Microsoft is increasingly dabbling in hardware and playing a bigger role in product design. Wharton professor: Microsoft’s forays into new markets tell a larger tale of the software giant’s insecurity. Microsoft has $34 billion in cash and short-term investments as of June 30, largely because it profits by controlling a PC ecosystem that revolves around Windows. Microsoft’s Xbox is a money-losing venture, but remains a hit with gamers. Microsoft wants more control over integrating its software with the gadgets that could open new markets.”]
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