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Microsoft revenues up 18%; launch of 'mini' Surface tablets confirmed

Microsoft is working with manufacturers to produce a line of small touch-screen devices powered by Windows, apparently intended to compete with tablets like the iPad Mini and Amazon Kindle Fire.

Microsoft revenues up 18%; launch of 'mini' Surface tablets confirmed

Microsoft is working with manufacturers to produce a line of small touch-screen devices powered by Windows, apparently intended to compete with tablets like the iPad Mini and Amazon Kindle Fire.

New touch-screen devices will boost Windows 8 sales, says top Microsoft exec

The new Windows 8 system is off to a "solid" start and should get a boost in sales over the next few months as new touch-screen devices hit the market and Microsoft Corp hones its retail strategy, according to a top executive.

New touch-screen devices will boost Windows 8 sales, says top Microsoft exec

The new Windows 8 system is off to a "solid" start and should get a boost in sales over the next few months as new touch-screen devices hit the market and Microsoft Corp hones its retail strategy, according to a top executive.

Surface review: Hardware's bang on, but Windows RT needs work

Surface comes close to becoming a replacement for a work computer, but it doesn't make it all the way. Some elements designed for "play" make Surface surprisingly good, while others verge on being frustrating.

Surface review: Hardware's bang on, but Windows RT needs work

Surface comes close to becoming a replacement for a work computer, but it doesn't make it all the way. Some elements designed for "play" make Surface surprisingly good, while others verge on being frustrating.

Most companies won't be early adopters of Windows 8

There was once a time when the launch of a new Windows operating system was a huge deal for the technology departments in many businesses.

Gesture support added for Windows 8 touch-mouse

Microsoft has added new gestures for touch-based mice to operate. Some of these gestures include multi-touch ones, like gestures to flick, slide and zoom.

Early look at Windows 8 baffles consumers

The release of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system is a week away, and consumers are in for a shock. Windows, used in one form or another for ...

PC industry cool on Windows 8 say analysts

While Microsoft is touting next week's launch of Windows 8 as the savior of the computer industry, PC makers and analysts...