Jason Ward

Microsoft's retreat from the smartphone space suggests its killing Windows phone. Perhaps it is, but only to prepare for what's coming next.

Last year Microsoft joined ID2020, a global Alliance whose goal is to create universal digital identities for everyone. What are the social, economic and ethical implications of such an initiative?

It's been less than 100 years since the American Civil Rights movement. The impact of centuries of inequality is still being felt, even in the poor representation of blacks in Microsoft and tech.

Would a consumer-focused Android phone help Microsoft build developer relationships to support its ecosystem and a potential enterprise-focused Core OS device?

Microsoft is frequently in the headlines regarding its AI ambitions, but is there any real-world AI impact so far?

Microsoft's sub-par Windows 10 Tablet Mode is hurting its productivity advantage, leisure computing endeavors and Surface Andromeda hopes.

We're now in an age of ubiquitous tablet computers we call smartphones. Science fiction predicted this. What's next?

Google Glass is back and like Microsoft's HoloLens its fighting for the enterprise. Whichever wearable wins the enterprise will likely win consumers.

Android began its trek to rule personal computing ten years ago. It recently overtook Windows as the most used OS in the world, and that Microsoft has a serious Android problem. Here's why.

Windows 10 Mobile's death is bad on many levels. Still, much good may come of its demise.

The NFL and Microsoft forged a five-year partnership to promote Surface on the sidelines. But Surface is now being pushed into communities, schools, healthcare and more.

What if you could ask a multibillion-dollar corporation to do something great for someone else and that corporation would do it? Well, this past holiday season Microsoft tried to do just that.

Many Windows phone fans condemn Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella for his cloud and AI focus. But he's merely carrying the baton passed him by his predecessors.

Microsoft and Qualcomm's Always-Connected PC strategy has everyone talking about eSIM. But what is it? And why does it matter to Microsoft and you? And how will it change the game?

Microsoft's recent reorg moves Windows from the forefront as Microsoft pursues an intelligent cloud-as-a-super-OS strategy that manages personal computing across platforms and devices.

Windows 10 Mobile's dying and Android phones and the iPhone are a Windows phone refugees only real options. Here's why they may want to pass on Android.

Millenials will comprise 40 percent of the workforce by 2020. So Microsoft and Steelcase are building workspaces that merge tech and design that these digital natives will love.

In 2015, Microsoft introduced HoloLens and Windows Mixed Reality (previously called Windows Holographic), the company's wearable Windows 10 computer and holographic platform that powers it.

Microsoft's and Qualcomm's 'Always Connected PC' messaging has been sync until poor early reviews. Now Microsoft's loyalty seems to be wavering.

Microsoft envisions Cortana doing much more than reminding us to pick up toilet paper on the way home from work.

Microsoft's Andromeda OS is one Windows for all device types. This single OS strategy is a philosophically different approach to computing than Microsoft's successful rivals.

Microsoft's belief that devices should conform to users may be a forward-looking perspective its rivals are missing.

Microsoft's cross-platform cloud strategy and open source development strategy democratizes tech, while its Autism Hiring Program is democratizing empathy.

Microsoft is working on an enterprise-focused mobile device. But how is it preparing its target market for this new device category?