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.
25 Jul 2024
TexasCrowdStrike's IT outage to cost Fortune 500 companies over $5B
A recent global IT outage, triggered by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, is projected to cost US Fortune 500 companies a staggering $5.4 billion, insurers have estimated.
25 Jul 2024
TechnologyCrowdStrike apologizes with $10 gift cards after global IT outage
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has extended an apology to its partners for a botched update that crashed millions of computers worldwide last week.
24 Jul 2024
GoogleMicrosoft-backed foundation releases open map data sets to rival Google
The Overture Maps Foundation (OMF), supported by tech industry leaders Microsoft, AWS, and Meta, has unveiled its first open map data sets.
24 Jul 2024
CybersecurityCrowdStrike reveals why 8.5 million Windows PCs crashed last week
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has traced the cause of a major system crash affecting 8.5 million Windows machines, to a bug in its test software.
24 Jul 2024
AppleX has a handgun emoji, and no one knows why
Elon Musk-owned social network, X, has replaced the water pistol emoji introduced in 2018, with a regular handgun.
24 Jul 2024
ChatGPTAnyone can download and run Meta's new advanced AI model
Meta has unveiled Llama 3.1, the largest open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model to date.
23 Jul 2024
TechnologyEU rules blamed for global IT outage: Is Microsoft right?
Microsoft has pointed to European Union (EU) regulations as the cause of the world's largest IT outage.
22 Jul 2024
Steve BallmerWho is behind Microsoft's infamous Blue Screen of Death?
Microsoft's notorious "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD), an error screen signaling an unrecoverable system error, has been there for over 30 years.
22 Jul 2024
DunkiDeven Bhojani dead? Actor clears confusion after social media scare
Celebrity death hoaxes are unfortunately common on social media, and actor Deven Bhojani, famously known for portraying Gattu in the light-hearted comedy show Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (2005-2010), recently fell victim to one.
22 Jul 2024
Elon MuskWatch: Musk shares AI-made fashion show video, and it's hilarious
Elon Musk has caught the public's attention by sharing an AI-generated fashion show video on X.
22 Jul 2024
Windows 11Windows 11 update process gets simpler, rollbacks might get trickier
Microsoft is transforming its update process with the launch of 'checkpoint cumulative updates' for Windows 11.
21 Jul 2024
Windows 11Microsoft launches repair tool after CrowdStrike update impacts 8.5m devices
Microsoft has unveiled a repair tool specifically designed to assist IT administrators in repairing Windows devices, impacted by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
21 Jul 2024
CybersecurityCrowdStrike's faulty update affected 8.5m Windows devices globally, Microsoft reveals
The worldwide tech disruption, triggered by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has affected 8.5 million Windows devices, according to Microsoft.
21 Jul 2024
CybersecurityCrowdStrike update previously crippled Linux systems, but it went unnoticed
Cybersecurity service provider CrowdStrike has been at the center of a global disruption, due to a problematic software update.
20 Jul 2024
Windows PCSay goodbye to battery anxiety! Maximize PC usage this way
Windows PCs have seen significant improvements in battery life over the years.
20 Jul 2024
IndiGoMicrosoft outage: IndiGo cancels 280+ flights in 2 days
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has canceled 93 flights today due to a massive outage at Microsoft.
20 Jul 2024
CybersecurityDid CrowdStrike update causing global IT outage bypass quality checks?
A routine update of cybersecurity software by CrowdStrike, led to a global IT outage on Friday, causing widespread disruption for companies using Microsoft's Windows.
20 Jul 2024
Satya Nadella90s tech helped this airline continue amid global Microsoft outage
Microsoft's latest outage badly disrupted airline operations in several countries.
20 Jul 2024
Windows 11McAfee-caused PC meltdown and Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage have a common connection
Microsoft recently encountered a major technical issue that affected numerous sectors worldwide.
19 Jul 2024
ParisMicrosoft's global outage hampers Paris Olympics 2024 preparations. Say what!
The preparations for the Paris Olympics 2024 have been significantly disrupted due to a worldwide Microsoft outage.
19 Jul 2024
GoogleTech giants team up to protect you from risky AI
Tech behemoths Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Intel, IBM, PayPal, Cisco, and Anthropic have united to form the Coalition for Secure AI (CoSAI).
19 Jul 2024
SpiceJetMicrosoft outage badly disrupts airline operations in India, US
A significant disruption in Microsoft's cloud services has led to worldwide flight cancellations and delays, notably impacting India, Australia, and the US.
19 Jul 2024
TechnologyMicrosoft global outage: Airlines, media and banks worst hit
A double whammy of technical glitches caused significant disruptions on Friday, impacting various sectors globally.
18 Jul 2024
CybercrimesMicrosoft warns of new ransomware threats: How to stay safe
Microsoft has issued a warning about the cybercrime group Octo Tempest, known for its advanced social engineering techniques and identity compromise.
16 Jul 2024
United KingdomMicrosoft faces UK antitrust probe over Inflection AI deal
Microsoft is currently under investigation by the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) due to its partnership with Inflection AI.
16 Jul 2024
Amazon Web Services€470M package: How Google tried to upend Microsoft's antitrust settlement
Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., recently proposed a package worth approximately €470 million ($512 million) to the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE).
