07 Nov
Citing anonymous sources, Reuters reports that Microsoft has narrowed down its list of candidates to replace departing CEO Steve Ballmer to around five. The external candidates include Ford CEO Alan Mulally and former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop. Internal candidates Microsoft is considering includes former Skype CEO Tony Bates and EVP of cloud and enterprise Satya […]
25 Oct
Zynga has revealed that Clive Downie will become the company’s chief operating officer effective November 4th. Downie has previously served as CEO of mobile game company DeNA, and before that served as vice president of marketing at Electronic Arts for more than 15 years. While at EA, Downie managed several major franchises including FIFA, Need […]
23 Oct
Citing an anonymous source, The Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft is “testing prototypes for Web-connected eyewear similar to the Google Glass device.” Microsoft is said to have contacted manufacturers in Asia for cameras and other key components for prototypes. The source also said that Microsoft may never move past the prototyping stage, but the […]
17 Oct
A Microsoft representative has told Kotaku that the ability for Xbox One owners to identify themselves by their real name has been postponed. “While real identities continue to be part of our plans for the experience on Xbox One, at launch, customers will continue to search for friends using their Gamertags,” the rep said. “Our […]