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Zynga, seeking salvation, names Microsoft Xbox head as CEO
SAN FRANCISCO - Zynga Inc's decision to bring in the head of Microsoft Corp's Xbox business to replace founder Mark Pincus is a bold stroke that was hailed on Wall Street, but it still leaves questions as to who is ultimately in charge at the troubled game-maker.
UPDATE 6-Zynga, seeking salvation, names Microsoft Xbox head as CEO
* Zynga business model flailing due to rise of mobile games
UPDATE 5-Microsoft Xbox head named Zynga CEO
SAN FRANCISCO, July 1 - Games publisher Zynga Inc has replaced chief executive Mark Pincus with Don Mattrick, the Microsoft Corp executive who headed the critical Xbox business, Zynga announced on Monday.
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Microsoft entertainment head may leave to be Zynga CEO -report
SAN FRANCISCO, July 1 - Games publisher Zynga Inc could replace its chief executive Mark Pincus with Microsoft Corp executive Don Mattrick, possibly as early as late Monday, according to a report by AllThingsD that sent Zynga shares up more than 10 percent.
Microsoft releases 'refined' Windows, revs up developers
SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp released a test version of its Windows 8.1 software on Wednesday, bringing back the "start" button and adding a host of features it hopes will appeal to users, while spurring developers into writing more applications for it.
UPDATE 1-Microsoft releases 'refined' Windows, revs up developers
SAN FRANCISCO/SEATTLE, June 26 - Microsoft Corp released a test version of its Windows 8.1 software on Wednesday, bringing back the "start" button and adding a host of features it hopes will appeal to users, while spurring developers into writing more applications for it.
US STOCKS-Wall St climbs as GDP data eases fear of Fed pullback
NEW YORK, June 26 - U.S. stocks rallied for a second day on Wednesday, recouping some recent losses on reduced concern that the Federal Reserve will begin to withdraw its stimulus in the near future.
Nvidia delays new game device after finding problem
SAN FRANCISCO - Nvidia Corp is delaying sales of its new handheld game gadget, a setback in the chipmaker's bid to use its appeal with personal computer gamers to challenge console makers like Sony Corp and Microsoft Corp .
Nvidia delays new game device after finding problem
SAN FRANCISCO, June 26 - Nvidia Corp is delaying sales of its new handheld game gadget, a setback in the chipmaker's bid to use its appeal with personal computer gamers to challenge console makers like Sony Corp and Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft releases 'refined' Windows, revs up developers
SAN FRANCISCO, June 26 - Microsoft Corp released a test version of its Windows 8.1 software on Wednesday, bringing back the 'start' button and adding a host of features it hopes will appeal to users, while spurring developers into writing more applications for it.
Press Releases
- Registration Open for 2013 Security Development Conference: Calling All IT Security Professionals
- Microsoft Increases Production and Expands Retail Distribution for Microsoft Surface With Windows RT
- Microsoft and EINS Sign Android Patent Agreement
- Microsoft and Hoeft & Wessel AG Sign Patent Agreement
- Microsoft Awards Imagine Cup Grants to Jumpstart Student Startups That Address Social Issues
- Microsoft Dynamics December Product Releases Deliver New Capabilities and Value to Customers
- U.S. Teachers Awarded at Microsoft's 2012 Global Forum
- Microsoft Makes US$75 Million Commitment to Unite With Global NGOs and Tackle Education Inequalities
- Microsoft Renews Commitment to Education With US$250 Million Investment in Partners in Learning
- Microsoft Declares Quarterly Dividend

