Data deluge: Microsoft boss Dave Coplin on how SMEs can best harness technology March 29, 2015 What if, instead of making us smarter, the technology we surround ourselves with was actually making us less efficient? This perhaps unpalatable suggestion becomes even more surprising when made by a man entitled “chief envisioning officer” of one of the world’s largest technology companies. But Microsoft’s Dave Coplin made just this point when speaking at [...]
Microsoft is killing off Internet Explorer for new browser codenamed Project Spartan on Windows 10 March 17, 2015 Microsoft is killing off Internet Explorer. Sort of. It’s unlikely anyone will shed too many tears over the demise of the browser which is hated by many for a number of reasons, from its slowness down to its market dominance and lack of support. After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has realised Internet Explorer has become [...]
“Machine learning”: Microsoft creates platform for analysing data in the cloud February 23, 2015 Microsoft has created a platform, located in the cloud, to allow people to analyse large quantities of data. Called Azure, it uses something called "machine learning", which has been around for over 20 years but not available to the masses. It involves using algorithms to look at past behaviour and make business predictions [...]
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One could be biggest-selling consoles yet for Sony and Microsoft February 19, 2015 The PlayStation 4 is on course to match the success of Sony’s best-selling console the PlayStation 2, while Microsoft’s Xbox One could top the Xbox 360. A new report from technology consultant Strategy Analytics reveals that the games console industry is in fine health as total shipments grew 11 per cent in 2014 to [...]
There is nothing to fear from the rise of artificial intelligence, says Microsoft’s Eric Horwitz January 28, 2015 We need not fear the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the doomsday iRobot scenario, according Microsoft's head of research. Steven Hawking caused controversy last year with his dire warnings that intelligent machines pose a threat to the very existence of humanity. In December, he told the BBC "the development of full artificial intelligence could [...]
Microsoft share price plummets 10pc after profits fall January 27, 2015 Microsoft’s share price has plummeted almost 10 per cent in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange, after profits fell in the second quarter. Shares opened at $42.96 after closing at $47.18 on Monday night. In its earnings report for the quarter ended 31 December 2014, the company revealed a 10.6 per [...]
Video: Google’s Eric Schmidt, Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella at Davos 2015 January 22, 2015 On day two of this year's biggest gathering of world leaders, the focus moved to tech. During one session Google chairman Eric Schmidt joined Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg and Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella to discuss the future of the digital economy, and whether we have what is needed to ensure a thriving, open [...]
HoloLens: Have Microsoft’s nerdy new holographic goggles just completely changed the game? (video) January 22, 2015 Mere days after Google called a halt to its Google Glass project, Microsoft may have changed the game with its version of digital glasses. The company unveiled its "HoloLens" during its Windows 10 launch last night. And while reviewers were largely nonplussed by Windows 10, they were pretty impressed with the holographic goggles, which use [...]
Microsoft Windows 10 Keynote: Nine of the best features January 21, 2015 Today Microsoft has unveiled the new Windows 10 Consumer Preview from its Redmond headquarters. It's whipped up a lot of excitement – not only will Windows 10 be much more mobile friendly, it's going ditch Windows Explorer and instead opt for the enticingly titled "Project Spartan." Windows 10 for free? A ploy to encourage take-up or [...]
Google, Pinterest, Innocent and Microsoft: Who has one of the 10 best office spaces to work worldwide in 2015 December 16, 2014 Do you think your office is top drawer or a bit of a dive? Knight Frank has compiled a list of what it claims to be the 10 best offices in the world – and three of them are in London. But are you in one of them? 10. Google Where: Central St Giles [...]