Microsoft: News

07 May 2024

Android

Easy steps to backup your Android phone to the cloud

Backing up your Android phone's data to the cloud is a crucial step in securing your valuable information.

07 May 2024

ChatGPT

Microsoft is developing new AI model to rival Google, OpenAI

Microsoft is reportedly developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) language model, internally known as MAI-1.

06 May 2024

Bing

OpenAI to take on Google with ChatGPT-based search engine

OpenAI is reportedly on the verge of launching its unique search engine, known as the 'ChatGPT search engine.'

06 May 2024

Android

'Dirty Stream' attack: Tips to enhance security on Android devices

Android smartphone users are being warned about a significant security risk, known as the "Dirty Stream" attack, present in their device applications.

03 May 2024

Bing

Microsoft touts responsible AI efforts in its first transparency report

Microsoft has released its inaugural Responsible AI Transparency Report, a detailed document that underscores the tech giant's commitment to developing and deploying responsible artificial intelligence (AI) systems throughout 2023.

03 May 2024

Android

Microsoft rolls out passkey support for all consumer accounts

Microsoft has successfully implemented passkey support across all consumer accounts, enabling users to access their accounts without the need to enter a password each time.

03 May 2024

Apple

Google paid Apple $20 billion for default search engine status

Google reportedly spent an enormous $20 billion in 2022 to maintain its position as the default search engine on Apple's Safari for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.

03 May 2024

OpenAI

Microsoft signs biggest renewable energy deal ever for AI expansion

In a landmark move, Microsoft has signed an agreement with Brookfield Asset Management to support the creation of 10.5GW of new renewable energy capacity worldwide.

01 May 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI, Microsoft sued by major news outlets for copyright infringement

Leading news outlets, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, and San Jose Mercury News have initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.

30 Apr 2024

Meta

Meta spent record $7.6 million on lobbying in Q1 2024

Meta has set a new record by spending $7.6 million, on lobbying the US government in the first quarter of 2024.

27 Apr 2024

IBM

Microsoft, IBM release source code of 1988's MS-DOS 4.00

Microsoft and IBM have publicly released the source code of the infamous 1988 MS-DOS 4.00.

26 Apr 2024

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola inks $1.1B deal with Microsoft for AI integration

Coca-Cola is investing $1.1 billion in a five-year partnership with Microsoft to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for gaining a competitive edge over rivals.

Microsoft's new AI model pulled from internet for being 'toxic'

Last week, Microsoft researchers introduced WizardLM 2, a powerful open-source language model.

23 Apr 2024

Apple

Meta opens Quest OS to third-party developers to rival Apple

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its decision to make its proprietary operating system, Meta Horizon OS, available to third-party hardware manufacturers.

23 Apr 2024

NVIDIA

Microsoft's compact AI models for smartphones rival GPT-3.5 in performance

In a significant shift from the tech industry's usual emphasis on larger, high-powered AI systems, Microsoft has ventured into the domain of compact and cost-effective AI technologies.

22 Apr 2024

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft revamps web-based app installation process for its store

Microsoft is introducing a more streamlined version of the Microsoft Store, to simplify the web-based installation of Windows Store apps.

20 Apr 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft tests new widget features in Windows 11 update

Microsoft is currently experimenting with a new feature in its latest preview build of Windows 11, known as build 26200.

19 Apr 2024

ChatGPT

Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership faces potential EU antitrust probe

Microsoft's significant $13 billion investment in OpenAI is reportedly under the scrutiny of the European Union (EU) for a potential antitrust investigation.

Microsoft's new AI model creates hyper-realistic video using static image

Microsoft has launched VASA-1, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of generating hyper-realistic videos of talking human faces using just a single photo and an audio clip.

17 Apr 2024

LinkedIn

LinkedIn working on premium business pages with AI features

LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, is testing a new service specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses.

17 Apr 2024

Google

Snap introduces watermarks for images generated using its AI tools

Snap, a prominent social media company, has announced plans to integrate watermarks into images created with its AI-driven tools.

16 Apr 2024

China

Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in UAE's AI company G42

Microsoft has announced a substantial investment of $1.5 billion in G42, the leading artificial intelligence company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

15 Apr 2024

Android

Samsung dethrones Apple in global smartphone market

Recent data from IDC reveals a significant shift in the global smartphone market, with Samsung surpassing Apple as the leading manufacturer.

13 Apr 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft initiates trials for ads within Windows 11 Start menu 

Microsoft has announced plans to test in-menu advertisements within its latest operating system, Windows 11.

12 Apr 2024

Amazon

Google parent Alphabet nears $2T mcap, driven by AI advancements

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is nearing a market capitalization of $2 trillion.

11 Apr 2024

Meta

Meta unveils more advanced AI chip for faster model training

Meta has announced its latest custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip, designed to boost power and speed up training for its ranking models.

10 Apr 2024

Android

Truecaller launches web-based service for Android users in India

Truecaller, a prominent caller identity company, has launched 'Truecaller for the Web,' a web-based version of its service.

10 Apr 2024

Bing

Microsoft scrambles after leaking internal files, passwords on unsecured server

Microsoft has addressed a significant security oversight that left the company's internal files and credentials vulnerable to public access.

09 Apr 2024

Google

Google unveils open-source tools for AI development, monetizes Workspace add-ons

US-based tech giant Google has announced the launch of a suite of open-source tools, aimed at enhancing the development and infrastructure of generative AI projects.

09 Apr 2024

Google

Meet Axion, Google's first custom Arm-based CPU

Google Cloud has announced the launch of its first-ever custom-built Arm processor, named Axion.

09 Apr 2024

Japan

Microsoft pledges nearly $3 billion for Japanese data center expansion

Microsoft, currently the world's most valuable company by market capitalization, has announced a significant investment plan to pump $2.9 billion into the development of data centers across Japan by 2025.

09 Apr 2024

Qualcomm

Microsoft's AI PCs poised to challenge Apple's MacBook Air

Microsoft is preparing to reveal its cutting-edge AI PCs at a Seattle event next month.

09 Apr 2024

Technology

Dell's latest laptops in India offer premium hardware, AI capabilities

Dell has launched its latest range of consumer laptops in India, all equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

Microsoft announces new research center for AI in London

US tech giant Microsoft has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) research center in London, UK.

06 Apr 2024

Sony

Prominent Xbox executive Kareem Choudhry departs from Microsoft 

Kareem Choudhry, a key figure in the Xbox division, is leaving Microsoft after an impressive 26-year tenure, as reported by Windows Central.

04 Apr 2024

Windows 10

Microsoft to charge for extended Windows 10 updates: Check prices

Microsoft has declared that free support for its Windows 10 operating system will end on October 14, 2025.

Microsoft claims of developing the most error-free quantum computer yet

Microsoft and Quantinuum, a quantum computing company, have announced a significant development in the field of quantum computing, claiming to have created the most accurate system to date.

03 Apr 2024

Satya Nadella

Microsoft could have stopped 2023 Chinese email breach: US government

An investigation by the US Cyber Safety Review Board has revealed that a significant breach of government emails in 2023, could have been prevented by Microsoft.

03 Apr 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft 365's Copilot boosted with OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo AI model

Microsoft has announced significant enhancements to its AI-driven assistant, Copilot, specifically designed for Microsoft 365 business subscribers.

03 Apr 2024

Intel

Intel's chipmaking division reports $7 billion loss in 2023

Intel's chip division has experienced a significant operating loss of $7 billion in 2023, according to Reuters.