Microsoft: News

15 Oct 2024

Amazon

Google partners with nuclear start-up to power AI data centers

In a major shift toward nuclear energy for its artificial intelligence (AI) operations, Google has announced a groundbreaking partnership with nuclear start-up Kairos Power.

12 Oct 2024

Xbox

Xbox Cloud Gaming to support streaming of personal game libraries

Microsoft is about to change the gaming experience with a new feature that would let you stream your own Xbox games.

11 Oct 2024

Windows 11

Windows 11 24H2 update causes unexplained storage loss

A newly discovered bug in the Windows 11 operating system is creating a major storage problem for users.

11 Oct 2024

Android

Microsoft to sell Xbox games directly via Android app

Microsoft is all set to update its Xbox mobile app on Android in November, allowing US users to purchase and play Xbox games on their phones.

09 Oct 2024

Microsoft Edge

Update your browser! Critical vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Edge

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk advisory, warning Windows users about security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge.

09 Oct 2024

Xbox

You can now sign-up for testing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

Microsoft is accepting sign-ups for a technical alpha of its next game, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

08 Oct 2024

Google

Google wants to use nuclear energy to power data centers

In a bid to meet the rising demand for electricity driven by the AI boom, Google is actively looking at nuclear power as a potential energy source for its data centers.

08 Oct 2024

Apple

Apple's iOS 18, macOS Sequoia now support wired Xbox controllers

Apple has brought some major improvements for gamers in its latest OS updates - iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.

03 Oct 2024

ChatGPT

OpenAI raises $6.6 billion funding at record $157 billion valuation

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has successfully secured a record-breaking $6.6 billion in a recent funding round.

02 Oct 2024

Microsoft Office

Microsoft rolls out Office 2024 for Mac and Windows

Microsoft has introduced its latest standalone version of Office, the Microsoft Office 2024. This new release is now accessible to both individual consumers and small businesses.

02 Oct 2024

Augmented Reality

Microsoft pulls plug on HoloLens 2 AR headset

Microsoft has officially stopped making its HoloLens 2 headsets, as reported by UploadVR.

Microsoft Paint revamped with new AI-based image editing tools

Microsoft is gearing up to roll out some cool AI-powered features to its Paint and Photos apps on Copilot Plus PCs.

01 Oct 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft enhances Copilot AI with voice and vision capabilities

Microsoft is gearing up to give its Copilot AI a makeover across web, mobile, and desktop platforms.

01 Oct 2024

Windows 11

Windows 11 24H2 update brings visual tweaks, new AI features

Microsoft has kicked off the rollout of its Windows 11 2024 update, or version 24H2.

28 Sep 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft upgrades security and privacy measures for controversial 'Recall' feature

Microsoft has rolled out some new security measures for its controversial Recall feature, which is set to be introduced in the upcoming Windows 11 update.

28 Sep 2024

Apple

Apple no longer interested in joining OpenAI's $6.5B funding round

Apple has pulled out of negotiations to join a funding round for ChatGPT maker OpenAI, as per the Wall Street Journal.

26 Sep 2024

Google

OpenAI, Google, Microsoft sign EU's AI Pact: What is it

The European Commission has disclosed the initial 100+ signatories of the AI Pact.

25 Sep 2024

Cybersecurity

Microsoft acknowledges cybersecurity shortcomings, pledges to make changes

Microsoft has publicly acknowledged its shortcomings in the field of cybersecurity, and announced it will make necessary changes to rectify them.

Microsoft's new AI safety tool can detect and correct errors

Microsoft has introduced a new feature named "correction" to its Azure AI Studio.

24 Sep 2024

US Congress

From travel to healthcare: Global impact of CrowdStrike's outage explained

A software update by US cybersecurity firm, CrowdStrike, triggered a major global IT disruption.

23 Sep 2024

Huawei

Huawei will no longer use Windows for its PCs

Huawei is set to replace Microsoft's Windows operating system (OS) on its future personal computers (PCs), with its proprietary HarmonyOS.

