Microsoft's Office Open XML document format didn't get fast-tracked as an international standard, but the company still believes the format will gain widespread acceptance.

Microsoft is offering a "precautionary and voluntary" retrofit to its Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel because the units may overheat and start emitting smoke.

Microsoft's new SideWinder gaming mouse sports its own LCD, adjustable weight try, switchable DPI settings, and programmable macros.

In another EA-related executive move, Microsoft tapped Electronic Arts veteran John Shappert to head up Microsoft's Live software and services.

Responding to pressure from Sony and the Nintendo Wii, Microsoft is lowering the price of Xbox 360 systems by $50 effective August 8, 2007.

Microsoft's HD Photo image format has been proposed as the basis for JPEG XR, an international open image standard designed for the next generation of digital cameras.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says that a total more than 1 billion machines worldwide will be running Windows within the next year.

Microsoft has lowered the price on its Xbox HD DVD Player from $199 to $179 - and will include five free movies with players purchased between August 1 and September 30.

Microsoft has released financial numbers for its fiscal year ended on June 30, 2007: surprise, the company pulled in more than $50 billion.

Microsoft has announced three new controllers for its Xbox 360 - and a themed 20 GB Halo 3 edition for folks looking to devote their lives to Master Chief.

For folks inspired by the Transformers movie - or looking to take over the world - Microsoft has updated its robotics platform to support Windows CE and Windows Mobile 6.

High failure rates amongst Xbox 360 video game consoles has led Microsoft to extend its warranty on the systems to three years.

Microsoft says it plans to launch its Xbox 360 Elite gaming console in Japan October 11.

Amazon and Microsoft are partnering to being 1,000 independent film titles to Amazon's CustomFlix DVD on Demand service in HD DVD format.

Microsoft is launching a test program to sell AMD-powered personal computers in India, marking the company's first venture in PC sales.

Microsoft has announced beta versions of Windows Live Folders and Windows Live Photos, enabling users to store and back up documents and publish their photos.

Microsoft looked like it might change its tune, but no: the company will not be changing its licensing to permit use of Vista Home editions under virtualization.

Microsoft has filed suit against haptics developer Immersion, claiming it's due money from the company's deal with Sony to bring rumble to the PS3.

Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang has been named Chief Executive Office of Yahoo, with former CEO Terry Semel taking the role of non-executive chairman of Yahoo's board.

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a decision in favor of AT&T which held Microsoft liable for patent infringement on copies of Windows sold overseas.

Microsoft is sticking to its plans to stop selling Windows XP to OEMs in January 2008, despite continuing issues with Windows Vista.

Microsoft is facing a lawsuit over stickers which proclaimed PCs would be "Vista Capable" when they can only handle the most basic version of the operating system.

Microsoft is moving quickly to patch a security problem which lets Windows PCs be hijacked using animated cursors.

Microsoft has adding new content from Paramount, Warner Bros., A&E, ADV Films, National Geographic, and TotalVid to Xbox Live, including high-def content.

Microsoft has formalized plans to extend its Xbox Live gaming network to Windows Vista PCs, beginning May 8th with Halo 2.

Microsoft has formally announced HD PHoto, a new image format promising higher quality and better compression - but will the industry embrace a proprietary format?

Microsoft's general counsel warns publishers Google's "cavalier" stance towards copyright protection is bad for content creators.

Microsoft hopes new "LifeCam Packs" will encourage people to tap into online video communication, whether at home or on the road.

Microsoft has announced a new 512 MB Memory Unit for the Xbox 360, and tripled the size cap on games available via its Xbox Live Arcade.

A federal jury has ordered Microsoft to pay $1.52 billion in damages to Alcatel-Lucent for violating two patents related to digital music.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is excited about Vista, but says some sales forecasts for Microsoft's latest operating system may be "overly aggressive."

California software company VirnetX has sued against Microsoft, alleging the software giant's VPN technology infringes on two patents.

Microsoft has settled a long-running Iowa class-action antitrust lawsuit for an undisclosed amount.

Does the world need another digital rights management technology? Microsoft thinks so, announcing PlayReady, a new DRM system aimed at mobile media.

Who'd have thought that after years of viruses, worms, and blue screens - and the Zune - Microsoft would come out tops in a survey measuring corporate reputations?

Microsoft's Xbox golden boy J. Allard will be taking over business aspects managing the Zune brand as longtime Microsoft exec Bryan Lee steps aside.

Microsoft is now selling Windows Vista to consumers...but pretty much every computer maker wants you to know they're now selling new computers with Vista pre-installed.

Microsoft's forthcoming Windows Home Server will let customers centralize and remotely access their digital media...and backup and restore their Windows PCs.