Microsoft: News
29 Feb 2020
CortanaCortana loses key skills as Microsoft focuses on 'personal productivity'
Cortana, the Microsoft-built digital assistant that goes against the likes of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, is backing out of the match now.
29 Feb 2020
FacebookGDC 2020 postponed over coronavirus fears: Details here
This year's Game Developers Conference, aka GDC 2020, has been postponed.
29 Feb 2020
QualcommMicrosoft's Surface Duo will let you 'peek' at notifications
Microsoft's Surface Duo, the Android-based phone we saw last year, lacks an external screen for showing notifications. However, the company is making up for this by allowing you to 'peek' at call alerts and notifications.
28 Feb 2020
LinkedInIt's a weird world when LinkedIn works on Snapchat-like stories
In a major surprise, LinkedIn has announced the plan to bring self-disappearing Snapchat-like stories to its website/app.
22 Feb 2020
YouTubeGoogle is warning Edge users against installing extensions. But why?
A month ago, Microsoft took the decision of ditching its own web browsing platform for Google's Chromium.
21 Feb 2020
FlipkartMicrosoft Surface Pro 7, Laptop 3, X listed in India
Microsoft has officially listed the Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X in India. Of the three, the Surface Pro 7 is already available for purchase on Amazon and Flipkart while the other two devices are expected to go on sale soon.
18 Feb 2020
IndiaMicrosoft opens a new engineering center in India
In a bid to expand its footprint in the Indian market, Microsoft has launched a new engineering hub in the country.
17 Feb 2020
Reddit#BugAlert: Don't update! Windows 10 hides your personal files
Microsoft is just not getting a grip on Windows 10 and its issues.
12 Feb 2020
SecurityInternet Explorer (if you haven't abandoned it) is not safe
Even though Internet Explorer is a thing of the past, Microsoft is requesting Windows users to install a major update associated with it.
10 Feb 2020
Bill GatesBill Gates is buying a $600 million futuristic eco-friendly superyacht
Microsoft co-founder and the world's second-richest man, Bill Gates, is reportedly spending a whopping $645 million on a futuristic yacht.
10 Feb 2020
RedditWindows 7 bug preventing shutdown: How to fix it
Within a month of losing official Microsoft support, Windows 7 has started creating major problems for its users.
03 Feb 2020
XDon't update! Latest Windows release causes 'blue screen of death'
Microsoft recently pushed a cumulative update fixing a long-existing File Explorer glitch on Windows 10.
01 Feb 2020
GoogleFlag bugs in Xbox, win up to Rs. 14 lakh
After Google and Apple, Microsoft is also doubling down on the security of its products.
01 Feb 2020
YouTubeAvast shutting down company that sold user data without permission
A few days back, anti-virus giant Avast was caught selling PC activity of its users through its subsidiary, a company named Jumpshot.
01 Feb 2020
NBAHackers are exploiting Kobe Bryant's wallpaper to mine cryptocurrency
As the world mourns the unexpected demise of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant, hackers are using the tragedy to make money.
31 Jan 2020
IBMWho is Arvind Krishna? Little-known facts about IBM's new CEO
After Alphabet and Microsoft, International Business Machines (IBM) has decided to bring an Indian-origin Chief Executive.
31 Jan 2020
CortanaApparently, Siri and Cortana are really bad at first-aid advice
While modern-day smart assistants can handle a number of queries, they are not really good at first-aid advice.
30 Jan 2020
United Nations (UN)400GB-data stolen from UN servers in July; organization remained mum
The United Nations has confirmed to have been hacked in, what looks like, a state-sponsored espionage operation.
30 Jan 2020
Windows 10You can fix Windows 10's broken file explorer: Here's how
A few months back, Microsoft released Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) with a few bug fixes and handy new features.
29 Jan 2020
Windows 10#TechBytes: Tricks to become more productive while using Windows 10
Now that Windows 7 has lost support and Windows 10 is the only option to stay in Microsoft's ecosystem, you need some essential hacks to get the most out of the OS.
