With over a decade of experience reporting on consumer technology, James covers mobile phones, apps, operating systems, wearables, AI, and more.

Cutting corners: For those who love riding the wave of Microsoft freebies, the Rewards program has been a sweet deal. It's been Microsoft's way of giving out brownie points for what you may already do ...

Microsoft will rebrand Bing Rewards into Microsoft Rewards in an effort to broaden the program and gain a better understanding of how individuals browse, view and use its products and services.

Microsoft Rewards is a legitimate points program that pays you—in gift cards, subscriptions, and donations—for using Bing and other Microsoft products. With consistent daily use, you can realistically ...