Microsoft offers in-depth look at its strategy
By Ryan Noik 9 November 2016To get an indepth behind the scenes view of Microsoft in action, TechSmart was invited to spend some time with the company from its headquarters in Seattle. Ryan Noik reports back. FULL STORY >
Google's Threat Analysis group discloses critical flaw in Windows
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 1 November 2016Needless to say, Microsoft is not pleased with this most recent development. FULL STORY >
Microsoft's new Surface Studio AIO PC is designed for professional creatives
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 27 October 2016Should Apple be worried the iMac is under threat? FULL STORY >
The Surface Book with Performance Base is Microsoft's refreshed 2016 notebook
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 27 October 2016The fulcrum hinge remains, but the innards have been enhanced as Microsoft debuted the second iteration of their Surface Book. FULL STORY >
Microsoft introduces 3D for everyone in forthcoming Windows 10 Creators Update
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 27 October 2016Microsoft kicked off its Surface event yesterday by detailing a cross-platform Creators Update for Windows 10 that's designed to bring 3D tools to all devices. FULL STORY >
Masterpass enables Microsoft Wallet, Android Pay and Samsung Pay users to shop online
By Press Release 25 October 2016Integration of Masterpass with digital wallets strengthens Mastercard vision to support all forms of secure digital commerce for cardholders. FULL STORY >
Microsoft SA is South Africa’s Top Employer
By Press Release 14 October 2016The Top Employers Institute awarded Microsoft its Top Employers South Africa 2017 certification in recognition of the company’s excellent employee conditions, development and nurturing of talent throughout all levels of the organisation, as well... FULL STORY >
Interview, Joe Kruger, Xbox South Africa @ rAge Expo 2016
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 8 October 2016A beloved fixture at rAge in recent years, Xbox's 2016 edition promises exclusive titles and new hardware on the way. We recently sat down with channel marketing manager at Xbox South Africa, Joe Kruger, to find out more. FULL STORY >
Xbox's Phil Spencer says Project Scorpio may cost less than $600
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 3 October 2016In a recent interview with WinBeta, Xbox head Phil Spencer describes the company's powerful new Project Scorpio console as a premium product, but states it shouldn't cost more than $600. FULL STORY >
Google, Facebook and three others have joined forces for AI partnership
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 September 2016A collaborative effort between Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon and IBM, the Partnership on Artificial Intelligence to Benefit People and Society, will focus on AI best practices and standards. FULL STORY >
Will you lose your job to a robot?
By Press Release 15 September 2016Angela Schaerer, Teacher Engagement lead at Microsoft South Africa, unpacks the future of any job in the era of the revolution that technology has forced some occupancies to face. FULL STORY >
Microsoft hints at new hinge for Surface Book 2 in Instagram teaser pic
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 29 August 2016Taking to Instagram over the weekend, Microsoft releases an image of what is supposedly a redesigned hinge for the Surface Book 2. FULL STORY >
The end of a free Windows 10: what this means for cybersecurity
By Press Release 24 August 2016The end of free is real. FULL STORY >
Microsoft acquires interactive live streaming service Beam
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 August 2016Microsoft's Xbox Team has just penned a deal for the acquisition of Beam, a live streaming platform that allows viewers to control what happens. FULL STORY >
Microsoft may have three Surface AIO devices on the way
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 11 August 2016Following reports of new Surface tablets for the next two years, fresh rumours suggest Microsoft is testing out three AIO devices to debut later this year. FULL STORY >
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