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The long-pending 140-character restriction, specific to the Direct Messages, has been removed to encourage users' more private conversations.

Microsoft is planning a staggered rollout for its new operating system, with versions for smartphones and other devices coming later in 2015.

Microsoft’s co-founder said the new OS reminds him of the very first version of Windows -– Windows 1.0.

CEO Satya Nadella says the cloud is now the company’s most important battlefield.

Microsoft hopes its support of other operating systems will increase the number of apps that run on its Windows tablets and phones.

Microsoft has 1.5 billion reasons to believe it can return to relevance. But it has never mastered mobile. Can Windows 10 change that?

Verse messaging system will automatically prioritize email and allow users to share content.

Web giants are pushing the cost of Web storage to zero, putting well-funded startups in a serious bind.

Microsoft said it will refund prepaid Office for iPad subscriptions after announcing a plan to make the software free.

With its $627 million investment in Snapdeal, Japan's SoftBank is set to make a strong foray into India's online shopping business.

The country’s largest retail chain will throw its considerable clout behind a service under development by Merchant Customer Exchange.

Mobile ad server Medialets releases data from 300 million mobile ad impressions.

Victims of hazing recount their nightmares using "Whisper," an anonymous story-sharing app.

The company is allegedly monopolizing the internet and mobile search market - but has it really cornered the market?

The case could have major implications for how the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is interpreted.

How do you make money when less than 1% of apps are 'financially successful'?

Yahoo purchased two more tech start-ups this week, leading to widespread speculation about Yahoo's overall strategy.

Google Play is gaining on Apple's App Store in number of apps downloaded, and will likely surpass it.

Google announces Glassware, a collection of apps for Google Glass that include Twitter, Facebook and CNN.

Wearable tech fever descended upon Austin on Monday evening, as Google unveiled third-party apps for its Project Glass eyeglasses for the very first time.

Microsoft is backing a Mass. bill that would prohibit the use of student data for commercial purposes. The bill could affect Google, too.