Tagged: Microsoft

Skype falls flat for the second time in two weeks
The popular internet phone and messaging service has fallen flat for the second time in less than two weeks.

Google, Bing and Yahoo! share search schema
They might spend most of their time squabbling over search share, but Google, Bing and Yahoo! have banded together to launch a shared search schema initiative - with added "geek factor".

Out with the old: Google to no longer support older browsers
From 1 August 2011, Google will remove its support of older internet browsers due to concerns over security and older browsers' inability to use new web technology.

Nokia CEO denies Microsoft takeover rumours
The Finnish mobile phone giant's busy fending off claims from the blogosphere - fuelled by shrinking financial returns - about a potential Redmond takeover.

Mountain View's mad men take 53 per cent of mobile ad impressions
Apple and Microsoft may be challenging Google's smart phone mantle, but the latest stats show Android's still firmly atop the smart phone summit - especially for ad impressions.

Google extends social search across the globe
Earlier today, Google launched its social search in 19 more languages, adding social content from a user's networks to searches.

Google search app now 20 per cent quicker on iPhones
Google updated its signature search app to run 20 per cent faster on iPhones in hopes to stay ahead of competition from Bing and Apple.

Microsoft looks to mobile ads with new rich media partnerships
After pairing with Nokia, Facebook, BlackBerry and Skype in a bid to boost its profile across the board, Microsoft announced partnerships with EyeWonder and Phluant for its ad offerings.

Sold: Microsoft buys Skype for $8.5 billion
Microsoft outbid Google and Facebook to buy Skype for $8.5 billion but why has Redmond spent so big on a firm that's been valued at just $1 billion?

Going twice … Microsoft set to outbid Facebook and Google with $8bn Skype spend
While Google and Facebook looked set to spend up to $4 billion in a bid to own or partner with Skype, Microsoft might quickly outbid the lot with a massive $8 billion spend.