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.
#WWDC26: Tim Cook to deliver final keynote as Apple CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook is all set to host his last-ever Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on Monday.
Xbox celebrates 25 years with retro-inspired console
Microsoft has unveiled a special edition of the Xbox Series X to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic gaming console.
Treat AI agents like employees: Microsoft CEO
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has suggested that as artificial intelligence (AI) agents become more capable and take on more critical tasks, businesses should start treating them like employees.
Who's Sriram Krishnan? Trump's Indian-origin AI adviser leaving White House
Sriram Krishnan, a prominent Indian-American tech executive and venture capitalist, has announced his decision to step down from his role as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Microsoft Edge now requires Windows Hello to access passwords
Microsoft has updated its Edge browser to version 145, removing support for master passwords on Windows.
Reid Hoffman exits Microsoft board to focus on AI start-up
Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn and a prominent venture capitalist, is leaving Microsoft's board of directors.
Microsoft tightens safeguards after probe into Israel military cloud use
Microsoft has announced plans to tighten its human rights controls when dealing with national security agencies.
AI giants urge new laws to curb biological weapon risks
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies have asked the US Congress to pass laws restricting access to synthetic DNA and RNA.
Over 300,000 TCS, Infosys, Wipro employees using Microsoft 365 Copilot
India's top three IT services companies: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, and Wipro have adopted Microsoft 365 Copilot for over 100,000 employees each.
Biggest announcements from Microsoft Build 2026
Microsoft has just kicked off its annual Build conference with a keynote from CEO Satya Nadella. The event was packed with major announcements, including new Surface hardware and updates to Microsoft's in-house AI models.
Microsoft, Mayo Clinic to develop an AI model for healthcare
Microsoft and the Mayo Clinic have announced a strategic partnership to develop a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) model for healthcare.
Microsoft's Majorana 2 chip may make quantum computing practical soon
Microsoft has unveiled the Majorana 2, its next-generation topological quantum chip.
Microsoft introduces MAI-Thinking-1 AI model at Build 2026 conference
At the Build 2026 conference, Microsoft unveiled a range of new in-house artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Scout AI assistant is Microsoft's own version of OpenClaw
Microsoft has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) personal assistant called Scout.
Microsoft's Web IQ is a search engine for AI agents
Microsoft has announced Web IQ, a suite of APIs designed specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Microsoft's Project Solara is an OS for the AI era
At the Build 2026 conference, Microsoft announced "Project Solara," a new operating system (OS) specifically designed for gadgets that use artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Microsoft Build 2026: Aion 1.0 Instruct, Plan AI models announced
Microsoft started its annual developer conference, Build 2026, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI).
Microsoft's most powerful laptop runs on NVIDIA's RTX Spark chip
Microsoft has announced its latest flagship device, the Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by NVIDIA's cutting-edge RTX Spark superchip.
This mini Microsoft Surface PC is meant for developers
Microsoft has unveiled a new addition to its Surface lineup, the RTX Spark Dev Box.
Microsoft's improved Windows 11 is 1 step closer to Linux
Microsoft is enhancing its Windows operating system with a host of developer-friendly features and improved integration with Linux.
The first NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops are coming soon
NVIDIA has officially announced its first consumer PC chip, the RTX Spark.
Microsoft Build 2026 starts today: What to expect
Microsoft's Build conference is set to kick off in San Francisco today. The event marks a strategic shift for the tech giant as it continues its transformation into an AI-focused company.
Microsoft's most powerful laptop runs on NVIDIA's first PC chip
Microsoft has unveiled its latest flagship device, the Surface Laptop Ultra.
NVIDIA's new PCs are designed for AI agents
NVIDIA has unveiled its first-ever personal computers specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) agents.
Microsoft GitHub Copilot's new billing model sparks outrage among developers
Microsoft has announced a major shift in its billing strategy for GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant.
Microsoft faces backlash over action against researcher sharing exploit code
Microsoft is facing flak for its action against a security researcher who publicly shared proof-of-concept code for software vulnerabilities.
Microsoft is building a 'super app' to unify Copilot assistants
Microsoft is developing a "super app" to integrate its various Copilot AI assistants into one platform, according to Fortune.
Microsoft under fire for threatening researcher who exposed unpatched vulnerabilities
Microsoft is facing backlash after threatening a security researcher, known as "Nightmare Eclipse," with legal action and police involvement.
How AI helps in monitoring wildlife and forests
AI innovations are transforming environmental conservation by allowing faster and more accurate analysis of data from satellite images, camera-trap photos, acoustic recordings, and sensors.
