows 11, its next-generation operating system, replacing Windows 10. Windows 11 will be a free upgrade from Windows 10 with users being able to download Windows 11 through a Windows Update sometime later this year. 2021-06-24
Microsoft says a network of hackers linked to the Iranian government has attempted to access the email accounts of people associated with a 2020 presidential election campaign, as well as prominent Iranian expatriates in the United States. Microsoft has not named the specific campaign which was targeted by Iran. 2019-10-4
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 deeper-than-expected job cuts as part of its cloud-oriented restructuring, almost halving the newly-purchased Nokia phone business. 2014-07-17
Microsoft announces a major vulnerability in Internet Explorer versions 6 to 11 that could enable hackers to gain access and user rights to its customers' computers. 2014-04-28
Microsoft officially concludes Windows XP after 12 years of support. 2014-04-9
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
Internet analytics company ComScore says Google's Gmail has edged out Microsoft's Hotmail as the world's top e-mail service. 2012-11-1
An influential investor and stock trader, David Einhorn, demands the resignation of Steve Ballmer, the CEO of software giant Microsoft, speaking at the Ira W. Sohn Investment Research Conference. 2011-05-25