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Microsoft, like Apple, plays the offshore gambit to avoid taxes

The money is technically in Ireland though it is actually residing in Manhattan. Huh?

NEW YORK TIMES

Farhad Manjoo: Microsoft's new Xbox One is a Steve Jobs dream come true

"In a new device it’s calling the Xbox One, Microsoft has done what Apple has long been rumored to do. It has created a near-perfect living room machine, one that has the potential to finally make it simple for you to watch or play anything you want, from anywhere, very quickly."

SLATE

What we know about the next Xbox

Microsoft will unveil the next generation of the Xbox since the 2005 release of the Xbox 360 tomorrow.

GEEKWIRE

If Barnes and Noble sells Nook to Microsoft, would it be committing suicide?

Loss of Nook would leave the bookseller looking a lot like Borders (R.I.P.)

FORBES

Is Microsoft buying Nook?

A rumored $1 billion deal makes the rounds. If true, the rivalry with Amazon would intensify.

GEEKWIRE

Is Windows 8 the new 'New Coke' mistake and opportunity for Microsoft?

It's not clear if Microsoft is going to use its upcoming release of an update (code-named "Blue") to rescue victory from disaster.

ZDNET

Microsoft to unveil new Xbox console design

The gaming world is getting increasingly difficult, as games move to mobile devices.

WALL STREET JOURNAL

Is Microsoft working on an iPhone rival?

Rather than creating a premium device to rival Apple and Samsung in the developed world, Microsoft plans to rely on partners to mine emerging markets with budget smartphones.

CNET NEWS

Netflix discards Silverlight for HTML5

Netflix has decided to dump Microsoft's Silverlight streaming program and will be replacing it with HTML5 video. Microsoft plans to stop support for Silverlight by 2021.

PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL (SEATTLE)

Microsoft beefs up cloud service with Azure infrastructure

Microsoft announced Tuesday it will officially be launching Windows Azure Infrastructure Services. The program gives users more control and access to a wider range of programs on the Azure cloud platform. 

SEATTLE TIMES
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