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Microsoft brings Chinese PA on WeChat

Microsoft launched its intelligent personal assistant "XiaoIce" on Tencent's WeChat Thursday with plans for business use to compete with rivals like Apple's Siri and Google Now.

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Microsoft launches Windows 10 in China, offers updates through local firms

Microsoft will allow Chinese users to upgrade to its latest Windows 10 operating system, launched Wednesday, through Chinese tech firms Tencent, Qihoo 360, Baidu and Lenovo.

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Gaming technology helps researchers enhance medical imaging

​British researchers might be able to solve a common problem in medical imaging by using Microsoft's Kinect video game technology, according to a press release from the Imperial College London.

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Microsoft delays Xbox One China launch

Microsoft has postponed the China launch of its Xbox One gaming console from Tuesday to next Monday.

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Microsoft, Qihoo sign tie-up deal

Microsoft and China's leading Internet security company Qihoo 360 on Monday signed a cooperation deal covering mobile Internet and artificial intelligence, underscoring the multinational's determination to further tap the Chinese market.

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Microsoft names Satya Nadella as new CEO

IT giant Microsoft on Tuesday named India-born Satya Nadella as its new CEO Tuesday, replacing Steve Ballmer who will retire in August.

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Reaction to Nokia transaction mixed among Fins

Finland, base and origin of mobile giant Nokia, was surrounded by mixed atmosphere filled with hope, watch, doubt and despair on Tuesday, after news came out that the company is going to sell its mobile sector to Microsoft.