Microsoft: News
Microsoft is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Washington, US. It produces consumer electronics, personal computers, computer software, and other related products and services. The company was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. It released the Microsoft Windows in 1985 and in 1990 it introduced the Microsoft Office Suit. Other popular software systems include the Internet Explorer, Microsoft Vista, and Edge Web browser. Its product-line includes Surface series laptops and tablets as well as Xbox video game consoles.
You can now edit your Canva designs using Claude chatbot
Anthropic's Claude AI has been integrated with Canva, allowing users to create and edit designs simply by chatting.
This Windows 11 feature will save battery without dimming your screen
Microsoft is testing a new feature for Windows 11 laptops that could significantly improve battery life.
You won't get new Office features on Windows 10 anymore
Microsoft has announced that it will no longer be adding new features to its Office apps (Microsoft 365) on Windows 10, starting next year.
How Microsoft's new AI could revolutionize drug discovery
Microsoft has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, BioEmu, to accelerate drug discovery.
OpenAI's open-weight reasoning model is coming soon: What to expect
OpenAI is gearing up to launch an open-weight language model in the coming days.
AI saved Microsoft $500M while 15,000 lost jobs since January
Microsoft's Chief Commercial Officer, Judson Althoff, has revealed that the company's artificial intelligence (AI) tools have significantly boosted productivity in sales, customer service, and software engineering.
From $1T to $4T—NVIDIA hits record valuation in 2 years
NVIDIA has made history by becoming the first public company in the world to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion.
Microsoft's latest update gives Edge a speed boost
Microsoft has announced a major improvement in the speed of its Edge browser.
Windows 11 becomes world's most popular desktop OS
Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 11, has officially dethroned its predecessor, Windows 10, as the most popular desktop OS.
AI making HR decisions? 60% managers consult ChatGPT for layoffs
A recent ResumeBuilder.com survey has revealed a disturbing trend among employers: the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make layoff decisions.
Microsoft ends operations in Pakistan after 25 years: Here's why
Microsoft has officially shut down its operations in Pakistan after a 25-year run. The decision comes amid economic instability and political turmoil in the country.
US sees record layoffs since 2020 as AI reshapes work
The United States is witnessing a record wave of job cuts, with the number of layoffs in the first half of 2025 hitting the highest level since the pandemic year of 2020.
Microsoft cancels two major Xbox games, closes studio behind one
Microsoft has canceled the development of two major Xbox games, Perfect Dark and Everwild.
Microsoft fires 4% of its workforce: Who are affected?
Microsoft has announced a fresh round of layoffs, impacting as many as 9,000 employees or nearly 4% of its workforce.
Microsoft removes password features from Authenticator: Here's what to do
Microsoft is set to remove the ability to store and autofill passwords from its Authenticator app.
Microsoft's Chief Commercial Officer takes sabbatical amid looming layoffs
Microsoft's Chief Commercial Officer, Judson Althoff, is taking a two-month-long sabbatical from work.
Microsoft's new AI beats doctors at diagnosing complex health conditions
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, capable of outperforming human doctors in diagnosing complex health conditions.
Laid-off after 23 years, Microsoft veteran still goes to office
Freddy Kristiansen, a 59-year-old former principal product manager at Microsoft, is still going to work at his Denmark office even after being laid off in May.
After 40 years, Windows' Blue Screen of Death turns black
Microsoft is set to retire the notorious Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in favor of a new Black Screen of Death.
OpenAI-Microsoft deal under strain. Reason: AGI
The future of the long-standing partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft hinges on a contentious term in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry: artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Authors sue Microsoft for using their books to train AI
A group of authors has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of using their books without permission to train its Megatron artificial intelligence model.
NVIDIA just became the world's most valuable company
NVIDIA has become the world's most valuable company, overtaking tech giants Microsoft and Apple.
Microsoft mulls 4th major layoff round in 18 months
Microsoft is preparing for another round of layoffs, this time targeting its Xbox division.
ChatGPT to challenge Google Docs with these new features
OpenAI is said to be working on collaborative features for ChatGPT, a move that could give tough competition to Google Docs and Microsoft Word.
Anthropic's AI training deemed 'fair use' in landmark copyright ruling
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company backed by Amazon and Alphabet, has won a major legal battle.
Why European governments are worried about reliance on US tech
European governments are rethinking their dependence on US technology and services, The New York Times has reported.
This Windows safety feature is crashing Google Chrome
Microsoft's Family Safety feature, a tool mainly used by parents and schools for setting parental controls and filters, has been causing issues with Google's Chrome browser.
Microsoft to cut thousands of sales jobs amid AI push
Microsoft is planning to lay off thousands of employees, especially in its sales division, as per a Bloomberg report.
Microsoft warns about 'infinite workday' trend: What is it?
Microsoft has flagged a new trend in the modern workplace, calling it the "infinite workday."
