Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) unveiled its first wearable device called Microsoft Band, which is integrated with ten health and fitness sensors such as heart rate, UV monitor, sleep tracker among others. The Microsoft Band is powered by Microsoft Health and offers hands-free access to the web via Cortana. The Microsoft Band costs $199 and it is powered by Microsoft Health, a new platform from Microsoft … Continue reading Stock Focus: Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Unveils Microsoft Band

According to knowledgeable sources, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ MSFT) is laying off its entire global advertising sales team. The reduction in force comes as the ad sales positions have become largely redundant as individual divisions are handling their own ad sales today. The sources note the layoffs are coming within the Microsoft Advertising division, and are anticipated to include at least 100 employees in the U.S., … Continue reading Major Stock News: Another Round Of Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Layoffs