Microsoft: News

09 Sep 2024

Bill Gates

Bill Gates (68) plans to work for another 20-30 years

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has expressed his desire to continue working for another two to three decades.

07 Sep 2024

Windows 11

How to improve startup speed on your Windows PCs

Microsoft has recently published a new support page, with several methods to identify and disable problematic startup applications that may slow down your Windows 11/10 system.

06 Sep 2024

Google

ChromeOS's new multi-tasking feature will remind you of Windows 11

Google has launched a new update for ChromeOS, introducing several enhancements aimed at improving user experience on Chromebook devices.

04 Sep 2024

LinkedIn

Microsoft to host Copilot-focused event on Sep 16

Microsoft is set to host an event dedicated to the "next phase of Copilot innovation" on September 16.

04 Sep 2024

Intel

NVIDIA stock plummets 9.5%, wiping out $279B in market value

NVIDIA has experienced a significant 9.5% drop in its stock value, resulting in a loss of $279 billion from the company's market capitalization.

02 Sep 2024

Windows 10

Windows 11 surpasses Windows 10 in popularity among PC gamers

Microsoft's latest operating system Windows 11, has now surpassed its predecessor Windows 10, in popularity among Steam users.

02 Sep 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft says option to uninstall Recall feature is a bug

Microsoft has suggested that users cannot uninstall the forthcoming Recall feature, according to The Verge.

31 Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike executive to testify on IT outage before US Congress

Adam Meyers, a top executive from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, is set to testify before the US House Homeland Security Committee.

31 Aug 2024

Cryptocurrency

North Korean hackers exploit Chrome bug to steal cryptocurrency

In a recent cybersecurity breach, a North Korean hacking group known as 'Citrine Sleet' exploited an unknown bug in Chrome-based browsers.

29 Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike lowers revenue forecasts after global IT outage

CrowdStrike has revised its revenue and profit projections for the year.

29 Aug 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI seeks billions in funding at over $100 billion valuation

OpenAI, the tech start-up behind the widely used ChatGPT, is reportedly in advanced talks to raise billions of dollars in a new funding round.

27 Aug 2024

Adobe

OpenAI, Adobe, Microsoft want all companies to label AI-generated content

OpenAI, Adobe, and Microsoft have expressed their support for a California bill that mandates the labeling of AI-generated content.

24 Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

Microsoft announces cybersecurity summit following global IT disruption

Microsoft has announced plans to host a cybersecurity summit on September 10, at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

23 Aug 2024

Google

Perplexity AI to introduce ads on its search platform

Perplexity AI, a start-up backed by NVIDIA and Jeff Bezos, has announced plans to incorporate advertising into its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search platform.

23 Aug 2024

Google

What is Essentials, Google's latest app for Windows users

Google has unveiled a new application, Google Essentials, designed to consolidate its key services into a single platform.

22 Aug 2024

Intel

Microsoft's controversial 'Recall' feature is getting a second chance

Microsoft has announced plans to reintroduce a modified version of its Recall feature to Windows Insider PCs in October.

22 Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

Critical flaw in Microsoft Copilot Studio exposes sensitive cloud data

A significant security flaw has been identified in Microsoft's Copilot Studio tool, which could potentially expose sensitive information within a cloud environment.

22 Aug 2024

Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike accuses competitors of profiting from global IT outage

CrowdStrike's President, Michael Sentonas, has criticized the company's competitors for their attempts to capitalize on a recent global IT outage.

21 Aug 2024

Xbox

Pre-orders for white Xbox Series X, 2TB special edition open

Microsoft is set to expand its gaming console range with the introduction of three new Xbox Series S/X models in October.

21 Aug 2024

Layoff News

Over 1.3L tech employees laid off in 2024

The technology industry is experiencing a significant surge in layoffs this year, with over 1.32 lakh job cuts reported across 404 companies.

21 Aug 2024

Technology

'Something has gone seriously wrong': Microsoft's update breaks Linux PCs

A recent update from Microsoft has caused significant booting issues for numerous Linux users.

