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Microsoft warns of ransomware ZCryptor that doubles as a virus and demands $500 in Bitcoin
The ransomware targets removable and network drives and has the ability to spread on its own.
Minecraft sales surpass 100 million worldwide, now the second best-selling game of all time
The game has sold an average of 53,000 copies per day since the beginning of 2016.
Microsoft opens Windows Holographic platform to partners to help harmonise AR/VR ecosystem
Microsoft wants to tear down walls separating the AR/VR device market by opening up its platform.
Windows 10: Why Samsung's tech support is telling its laptop and PC users not to upgrade
Microsoft Windows 10 has been out nearly a year - however problems with Samsung PCs continue to haunt users.
Hotmail and Outlook spam filters fail leaving users swamped by junk mail
Microsoft users were hit with barrage of unsolicited scam emails due to issue with spam filters.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube sign EU code of conduct to help combat online hate speech
New rules require internet giants to review and remove harmful content within 24 hours of notification.
Mojang's new Minecraft rules bar companies and politicians from creating in-game promotions
Minecraft mods, maps or servers created 'to promote unrelated products in playable form' are no longer allowed.
Microsoft Surface Phone leak teases design and features for rumoured Windows 10 flagship
Is Microsoft really making a Windows 10 smartphone with 8GB RAM?
E3 2016 listing hints at Xbox One VR announcement at Microsoft press conference
E3 2016 website listing suggests some upcoming virtual reality announcements for the Xbox One.
ConsenSys and Microsoft tackle human rights abuses with blockchain-based identity system
Ethereum-based ConsenSys rallied support for its uPort identity system at ID2020 at the United Nations.
Fable Fortune: Ex-Lionhead developers bringing Hearthstone-like card game to Kickstarter
Fable franchise revived by Flaming Foul Studios in collectible card game form for Xbox One and PC.
Microsoft and Facebook teaming up to build massive 160 Tbps trans-Atlantic data cable
The subsea cable will stretch across 6,000 km of ocean between Virginia in the US and Bilbao, Spain.
PayPal mobile app to be killed off for Windows Phone, BlackBerry and Amazon Fire OS devices
Company says it wants to focus on offering 'the very best experiences', namely on Apple and Android devices.
Xbox One: Microsoft developing slim and 4K models for release in 2016 and 2017
Kotaku report reveals "at least" two new pieces of Xbox hardware in the works at Microsoft.
Microsoft calls time on Nokia experiment with 1,850 job cuts in smartphone division
Microsoft has announced 1,850 job cuts, mostly in its Finnish smartphone division, and $950m write-down.
Rocket League update adds cross-network play for Xbox One and PC
The feature will allow players PC and Xbox One players to join and compete with each other in online play.
Xbox One to get its own torrent app thanks to the upcoming Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Torrex Pro will be made available on the console as Microsoft works to merge its Xbox Store with the Windows store.
Microsoft accused of dirty tricks after customers who click on red cross get Windows 10 upgrade
Updategate: Claims Microsoft Windows 10 installed in computers without consent of owners.
Minecraft retail price to rise on PlayStation, but not Xbox platforms
Microsoft raises price of Minecraft on Sony-owned platforms.
Microsoft is bringing Minecraft to China on PCs and mobile devices
Microsoft and Mojang have confirmed plans to create a version of the game tailored for the Chinese market.
BB-8 as a Windows XP robot is the most annoying thing you'll see today
Prepare to fall out of love with Star Wars Episode VII's most endearing character.
Halo 5's Forge editor coming to PC for free later this year but without the full game
Since its debut with Halo 3 in 2007, Forge has allowed players to create a variety of wildly creative content.
Nokia is returning to the phone and tablet business
Nokia feature phones, plus Android smartphones and tablets, will soon be on sale once again.
Bill Gates' reading list: Top books the Microsoft co-founder recommends for the summer
The Microsoft founder has shared his reading tips for this summer on LinkedIn for those struggling to find a book.
Jihadist website featuring beheadings has been making money from Google ad platform
A jihadist propaganda website has been profiting by featuring ads from international brands.
Microsoft to increase Xbox Live Gold prices in six countries
Austria, Hungary, Israel, South Africa, Sweden and Turkey will see the price increase.
Microsoft to double the number of ads in Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Anniversary Update will double the amount of Start menu ads, from five to 10
Al-Qaeda wants to execute Microsoft founder Bill Gates to 'damage US economy'
Yemen al-Qaeda arm made threats in Inspire magazine, mocking-up images of the Microsoft founder covered in blood.
Microsoft enables Xbox One backward compatibility with multi-disc 360 games
The company has also said that the first multi-disc game added to the catalogue was Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut
Microsoft E3 2016 predictions: Xbox One, Gears of War 4, Crackdown 3 and more
A look at what Microsoft has to offer at E3 2016.