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Innovation

Empathy and innovation: How Microsoft’s cultural shift is leading to new product development

Feb 13, 2019

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With Code Jumper, experts look to jumpstart computer science interest for kids who are blind

By Allison Linn

Jan 22, 2019

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Innovation

The new Xbox Adaptive Controller will make gaming accessible to people with a broad range of disabilities

By Deborah Bach

Jan 17, 2019

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Innovation

Microsoft by the Numbers

Oct 26, 2018

Matthew Bennett sits at a grand piano with graphics behind him

Innovation

How Microsoft is cutting through the noise to create a more useful, beautiful ‘sound world’

Aug 28, 2018

A graphic of a Minecraft block world, with "Block Party" also written in Minecraft blocks

Innovation

Minecraft is helping communities build thriving new public spaces around the world, block by block

By Thomas Kohnstamm

Jun 8, 2018

Microsoft's Project Natick on deployment day off the coast of Orkney Island, Scotland Friday June 1, 2018. (Photography by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

Innovation

Under the sea, Microsoft tests a datacenter that’s quick to deploy, could provide internet connectivity for years

Jun 5, 2018

Butler Lampson sits in an office staring into the camera

Innovation

Computing legend Butler Lampson continues to envision the future

By Athima Chansanchai

May 9, 2018

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Innovation

One researcher’s bold vision for the future of design, tech – and just about everything else

By Thomas Kohnstamm

Apr 16, 2018

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Microsoft announces general availability of cloud-based tools for genomics research

Feb 28, 2018

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This is Microsoft’s AI pipeline, from research to reality

Feb 13, 2019 | Fast Company
These tactile blocks teach blind kids to code

Jan 22, 2019 | Fast Company
Microsoft partners with Mastercard to improve digital identity management

Dec 3, 2018 | Neowin
Microsoft is teaming up with internet providers to bring connectivity to remote areas

Nov 20, 2018 | Quartz
Satya Nadella: It’s time to get intense about your tech

Nov 1, 2018 | TechRadar
Microsoft CEO Nadella: Underwater data centers are the future

Nov 1, 2018 | ZDNet
Encouraging developers and manufacturers to innovate with Eye Control

Oct 31, 2018 | Microsoft Research Blog
Microsoft will soon allow you to convert Word documents into interactive webpages

Oct 31, 2018 | MSPoweruser
Designing the future with the help of the past with Bill Buxton

Oct 17, 2018 | Microsoft Research Podcast
Microsoft will expand dictation to Word and OneNote Online to help dyslexic students

Oct 15, 2018 | Neowin

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