20 Aug 2024

NVIDIA

NVIDIA's new feature will ensure automatic sign-in for Xbox games

NVIDIA is set to introduce a new feature that will enable users to link their Xbox accounts with its GeForce Now streaming service.

20 Aug 2024

North Korea

North Korean hackers launch zero-day attack on Windows users

A zero-day vulnerability in Windows, recently rectified by Microsoft, was exploited by hackers believed to be operating on behalf of the North Korean government.

19 Aug 2024

macOS

Microsoft's macOS apps have security flaws that allow spying

Cisco Talos, a renowned cybersecurity firm, has recently discovered multiple security flaws in several Microsoft applications designed for macOS.

19 Aug 2024

AMD

AMD acquires server manufacturer ZT Systems for $4.9 billion

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced its intention to acquire server manufacturer ZT Systems.

19 Aug 2024

Sony

Sony PS5 Pro launch nears: Here's when pre-orders might start

Gamers are eagerly anticipating the next iteration of Sony's popular console, the PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro).

18 Aug 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft's Copilot AI can be manipulated to leak sensitive data

Microsoft's Copilot AI, a tool designed for organizations to customize chatbots according to their needs, has been found vulnerable to hacking.

18 Aug 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft fixes loophole used for bypassing Windows 11's system requirements

Microsoft is intensifying efforts to prevent users from bypassing system requirements of Windows 11.

17 Aug 2024

Bill Gates

Bill Gates hails India as global leader in innovative breakthroughs

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, has lauded India's innovative prowess during the inaugural India Day celebrations in the Greater Seattle area.

16 Aug 2024

Windows 11

After 30 years, Microsoft finally removes FAT32 storage limitations

Microsoft has announced plans to eliminate the longstanding 32GB size restriction for FAT32 partitions in its upcoming Windows 11 update.

16 Aug 2024

Bill Gates

Former employees claim Bill Gates behaved like 'absolute monarch'

Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, has been accused of creating a culture of fear within his mega-charity organization.

16 Aug 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft halts intrusive Windows 11 upgrade prompts

Microsoft has decided to stop its aggressive campaign urging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11.

15 Aug 2024

GitHub

Microsoft's GitHub reverses database changes after disrupting its services

GitHub, the renowned code-hosting platform owned by Microsoft, experienced a worldwide service disruption recently.

14 Aug 2024

Windows 11

Windows 11 to get BitLocker device encryption by default

Microsoft is set to make BitLocker device encryption a standard feature, in its upcoming major update for Windows 11.

14 Aug 2024

Asus

Valve extends SteamOS support to ASUS ROG Ally

Valve, the creator of the popular Steam Deck gaming handheld, has announced plans to extend its Linux-based SteamOS support to rival devices like ASUS's ROG Ally.

13 Aug 2024

Google

India's first open-source AI model debuts, supports 10 Indic languages

Sarvam AI, a Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, has introduced Sarvam 2B, India's first open-source foundational model.

13 Aug 2024

AMD

Intel's chip market dominance under threat from AMD

AMD is steadily gaining ground in the global PC market, currently dominated by Intel.

12 Aug 2024

Xbox

PUBG developer Krafton acquires Tango Gameworks from Xbox

Krafton Inc., the South Korean company behind the popular battle royale game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), has acquired Tango Gameworks and the rights to hit video game Hi-Fi Rush from Xbox.

11 Aug 2024

Technology

Microsoft to retire Paint 3D app in November: Check alternatives

Microsoft has announced plans to retire its Paint 3D app, with the software set to be removed from the Microsoft Store in November this year.

11 Aug 2024

Las Vegas

ATMs are at risk! Researcher exposes shocking security flaws 

At the recent Defcon security conference held in Las Vegas, independent researcher Matt Burch exposed six vulnerabilities in the widely-used ATM security solution, Vynamic Security Suite (VSS).