May 15 Watch 5:16 When should the government reveal cyber flaws to tech companies? By PBS News Hour If the government can detect that there is a hole in a company's software that makes it vulnerable to attack, do they have an obligation to tell that company, even if it gives away the government's tool for conducting surveillance?… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 9:21 Microsoft's president says global cyberattack is a 'wakeup call' By PBS News Hour A global ransomware attack has hit more than 200,000 victims, such as hospitals and schools, in more than 150 countries since Friday. The virus takes advantage of a security flaw in Microsoft's Windows operating system, which the company patched in… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch 6:12 Website USAFacts offers a new way to follow your tax money By PBS News Hour When we pay taxes, where does the money go? Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer not only wondered; he decided to make a new research tool to make that information available to the public. USAFacts is an interactive website that lists… Continue watching
Jul 09 Apple, Microsoft, HP among companies shunning GOP convention By Brandon Bailey, Associated Press Donald Trump has promised to liven up this year's Republican National Convention. But some of America's biggest corporations are bailing on the party. Continue reading
Jun 13 Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion By News Desk Microsoft Corp. said Monday it was buying professional networking website LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, sending LinkedIn stock market shares soaring. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch 7:19 Microsoft sues DOJ over demands for access to customer data By PBS News Hour In the wake of the FBI’s showdown with Apple last month, a new tech giant is taking up arms against government oversight. Microsoft sued the Department of Justice Thursday, arguing that it is unconstitutional for the government to request access… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 5:14 News Wrap: Big tech supports Apple's defiance of court order By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, a dozen major tech companies, including Facebook, Google and Microsoft, filed briefs supporting Apple’s refusal to unlock the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone despite federal court order. Also, Florida lawmakers approved a bill that could reinstate… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 4:54 News Wrap: Microsoft cuts 7,800 jobs in struggling phone sector By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 15 It's official: Minecraft game to join Microsoft in $2.5 billion deal By Sarah Corapi Microsoft Corp. confirmed Monday that it has agreed to purchase Mojang, the company behind the popular video game “Minecraft”, for $2.5 billion. The acquisition, which is due to close later this year, could help strengthen Microsoft’s Xbox and mobile businesses. Continue reading
Sep 10 Watch Microsoft considers buying gaming gold mine Minecraft By PBS News Hour U.S. game sales topped $21 billion in 2013, double the amount earned at North American movie theaters. As the influence of the gaming industry grows, Microsoft is making moves to purchase a gaming company that makes Minecraft, a popular, retro-inspired… Continue watching