Microsoft: News
27 Dec 2023
AndroidMicrosoft Copilot now available as standalone app: Check features
Microsoft has unveiled a standalone Copilot app for Android users, which can be found on the Google Play Store. Users can now engage with the AI-driven Copilot chatbot without needing the Bing mobile app.
25 Dec 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTop 5 AI chatbots and tools launched in 2023
In 2023, the world of generative AI technology saw significant advancements, with big names like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI making headlines.
23 Dec 2023
AppleApple in talks with news publishers to train its AI
Apple is reportedly in talks with major news and publishing organizations, such as Condé Nast, NBC News, and IAC, to secure permission to use their content for developing generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
20 Dec 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft Copilot now lets you create AI songs: Here's how
Microsoft's AI chatbot Copilot now allows users to craft personalized songs using text prompts, within seconds. The company has teamed up with Suno, a Cambridge-based AI music start-up.
17 Dec 2023
Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft warns outdated Teams versions might cause disruptions
Microsoft has cautioned users that sticking with outdated versions of Teams could lead to service disruptions, like delayed chat messages.
16 Dec 2023
OpenAIOpenAI suspends TikTok parent ByteDance's account: Here's why
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is in hot water for allegedly using GPT-generated data through Microsoft Azure to train its own AI model in China, violating the developer license of both OpenAI and Microsoft.
09 Dec 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft Edge Copilot can't summarize every YouTube video: Here's why
Microsoft's AI-powered Copilot in the Edge browser recently introduced the ability to generate text summaries of YouTube videos, even in the absence of timestamps.
08 Dec 2023
OpenAIUK antitrust regulator to investigate Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is set to examine the partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI.
08 Dec 2023
XboxBaldur's Gate 3, best game of 2023, now on Xbox
Baldur's Gate 3, the epic game that snagged the Game of the Year award at the 2023 Game Awards, is now up for grabs on Xbox Series X and S consoles.
06 Dec 2023
Call Of Duty GameFTC makes another attempt to stop Microsoft's $69bn Activision acquisition
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is gearing up to challenge a federal judge's decision that allowed Microsoft's massive $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
05 Dec 2023
AndroidMicrosoft's AI app helps visually impaired users with scene descriptions
Microsoft has introduced its Seeing AI app for Android users as well. The free-to-use accessibility app has been available on iOS for a while now.
30 Nov 2023
Sam AltmanMicrosoft joins OpenAI's board as Sam Altman resumes CEO's role
Sam Altman has officially returned as the CEO of OpenAI. Along with him, Microsoft, with a 49% stake in OpenAI, is also jumping on the nonprofit board as a non-voting observer.
29 Nov 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningTech conference axed over AI-generated women speakers, blames 'cancel culture'
The DevTernity software conference in Latvia has been canceled, after facing accusations of using AI-generated headshots and fake women speakers.
25 Nov 2023
XX might lose $75 million in ad revenue: Here's why
X might face a potential loss of $75 million in ad revenue by 2023 end, per The New York Times.
22 Nov 2023
Windows 10Microsoft's Copilot for Windows 10 now available for testing
Microsoft has made its AI-powered Copilot feature available for Windows 10 users to test, even though it was initially exclusive to Windows 11.
22 Nov 2023
Sam AltmanSam Altman returns as OpenAI CEO along with new board
Sam Altman is back as OpenAI's CEO after a whirlwind five days of talks following his unexpected firing last week.
21 Nov 2023
Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft Outlook Lite gets new features including transliteration, voice typing
Microsoft has unveiled new features for its Outlook Lite platform, which merges email and SMS into a single app. It is tailored for Indian users.
21 Nov 2023
Satya NadellaSatya Nadella open to Sam Altman returning to OpenAI
In a recent CNBC interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella hinted that he was still open to Sam Altman rejoining OpenAI, despite an announcement earlier that Altman would join Microsoft's artificial intelligence innovation division.
20 Nov 2023
OpenAINearly 500 OpenAI employees threaten to quit unless board resigns
A revolt erupted within OpenAI on Monday, as 490 employees demanded the resignation of the board.
20 Nov 2023
Sam AltmanDozens of staffers quit OpenAI as Sam Altman joins Microsoft
A wave of resignations swept through OpenAI on Sunday night, as numerous employees decided to leave the company after it confirmed that former CEO Sam Altman would not be reinstated, according to The Information.
