All posts tagged "Microsoft"

  • Microsoft stick pc
    Microsoft to roll out flash drive-sized PC in S. Korea

    SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) — The South Korean unit of software giant Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday it will launch a Windows-based subminiature PC a little larger than a USB drive in South Korea in late May, as...

    • Posted March 17, 2015
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  • (Courtesy of Microsoft)
    Microsoft debuts machine-learning platform in S. Korea

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — Microsoft Korea rolled out its first machine-learning tool in South Korea on Wednesday as the firm moves to expand clout in advanced technology based on fast-growing cloud computing systems. Azure machine-learning, which runs on...

    • Posted January 21, 2015
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  • Nokia Phone
    Microsoft unveils new $29 phone, battery lasts one month with single charge

    By Brian Han While Apple and Samsung are off looking for cutting-edge smartphone technologies, Microsoft decided to go rogue. Microsoft announced its latest offering on Jan. 5 — the Nokia 215 2G phone. At $29, limited online...

    • Posted January 6, 2015
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  • Paul Allen (AP)
    Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen pledges $100 million to fight Ebola

    SEATTLE (AP) — Billionaire Paul Allen says he’ll contribute at least $100 million to the fight against Ebola. The Microsoft co-founder said Thursday that among the initiatives he’s supporting is the development of two medevac containment units...

    • Posted October 24, 2014
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  • (NEWSis)
    Samsung files for arbitration to settle Microsoft dispute

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — South Korea’s tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. filed for an arbitration with a Hong Kong-based international court for a patent fee dispute with U.S. Microsoft Corp., industry sources said Wednesday. Samsung is seeking the...

    • Posted October 7, 2014
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  • 2NE1
    2NE1 tops Billboard World Digital Songs’ chart

    (Yonhap) — The South Korean girl group 2NE1 has topped Billboard’s World Digital Songs’ chart for its 2011 hit song “I Am The Best,” the U.S. musical news service said Tuesday. “2NE1 has earned the first No....

    • Posted October 7, 2014
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  • 2NE1 will be the first batter up.
    2NE1′s ‘I Am The Best’ accompanies new Microsoft ad

    Microsoft using K-pop to advertise one of its new products in the U.S.? Yes, it’s happening. Americans will soon be hearing the familiar notes of K-pop girl group 2NE1′s mega-hit song “I Am The Best” on ads...

    • Posted August 13, 2014
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