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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer reveals Surface, a new family of PCs, for Windows, Monday, June 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Rene Macura/AP Images for Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Launch: 7 Reasons Microsoft is Cool Again

You’ve got to hand it to Microsoft’s marketing team. The tech press hadn’t been this excited for an announcement since, well, the last Apple launch.

The Microsoft Surface is part of the software company’s effort to compete with Apple Inc. and its popular iPad tablet computer. (AP Photo/Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Powered Tablets Announced

Microsoft has launched the Surface tablet, which will be powered by its upcoming Windows 8 system and contain a choice of an Intel or ARM-based processor.

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Australian Retailer Kogan.com Enforces IE7 Tax to Encourage Browser Upgrades

Australian online retailer Kogan.com is charging a tax for purchasea mde on Internet Explorer 7, in an effort to encourage users to ugprade to newer browsers.

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Asus Taichi Windows 8 Ultrabook, Tablet Hybrid Unveiled

The Asus Taichi Ultrabook doubles as a Windows 8 tablet, and succeeds the Asus Zenbook Prime as the Taiwanese company’s flagship Ultrabook.

South Korea is getting ready to deploy digital textbooks to schools and Microsoft wants to be part of the deal. (Photo credit: Shutterstock)

Microsoft Sets Sights on South Korean Digital Education Market

South Korea is gearing up to deploy tablet computers as textbook replacements, and Microsoft is looking to provide its technology to the education system.

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APAC Software Piracy Cost: $21B in Losses

Software piracy in the Asia Pacific region has cost software makers at least US$ 21 billion in losses, a report from the Business Software Alliance says.

Ford's SYNC, featured on the Ford Focus, can now understand Mandarin, and can recognize voice commands in a wide range of regional accents. (Photo credit: Microsoft)

Auto China 2012: Ford Focus Now Understands Chinese

Ford’s SYNC, featured on the Ford Focus, can now understand Mandarin, and can recognize voice commands in a wide range of regional accents.

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3 Flavors for Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft has announced its version nomenclature for Windows 8, which will include Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro & Windows RT for tablets & ARM-based devices.

Zynga buys out OMGPOP for its popular title Draw Something and plans to develop cross-platform games to include Microsoft's Xbox.

Zynga Expands Offering, Looks at Xbox

Zynga buys Draw Something and its developer, OMGPOP, with plans to develop cross-platform games to include Microsoft’s Xbox Live.

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Microsoft Launches Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh in Beijing

Microsoft has launched Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh in China, with the HTC Eternity, Nokia Lumia 610c and ZTE Mimosa being the first Windows Phones in the country.

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