Microsoft: News

22 Jul 2024

Windows 11

Windows 11 update process gets simpler, rollbacks might get trickier

Microsoft is transforming its update process with the launch of 'checkpoint cumulative updates' for Windows 11.

21 Jul 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft launches repair tool after CrowdStrike update impacts 8.5m devices

Microsoft has unveiled a repair tool specifically designed to assist IT administrators in repairing Windows devices, impacted by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.

21 Jul 2024

Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike's faulty update affected 8.5m Windows devices globally, Microsoft reveals

The worldwide tech disruption, triggered by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has affected 8.5 million Windows devices, according to Microsoft.

21 Jul 2024

Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike update previously crippled Linux systems, but it went unnoticed

Cybersecurity service provider CrowdStrike has been at the center of a global disruption, due to a problematic software update.

20 Jul 2024

Windows PC

Say goodbye to battery anxiety! Maximize PC usage this way

Windows PCs have seen significant improvements in battery life over the years.

20 Jul 2024

IndiGo

Microsoft outage: IndiGo cancels 280+ flights in 2 days

IndiGo, India's largest airline, has canceled 93 flights today due to a massive outage at Microsoft.

20 Jul 2024

Cybersecurity

Did CrowdStrike update causing global IT outage bypass quality checks?

A routine update of cybersecurity software by CrowdStrike, led to a global IT outage on Friday, causing widespread disruption for companies using Microsoft's Windows.

20 Jul 2024

Satya Nadella

90s tech helped this airline continue amid global Microsoft outage

Microsoft's latest outage badly disrupted airline operations in several countries.

20 Jul 2024

Windows 11

McAfee-caused PC meltdown and Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage have a common connection

Microsoft recently encountered a major technical issue that affected numerous sectors worldwide.

19 Jul 2024

Paris

Microsoft's global outage hampers Paris Olympics 2024 preparations. Say what!

The preparations for the Paris Olympics 2024 have been significantly disrupted due to a worldwide Microsoft outage.

19 Jul 2024

Google

Tech giants team up to protect you from risky AI

Tech behemoths Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Intel, IBM, PayPal, Cisco, and Anthropic have united to form the Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI).

19 Jul 2024

SpiceJet

Microsoft outage badly disrupts airline operations in India, US

A significant disruption in Microsoft's cloud services has led to worldwide flight cancellations and delays, notably impacting India, Australia, and the US.

19 Jul 2024

Technology

Microsoft global outage: Airlines, media and banks worst hit

A double whammy of technical glitches caused significant disruptions on Friday, impacting various sectors globally.

18 Jul 2024

Cybercrimes

Microsoft warns of new ransomware threats: How to stay safe

Microsoft has issued a warning about the cybercrime group Octo Tempest, known for its advanced social engineering techniques and identity compromise.

16 Jul 2024

United Kingdom

Microsoft faces UK antitrust probe over Inflection AI deal

Microsoft is currently under investigation by the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) due to its partnership with Inflection AI.

16 Jul 2024

Amazon Web Services

€470M package: How Google tried to upend Microsoft's antitrust settlement

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., recently proposed a package worth approximately €470 million ($512 million) to the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE).

15 Jul 2024

Google

AI push? Google, Microsoft consume more energy than some countries

In 2023, technology giants Google and Microsoft each consumed a staggering 24 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, surpassing the energy usage of over 100 countries, according to research conducted by analyst Michael Thomas.

15 Jul 2024

Windows 11

Windows users brace for change: Microsoft sunsets Mail, Calendar apps

Microsoft is actively promoting its new Outlook app as the primary tool for all email needs within new Windows 11 devices.

11 Jul 2024

Windows 10

Unpatched for a year: Windows vulnerability puts users at risk

Researchers from security firm Check Point, have discovered that threat actors have been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Windows, to target users with malware for over a year before Microsoft fixed it.

Microsoft's AI tool creates 'deepfake voices' so real they're banned 

Microsoft has developed an AI speech generator, VALL-E 2, capable of so convincingly mimicking human voices, that it cannot be released to the public.

