Microsoft's Office head talks Google and more

Film studio blames money woes on economy, tech
Sony cuts 450 jobs and tells workers technology is changing people's film-consuming habits.

Windows Azure finally ready for customers
Microsoft's foray into the cloud has been a bit tumultuous. Will Azure be anything more than a confusing experiment?

When it comes to Tag, Microsoft's it (photos)
Microsoft Tag is an effort to give printed publications and signs a way to directly link to online content.

Bill Gates shares his notes
Microsoft's chairman is launching a Web site to offer his thoughts on matters from philanthropy to the climate. In an exclusive interview, Gates talks about the site.

Microsoft and Funai sign patent deal
Redmond and LCD maker swap patent licenses, giving Funai access to key Microsoft patents on exFAT file system, valuable in storing audio and video content.