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Microsoft's dominance is starting to fade as Macs, smartphones and tablets grow more popular.

Microsoft plans to discuss a new version of its Windows operating system that targets low-power devices and adds support for ARM microprocessors.

Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer sold $1.34 billion of Microsoft shares in recent days, his first share sales in the company since 2003.

By purchasing the company, Microsoft will have access to chips that, when combined with a digital camera, allow things like cars, toys and computers to perceive the world in three dimensions.

We’ve already seen first-hand how the 2011 Nissan Leaf’s navigation system can predict just how far it will be able to travel before it needs a recharge, and even find you a nearby charger.

AT&T demonstrated its support of Windows Phone 7 (WP7) at the software’s official launch on Oct. 11. The carrier will introduce four different WP7 phones before the end of the year, making it Microsoft’s chief launch partner in the U.S.

MS insists WP7 to have thousands of apps on launch on October 21, despite only having 80 ready now.

Microsoft's Leila Martine shows Rory Cellan-Jones the 'high graphic power' of its new web browser.

One of the authorities’ new tactics for quelling dissent in Russia is confiscating computers under the pretext of searching for pirated Microsoft software.

Microsoft's profit climbed 48% as the software giant benefited from a strong response to the Windows 7 operating system.