Microsoft to unveil in-house AI coding model next week
Microsoft is gearing up to take the AI coding race by storm with a new in-house model.
Microsoft's own coding AI model could arrive soon
Microsoft is gearing up to enter the AI coding race with a new in-house model.
Microsoft inks $9.7B software deal with US military
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has signed a five-year, $9.69 billion contract with tech giant Microsoft.
Dropbox CEO Drew Houston steps down after 18 years
Drew Houston, the co-founder and long-serving CEO of cloud storage pioneer Dropbox, has announced his decision to step down.
LinkedIn moves NCLAT against ₹27L penalty imposed by RoC
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform owned by Microsoft, has challenged a penalty imposed by India's Registrar of Companies (RoC).
Microsoft, Uber find AI tools more expensive than expected
Microsoft has decided to discontinue most of its direct Claude Code licenses and shift its engineering team toward GitHub Copilot CLI.
Workplace tracking software secretly share employee data with Big Tech
A recent study has revealed that popular workplace monitoring apps, or "bossware," are sharing employee data with digital advertising platforms and data brokers.
Microsoft's consumer marketing chief, Yusuf Mehdi, leaving after 35 years
Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Consumers, has announced his decision to leave the company after 35 years.
Google appeals antitrust ruling over alleged search and advertising monopolies
Google has appealed a 2024 antitrust ruling that accused the tech giant of illegally maintaining monopolies in online search and advertising.
Apple takes Epic Games to court over commissions again
Apple has challenged a ruling in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games over App Store commissions.
GitHub under pressure amid outages, vulnerabilities, and internal breach
GitHub, the popular code-sharing platform owned by Microsoft, is facing a series of major challenges.
Microsoft's AI chip could soon power Anthropic's Claude
Microsoft is reportedly in talks to supply its custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips, the Maia 200, to Anthropic.
Scammers are using Microsoft's email address to send spam messages
Scammers have been exploiting a loophole in Microsoft's system to send spam emails from an internal Microsoft email address.
Indian-origin Microsoft veteran Soma Somasegar (59) dies
Soma Somasegar, a highly respected Indian-origin technology executive and former Microsoft executive, has died at the age of 59.
Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis was an early Anthropic investor
Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Google's DeepMind, was an early investor in the artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic, according to a report by Financial Times.
Anthropic, OpenAI dominate paid AI app market with 89% share
Anthropic and OpenAI together account for the majority of the paid artificial intelligence (AI) app market, a new survey has revealed.
Mutual funds' tech allocation at 8-year low: What's the reason
Mutual funds have slashed their investment in the technology sector to an eight-year low of 6.7% in April 2026, a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services has shown.
Anthropic to brief global financial regulators over Mythos AI risks
Anthropic, a leading Silicon Valley AI lab, has agreed to present its findings from the Mythos AI model to global financial regulators, according to Financial Times.
Iran is now looking beneath Hormuz to make money
Iran is planning to impose fees on major technology companies for using subsea internet cables under the Strait of Hormuz, emboldened by its successful blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, reports said.
Microsoft removes Together Mode from Teams
Microsoft is retiring the "Together Mode" feature from its Teams platform. The move comes as part of a larger effort to simplify the user experience on the platform.
XBOX: Microsoft's gaming console gets rebranded in all-caps
Microsoft has rebranded its popular gaming console, Xbox, to XBOX.
Windows 11 to detect, remove faulty updates to prevent crashes
Microsoft is set to introduce a new feature called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery.
Windows 11 to let users move taskbar, resize Start menu
Microsoft is rolling out a major update for Windows 11 Insiders in the Experimental channel.
AI-induced layoffs cross 1.3L mark! These jobs are still safe
The year 2026 has witnessed a staggering number of layoffs in the tech industry, with over 1.28 lakh workers losing their jobs across 286 separate events.
Musk-OpenAI trial nears end: Key takeaways and what's next
As the trial over alleged wrongdoing by OpenAI and its leaders comes to a close, Elon Musk's attorney has accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of deception.
Microsoft Edge's Copilot can now pull info from your tabs
Microsoft is upgrading its Edge browser with a new feature for its Copilot AI chatbot.
Microsoft's new AI tool finds critical flaws in Windows
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven vulnerability detection system, MDASH, that has discovered 16 previously unknown vulnerabilities in Windows.
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn to lay off nearly 5% of workforce
Microsoft-owned professional networking platform, LinkedIn, is gearing up to cut nearly 5% of its global workforce. The move comes as part of a larger restructuring effort within the tech industry.