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2021
Microsoft announces a new Microsoft Store for Windows 11
Microsoft announced a redesigned Microsoft Store for Windows 11, with support for additional app types and options for developers to use their own commerce platforms. The store was planned to enter preview the following week and roll out officially in the fall.
2021
HPE announces Microsoft Azure collaboration for GreenLake
HPE announced a collaboration with Microsoft that adds support for Microsoft Azure Stack HCI and Microsoft SQL Server to GreenLake.
2021
Microsoft announces Designed for Xbox gaming displays
Microsoft announced the initial group of three gaming monitors carrying the Designed for Xbox designation, from Philips, ASUS ROG and Acer. The source describes their releases as planned for summer and autumn 2021, rather than as completed launches.
2021
Microsoft announces Teams and Viva Insights updates
Microsoft announced new features for Teams, including meeting and collaboration updates, and said guided meditations and mindfulness exercises from Headspace would come to the Viva Insights app later that month.
2021
Microsoft announces Office app enhancements for hybrid work
Microsoft announced enhancements to Office productivity applications, including updates to Teams, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook and Whiteboard, intended to support companies with remote and on-site employees.
2021
Microsoft appoints Satya Nadella as board chair
Microsoft's board unanimously voted to appoint CEO Satya Nadella as board chair; John Thompson, the previous chair, returned to the role of lead independent director.
2021
Microsoft opens West US 3 data center facility
Microsoft opened its West US 3 data center facility in El Mirage, Arizona. At launch, the region made some Azure services, predominantly virtual machine hosting, available.
2021
Psychonauts 2 launch announced
Microsoft and developer Double Fine announced that the game Psychonauts 2 would launch on August 25 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
2021
BIG3 partners with Microsoft for the 2021 SuperDraft
BIG3 announced a partnership with Microsoft for the 2021 BIG3 SuperDraft. Microsoft Teams and Surface devices will support a hybrid event, which was scheduled for June 14 at the Microsoft Lounge in Los Angeles.
2021
Microsoft announces development of an Xbox streaming device
Microsoft disclosed that it was developing a dedicated streaming device that users could connect to a TV or monitor to stream Xbox games. The source gives no release date or price; the device had not yet launched.
2021
Microsoft announces plans for an Xbox TV app
Microsoft announced plans to work with television manufacturers to make an Xbox app available on connected TVs, bringing the Game Pass experience to televisions. The source says the release timing and participating manufacturers had not been announced.
2021
Microsoft releases Project Acoustics 2.0
Microsoft released version 2.0 of its Project Acoustics simulation engine, with features including support for dynamic openings in Unreal Engine and an expected improvement in baking time.
2021
Microsoft announces new Azure Virtual Desktop pricing
Microsoft announced a new pricing structure for Azure Virtual Desktop, with app streaming subscriptions priced at $5.50 per user per month and apps and desktops at $10 per user per month starting January 1, 2022.
2021
Microsoft renames Windows Virtual Desktop to Azure Virtual Desktop
Microsoft rebranded its Windows Virtual Desktop service as Azure Virtual Desktop.
2021
U.S. antitrust approval granted for Microsoft’s acquisition of Nuance
Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Nuance received approval from U.S. antitrust authorities; the transaction still required approvals from authorities in the relevant jurisdictions.
2021
Microsoft announces June 24 Windows update event
Microsoft announced that it would unveil a new version of Windows on June 24; the article also says an online event was scheduled for that date.
2021
Microsoft announces acquisition of ReFirm Labs
Microsoft announced the acquisition of ReFirm Labs, a firmware security analysis provider, saying the acquisition would enhance its security capabilities from chip to cloud in the Internet of Things.
2021
Microsoft announces acquisition of ReFirm Labs
Microsoft announced its acquisition of ReFirm Labs, a firmware security analysis provider and developer of Binwalk. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Microsoft's IoT security capabilities.
2021
Microsoft launches Asia Pacific public-sector cybersecurity council
Microsoft launched the Asia Pacific Public Sector Cyber Security Executive Council to support communications on cyber threats, share best practices and accelerate public-private cybersecurity partnerships.
2021
Microsoft acquires ReFirm Labs
Microsoft acquired ReFirm Labs, which handles firmware analysis and security, to support Microsoft's IoT security efforts.