Microsoft has an ambitious plan to reduce its carbon emissions. But on Thursday, the company reported a massive increase in greenhouse gases from its operations and products, reminding them of the challenges companies face as they try to clean up their businesses. Microsoft’s carbon emissions rose 21.5 percent in the 12 months to June 2021, …
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Microsoft posted record profits and sales on Tuesday despite investors’ fears that the pandemic-induced tech boom could end. Microsoft, the first of the largest technology companies to report quarterly earnings ending in December, said its sales were $51.7 billion, up 20 percent from the previous year, and its profits were up 21 percent to $18.8 …
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Microsoft posted record profits and sales on Tuesday despite investors’ fears that the pandemic-induced tech boom could end. Microsoft, the first of the largest technology companies to report quarterly earnings ending in December, said its sales were $51.7 billion, up 20 percent from the previous year, and its profits were up 21 percent to $18.8 …
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Activision’s track record with some of its games has also become more prominent. It delayed new releases of Diablo and Overwatch in November. That same month, the newly released Call of Duty: Vanguard was widely criticized for being boring and full of bugs. Parris Lilly, a video game publisher and co-host of Gamertag Radio, said …
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Microsoft produced its most profitable quarter. Again. On Tuesday, the company said revenue for the three months ending September was $45.3 billion, up 22 percent from the previous year. Profit rose 48 percent to $20.5 billion. The results beat analysts’ optimistic expectations and shares rose slightly in post-market trading. Earnings were driven by success in …
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For tech critics, criticizing a new operating system is a ridiculous ritual. It’s like being a professional home inspector presenting a report that’s always the case: Here’s what you need to know about the house you’re about to move into. Some parts are great, but there are big problems. You’re moving though, so you’ll have …
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