21 Sep 2024

Cybercrimes

Microsoft warns US healthcare sector of new ransomware threat

Microsoft has issued a warning about a new ransomware threat targeting the US healthcare sector.

20 Sep 2024

Windows 11

You can now access your Windows PC on any device

Microsoft has introduced a new application, aptly named "Windows App," designed to enable users to operate Windows and its associated applications on various platforms.

20 Sep 2024

Apple

Apple's latest macOS update is disrupting 3rd-party security tools, browsers

Apple's latest operating system, macOS Sequoia, has reportedly caused disruptions for users of third-party security products and web browsers.

20 Sep 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI's $6.5B funding round oversubscribed, investors await selection

OpenAI, a prominent artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, is nearing the conclusion of its latest fundraising round.

19 Sep 2024

US Army

Microsoft partners with defense start-up to develop next-gen combat goggles

Microsoft has joined forces with defense technology start-up, Anduril Industries, to enhance the performance of new combat goggles for the US Army.

18 Sep 2024

Google

Google wins appeal, EU's €1.49 billion antitrust fine dropped

Google has emerged victorious in its legal battle against a €1.49 billion antitrust fine, initially imposed by the European Commission five years ago.

18 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

Russia targeting Harris-Walz presidential campaign with fake videos: Microsoft

Microsoft has issued a warning about Russia's alleged interference in the upcoming US presidential election.

18 Sep 2024

NVIDIA

BlackRock, Microsoft to raise $30 billion for AI infrastructure development

BlackRock and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to raise $30 billion in private equity capital.

17 Sep 2024

Google

Google to introduce technology distinguishing real images from fake

Google is set to launch a new technology that will distinguish between photos taken with a camera, those edited using software like Photoshop, and those generated by AI models.

17 Sep 2024

OpenAI

Microsoft rolls out new Copilot AI features for work apps

Microsoft has introduced the latest version of its artificial intelligence (AI) tool Copilot, with enhanced features for its suite of work applications.

17 Sep 2024

LinkedIn

Satya Nadella describes Microsoft's productivity problem: '85% employees feel overworked'

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has shed light on a "productivity paradox" currently impacting the company.

17 Sep 2024

LinkedIn

Ex-Microsoft employee shares career lessons: Skills matter, not background

Rajat Garg, a former Microsoft India employee and now an entrepreneur, has shared valuable career insights on LinkedIn.

'That was sexism...': Melinda Gates exposes gender bias in philanthropy

Melinda French Gates, renowned philanthropist and former wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has opened up about her encounters with sexism during their joint philanthropic endeavors.

16 Sep 2024

Amazon

Google, Microsoft underreporting data center emissions by 662%: Report

The actual greenhouse gas emissions, from company-owned data centers of tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple are approximately 662% higher than officially reported, says The Guardian.

15 Sep 2024

Robots

How Microsoft's hard drive recycling approach is helping reduce e-waste

Microsoft is revolutionizing the way hard disk drives (HDDs) are recycled at the end of their lifespan.

13 Sep 2024

Technology

Microsoft strengthens Windows security to prevent future IT outages

Microsoft is set to introduce changes to its Windows operating system, aimed at enabling security vendors like CrowdStrike, Sophos, Broadcom, and Trend Micro to function outside the Windows kernel.

12 Sep 2024

Xbox

Microsoft lays off 650 more employees in Xbox gaming unit

Microsoft has announced the termination of approximately 650 positions within its gaming division, Xbox.

12 Sep 2024

ChatGPT

OpenAI seeks funding at $150 billion valuation, a 74% increase

OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, is reportedly in discussions to raise funds at an impressive valuation of $150 billion.

11 Sep 2024

Sony

Ex-Sony boss says laid-off game developers should 'drive an Uber'

Chris Deering, the former President of Sony's Computer Entertainment division in Europe, has offered unconventional advice to game developers recently laid off by the company.