CNET News - Microsoft

Google to build YouTube app for Windows Phone 8

Mary Jo Foley — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:08:34 PDT

After a public tussle, Microsoft and Google have agreed to jointly build a native YouTube app for Windows Phone 8, which will be released within a few weeks.

Microsoft refutes reports about Xbox One used game sales

Jay Greene — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:56:06 PDT

But the software giant won't disclose its policy regarding the resale of used titles for the new video game console.

Xbox One uncertainty, earnings drag down GameStop

Shara Tibken — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:08:48 PDT

The game retailer's shares have taken a hit this week, falling nearly 20 percent.

How Xbox One opens the door for the next Apple TV

Scott Stein — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:53:30 PDT

The new TV-gadget landscape is just getting started. The Xbox One is just the beginning...and Apple is far from out of the game.

Originally posted at TV and Home Theater

Microsoft reportedly to take cut on used Xbox One game sales

Lance Whitney — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:40:26 PDT

Each sale of a used Xbox One game will profit Microsoft and the original publisher, at least according to U.K. gaming news site MCV.

Game over for used games: How Xbox One and PS4 could gut gamers' wallets

David Carnoy — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:01 PDT

Microsoft said it designed the Xbox One to enable owners to trade in and resell games at retail. But what if it can't play used games?

Originally posted at Fully Equipped

In risky new tack, Microsoft stacks Surface against iPad

Brooke Crothers — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:09:02 PDT

Microsoft is taking a chance by comparing Surface RT with the iPad. The comparisons -- even those listed by Microsoft -- aren't that favorable.

Microsoft cleared in Xbox patent spat with Google

Josh Lowensohn — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:50 PDT

The U.S. International Trade Commission on Thursday reaffirmed an earlier ruling, saying Microsoft did not infringe on patents owned by Google.

Xbox One's unexpected pitch: It's the Dad Box

Dan Ackerman — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:34:02 PDT

Microsoft takes a narrow demographic view of its new game console, which may be a smart move.

Originally posted at Reviews - Games and Gear

Pad this, Apple! Microsoft blasts iPad yet again in new ad

Chris Matyszczyk — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:21:39 PDT

After getting Siri to do its critical work, Microsoft releases another ad comparing the iPad and Windows 8 tablet. Guess which comes out looking better?

Originally posted at Technically Incorrect