The stakes couldn't be higher for Microsoft as the company launches Windows 8 and the Surface tablet. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says the release is an epic moment for the company on par with Windows 95.

When Microsoft proposes to radically change things, it is time to pay attention.

The European Union is accusing Microsoft of failing to comply with an anti-trust agreement, meaning Microsoft could face a hefty fine.

This Friday, Microsoft will release it's new Windows 8 operating system which promises a whole new look and feel. How will the system changes play with individual consumers and businesses?

The new Windows 8 operating system promises some big changes, including a radically different look. It could also mean having to relearn Windows.

Yesterday Google accidentally fired off its earnings announcement three hours ahead of schedule and profits fell quite short of expectations.

Ahead of its much anticipated Windows 8 release, Microsoft is reporting a 22 percent decline in profit for the third-quarter.

With the release of Windows 8 just 11 days away, today Microsoft announced a new music service called Xbox Music.

New CEO Marissa Meyer is expected to use her Google experience to jump-start growth at Yahoo

The two companies are hoping to capitalize when they introduce their new designed-from-the-ground-up smartphone today, based on the same Windows 8 system that'll run next-generation PCs.