Microsoft and Apple continue to battle it out, each trying to one-up the other.http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorThu, 28 Aug 2008 7:36:27 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35411/microsofts-answer-to-apple-ads-seinfeld.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSo what's the deal with Microsoft ads? The company has enlisted Jerry Seinfeld to spearhead a new $300-million campaign, the Wall Street Journa l reports, to try to shake the negative buzz about Vista, and the nerdy, feckless image projected by John Hodgeman in Apple's popular "Mac vs PC" ads. The campaign, to start next month, will net the funnyman $10 million.http://www.newser.com/story/35411/microsofts-answer-to-apple-ads-seinfeld.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 20 Aug 2008 23:48:31 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31193/microsoft-should-throw-a-rock-through-its-windows.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe window on Microsoft’s operating system agility has closed, and to fix it, Randall Stross argues in the New York Times , the tech giant needs to start from scratch. Windows “has become an obese monolith built on an ancient frame,” Stross says, and it “seems to move an inch for every time that Mac OS X or Linux laps it.”http://www.newser.com/story/31193/microsoft-should-throw-a-rock-through-its-windows.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 29 Jun 2008 7:15:54 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/29540/cheaper-smaller-iphone-to-be-unveiled-today.html?refid=rss_all_defaultApple chief Steve Jobs will unveil the second generation iPhone today, ending the frantic guessing game about the company's new key product. The future of Apple and its ability to regenerate sales of its computers may depend on how the public responds to the new iPhone, reports the Los Angeles Times . The new version is expected to be cheaper and smaller than the old one, the Guardian reports.http://www.newser.com/story/29540/cheaper-smaller-iphone-to-be-unveiled-today.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMon, 09 Jun 2008 1:59:22 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/28925/microsoft-warns-windows-users-of-safari-threat.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWindows and Safari mix like virus-vulnerable oil and water, Microsoft warns, and Windows users should stop surfing with Apple’s web browser until the security holes have been patched. The “blended threat” combines a bug in Safari that downloads files to the desktop automatically and a vulnerability in how Windows XP and Windows Vista handle executable files there.http://www.newser.com/story/28925/microsoft-warns-windows-users-of-safari-threat.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 01 Jun 2008 6:53:32 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/26367/office-workers-demand-macs.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe exclusive club of Mac devotees is quietly expanding from students and artists to the corporate world, BusinessWeek reports. And the change is fueled by workers, not sales calls: In fact, nearly nine in 10 recently surveyed companies admitted that Mac-loving workers are influencing computer buys. And it's contributing to a predicted 33% growth in Apple's second quarter revenue.http://www.newser.com/story/26367/office-workers-demand-macs.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 04 May 2008 8:00:50 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/25832/microsofts-price-wasnt-right-yahoo-offer-expires.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMicrosoft may get nasty now that its deadline for a friendly Yahoo purchase expired yesterday. Talks died quietly after Microsoft refused to up its offer from $29.68 a share on Friday; Yahoo execs wanted $35. Microsoft could now press Yahoo, tack back the offer, or deal directly with Yahoo shareholders, the Wall Street Journal reports.http://www.newser.com/story/25832/microsofts-price-wasnt-right-yahoo-offer-expires.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 29 Apr 2008 13:43:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/25633/slumping-microsoft-needs-yahoo.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMicrosoft's first quarter saw flat sales and dipping profits, all the more reason to make nice with Yahoo, Aaron Ricadela writes in BusinessWeek. Steve Ballmer has said he is ready to walk away from the attempted takeover, but with most of Microsoft's revenue coming from smaller divisions and overseas interests, his company sorely needs a big shot in the arm.http://www.newser.com/story/25633/slumping-microsoft-needs-yahoo.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 30 Apr 2008 22:27:29 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/25572/microsoft-profit-dips-11.html?refid=rss_all_defaultMicrosoft's profits fell 11% in the third quarter amid concern that corporate clients are cutting back during the economic downturn, Bloomberg reports. The software giant reported net income of $4.39 billion, or 47 cents a share, down from $4.93 billion a year ago. The company's revenue remained flat at $14.5 billion, in line with estimates but disappointing investors, Bloomberg notes. Shares fell 4.5%.http://www.newser.com/story/25572/microsoft-profit-dips-11.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 24 Apr 2008 23:53:24 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/25448/apples-profit-rises-36-on-strong-mac-sales.html?refid=rss_all_defaultApple's profit surged 36% in its second quarter, beating analysts' estimates thanks to strong sales of laptops, Bloomberg reports. The company earned $1.05 billion, or $1.16 a share; analysts expected $1.06 a share. Revenue grew 43%, to $7.5 billion, despite the sluggish economy. The company sold 2.29 million Macs, with strong sales in particular of its new ultra-thin Air notebook.http://www.newser.com/story/25448/apples-profit-rises-36-on-strong-mac-sales.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 24 Apr 2008 23:51:05 CDT