Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry.
Florida Gov Ron DeSantis joins fight to have slain Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan's ex-wife face justice
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an extradition warrant Thursday morning for slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan's ex-wife, who is accused of orchestrating his murder, according to a source.
See dramatic moment West Richland Police arrest Jared Bridegan’s ex-wife for his murder
Police are shown storming the Washington home of Shanna Gardner-Fernandez last Thursday in front of her tearful mother and 12-year-old twins in dramatic body camera footage obtained by Fox News Digital.
Washington woman, ex-wife of Jared Bridegan arrested in Microsoft exec murder
The ex-wife of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan was arrested Thursday for his murder more than 18 months after he was shot to death in front of his toddler daughter.
Microsoft and Activision extend deadline to close $69 billion deal under close regulatory scrutiny
The deadline for Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard has been extended as the companies seek to close a deal that has been challenged by regulators in the U.S., as well as by the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority.
Microsoft agrees to pay $20M for allegedly violating children's privacy laws
The violation was alleged over how Microsoft collected and kept the data of children who signed up to use Xbox.
Microsoft reports boost in profits, revenue, as it pushes AI
Microsoft on Tuesday reported a 9% increase in profit for the January-March quarter, as growth in cloud computing sales helped bolster its plans to expand its use of artificial intelligence.
Microsoft announces 2,743 layoffs for employees in east King County
Microsoft will be laying off another round of hundreds of employees in Redmond, Bellevue and Issaquah, according to the state Employment Security Department (ESD).
Microsoft bakes ChatGPT-like tech into search engine Bing
Microsoft is fusing ChatGPT-like technology into its search engine Bing, transforming an internet service that now trails far behind Google into a new way of communicating with artificial intelligence.
Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs, about 5% of global workforce
Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that have scaled back their pandemic-era expansions.
Video game workers form Microsoft’s first US labor union
A group of video game testers has formed Microsoft’s first labor union in the U.S., which will also be the largest in the video game industry.
Federal Trade Commission sues to block Microsoft's $69B takeover of video game company Activision Blizzard
The FTC’s challenge, which is being filed in an administrative court, could be a test case for President Joe Biden’s mandate to scrutinize big tech mergers.
Microsoft extends aid for Ukraine’s wartime tech innovation
Ukraine is counting on more Western technological support as its war against Russia drags on, with Microsoft pledging Thursday to extend its backing for Kyiv’s “extraordinary” wartime innovation through the end of next year.
Microsoft profits down 14% as Windows hit by weak PC sales
Microsoft on Tuesday reported a 14% drop in profit for the July-September quarter compared to the same time last year, reflecting a weak market for personal computers affecting its Windows business.
Microsoft: Russian cyber spying targets 42 Ukraine allies
Coinciding with unrelenting cyberattacks against Ukraine, state-backed Russian hackers have engaged in "strategic espionage" against governments, think tanks, businesses and aid groups in 42 countries supporting Kyiv, Microsoft said in a report Wednesday.
Microsoft closes on $16 billion acquisition of Nuance
Microsoft has closed on its approximately $16 billion acquisition of speech recognition company Nuance.
Microsoft to reopen Redmond campus on Feb. 28, adjust hybrid work
After a long two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft is reopening its campus and welcoming employees back to the office—if they choose to return.
Microsoft opens harassment investigation sought by investors
Microsoft said Thursday it is opening an inquiry into how it responds to workplace sexual harassment and gender discrimination, including its handling of allegations about co-founder Bill Gates.
Microsoft profit up 24% in quarter, driven by cloud growth
Growth in Microsoft’s cloud computing business helped push its profit up 24% in the July-September quarter over the same time last year.
Microsoft says it warned Bill Gates about flirting in 2008
Microsoft executives in 2008 warned Bill Gates to stop sending flirtatious emails to a female employee but dropped the matter after he told them he would stop, the company revealed Monday.