Microsoft Offers Early Look at New Windows 8.1 Features
The tech company has released a video previewing the changes it is making to Windows 8. Full story
News Summary: More Windows devices to get Outlook
LOOK OUT FOR OUTLOOK: Microsoft is adding its popular Outlook email program to the list of applications on its Surface tablet and other devices running on a lightweight version of the Windows 8 operating system. Full story
Windows 8.1: Microsoft doubles down on new touch interface
Windows 8, a touch-friendly reimagining of Microsoft's age-old point-and-click operating system, still seems to have a problem winning people over. To that end, Windows 8.1 — announced Thursday but not available until late 2013 — will bring new functionality, while smoothing over some of the prickli Full story
Microsoft Working on Major Update to Windows 8
Listening to customer feedback, the tech giant expects to roll out changes to its latest operating system later this year. Full story
Microsoft CFO to leave; profit, shares rise
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Financial Officer Peter Klein is leaving at the end of June after 3-1/2 years in the post, as the world's biggest software company struggles with sharply declining personal computer sales and a lukewarm reception for the new Windows 8 operating system. Full story
Microsoft CFO exits, profit rises
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Thursday Chief Financial Officer Peter Klein was leaving the company, as it struggles with sharply declining personal computer sales and a lukewarm reception for its new Windows 8 operating system. Full story
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Windows 8 a Winner?
Discussing what Windows 8 means for Microsoft, with CNBC's Jon Fortt and John Abell, Reuters MediaFile columnist.
Microsoft’s Windows 8 changes PC landscape
Tech giant Microsoft rolls out their new Windows 8 operating system, marking a big change for the PC industry. NBC’s Mark Barger reports.
Windows 8 a Game-Changer?
Microsoft's new operating system Windows 8 could help bridge the gap between desktop and tablet computing for the company. CNBC's Herb Greenberg provides perspective.
Monday's Market Rundown
The "Squawk on the Street" team report on the mornings market-moving stories, and what investors should be looking for, including the selloff in techs; Caterpillar's earnings and forecast; Microsoft's Windows 8 launch; and more.
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