Microsoft: News
Microsoft is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Washington, US. It produces consumer electronics, personal computers, computer software, and other related products and services. The company was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. It released the Microsoft Windows in 1985 and in 1990 it introduced the Microsoft Office Suit. Other popular software systems include the Internet Explorer, Microsoft Vista, and Edge Web browser. Its product-line includes Surface series laptops and tablets as well as Xbox video game consoles.
23 Dec 2024
IIT-DelhiIIT Delhi placements: Students receive 1,200 offers in phase 1
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi and Kanpur have recorded a successful first phase of the 2024-25 placement season.
23 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpWho is Sriram Krishnan, Trump's new AI policy advisor
Indian-American tech veteran, Sriram Krishnan, has been appointed as the White House's senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence (AI).
13 Dec 2024
App StoreUS Congress calls on Big Tech to address deepfake concerns
The US Congress has stepped up its scrutiny of major tech firms including Apple, Meta, Google, and Microsoft over deepfake non-consensual intimate images.
13 Dec 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningPhi-4: Microsoft's smaller AI model beats larger competitors in reasoning
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Phi-4, which is capable of performing mathematical reasoning while consuming less computational power than larger models.
11 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle urges US government to break up Microsoft-OpenAI cloud deal
Google has appealed to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to dissolve Microsoft's exclusive contract with OpenAI, according to The Information.
10 Dec 2024
Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft 365 outage: Teams, Outlook, and cloud-based apps down
Microsoft 365, the tech giant's suite of productivity tools and services, is currently witnessing a major disruption.
10 Dec 2024
CybersecurityNot AGI! Microsoft AI chief reveals the company's top priority
Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft's AI division, has revealed that the tech giant's number one focus is on security.
06 Dec 2024
AmazonFrom Google's gaffe to CrowdStrike outage: 2024's biggest business blunders
In 2024, business failures were widespread, with companies in various sectors grappling with blunders ranging from AI missteps to technological glitches and manufacturing errors.
04 Dec 2024
Windows 10Will your old PC get Windows 11? Microsoft says NO!
Microsoft has reiterated its position on the strict hardware requirements for Windows 11, stressing that the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 is a non-negotiable requirement.
04 Dec 2024
TruecallerHow to use your own voice for Truecaller Assistant
Truecaller offers a feature called Personal Voice in its Truecaller Assistant.
04 Dec 2024
AmazonMicrosoft sued for £1B in UK for 'punishing' cloud practices
Microsoft is being sued in the UK for more than £1 billion ($1.27 billion) in damages.
03 Dec 2024
Bill GatesBill Gates's 'kind of laboratory' remark on India sparks backlash
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has sparked a storm of criticism after his latest statement on a podcast with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.
01 Dec 2024
Elon MuskWhy Musk doesn't want OpenAI to become a for-profit company
Elon Musk has filed a fresh motion in his ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI, TechCrunch reported.
29 Nov 2024
NintendoPlayStation turns 30: A look back at Sony's gaming revolution
The year is 1994. Sony, a company known for electronics and entertainment, enters the video game console market with a revolutionary product—the PlayStation.
28 Nov 2024
Satya NadellaMicrosoft under FTC investigation over antitrust concerns
Microsoft is facing an antitrust probe by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Bloomberg reported.
27 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAre Office docs being used to train AI? Microsoft responds
Microsoft has denied allegations that it uses customer data from its Microsoft 365 apps to train artificial intelligence (AI) models.
27 Nov 2024
NVIDIAOpenAI raises $1.5 billion from SoftBank through tender offer
OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has bagged a fresh investment of nearly $1.5 billion from Japanese tech giant SoftBank.
26 Nov 2024
FacebookZoom drops 'Video' from its name, repositions as AI-first company
In a major rebranding move, Zoom has announced that it will no longer be using the word 'Video' in its official name.
25 Nov 2024
NintendoSony is developing a new handheld console to rival Nintendo
Sony is said to be working on a new handheld gaming console, one that would let users play PlayStation 5 games on the go.
24 Nov 2024
RedditMicrosoft blocks Windows 11 update on PCs with Ubisoft games
Microsoft has temporarily halted the rollout of its latest Windows 11 24H2 update on PCs.
24 Nov 2024
Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft working on a new in-game browser for Windows 11
Microsoft is currently beta testing a new feature, Microsoft Edge Game Assist, an in-game browser overlay powered by the Edge browser.
20 Nov 2024
CybersecurityMicrosoft's new initiative aims to prevent future CrowdStrike-like incidents
In the wake of CrowdStrike incident, which affected 8.5 million Windows PCs and servers in July, Microsoft is working on a new strategy - Windows Resiliency Initiative.
20 Nov 2024
US State DepartmentMicrosoft launches hacking event with $4 million in rewards
Microsoft has announced the launch of Zero Day Quest, a one-of-a-kind hacking event to improve security for its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) products.
19 Nov 2024
Latest Gadget LaunchMicrosoft has unveiled a PC that can't run local apps
At its Ignite 2024 event, Microsoft has unveiled a new device, the Windows 365 Link.
19 Nov 2024
Windows 11Microsoft's new initiative aims to prevent future CrowdStrike-like incidents
In the wake of CrowdStrike's outage, which affected 8.5 million Windows PCs and servers in July, Microsoft is working on a new strategy - Windows Resiliency Initiative.