10 Jul 2024

Apple

Going solo? OpenAI shuts down observer program following Microsoft's exit

Microsoft has officially relinquished its observer seat on the board of OpenAI, effective immediately.

08 Jul 2024

Windows 10

Notepad gets modern makeover: Spellcheck, autocorrect arrive after 40 years

Microsoft has discreetly launched an updated version of its Notepad text editor for mainstream Windows 11 users, now featuring integrated spellchecking.

08 Jul 2024

Windows 10

Frustrated with Windows? Here's your guide to switching to Linux

As Microsoft transitions to Windows 11, some users are expressing frustration over embedded advertisements, constant updates, data collection, and increasing hardware requirements.

07 Jul 2024

Technology

Indian prices for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, Pro 11 leaked

Microsoft's recently revealed Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11, both powered by Snapdragon X processors, are poised to enter the Indian market.

05 Jul 2024

Layoff News

Microsoft's latest layoff round hits product teams

Microsoft has confirmed a new round of layoffs affecting various teams and locations across the company this week.

03 Jul 2024

Apple

Apple to join OpenAI board as observer following AI partnership

Apple is set to secure an observer role on the board of OpenAI, a landmark move in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), as reported by Bloomberg.

'Skeleton key' vulnerability found in AI tools, Microsoft urges caution

AI companies are facing a new challenge, as users discover innovative ways to circumvent the security measures in place, to prevent chatbots from aiding in illegal activities.

02 Jul 2024

Google

Why EU is probing Microsoft-OpenAI and Google-Samsung AI deals

The European Union (EU) antitrust regulators have reportedly begun investigating artificial intelligence (AI) partnerships between tech giants for potential violations.

29 Jun 2024

OpenAI

Microsoft's AI chief defends use of open web content

Mustafa Suleyman, the head of AI at Microsoft, has publicly expressed his belief that content available on the open web is akin to "freeware" that anyone can freely utilize.

28 Jun 2024

Xbox

You can soon stream Xbox games on your Fire TV

Microsoft has revealed its intention to launch the Xbox TV app on Amazon's Fire TV Stick in July.

26 Jun 2024

Albert Einstein

Einstein's historic letter to FDR expected to fetch $4M

A two-page letter written by Albert Einstein, warning then US President Franklin D Roosevelt about Nazi Germany's potential to develop an atomic bomb, is set for auction at Christie's in September.

25 Jun 2024

Europe

Microsoft accused of antitrust violations by EU over Teams app

Microsoft is facing antitrust charges from European Union regulators for allegedly bundling its Teams chat app with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

24 Jun 2024

Technology

iFixit rates Microsoft's latest Surface laptops 8/10 for repairability

Microsoft's hardware team is putting a significant emphasis on the repairability of its devices.

22 Jun 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft to incorporate Phone Link into Windows 11 Start Menu

Microsoft has announced plans to integrate its connectivity tool, Phone Link, directly into the Windows 11 Start Menu.

21 Jun 2024

Apple

NVIDIA loses top spot to Microsoft as shares fall 3%

NVIDIA experienced a significant 3.4% drop in shares on Thursday, resulting in a loss of approximately $91 billion from its market value.

20 Jun 2024

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity experts warn of new malware targeting Google, Microsoft users

Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm over a sophisticated new malware that impersonates Google Chrome and Microsoft Word, with the potential to steal money from Windows owners.

20 Jun 2024

Windows 10

Microsoft urges Windows users to update against Wi-Fi vulnerability

Microsoft has recently issued a patch for a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-30078, in its Windows 10 and 11 operating systems.

19 Jun 2024

NVIDIA

NVIDIA dethrones Microsoft to become world's most valuable company

NVIDIA, the globally recognized GPU manufacturer, has outpaced tech giant Microsoft to clinch the title of the world's most valuable company.

14 Jun 2024

US State Department

Microsoft president testifies on security lapses after China-linked hack

Microsoft's president Brad Smith has testified before a US House panel on homeland security, addressing concerns about the company's security practices and its relationship with China.

14 Jun 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft postpones launch of its controversial AI feature 'Recall'

Microsoft has announced a delay in the release of its Recall feature, designed for the upcoming Copilot+ PCs.