Microsoft: News
15 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpTrump gives ByteDance 90-day deadline to sell TikTok's US business
Delivering his latest salvo against Beijing, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order giving ByteDance a 90-day deadline to divest the US operations of TikTok, its video-sharing service.
13 Aug 2020
United States of AmericaSurface Duo's pre-orders go live, sale to start from September-10
Microsoft has started accepting pre-orders for its Android-powered dual-screen phone, the Surface Duo.
13 Aug 2020
Google#TechBytes: Handy new features announced for Google Meet classes
Google has announced a new set of features to make Google Meet, its famous virtual conferencing solution, more useful for educators.
09 Aug 2020
XA poisoned chalice: Bill Gates on Microsoft's acquisition of TikTok
Microsoft is moving progressively to acquire the US business of TikTok (at least) to prevent the company from getting banned by the Trump administration.
07 Aug 2020
CanonCanon loses 10TB data in massive ransomware attack: Details here
After Garmin, Japanese tech giant Canon, known for its professional cameras around the world, appears to have fallen victim to a major ransomware attack.
07 Aug 2020
WeChatNewsBytes Briefing: Trump signs order banning business with TikTok's parent
In the updates since yesterday, US President Donald Trump signed executive orders banning business transactions with TikTok's parent company ByteDance and Tencent's WeChat.
06 Aug 2020
SamsungGalaxy Note 20 Ultra: Is it Samsung's best smartphone yet?
Samsung has unveiled the all-new Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra models. The latter comes as an expensive, zero-compromise handset with all the bells and whistles you would expect from a 2020 flagship.
04 Aug 2020
XNewsBytes Briefing: Twitter 'error' keeps users from tweeting, and more
In the updates since last night, Twitter drew flak for an error that restricted tweeting.
03 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpNewsBytes Briefing: William English, computer mouse co-inventor, dies at 91
A lot has happened over the weekend.
03 Aug 2020
iOSMicrosoft is killing Cortana on Android and iOS: Here's why
As Apple, Google, and Amazon continue the race to dominate the consumer-facing "smart home" category, Microsoft is backtracking and taking a very different approach.
01 Aug 2020
Donald TrumpUS will ban Chinese app TikTok, declares President Donald Trump
After indicating his views about TikTok, owned by Chinese giant ByteDance several times, United States President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that he will ban the popular short-form video app.
28 Jul 2020
AndroidMicrosoft's dual-screened smartphone to be launched soon
Microsoft is poised to launch its novel dual-screened smartphone, the Surface Duo, sometime soon. The Android-powered device has received certifications from the FCC and Bluetooth SIG, suggesting it will go official in the coming weeks.
26 Jul 2020
X#WeeklyRecap: OnePlus Nord launch, massive VPN leak, Garmin's outage, more
This week, a number of developments were noted, especially in the consumer technology category.
23 Jul 2020
Elon MuskNewsBytes Tech Briefing: Apple, Amazon offices raided in Italy
In the tech world, the news cycle was dominated by revenue reports and antitrust investigations.
22 Jul 2020
XNewsBytes Briefing: Snap's revenue grows; Moderna's vaccine won't be cheap
The big story in the technology world is: Snap reported its earnings for Q2 2020 with notable gains - 9 million new users and 17% YoY growth in revenue.
21 Jul 2020
LinkedInLinkedIn lays off 960 employees, due to COVID-19 pandemic
Microsoft-owned professional network LinkedIn has announced that it will be laying off about 960 employees, or 6% of its workforce, around the world.
20 Jul 2020
Spotify#BugAlert: Windows 10 is messing with internet connectivity
Microsoft's Windows 10 has been plagued by a myriad of issues, and now, the Redmond giant has acknowledged another severe bug in the operating system.
20 Jul 2020
GoogleNewsBytes Tech Briefing: TikTok considering HQ relocation; UAE's Mars mission
A lot has happened over the weekend!
16 Jul 2020
iPhoneNewsBytes Tech Briefing: Zoom's video-conference device, unified Gmail, and more
Along with the massive hack of high profile Twitter accounts, a lot has happened in the world of technology in the last 24 hours.
