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.
Pentagon designates Anthropic as 'supply chain risk,' terminates $200M contract
The Pentagon, through Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, designated AI start-up Anthropic as a "Supply Chain Risk" after President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's products.
Microsoft launches Copilot Tasks to automate daily work
Microsoft has previewed a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, Copilot Tasks, designed to take care of mundane tasks in the background.
Huawei joins OpenAI, Google to back global agentic AI standards
Chinese tech giant Huawei has joined an alliance with US companies OpenAI and Google to promote global open-source standards in the field of agentic artificial intelligence.
Trump asks tech firms to generate their own electricity
President Donald Trump is urging major tech companies, including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle, and OpenAI.
NSE now lets Indians directly trade in US stocks
The NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has launched a new platform, Global Access, enabling Indian investors to directly trade in US-listed stocks such as Apple and Microsoft.
Is this Xbox's turning point? Fans question Microsoft's new direction
Microsoft has announced a major leadership change in its gaming division, with Phil Spencer (head of gaming division) and Sarah Bond (president of Xbox) stepping down from their respective roles.
Memory chip shortage could slow down AI growth: Demis Hassabis
Google DeepMind's CEO Demis Hassabis has warned that a global shortage of memory chips could hamper the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI).
Trump says Netflix must fire Susan Rice or face 'consequences'
US President Donald Trump has threatened Netflix with "consequences" if the streaming giant does not fire board member Susan Rice.
Why Lucid Motors is firing 12% of its workforce
Luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker, Lucid Motors, has announced plans to lay off about 12% of its global workforce.
Microsoft to train 2M Indian teachers in AI by 2030
Microsoft has launched a major initiative in India to train teachers in artificial intelligence (AI).
Meet Asha Sharma, Microsoft's new Indian-origin gaming chief
Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the latest CEO of its gaming division, a major leadership shift in Xbox's history.
Microsoft Copilot bug lets AI read you private emails
Microsoft has confirmed a major privacy breach in its 365 Copilot tool, which allowed the AI to access and summarize users' private emails without their consent.
Microsoft bets $50B on AI expansion across Global South
Microsoft has announced its plan to invest $50 billion in the Global South by 2030.
Adani investing $100B by 2035 to build AI data centers
The Adani Group has announced its plan to invest a whopping $100 billion in building renewable energy-powered artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centers by 2035.
Tech giants lose billions as markets reassess AI investments
The world's leading technology companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and NVIDIA, have witnessed a significant drop in their stock prices this year.
Bill Gates is attending India AI Impact Summit 2026
Bill Gates shall be attending the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, confirmed a spokesperson from the Gates Foundation.
Planning to attend India AI Summit? Key points to know
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, a major tech event, kicked off today at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.
India AI Impact Summit begins today: How to watch online
India is gearing up to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The five-day event will start today and end on February 20.
PM to meet top global CEOs at AI Impact Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet some 40 top CEOs, including OpenAI's Sam Altman, at the upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
Jio, Google, Microsoft form Trusted Tech Alliance: What is it?
A group of 15 global companies, including Jio Platforms, Google Cloud, and Microsoft, have come together to form the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA).
AI could replace white-collar jobs in a year, Microsoft warns
Mustafa Suleyman, the head of Microsoft's AI team, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could soon take over a majority of white-collar jobs.
Microsoft warns of critical vulnerabilities in Windows, Office
Microsoft has issued a warning about critical security vulnerabilities in its Windows and Office software.
Microsoft tests superconductors to run bigger AI with less power
Microsoft is looking at the possibility of using high-temperature superconductors (HTS) in its data centers.
Big Tech to pour $650B into AI infrastructure in 2026
Four of the biggest US tech companies, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, are projected to spend a whopping $650 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, Bloomberg reports.
UK, Microsoft partner to build world-first deepfake detection system
The UK government has announced a partnership with Microsoft, academic institutions, and industry experts to develop a system for detecting deepfake content online.
AI boom: Why US tech giants are betting on India
India is fast becoming a major hub for American tech giants looking to expand their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
OpenAI appoints new 'Head of Preparedness' amid legal challenges
OpenAI has appointed Dylan Scandrett as its new Head of Preparedness, a position dedicated to risk mitigation.
'Painful': Melinda reacts to ex-husband Bill Gates in Epstein files
Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has spoken out about her former husband's name being mentioned in new Jeffrey Epstein files.
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox could launch in 2027: AMD
AMD has hinted that Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console could be launched as early as 2027.
Microsoft is building content licensing marketplace for AI
Microsoft is developing a new platform called the Publisher Content Marketplace (PCM).
Epstein helped ex-Windows head meet Apple CEO Tim Cook
Emails released by the United States Department of Justice have revealed that former Windows head Steven Sinofsky sought Jeffrey Epstein's help in securing his $14 million retirement package in November 2012.
xAI v/s OpenAI: Judge hints at dismissal of Musk's lawsuit
A federal judge has indicated that she may dismiss a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up, xAI.
