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Several MSN apps for Windows Phone score updates; mostly bug fixes

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 13, 2015, 10:24 am EST

Microsoft has pushed out a number of updates to its MSN suite of apps today. There's nothing super notable in the updates, but they do contain a number of bug fixes and performance improvements for Money, Weather, Sports, News, Health and Fitness, and Travel.

SoftBank, Akamai invest in mobile broadband tech developer Saguna Networks

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 12, 2015, 10:01 am EST

Saguna focuses on improving the connection between mobile networks and users -- a fitting investment for companies looking to avoid bottlenecks.

Microsoft officially confirms acquisition of calendar app maker Sunrise for estimated US$100m

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 12, 2015, 10:00 am EST

Microsoft on Wednesday announced that it has acquired Sunrise Atelier Inc., the maker of the Sunrise calendar application for android and iOS devices. Microsoft first made the news official by posting a YouTube video confirming its purchase of calendar app Sunrise, later releasing a statement. Both the companies confirmed the deal in blogs on their respective sites. While [...]
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Snapchat continues third-party app crackdown

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 12, 2015, 9:57 am EST

Snapchat users can no longer use an app called Mindie to add music and videos which could be shared as a ‘Snapchat Story’, following a crackdown on third-party apps prompted by a security breach. Snapchat said its security policy does not …The post Snapchat continues third-party app crackdown appeared first on Mobile World Live.

What You Can't Tell Employees

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 11, 2015, 10:15 am EST

If you don’t have anything nice to say, management has a tip: Try harder. Fearing they’ll crush employees’ confidence and erode performance, employers are asking managers to ease up on harsh feedback.

Windows 365 trademark hints at subscription-based updates

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 11, 2015, 10:11 am EST

Offering Windows 10 as a free upgrade for most Windows 7 and 8.1 owners seems like a generous move, but Microsoft might simply just be carving the path for a new way users will be getting updates in the future. Redmond has just recently filed a trademark for the "Windows 365" name and, judging by its similarities with Office 365, … Continue reading

Microsoft files trademark for 'Windows 365'

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 9, 2015, 10:08 am EST

Is Microsoft cooking up a subscription model for Windows? As Neowin reports, the company's latest patent application suggests so.Filed on January 29, 2015, the trademark is for "Windows 365," and it applies to everything ...Read more...

HR Deserves Great Software Too!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 9, 2015, 10:08 am EST

A little over a year ago, I made a jump from the CRM industry to the HR Tech space. I had the good fortune of being an executive at the two fastest growing companies of their respective decades - Siebel Systems in the 90’s and Salesforce.com in the 00’s.

Microsoft explains Windows as a SERVICE – but one version remains a distant dream

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 9, 2015, 10:07 am EST

All users on the same version? Not in our lifetime, chum Windows chief Terry Myerson proclaimed the advent of Windows-as-a-service at an event last month. But what does that mean? A more recent post from Enterprise and Security Directory Jim Alkove offers some clues.…

Google acquires photo backup and sharing app Odysee

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 9, 2015, 8:34 am EST

Google has acquired the talent and technology behind Odysee, a cross-platform photo backup and sharing app. The move could be in preparation for the rumored separation of the Web giant's Photos product from its Google+ social platform. The post Google acquires photo backup and sharing app Odysee appeared first on Digital Trends.

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