20 Nov 2023
Sam AltmanMicrosoft hires former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, co-founder Greg Brockman
Microsoft has hired former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and co-founder Greg Brockman, to head a new cutting-edge AI research team.
18 Nov 2023
OpenAIWhy OpenAI fired CEO Sam Altman: What we know
In an extremely sudden turn of events, OpenAI has announced the termination of CEO Sam Altman after a board review determined his lack of consistent honesty in communications.
18 Nov 2023
Sam AltmanOpenAI fires Sam Altman as board loses confidence in him
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, fired its co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman, on Friday after a review found he wasn't "consistently candid in his communications" with the board of directors.
17 Nov 2023
GoogleGoogle delays release of its GPT-4 rival Gemini AI: Report
Google is delaying the release of its highly anticipated Gemini AI model, according to The Information.
16 Nov 2023
Windows PCMicrosoft introduces Windows app for iPhone, iPad, Macs, and PCs
Microsoft has created a Windows App for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, and web browsers, serving as a one-stop-shop for streaming Windows from various sources.
05 Nov 2023
Elon MuskHow Musk's AI tool xAI's Grok differs from OpenAI's ChatGPT
Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, has officially announced its first AI model, "Grok," which stands out from other AI generative tools by offering real-time information access via X.
04 Nov 2023
TechnologyMicrosoft extends firmware support for Surface PCs
Microsoft has announced that it is extending firmware support for its Surface PCs from four to six years.
31 Oct 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft and Siemens partner to improve workplace productivity using AI
On Tuesday, Siemens and Microsoft unveiled a collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing productivity and fostering cooperation between humans and machines through artificial intelligence.
28 Oct 2023
GoogleGoogle to invest up to $2 billion in OpenAI rival
Google's parent company, Alphabet, has confirmed plans to invest up to a staggering $2 billion in artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic, said a spokesperson for the latter, per The Wall Street Journal.
27 Oct 2023
Windows 11Windows 11 now lets you write instead of typing inputs
Windows 11 users can now enjoy an upgraded Windows Ink feature; one that lets you write in places you would usually type.
27 Oct 2023
XboxMicrosoft's latest Xbox update allows keyboard key mapping to controllers
Microsoft has released an update for Xbox, enabling users to assign keyboard keys to their Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and Xbox Adaptive Controller buttons.
24 Oct 2023
NVIDIANVIDIA, AMD plan to develop Arm-based PC chips by 2025
NVIDIA and AMD are said to be working on Arm-based CPUs for Windows PCs, with a potential release as soon as 2025, per Reuters.
19 Oct 2023
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)CBI launches 'Operation Chakra II' to combat cybercrime gangs
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at 76 locations across India on Thursday.
19 Oct 2023
Latest LaptopsMicrosoft Surface Laptop Go 3 launched at Rs. 81,000
Microsoft has launched the Surface Laptop Go 3 in India, a stylish and portable laptop featuring a 12.4-inch touchscreen display.
19 Oct 2023
Microsoft IndiaMicrosoft India's FY23 profit increases by 30% to Rs. 648cr
Microsoft India has seen a remarkable 30.2% year-on-year growth in net profit for the fiscal year ending March 30, thanks to the increased demand for its software and services during the pandemic, Moneycontrol reported.
17 Oct 2023
LinkedInLinkedIn axes over 660 employees in second cut this year
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has announced a second wave of job cuts this year, impacting as many as 668 employees across its engineering, product, talent, and finance teams.
13 Oct 2023
Call Of Duty GameMicrosoft's $69bn Activision deal cleared by UK regulator
Microsoft just got the green light from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its whopping $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, the brains behind the superhit video game Call of Duty.
12 Oct 2023
IsraelTech companies in Israel consider relocation amid escalating conflict
Global tech giants such as Microsoft and Google could soon move their offices from Israel to India or countries in eastern Europe or the Middle East, Economic Times reported.
12 Oct 2023
United States of AmericaMicrosoft owes $29bn in back taxes, says US tax body
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the US has revealed that Microsoft owes a whopping $28.9 billion in back taxes, penalties, and interest for the tax years between 2004 and 2013.
10 Oct 2023
XboxActivision Blizzard games arriving on Xbox Game Pass in 2024
Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, if approved by UK regulators, could bring the gaming powerhouse's titles to Xbox Game Pass by 2024.
