Microsoft: News

13 Jun 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI to use Oracle's chips to boost ChatGPT's computing power

OpenAI, in collaboration with Microsoft, has announced a strategic partnership with Oracle.

10 Jun 2024

Xbox

More Xbox games are coming to PS5, Nintendo Switch

Microsoft will be expanding its game offerings to other platforms, including Sony PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, as confirmed by Xbox chief Phil Spencer during an interview with IGN.

10 Jun 2024

Xbox

'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' launching on October 25

Activision has announced the release date for the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

10 Jun 2024

Xbox

Microsoft unveils all-digital Xbox Series X in new white colorway

Microsoft has officially announced a new all-digital version of the Xbox Series X, which will be available in a sleek white color.

10 Jun 2024

Xbox

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 coming this November with stunning visuals

Microsoft has announced the release date for its highly anticipated game, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

08 Jun 2024

LinkedIn

LinkedIn halts targeted ads based on group data in EU

LinkedIn, the Microsoft-backed business social network, has decided to discontinue allowing advertisers to target users, based on data from LinkedIn Groups.

08 Jun 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft responds to privacy concerns over new 'Recall' feature

Microsoft is addressing privacy concerns surrounding its 'Recall' feature, which is designed for Copilot+ PCs.

06 Jun 2024

OpenAI

US regulators investigate Microsoft, OpenAI, and NVIDIA over antitrust concerns

The US Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have commenced antitrust investigations into Microsoft, OpenAI, and NVIDIA, as reported by The New York Times.

05 Jun 2024

Windows 10

Microsoft revives Windows 10 beta testing for new features

Microsoft has announced the revival of its beta testing program for Windows 10, aiming to test new facilities and improvements.

05 Jun 2024

Bill Gates

Bill Gates announces release of personal memoir in 2025

Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has announced the release of his memoir titled Source Code: My Beginnings, set to hit the shelves on February 4, 2025.

04 Jun 2024

Europe

Microsoft under EU scrutiny for alleged children's data collection

Microsoft is facing allegations of violating children's privacy in the European Union, following two complaints filed by Austrian advocacy group Noyb.

04 Jun 2024

Satya Nadella

Microsoft's AI-backed Recall feature sparks cybersecurity debate: Here's why

Microsoft recently announced its AI-powered feature, Recall, which captures everything a user does on their PC.

Raspberry Pi takes plunge into AI with new chip

Raspberry Pi, the renowned microcomputer firm, is set to enter the artificial intelligence (AI) market with a new chip.

04 Jun 2024

Austria

Microsoft under fire for privacy concerns over education software

Microsoft, the American tech behemoth, is facing two complaints lodged by privacy advocacy group NOYB with Austria's privacy watchdog.

04 Jun 2024

Satya Nadella

Microsoft lays off 1,000 employees from HoloLens, Azure cloud teams

Microsoft has confirmed the layoffs of approximately 1,000 employees, as reported by CNBC.

01 Jun 2024

Business

Microsoft close to resolving EU antitrust complaint through settlements

Microsoft is reportedly nearing an agreement with the Amazon-backed cloud lobby, Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE), to withdraw an antitrust complaint filed with the European Commission.

29 May 2024

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge gets speed boost with WebUI 2.0 architecture migration

Microsoft is taking significant steps to enhance the speed and responsiveness of its Edge browser.

29 May 2024

Apple

NVIDIA's market value surges closer to Apple amid AI boom

NVIDIA experienced a significant surge of 6% in its share price, hitting a record high of $1,128 on Tuesday.

29 May 2024

Telegram

Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot now available for Telegram users

Microsoft has successfully integrated its Copilot AI chatbot into the popular messaging app, Telegram.

28 May 2024

Android

Microsoft's Phone Link to introduce text extraction from Android photos

Microsoft is preparing to launch a new feature in its Phone Link application, that will enable users to select and copy text from pictures, synced from their Android phones.

23 May 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft announces early access to next Windows 11 update

Microsoft is preparing to launch its next significant update for Windows 11, which is currently available for early access via its Release Preview ring.

Microsoft's Phi-3-Vision compact AI model can analyze images and graphs

Microsoft has unveiled Phi-3-Vision, an advanced version of its small language model, Phi-3.

21 May 2024

Elon Musk

Microsoft's new Recall feature stirs privacy debate; Musk not impressed

Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool named Recall, causing ripples of concern over potential privacy issues.

20 May 2024

Qualcomm

Microsoft announces AI-driven Copilot+ PCs: Faster than MacBook Air M3?

Microsoft has unveiled its latest innovation, the AI-driven Copilot+ PCs, at a pre-Build 2024 event.

20 May 2024

Wi-Fi 7

Microsoft introduces Surface Laptop with an Arm-powered processor: Check features

Microsoft has launched its latest product, the new Surface Laptop, powered by an Arm-based processor.

20 May 2024

Satya Nadella

Microsoft launches Surface Pro all-purpose AI PC with Copilot key

Microsoft has unveiled its latest offering, the new Surface Pro, a tablet/laptop hybrid device.

20 May 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft unveils AI-driven 'Recall' feature for Windows: How it works

Microsoft has launched a new tool, Recall, for its latest operating system Windows 11.

20 May 2024

Qualcomm

Microsoft to showcase AI advancements at Build 2024 conference

Microsoft's annual Build developer conference is scheduled to take place from May 21-23, 2024.

16 May 2024

China

Microsoft asks China-based staff to relocate amid escalating US-Sino tensions

According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has proposed a relocation plan for approximately 700 to 800 of its China-based employees.

16 May 2024

Xbox

Microsoft unveils special controller designed for Xbox gamers with disabilities

Microsoft has unveiled the Proteus Controller, recognizing the Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

14 May 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft rolls out AI-driven app for streamlining office days

Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered application, Microsoft Places, aimed at assisting businesses in managing their in-office days more efficiently.

13 May 2024

Microsoft Teams

Follow these steps to maintain active status on Microsoft Teams

Maintaining an active status on Microsoft Teams can be challenging, especially when superiors are closely monitoring.

13 May 2024

Amazon

Microsoft commits €4B to develop AI data centers in France

Microsoft and Amazon, two leading US tech companies, have committed to investing billions in France's technology infrastructure.

10 May 2024

Apple

Apple's M2 Ultra to power AI in cloud data centers

Apple is set to explore the realm of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by deploying its M2 Ultra chips in data centers.

10 May 2024

Xbox

Microsoft's Xbox mobile gaming store to be launched in July

Microsoft has announced plans to launch the Xbox mobile gaming store in July, as revealed by Xbox president Sarah Bond at the Bloomberg Technology Summit.

10 May 2024

ChatGPT

OpenAI to take on Google with AI-powered search tool

OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence company, is preparing to launch its AI-powered search tool on Monday, according to Reuters.

09 May 2024

Xbox

Microsoft's gaming division prepares for more layoffs after studio shutdowns

Microsoft's Xbox division is reportedly bracing for further job cuts following the recent closure of three of its studios Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, and Alpha Dog Studio.

Microsoft develops top-secret AI model for US intelligence agencies

Microsoft has developed a secret generative AI model specifically for the US intelligence agencies.

08 May 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft's Copilot AI service set to revolutionize user interaction

Microsoft is set to transform user interaction with generative AI, by introducing innovative features to its Copilot service for Microsoft 365.

07 May 2024

OpenAI

Microsoft and OpenAI launch $2 million initiative against election deepfakes

Microsoft and OpenAI have jointly launched a $2 million fund, to tackle the growing threat of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfakes in elections.