14 Jul 2020
AndroidMicrosoft cleverly slips in Bing search on Android phones
Even though Microsoft is a leader in the desktop OS market (thanks to Windows 10), it has a long way to go in other consumer-focused categories such as Search.
12 Jul 2020
VaccineBill Gates warns COVID-19 could turn into 'deadlier pandemic'
The COVID-19 crisis continues to wreak havoc around the world as the global coronavirus cases surge past 1.2 crore.
09 Jul 2020
Microsoft Teams#TechBytes: Handy features coming to Microsoft Teams
As the world adjusts with the routine of studying/working remotely, Microsoft is continuing the effort to push its dedicated communication and collaboration tool - Teams.
08 Jul 2020
SkypeNow, you can have a Duo call with 32 people
In light of the ongoing global pandemic and social distancing requirements, leading technology companies have doubled down on video calling and conferencing.
07 Jul 2020
Windows 10How Windows 10 Insiders can try the new Start menu
A few days back, Microsoft unveiled a revamped avatar of the Start menu for Windows 10.
02 Jul 2020
TechnologyMicrosoft is changing the Start menu of Windows: Here's how
Since the early days of Windows, the Start menu has been a core element of the operating system, something we all love to have and use.
30 Jun 2020
FacebookMicrosoft suspends all advertising on Facebook, Instagram
Microsoft has suspended all advertising on Facebook and Instagram at least until August.
29 Jun 2020
Windows 10Windows 10 update is slowing down some PCs: Details here
Microsoft has been facing a lot of criticism due to buggy Windows 10 updates.
29 Jun 2020
SamsungMicrosoft patents 'detachable' dual screen device: Details here
Unlike Samsung, Huawei, and many other tech giants, Microsoft is focusing particularly on building dual-screen experiences through its hardware and optimized Windows 10X software.
28 Jun 2020
Facebook#WeeklyRecap: Apple Silicon, iOS 14, fancy new phones, and more
This week has been all about consumer technology, thanks to Apple.
27 Jun 2020
XboxMicrosoft is closing all its stores: Here's why
In a bid to adjust with the new 'normal', Microsoft has announced the plan to close its physical stores permanently.
26 Jun 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)#GamingBytes: Consoles or gaming laptops, which one should you buy?
Value for money or portability? Better frame rates or accessories? Discounts or exclusive titles?
24 Jun 2020
Android#NotAFakeNews: Microsoft makes antivirus tool for Android
Months after confirming the plan to bring Windows Defender to iOS and Android, Microsoft has started executing the move.
23 Jun 2020
iOSApple Silicon: How it will redefine Macs of the future
At WWDC 2020, Apple made plenty of announcements, focusing mainly on the software side of things.
21 Jun 2020
X#WeeklyRecap: Cyber attack warnings, Chrome spyware, voice tweets, and more
This week's technology updates were marked by major cybersecurity threats from Chinese and North Korean hackers and some really annoying bugs in Apple and Microsoft's products.
15 Jun 2020
YouTubeWhy Windows 10 is signing out Google Chrome users?
Within a few weeks of its roll-out, Microsoft's May 2020 Update has broken several Windows 10 features, including its ability to connect to Bluetooth devices, print pages, and manage the hard drive.
14 Jun 2020
SecurityDon't update! Latest Windows 10 release can break your printer
Microsoft is having a hard time getting a grip on Windows 10 issues.
12 Jun 2020
SonySony gives first good look at PlayStation 5: Details here
After years worth of rumors, Sony has finally given us the first good look at the PlayStation 5, its next-generation gaming console.
08 Jun 2020
Intel#TechBytes: Best convertible laptops to buy under Rs. 1 lakh
Whatever may be the need, chances are a convertible laptop will check most of the boxes for you. These machines support various working modes while offering top-class performance.
05 Jun 2020
Bill GatesSome think Bill Gates will implant 'microchips' through COVID-19 vaccines
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has been leading the fight against COVID-19 through his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
29 May 2020
Windows 10Windows 10 May 2020 Update is brimming with annoying issues
A few hours ago, Microsoft released Windows 10 May 2020 Update with a revamped Cortana experience and several new features.