19 Nov 2024
Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Teams bringing AI-powered interpreter for multilingual meetings
Microsoft is all set to revolutionize its Teams platform with an innovative interpreter feature.
17 Nov 2024
Windows 11Microsoft acknowledges Windows 11 update bug causing false 'end-of-support' alerts
Microsoft has acknowledged a glitch in its latest mandatory security update for Windows 11 23H2, KB5046633.
15 Nov 2024
NASAWant to know everything about Earth? Ask NASA's AI chatbot
NASA has teamed up with Microsoft to create an AI chatbot called Earth Copilot.
13 Nov 2024
Windows 11Microsoft is killing your favorite Windows 11 apps: Here's why
Microsoft has announced that it will be ending support for its Mail, Calendar, and People apps on Windows 11 by the end of this year.
07 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft's 41-year-old Notepad is getting AI features
Microsoft is upgrading its Notepad app, a simple text editor introduced in 1983, with an AI-driven text editing capability.
05 Nov 2024
XboxMicrosoft's new Xbox chatbot can quickly resolve your gaming issues
Microsoft has released its new AI-powered Xbox chatbot, the "Xbox Support Virtual Agent," for user testing.
05 Nov 2024
Amazon Web ServicesMeta gives US military access to its Llama AI models
Meta has announced that it will share its Llama artificial intelligence (AI) models with several US government agencies and contractors working on national security.
04 Nov 2024
CybercrimesMicrosoft warns of major Chinese botnet 'Quad7' targeting global organizations
Microsoft has uncovered a major cyber threat from a Chinese botnet, dubbed Quad7.
02 Nov 2024
AmazonTech giants set to invest $200B in AI this year
The world's top tech giants, including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet (Google's parent company), are expected to spend over $200 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) development this year.
02 Nov 2024
Windows 10Microsoft issues black screen warning to Azure Virtual Desktop users
Microsoft has warned its customers about possible black screen issues lasting up to 30 minutes.
01 Nov 2024
Amazon Web ServicesAmazon's Q3 profit surges by 55% to over $15 billion
Amazon has reported a whopping 55.2% increase in its third-quarter profit, largely due to the strong performance of its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS).
01 Nov 2024
Windows 11Microsoft's controversial 'Recall' feature for Copilot+ PCs delayed again
Microsoft has announced yet another delay in the rollout of its controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs.
31 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft's new AI boss faces criticism for latest Copilot update
Microsoft recently updated its Copilot tool, the first major product launch from the new Microsoft AI group led by Mustafa Suleyman.
31 Oct 2024
Windows 11Windows 11 bug causing confusion over number of apps running
Microsoft's latest operating system upgrade, Windows 11 version 24H2, has received a mixed response from users.
31 Oct 2024
Satya NadellaMicrosoft's gaming revenue soars despite declining Xbox hardware sales
Microsoft has reported a massive jump in its software gaming revenues for Q1 2025.
29 Oct 2024
LawsuitsNow CrowdStrike is suing Delta over flight disruption claims
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines in the US District Court in Georgia.
29 Oct 2024
MetaOpen-source AI must disclose data used for training, says OSI
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has released an official definition for "open" artificial intelligence (AI), possibly igniting a war with tech giants like Meta.
29 Oct 2024
MetaMeta developing AI-powered search engine to take on Google, Microsoft
Meta is said to be working on an AI-powered search engine. The move is part of the company's effort to reduce its dependence on Google and Microsoft.
26 Oct 2024
CybersecurityDelta sues CrowdStrike over 'catastrophic' software update disrupting 7,000 flights
Delta Air Lines has sued cybersecurity company CrowdStrike after a global outage in July resulted in mass flight cancelations.
26 Oct 2024
AppleNVIDIA hits $3.53 trillion, overtakes Apple as top-valued company globally
NVIDIA has dethroned Apple to become the world's most valuable company, following an unprecedented stock rally fueled by high demand for its specialized artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
24 Oct 2024
IranMicrosoft warns of Iranian hackers targeting US election websites
Microsoft has warned of an Iranian hacking group, dubbed Cotton Sandstorm, that is actively targeting US election websites and media outlets.
24 Oct 2024
Windows 11Windows 11 updates now install faster and use less CPU
Microsoft has made Windows Update a lot faster in its latest major upgrade to Windows 11.
22 Oct 2024
OpenAIMicrosoft's new AI agents can handle client queries: Here's how
Microsoft has announced the launch of autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents, capable of performing routine tasks like handling client queries and identifying sales leads.
21 Oct 2024
AmazonGenerative AI start-ups attracted $3.9B investments in Q3 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups have witnessed a massive rise in venture capital (VC) funding.
19 Oct 2024
Morgan StanleyMicrosoft eyes significant stake as OpenAI transitions to for-profit company
Microsoft is in high-stakes talks with OpenAI over the tech giant's equity stake, as the artificial intelligence (AI) firm prepares to become a for-profit company from a non-profit.
16 Oct 2024
BusinessMicrosoft settles lawsuit with CoD gamers over Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft has managed to settle a lawsuit from a group of gamers, who wanted to block the tech giant's $69 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard.
15 Oct 2024
OpenAIMicrosoft's GenAI research VP heads to OpenAI
Sebastien Bubeck, the Vice President of Generative AI research at Microsoft, has left the tech giant to join OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
15 Oct 2024
AppleNVIDIA hits record high, poses threat to Apple's top position
NVIDIA, the top artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, looks poised to dethrone Apple as the world's most valuable company.
