All right, don't get the wrong idea. These so-called Xbox shoes are not affiliated in any way, shape, or form with Microsoft. You would think, for the price, these xbox shoes would have a built-in remote or something, but no. They are custom sneakers and made by Sole Junkie.

As promised, on Thursday Microsoft released the Release Candidate build (7100) to MSDN and TechNet subscribers at http://technet.microsoft.com. The fact that it's been available on P2P sites for about a week should in no way embarrass Microsoft.

In what should be no surprise to anyone, the release candidate (RC) of Windows 7, build 7100, has leaked to P2P sites, including Miniova and yes, even The Pirate Bay, despite last Friday's guilty verdict in their copyright infringement case.

Laptop Hunters ads or no, you can get Microsoft looked enviously at Apple's results yesterday. Apple is flying high; Microsoft, not so much.

Microsoft employees have began testing Microsoft’s new search engine - Kumo, which may or may not replace their official brand - Live.com.

Today's CNN reports a story that public funds from the stimulus package will be used to build a bridge connecting Microsoft headquarters. Critiques say it is waste of money. The local mayor supports the project saying the community will benefit.

Faced with the slow, downward spiral in the market share of Internet Explorer, Microsoft will launch its latest version of the browser, Internet Explorer 8 on Thursday.

Microsoft has unveiled a line of mobile applications designed to rival iPhone applications and software. The software giant also inked a deal with the world's third-largest cell phone maker, LG, to use Windows software in some 60 devices to be produced between now and 2012.

Yes, Virginia, it's true. First rumored in early January, but at 3x the number, there are indeed layoffs happening at Microsoft. The number set to join the employment rolls is 5,000, as revealed in Microsoft's earnings statement for fiscal Q2 2009, released before market opening on Thursday.

Microsoft Corp. has announced its platinum level sponsorship for the New American Home® 2009 as the house debuts at the 2009 International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas.

Following its investigation of Opera Software ASA’s antitrust complaint, the European Commission confirmed on saturday that it sent Microsoft a Statement of Objections yesterday, accusing it of illegally tying Internet Explorer to the Windows PC operating system.

For children, learning to program at an early age can open up a lifetime of creativity and opportunity. And with Kodu, a new game unveiled by Microsoft at the recent 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), they can learn the skill of programming while having fun creating and playing their own games.