28 Jan 2020
YouTubeAvast sold user-data to Google, Microsoft for millions of dollars
Avast, one of the leading providers of anti-virus and internet security solutions, is facing flak for engaging in some shady data business.
23 Jan 2020
Security#LeakAlert: Microsoft exposed over 250 million customer support records
Microsoft is facing flak for exposing over 250 million customer service records on several open servers.
18 Jan 2020
iOSSoon, Microsoft could enable wireless phone-to-PC content transfer capabilities
When you have to move some data from your phone to PC (or reverse), the go-to options are fairly limited - Bluetooth, USB cable, or a third-party transfer like via SHAREit.
19 Jan 2020
iOS#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Living robots, Windows 10 bug, AI-based Maths Solver, more
This week, we have witnessed some major developments in tech.
17 Jan 2020
iOSMicrosoft's new app uses AI to help with math problems
After offering a way to digitize real-world tables, Microsoft has launched 'Maths Solver,' a smart app capable of solving complicated mathematical problems.
16 Jan 2020
macOSMicrosoft is playing a catch-up game, launches a Chrome-like browser
More than a year after announcing the plan to switch Edge to Chromium, Microsoft has made the stable version of the upgraded browser available on Windows and macOS.
15 Jan 2020
National Security Agency#BugAlert: Critical security vulnerability flagged in Windows 10; update now
After Firefox, Windows 10 has been plagued by a security vulnerability.
14 Jan 2020
Satya NadellaIt's just bad: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks on CAA
Hyderabad-born Satya Nadella, who is leading Microsoft, has become the first CEO of a tech giant to weigh-in on India's new law of citizenship that has sparked protests.
13 Jan 2020
Windows 10Windows 7 losing support! Get free Windows 10 upgrade immediately
If you are still using the decade-old Windows 7 operating system, now is the time to upgrade to the newer, fancier Windows 10.
12 Jan 2020
SecuritySensitive Skype, Cortana recordings reviewed on insecured PCs in China
A few months ago, Motherboard made a shocking revelation that Microsoft has been sending "poorly secured" Cortana and Skype recordings to human contractors.
10 Jan 2020
FlipkartFlipkart forays into laptop segment with a mid-range offering
Flipkart has forayed into the laptop segment by launching a new mid-range Falkon Aerbook model under its private brand MarQ, which already sells home appliances, televisions, and other electronic goods.
04 Jan 2020
Windows 10Microsoft will soon fix Windows 10 File Explorer bugs
Ever since Microsoft released Windows 10 November 2019 update, users of the platform have been experiencing certain issues with File Explorer, the core of the OS.
25 Dec 2019
Windows 10Soon, Microsoft could change how Windows Updates are delivered
Microsoft has long been pushing biannual feature upgrades for Windows 10.
18 Dec 2019
San FranciscoEd-tech start-up Springboard raises $11 million
Springboard, a San Francisco-headquartered company that provides career upscaling solutions with courses for data science, design, analytics, etc, has raised $11 million in post-Series A funding round.
17 Dec 2019
AndroidWindows 10 users can now make phone calls from PC
After a long wait, Microsoft has confirmed that calling capabilities are being rolled out for all Windows 10 users.
16 Dec 2019
Sports#GamingBytes: Five exciting racing games you should definitely play
Racing games have a charm of their own. They are easy to learn and can go from ultra-realistic to fun and cartoonish.
15 Dec 2019
Snapchat#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Next-gen Xbox, OPPO AR glasses, iOS issues, and more
This week in tech we saw some tempting hardware announcements, including that of the next-generation Xbox Series X console and OPPO's AR glasses.
14 Dec 2019
TechnologyThis is Microsoft's fancy new Windows logo
Last year, Microsoft unveiled a bunch of new Office Suite icons as part of an effort to modernize its software and services under a new 'Fluent Design' concept.
14 Dec 2019
AMDXbox Series X: What makes it better, more powerful?
Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Project Scarlett, has finally come to life as the Xbox Series X.
02 Dec 2019
IIT-DelhiIIT-Delhi witnesses record high placement offers on Day 1
The final placement season at IIT-Delhi is off to a great start as the institute witnessed the highest ever number of offers on the first day.