Epstein files: Gates suffered STDs after sex with Russian girls
Newly released documents from the United States Department of Justice contain shocking allegations against Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.
Why Jeffrey Epstein was banned from Xbox Live
Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious financier and convicted sex offender, was permanently banned from Microsoft's online gaming platform, Xbox Live.
Microsoft inks $750M deal with Perplexity to boost AI efforts
Microsoft has signed a three-year, $750 million deal with artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Perplexity.
Microsoft makes $7.6B from OpenAI as AI bets pay off
Microsoft's long-standing and sometimes tumultuous partnership with OpenAI is proving to be extremely profitable.
OpenAI in talks with NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon for $60B fundraise
OpenAI is in advanced discussions with tech giants NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Amazon to raise as much as $60 billion, according to The Information.
Mozilla builds 'rebel alliance' to take on AI giants
Mozilla, the non-profit behind Firefox, is gearing up for a major showdown with leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies.
Microsoft's Maia 200 takes on Google, Amazon's AI chips
Microsoft has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the Maia 200.
Microsoft releases emergency update to fix Outlook crash bug
Microsoft has issued an emergency update (KB5078127) for Windows 11, following a critical bug that caused Outlook and other apps to crash.
Uninstall this Windows 11 update now, Microsoft warns
Microsoft has issued a rare public warning about the January 2026 security update for Windows 11.
Microsoft handed over BitLocker encryption keys to FBI: Report
Microsoft has reportedly provided the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with recovery keys for its BitLocker hard drive encryption software.
Sam Altman to visit India for AI summit
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is planning a trip to India in mid-February, according to TechCrunch. This will be his first visit in nearly a year.
Microsoft Teams, Outlook resume services after hours-long outage
Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft 365 services have resumed operations after an eight-hour-long outage today.
Microsoft-OpenAI deal: How defining alliance of AI took place
The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI has been a major factor in the latter's cloud strategy.
OpenAI reveals plan to curb AI data center energy costs
OpenAI has announced its Stargate Community plan, a strategic move to keep the energy costs of its $500 billion AI data centers in check.
From AI to Autopilot: What's fueling latest Altman-Musk clash
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are embroiled in a fresh public spat unfolding on social media platform X.
Xbox Cloud Gaming could soon go free with ads
Xbox Cloud Gaming, the popular cloud-based gaming service from Microsoft, is rumored to be gearing up for a major expansion.
Breaking norms, Sequoia to invest in Anthropic
In a surprising turn of events, Sequoia Capital has decided to invest in Anthropic, the AI start-up behind Claude, according to the Financial Times.
Musk hints at 'mind-blowing' revelations in upcoming OpenAI trial
Elon Musk has hinted at explosive revelations in his lawsuit against OpenAI, the AI company he co-founded. The case is set to go to trial in late April.
Windows 11 update causing PC shutdown: How to fix it
Microsoft's January 2026 security update for Windows 11, released as KB5073455, is causing some unexpected behavior.
Musk seeks up to $134B in damages from OpenAI, Microsoft
Elon Musk is seeking damages between $79 billion and $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, according to Bloomberg.
Activision Blizzard under probe for 'misleading' mobile game practices
Italy's competition authority, Autorita Garante della Concorrenza E Del Mercato (AGCM), has launched two investigations into Activision Blizzard.
Bill Gates plans to wind down Gates Foundation
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has started the process of shutting down the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft heads to trial
A US District Judge in Oakland, California has denied OpenAI and Microsoft's attempts to dismiss Elon Musk's lawsuit, paving the way for a jury trial scheduled for late April.
Wikipedia partners with Microsoft and Meta for AI content training
Wikipedia has announced partnerships with several tech giants, including Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon.
Bill Gates begins shutdown of his philanthropic foundation
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has started the formal process of shutting down the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
McKinsey asks job applicants to use AI chatbot in interview
Leading consultancy firm McKinsey is now asking job applicants to work with an artificial intelligence (AI) tool as part of its recruitment process.
Tech companies cut 245,000 jobs in 2025 amid AI push
The global technology sector witnessed a staggering loss of nearly 245,000 jobs in 2025.
Microsoft pledges AI data centers won't raise local electricity bills
Microsoft has unveiled a five-point strategy, dubbed "Community-First AI Infrastructure," to address community concerns over its artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
Meta to hold 2026's 'most important' meeting: What's the agenda?
Meta's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Andrew Bosworth is set to hold what he has called the "most important" meeting of the year.
It is now easier to add hyperlinks in Microsoft Word
Microsoft has introduced a new feature to its Word application, making it easier and faster for users to add hyperlinks.
Now you can buy products directly from Microsoft Copilot chat
Microsoft has introduced a new feature in its AI chatbot, Copilot, that allows users to make purchases directly from their conversations.