Windows 10 no ‘loss leader’ for Microsoft, but making money may rely on services

Microsoft won’t talk about what Windows 10 will cost until next year. But it’s looking unlikely that it will be completely free, either for users or for PC makers building larger devices, after Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner said that Windows 10 won’t be a priced to keep users in the Microsoft ecosystem. “We haven’t … Read more

Report: Microsoft will unveil Windows 10’s new consumer features in January

Microsoft will take its Windows 10 message of “much better this time, really” straight to the people in January. Late that month, according to The Verge, Microsoft will hold an event to show off the consumer-oriented features in the upcoming major revision of its Windows operating system. Microsoft has a lot riding on Windows 10, … Read more