Microsoft Innovation Skepticism

Discussions criticize Microsoft's history of hyping innovative projects without delivering, abandoning efforts, and lacking user focus, often contrasting with new third-party attempts at similar technologies.

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mimixco Jan 10, 2019 View on HN

Someone had to do this. Microsoft hasn't done anything innovative for years, so if they can pull it off, kudos!

barisser Sep 28, 2016 View on HN

Sorry but if Microsoft is doing it.... it's probably not going to be great.

Shadonototra Apr 6, 2022 View on HN

not even microsoft tried that to do that, these devs are out of touch

thedeuce Aug 18, 2011 View on HN

The problem is microsoft does this regularly; talk about cool shit and never deliver.

roshankhan28 Aug 9, 2024 View on HN

i dont really agree with the microsoft failure part, could explain why do you have this point of view? would love to hear it :)

ksec Feb 22, 2022 View on HN

Yes. But Microsoft seems to have completely given up.

stryngs42 Dec 3, 2024 View on HN

It would be cool to see Microsoft finally take action with the release of this.

breitling Oct 18, 2017 View on HN

Why isn't Microsoft mentioned in the same sentence as these four? Have people already written them off?

zerr Jul 10, 2016 View on HN

Interesting. Awhile ago it seemed it has a support from Microsoft.

int_19h Apr 24, 2025 View on HN

Wasn't this something that Microsoft actually tried at one point (and was rightly slammed for)?