15 Jul 2024
GoogleAI push? Google, Microsoft consume more energy than some countries
In 2023, technology giants Google and Microsoft each consumed a staggering 24 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, surpassing the energy usage of over 100 countries, according to research conducted by analyst Michael Thomas.
15 Jul 2024
Windows 11Windows users brace for change: Microsoft sunsets Mail, Calendar apps
Microsoft is actively promoting its new Outlook app as the primary tool for all email needs within new Windows 11 devices.
11 Jul 2024
Windows 10Unpatched for a year: Windows vulnerability puts users at risk
Researchers from security firm Check Point, have discovered that threat actors have been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Windows, to target users with malware for over a year before Microsoft fixed it.
11 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft's AI tool creates 'deepfake voices' so real they're banned
Microsoft has developed an AI speech generator, VALL-E 2, capable of so convincingly mimicking human voices, that it cannot be released to the public.
10 Jul 2024
AppleGoing solo? OpenAI shuts down observer program following Microsoft's exit
Microsoft has officially relinquished its observer seat on the board of OpenAI, effective immediately.
08 Jul 2024
Windows 10Notepad gets modern makeover: Spellcheck, autocorrect arrive after 40 years
Microsoft has discreetly launched an updated version of its Notepad text editor for mainstream Windows 11 users, now featuring integrated spellchecking.
08 Jul 2024
Windows 10Frustrated with Windows? Here's your guide to switching to Linux
As Microsoft transitions to Windows 11, some users are expressing frustration over embedded advertisements, constant updates, data collection, and increasing hardware requirements.
07 Jul 2024
TechnologyIndian prices for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, Pro 11 leaked
Microsoft's recently revealed Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11, both powered by Snapdragon X processors, are poised to enter the Indian market.
05 Jul 2024
Layoff NewsMicrosoft's latest layoff round hits product teams
Microsoft has confirmed a new round of layoffs affecting various teams and locations across the company this week.
03 Jul 2024
AppleApple to join OpenAI board as observer following AI partnership
Apple is set to secure an observer role on the board of OpenAI, a landmark move in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), as reported by Bloomberg.
02 Jul 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning'Skeleton key' vulnerability found in AI tools, Microsoft urges caution
AI companies are facing a new challenge, as users discover innovative ways to circumvent the security measures in place, to prevent chatbots from aiding in illegal activities.
02 Jul 2024
GoogleWhy EU is probing Microsoft-OpenAI and Google-Samsung AI deals
The European Union (EU) antitrust regulators have reportedly begun investigating artificial intelligence (AI) partnerships between tech giants for potential violations.
29 Jun 2024
OpenAIMicrosoft's AI chief defends use of open web content
Mustafa Suleyman, the head of AI at Microsoft, has publicly expressed his belief that content available on the open web is akin to "freeware" that anyone can freely utilize.
28 Jun 2024
XboxYou can soon stream Xbox games on your Fire TV
Microsoft has revealed its intention to launch the Xbox TV app on Amazon's Fire TV Stick in July.
26 Jun 2024
Albert EinsteinEinstein's historic letter to FDR expected to fetch $4M
A two-page letter written by Albert Einstein, warning then US President Franklin D Roosevelt about Nazi Germany's potential to develop an atomic bomb, is set for auction at Christie's in September.
25 Jun 2024
EuropeMicrosoft accused of antitrust violations by EU over Teams app
Microsoft is facing antitrust charges from European Union regulators for allegedly bundling its Teams chat app with Office 365 and Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
24 Jun 2024
TechnologyiFixit rates Microsoft's latest Surface laptops 8/10 for repairability
Microsoft's hardware team is putting a significant emphasis on the repairability of its devices.
22 Jun 2024
Windows 11Microsoft to incorporate Phone Link into Windows 11 Start Menu
Microsoft has announced plans to integrate its connectivity tool, Phone Link, directly into the Windows 11 Start Menu.
21 Jun 2024
AppleNVIDIA loses top spot to Microsoft as shares fall 3%
NVIDIA experienced a significant 3.4% drop in shares on Thursday, resulting in a loss of approximately $91 billion from its market value.
20 Jun 2024
CybersecurityCybersecurity experts warn of new malware targeting Google, Microsoft users
Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm over a sophisticated new malware that impersonates Google Chrome and Microsoft Word, with the potential to steal money from Windows owners.
20 Jun 2024
Windows 10Microsoft urges Windows users to update against Wi-Fi vulnerability
Microsoft has recently issued a patch for a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-30078, in its Windows 10 and 11 operating systems.
19 Jun 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA dethrones Microsoft to become world's most valuable company
NVIDIA, the globally recognized GPU manufacturer, has outpaced tech giant Microsoft to clinch the title of the world's most valuable company.
14 Jun 2024
US State DepartmentMicrosoft president testifies on security lapses after China-linked hack
Microsoft's president Brad Smith has testified before a US House panel on homeland security, addressing concerns about the company's security practices and its relationship with China.
14 Jun 2024
Windows 11Microsoft postpones launch of its controversial AI feature 'Recall'
Microsoft has announced a delay in the release of its Recall feature, designed for the upcoming Copilot+ PCs.
