Microsoft: News
07 Oct 2023
IntelIntel may have mistakenly disclosed Windows 12 release timeframe
Intel has hinted at a possible "Windows refresh" in 2024. Comments from Intel CFO David Zinsner during the Citi 2023 Global Technology Conference suggest a new Windows release (likely Windows 12) is about to happen.
07 Oct 2023
Windows 11Microsoft unveils new web-based app store for Windows
Microsoft has unveiled a redesigned web-based version of its Windows app store to enhance the process of discovering Windows apps and Xbox PC games online.
06 Oct 2023
Call Of Duty GameMicrosoft to close its $69bn acquisition of Activision next week
Microsoft is inching closer to wrapping up its whopping $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming powerhouse Activision Blizzard, with a tentative closing date set for Friday, October 13.
06 Oct 2023
Microsoft EdgeNew Microsoft Teams app is faster, more efficient: Check features
Microsoft is releasing an upgraded version of its Microsoft Teams app for Windows and Mac users, featuring major performance enhancements.
05 Oct 2023
AmazonUK regulator demands investigation into Amazon and Microsoft's cloud dominance
British media regulator Ofcom has called on the UK's antitrust authority to look into the dominance of Amazon and Microsoft in the UK cloud market.
04 Oct 2023
OpenAIMicrosoft supercharges Bing Chat with DALL-E 3 AI image generator
Microsoft has announced that OpenAI's latest text-to-image model, DALL-E 3, is now integrated into Bing Chat and Bing Image Creator.
03 Oct 2023
GoogleMicrosoft CEO blames Google for Bing's struggles in search market
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella recently testified in the ongoing antitrust trial against Alphabet, Google's parent company.
02 Oct 2023
XboxMicrosoft Xbox Game Pass gets new games: Check list
Microsoft has announced the new games that will be joining the Xbox Game Pass subscription for October.
02 Oct 2023
iOSMicrosoft Lists now accessible to all iOS, Android, web users
Microsoft's task management app, Microsoft Lists, is now available to all users with a Microsoft Account.
29 Sep 2023
AppleMicrosoft considered selling Bing search engine to Apple in 2020
In 2020, Microsoft considered selling its Bing search engine to Apple, reported Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.
27 Sep 2023
OpenAIOpenAI eyes $80-90bn valuation as investors bet on AI future
OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence start-up, is reportedly in talks with investors to sell existing shares at a higher valuation than just a few months ago.
26 Sep 2023
InfosysInfosys, Microsoft partner to accelerate adoption of generative AI
IT major Infosys is expanding its strategic partnership with Microsoft to create industry-leading generative artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions for enterprises across various sectors.
22 Sep 2023
Windows 11Microsoft's Windows 11 update to support passkeys: What it means
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update, set to roll out on September 26, introduces support for passkeys.
22 Sep 2023
Call Of Duty GameUK regulator likely to approve Microsoft's $69 billion Activision acquisition
The UK's antitrust regulator, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has indicated that Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard might be cleared, following the divestment of streaming rights to Ubisoft Entertainment.
21 Sep 2023
Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Surface and AI Event 2023: Here are key announcements
US tech giant Microsoft held its Surface and AI Event 2023, today in New York.
20 Sep 2023
AppleMicrosoft might surpass Apple as world's largest stock: Here's why
Investors are closely monitoring Microsoft's recent surge in stock market performance, which has brought it closer to Apple. Microsoft's shares have outpaced Apple's in recent weeks, narrowing the gap in market value between the two tech giants.
19 Sep 2023
XboxMicrosoft's refreshed Xbox Series X will feature improved gyro controller
Microsoft is set to refresh its Xbox Series X in 2024, with new design and features, according to leaked FTC v/s Microsoft documents.
19 Sep 2023
Microsoft Surface DuoMicrosoft product chief Panos Panay departs: Recalling his achievements
Microsoft's executive vice president and chief product officer, Panos Panay is set to leave the company after 19 years of tenure.
15 Sep 2023
Latest LaptopsGerman website leaks Microsoft Surface laptops ahead of launch
Microsoft is gearing up for a special event around the Surface series laptops on September 21.
