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The article reports on the progress of Project Premonition, an early warning system for plagues developed by scientists working for computer company Microsoft with funding from the government program Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity. Topics discussed include efforts to merge computer technology with entomology research and the development of a next-generation mosquito trap. The results of the deployment of the system near Houston, Texas are mentioned.

The article offers a comparison of the Surface Book i7 laptop computer from Microsoft with Macbook Pro from Apple.

The article focuses on Microsoft Rewards, a program launched by technology company Microsoft to encourage people to use its products by offering rewards. Topics covered include the opportunity to collect points when browsing through Edge or buying items at Microsoft Stores, the difference between Bing Rewards, which focused on the search engine Bing, and Microsoft Rewards, and how Microsoft Rewards will work on Edge.

The article discusses the new features of the Anniversary Update to the Windows 10 operating system (OS) launched by Microsoft in 2016. Topics covered include the integration of Bash shell from Linux into Windows 10, the ability to pin an open application to all virtual desktops, and some improvements in the Edge browser of Windows 10. Other features of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update are Windows Hello biometric authentication support, and upgrades to the personal digital assistant Cortana.

The article presents the three ways that software company Microsoft Corp. can ruin or improve the indie game Minecraft following the acquisition of the game maker Mojang. It discusses topics such as in-application purchases, restrictions to a single platform, and a visually rich productivity tool. It mentions augmentation by Microsoft services, maintaining a hands-off approach with game development, and a Windows Phone version.

The article focuses on the possible launch of the Microsoft Surface all-in-one computer in October 2016. Topics covered include the possible upgrade of the Surface Pro 4 with a Kaby Lake microchip, the introduction of a trio of stand-along computers and the outlook of analyst group International Data Corp. (IDC) for desktop all-in-ones. Also mentioned is the goal of entering category-defining market segments.

The article looks at the technological ecosystems surrounding smartphones and tablet computers. It is suggested that since most of these devices are fundamentally similar, technology companies compete primarily on the basis of interconnected products and services such as online stores, data synchronization, and payment systems. Details on the practices of companies such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft regarding product exclusivity are presented.

The article reports on the acquisition of Cloudyn Software Ltd. by Microsoft Corp. for cloud monitoring. The American computer technology company has acquired the multi-cloud monitoring and budgeting specialist in its quest to become the preferred cloud for enterprises. Cloudyn is a company which provides visibility into business' multi-cloud environments.

The article reports on the 2016 third-quarter financial results of the technology company Microsoft Corp. The article further mentions that the company's revenue from its cloud computing business is about $10 billion and has contributed significantly to the company profits. According to its chief-executive-officer (CEO) Satya Nadella, companies opting for transformation through digital technology are choosing Microsoft. Other financial details like net income are also given.

The article offers information on providing the Office 365 productivity software in its Azure data centers in India by Microsoft as of October 11, 2015. Topics discussed include views of Bhaskar Pramanik, chairman of Microsoft India, on the transforming the way of computing India through Microsoft cloud, launch of Office 365 data centers in India and supporting the government's Digital India vision, and offering commercial cloud services with data security and storage.

The article reports on the use of digital signal processors (DSPs) by different electronic equipment manufacturers, as of October 2016. It states that the equipment are being used in products like voice activation, surround-sound, and computer products, such as Microsoft's new holographic unit HoloLens. It notes that DSPs has been significantly used in audio equipment.

The article discusses problem faced by the computer software and hardware developer Microsoft Corp. because of the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), an error screen which started displaying on the screens of the computers and was removed by restarting the operating system. It further mentions that the company has requested its users to uninstall the update.

The article reports on the legal action being pursued by Microsoft in a bid to force Samsung to abide to the firm's Android licensing deal. Topics covered include the ruling against Microsoft in its case against the U.S. Department of Justice and the controversial position of the agency concerning its jurisdiction over data stored overseas. Also mentioned are the terms of the cross-licensing deal between Samsung and Microsoft.

The article reports that Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1 Update will provide a more mobile-friendly Web browsing experience through hundreds of Internet Explorer 11 enhancements. Topics covered include capabilities that close the gap between Internet Explorer's mobile flavor and rival browsers from Google and Apple. Also mentioned is how Microsoft's developers made workarounds to properly display sites with nonstandard features made famous by Apple's iPhone.

The article reports on a two-day hackathon held by technology firm Microsoft from July 29-30, 2014. Topics covered include the rise in the ideas of the company and the firm's acquisition of cellphone developer Nokia. Also mentioned is the company's focus on launching innovative products during the year.

The article reports that international computer company Microsoft Corp. will cut 14% of its global workforce. Topics discussed include 18,000 jobs to be eliminated with majority of the jobs coming from Microsoft's acquired handset business Nokia, plans of Microsoft to cut engineering work at the research and development facility of Nokia in Oulu, Finland, and the plans to concentrate phone production in Hanoi, Vietnam.