OpenAI considers suing Microsoft over anticompetitive behavior
OpenAI executives are considering accusing their primary investor, Microsoft, of anticompetitive behavior.
Microsoft's blunder brings back Vista startup sound in Windows 11
Microsoft has accidentally swapped the startup sound of Windows 11 with that of the older Windows Vista.
Meta AI can reproduce half of Harry Potter book verbatim
A recent study has revealed that Meta's LLaMA 3.1 AI model can reproduce significant portions of copyrighted texts, including the first Harry Potter book.
Amazon to invest $13B in Australian data centers by 2029
Amazon has announced a massive investment of A$20 billion (approximately $13 billion) in Australia from 2025 to 2029.
Why Google is planning to cut ties with Scale AI
Google, the biggest customer of Scale AI, is planning to sever its ties with the artificial intelligence (AI) data-labeling start-up.
Microsoft Copilot just gained 'vision' to become your AI-powered tutor
Microsoft has launched a new feature, Copilot Vision, for its AI assistant on Windows.
OpenAI picks Google Cloud to power ChatGPT in landmark deal
OpenAI has partnered with Alphabet's Google Cloud, according to sources who spoke to Reuters.
You can now try Windows 11's new Start menu
Microsoft has made available for testers a new version of the Start menu for its Windows 11 operating system.
Microsoft just revealed its first handheld gaming console
Microsoft has officially unveiled its first gaming handheld devices, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.
Microsoft's Xbox app for Windows now shows your console games
Microsoft's Xbox app for Windows has started displaying Xbox console games in its library.
Microsoft faces backlash for aggressive Windows 11 ad campaign
Microsoft is facing backlash for its latest advertisement promoting Windows 11.
NVIDIA overtakes Microsoft to become world's most valuable company
NVIDIA has overtaken Microsoft to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company.
Turns out Builder.ai's AI was 700 engineers in India!
Builder.ai, a London-based start-up once valued at $1.5 billion, has filed for bankruptcy after its so-called artificial intelligence was exposed as hundreds of human workers in India pretending to be chatbots.
Disney fires hundreds in 4th layoff round in 10 months
The Walt Disney Company has begun a new round of layoffs, affecting hundreds of employees across its global operations.
Microsoft Bing users can now generate videos from text prompts
Microsoft has integrated an AI-powered video generator into its Bing search engine.
Microsoft will spend $400M on AI, cloud computing in Switzerland
Microsoft has announced a $400 million investment in Switzerland.
Microsoft starts testing Copilot for Gaming on Xbox app
Microsoft has launched the beta version of its Copilot for Gaming experience in the Xbox app on iOS and Android.
Windows Update will now handle your third-party apps and drivers
Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of its Windows Update service, allowing it to handle updates for third-party apps and drivers.
Attention! Your Windows device may be at high-risk of cyberattacks
The Indian government has recently issued a high-severity cybersecurity warning for users of Microsoft products, specifically those using Windows on their laptops and desktops.
Here's why Microsoft's Xbox mobile store is not live yet
Microsoft postponed the launch of its new Xbox mobile gaming store, which was slated for July 2024, because of Apple's policies.
Microsoft's upcoming feature lets your PC and phone talk seamlessly
Microsoft is working on a new feature, dubbed "Cross Device Resume," for Windows 11. The feature resembles Apple's Handoff function in macOS.
Google's latest tool can identify content generated by AI
Google has announced a new tool, SynthID Detector, to help users identify content created by its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Google I/O starts today—How to watch and what to expect
Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025, is set to commence today at 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST) and will continue through May 21.
Microsoft employee disrupts Nadella's keynote: What's behind the protest?
Satya Nadella's keynote address at the Microsoft Build developer conference was interrupted by a protester calling for Palestinian rights.
Microsoft unveils new command-line text editor for Windows
At its Build conference, Microsoft has unveiled a new command line text editor, Edit on Windows.
Microsoft's new tool lets developers add AI chatbots to websites
Microsoft has unveiled an interesting project called NLWeb, aimed at making the process of adding AI chatbots to websites easier.
Microsoft advances vision of AI-assisted Windows with Model Context Protocol
As part of its ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, Microsoft has announced the integration of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) into Windows.
Microsoft's new AI platform to revolutionize scientific research—Know how
Microsoft has unveiled a new platform, called Microsoft Discovery, at its Build 2025 conference.
Microsoft brings Musk's controversial Grok AI to its cloud platform
Microsoft is among the first major cloud service providers to provide access to Grok, an AI model developed by Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up, xAI.
Microsoft just made it free to publish your app
Microsoft has announced that it will be removing developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows.
Microsoft 365 Copilot gets major redesign to enhance AI workflows
Microsoft has announced a major update to its Copilot AI at the Build 2025 conference.
GitHub's new AI agent writes and repairs code autonomously
GitHub has unveiled a new AI coding agent that can perform tasks like fixing bugs, adding features, and improving documentation on behalf of developers.