10 Sep 2023
Microsoft OfficeDennis Austin, co-creator of PowerPoint software, passes away at 76
Dennis Austin, the co-creator of the widely-used software PowerPoint, is no more.
08 Sep 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft's Copilot Copyright Commitment will protect AI users from lawsuits
Microsoft has announced its Copilot Copyright Commitment, pledging to protect customers against copyright infringement lawsuits related to its artificial intelligence products.
06 Sep 2023
AppleTemporary relief for iMessage and Bing from DMA regulations
Tech giants Apple and Microsoft have managed to stave off the immediate impact of the European Union's (EU) stringent Digital Markets Act (DMA) on two of their prominent services, iMessage and Bing, respectively.
05 Sep 2023
AppleApple, Microsoft fight EU tech 'gatekeeper' list for iMessage, Bing
Apple and Microsoft are making efforts to keep their services, iMessage and Bing, respectively, off the European Union's (EU) "gatekeeper" list, which would subject them to new regulations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
22 Aug 2023
UbisoftEyeing UK approval, Microsoft sells Activision cloud rights to Ubisoft
US tech giant Microsoft is reworking its $68.7 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition to address UK regulators' concerns about competition in the cloud gaming market.
17 Aug 2023
Windows 11Microsoft to allow users to uninstall more Windows 11 bloatware
Microsoft is currently testing a new Windows 11 build that offers users the ability to uninstall several built-in apps.
11 Aug 2023
CortanaMicrosoft discontinues Cortana digital assistant on Windows 11
Microsoft has discontinued Cortana for Windows 11. A new update, which is now rolling out, simply disables it.
04 Aug 2023
CybersecurityMicrosoft criticized for irresponsible and negligent cybersecurity practices
Microsoft recently disclosed a massive breach on its Azure platform, affecting around 25 organizations and traced back to Chinese hacking group Storm-0558.
02 Aug 2023
Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Teams's new feature will reduce 'meeting fatigue'
Microsoft Teams now offers spatial audio for its desktop app on Windows and macOS, enhancing conference call experiences.
30 Jul 2023
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE signs 15 MoUs for teachers' training, students' skill development
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has inked 15 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in order to train teachers and enhance skill education and assessment among students, according to an official announcement.
25 Jul 2023
XElon Musk's 'X' is a trademark nightmare: Here's why
Twitter is now called X. The platform also has a new logo in place of Larry the bird.
20 Jul 2023
Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft and Maybelline bring virtual make-up bag to Teams
There are days when people are in no mood to put on make-up for a virtual meeting. Disabling the webcam is the only option available in such situations.
19 Jul 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft's AI-backed Copilot is cool but not really cheap
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot will make your office work easier, but it will not be cheap.
17 Jul 2023
SonyMicrosoft, Sony agree to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
Microsoft and Sony are bitter rivals in the world of gaming. That rivalry has been one of the main reasons that delayed Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard.
12 Jul 2023
US Federal Trade CommissionMicrosoft wins against FTC: What it means for Activision acquisition
Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard received a massive boost after a California judge dismissed the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) plea to block the deal.
11 Jul 2023
BusinessMicrosoft fires more employees as part of restructuring exercise
Microsoft is not done with layoffs. After eliminating 10,000 roles in January this year, the company has decided to downsize further.
30 Jun 2023
Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Teams's AI-powered 'Intelligent recap' makes meetings easier: Here's how
Microsoft is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. The company has gone all in on AI-powered tools, integrating them into its products and services.
30 Jun 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft-backed Inflection AI raises $1.3 billion to build 'personal AI'
An 'inflection point' refers to a turning point. True to its name, Inflection AI, a Palo Alto-based AI start-up, aims to be the turning point in AI discourse.
30 Jun 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft's AI shopping tools in Bing, Edge: How to use
Microsoft is on a mission to incorporate AI into all its products and services. As part of it, the company has announced a slew of AI tools targeting shoppers.
29 Jun 2023
OpenAIOpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, sued for stealing private data
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has landed in legal trouble.
