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.
Microsoft may lay off about 5,500 employees: Report
Microsoft is preparing for a fresh round of job cuts, according to Business Insider.
Trump thanks India after road named in his honor
United States President Donald Trump has thanked Hyderabad for naming a road after him.
Russian hackers behind cyberattack on JLR last year: Report
The massive cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) last year was carried out by a group of Russian hackers, according to The New York Times.
Italy probes Microsoft over subscription price hike
Italy's antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation against Microsoft for alleged unfair commercial practices.
After Apple, Microsoft raises its Xbox console prices
Microsoft has announced a major price hike for its Xbox consoles, effective globally from August 1.
Publishers sue Microsoft, OpenAI over alleged content scraping
OpenAI and Microsoft have been slapped with a lawsuit by a group of publishers that own nearly 400 newspapers.
Microsoft's quantum chip claims under scrutiny
A peer-reviewed critique published in Nature has questioned Microsoft's claims about its Majorana 1 quantum computing chip.
Google parent Alphabet being added to Dow Jones stock index
Google's parent company, Alphabet, will be added to the Dow Jones Industrial Average stock index from June 29.
Microsoft to build massive natural gas power plant in Texas
Microsoft and Chevron have announced plans to build a massive 2.67-gigawatt natural gas power plant in West Texas.
Microsoft update breaks Outlook email threads on Mac
Microsoft's latest update for Outlook has broken a basic but critical function, the ability to include the previous email in a reply.
FAAMNG firms hire 13,600 workers in India this year
The FAAMNG group, which includes Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix and Google as well as their affiliates, has hired some 13,600 people in India so far this year.
Why Microsoft's new Outlook is slow to respond
Microsoft's latest version of Outlook for Windows has been criticized for its slow performance, particularly when it comes to opening emails from notifications.
Microsoft warns of self-spreading malware that steals cryptocurrency
Microsoft has discovered a new strain of self-propagating malware, dubbed "Crypto Clipper." The worm spreads through USB drives and targets cryptocurrency credentials.
How Microsoft built a massive AI business in China
Despite the US-China rivalry in artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft has made a major business out of selling AI models to Chinese companies.
The growing role of AI in medical equipment
AI is revolutionizing the efficiency of medical equipment by automating repetitive tasks, improving diagnostics, and reducing downtime in clinical and manufacturing environments.
SpaceX overtakes Amazon, Microsoft in market value
SpaceX briefly surpassed Microsoft in market capitalization on Tuesday, becoming the fourth-largest company in the world.
Xbox might close or sell these 3 game studios
Microsoft is planning to shut down or sell at least three of its Xbox game development studios: Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games.
Why KPMG had to pull a report on AI usage
KPMG has pulled its report on "agentic AI," after major corporations and organizations named in it raised concerns over claims of their AI usage.
Microsoft considers spinning off Xbox gaming division
Microsoft is considering a major overhaul of its Xbox gaming division, including the possibility of spinning it off or restructuring it as a wholly owned subsidiary.
Google, Meta invest $300M to train workers for AI boom
In a major development, tech giants Google and Meta have announced massive investments in skilled trades training.
Gates says Epstein tried to blackmail him over extramarital affairs
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates testified before a congressional committee on Wednesday, alleging that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein tried to blackmail him.
Microsoft plans major layoffs in Xbox division
Microsoft's gaming division, Xbox, is planning major layoffs and budget cuts. The move comes as part of a restructuring effort under new CEO Asha Sharma.
Why Microsoft has fired hundreds of Azure employees in China
Microsoft has laid off hundreds of employees in its Azure cloud unit in China.
Why Microsoft has shut down code repositories on GitHub
Microsoft has suspended access to several of its open-source projects on GitHub after a major security breach.
#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).