B&N and Microsoft finalize partnership, creating Nook Media

Oct. 4, 2012 - 9:13 AM PDT Oct. 4, 2012 - 9:13 AM PDT

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Barnes & Noble and Microsoft have finalized their previously announced partnership, which spins B&N’s digital and college businesses off into a subsidiary that will now be called Nook Media. Microsoft is investing $300 million in the new company and retains a 17.6 percent stake. Read more »

Microsoft invests $300m in Barnes & Noble’s Nook; more e-books for Windows

By Laura Hazard Owen

Apr. 30, 2012 - 5:14 AM PDT Apr. 30, 2012 - 5:14 AM PDT

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Microsoft and Barnes & Noble are forming a strategic partnership that combines the Nook and college businesses into a new company. Microsoft is making a $300 million investment in the new company and Nook e-books are coming to Windows platforms. Read more at paidContent »

Take A Seat, Andy: Report Says Microsoft's Lees 'Benched' For WP7 Efforts

By Tom Krazit

Dec. 14, 2011 - 9:12 PM PDT Dec. 14, 2011 - 9:12 PM PDT

So who exactly is running the show when it comes to Microsoft’s mobile efforts? A few more details emerged Wednesday about the reassignment… Read more at paidContent »

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Three hurdles for Microsoft’s mobile future

By Colin Gibbs

Dec. 14, 2011 - 2:00 PM PDT Dec. 14, 2011 - 2:00 PM PDT

Microsoft quietly made a personnel move this week that may indicate the company is working toward a unified operating system for handsets, tablets and PCs. But this is a critical moment for Windows Phone, and Microsoft should first tackle a few other important things to regain ... Read more at GigaOM Pro »

Microsoft's Windows Phone Head Lees Taking On New Role Ahead Of Huge Year

By Tom Krazit

Dec. 12, 2011 - 11:43 PM PDT Dec. 12, 2011 - 11:43 PM PDT

Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) is shaking up the leadership of its Windows Phone unit heading into a huge year for its revamped mobile strategy. And… Read more at paidContent »

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