Latest articles by Jason Ward
How Microsoft's Immersive Reader tackles Dyslexia head on — and wins
Microsoft's Immersive Reader is helping millions of people with Dyslexia learn to love reading and is equipping school with the tools to help readers of all levels succeed.
Microsoft's 'intelligent edge,' and how it impacts the world
Microsoft's recent reorganization highlights the company's cloud and 'intelligent edge' focus. Here's what the intelligent edge and its impact on the world.
Apple's new iPhones suggest the time is right for 'Surface Andromeda'
Apple's powerful new iPhones are positioned to shift how we think of smartphones. These "mini tablet PCs" may suggest the time is right for Surface Andromeda.
Microsoft HoloLens and Insider chiefs suggest smartglasses will replace smartphones
Microsoft's Dona Sarkar and Alex Kipman believe AR smartglasses will replace smartphones. And they may very well be right. Here's why.
Will Microsoft's smartglasses strategy be overshadowed by rivals?
Microsoft recently communicated a vision to enable wearables that transition between AR and VR. Samsung and ODG may grab consumer mindshare with similar visions, however.
How Microsoft could ensure 'Surface phone' success
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella arrested the attention of tech pundits and Windows phone fans last year when he promised a Microsoft branded "ultimate mobile device."
Why Microsoft isn't making a smartphone, even though you want one
Microsoft will never make another smartphone, that time is passed. But it's not done with mobile.
Why the race to deploy 5G networks matters to Microsoft
Microsoft's ambitious personal computing plan,from cloud computing to always connected PC's, rests on the advent of 5G networks.
How Google is beating Microsoft in the cross-platform cloud
Microsoft and Amazon are the world's leading cloud providers. Google's cross-platform, open source, hybrid cloud solution may have something to say about that.
HoloLens 2 could represent Microsoft's next significant step in mobile
HoloLen creator Alex Kipman famously stated "smartphones are dead." An appearance of HoloLens 2 at Mobile World Congress may be the beginning of the smartphones end.
Microsoft isn't trying to be cool, its 'empowerment' strategy is about making others cool
Many people bemoan Microsoft's lack of a "cool factor". But Microsoft isn't trying to be cool, its making others cool.
Why progressive web apps (PWAs) may ultimately benefit Google more than Microsoft
The hybrid web-app solution, progressive web app, is touted as the possible solution to Microsoft's app gap; but it may do more good for Google than for Microsoft.
Microsoft's NFL partnership puts spotlight on Surface on and off the gridiron
Microsoft's Surface and NFL partnership shows the power of Surface on the field and off, in the personal lives of many of its top players.
Microsoft WILL release a Surface 'phone' — but it could take a while
Microsoft's Surface 'phone' strategy is long-term and includes many parts, but the company will launch such a device once all the pieces are in place.
How 5G and Progressive Web Apps may fix Microsoft's app gap
Microsoft's app gap is a problem 5G, Progressive Web Apps and more advanced processors may be able to solve.
Cortana is headed to everyone, everywhere — if Microsoft gets its way
Cortana's still alive and well, and Microsoft plans to bring 'her' and AI to everyone.
Google's Home Hub smart display spotlights another Microsoft failure
In 2016, we learned of Microsoft's Home Hub plan to turn Windows PCs into Cortana-powered "smart displays." Google's Home Hub is Microsoft's Home Hub dream that never happened.
What Android and iPhone users need to know about Windows phone
Many iPhone and Android user appear to be unclear on what exactly Windows phone is. So we summed it ALL up.
Microsoft's Cortana needs be the best enterprise assistant to survive
After its consumer struggles, Microsoft's Cortana is making a last stand in the enterprise. And according to a recent study, she may have a chance.
Do we share too much about ourselves with Microsoft and others?
We share a lot of personal information in the name of convenience, but at what price?
Andromeda, folding PCs, and Microsoft's vision for the future of personal computing
In partnership with Qualcomm, Microsoft's Project Andromeda is ultimately meant to inspire a new category of connected pocketable PCs for everyone.
Microsoft must manage consumer expectations of Windows 10 S to avoid PR nightmare
Microsoft said Windows 10 S is the Windows we all know. There's one major difference, however, that could be problematic for consumers and a real PR issue for Microsoft.
Why Microsoft's mobile story is so profoundly confusing
The narrative around Microsoft's mobile strategy is an ever-shifting tale of despair and promise. Though Microsoft is culpable, it's not the only guilty party.
