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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.
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.
How AI tools can help you with shopping
Artificial intelligence is transforming the retail space with tailored and frictionless shopping experiences that improve customer satisfaction and boost sales.
Musk's behavior caused 'huge damage' to OpenAI: Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has claimed that Elon Musk's behavior caused "huge damage" to the culture of his artificial intelligence start-up.
Microsoft, OpenAI agree to limit revenue-sharing payments to $38B
OpenAI and Microsoft have agreed to cap revenue-sharing payments at $38 billion, as per The Information.
Musk never raised concerns over Microsoft's OpenAI investments: Nadella
In the ongoing Musk v/s Altman trial, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has testified that Elon Musk never expressed any concerns about Microsoft's investments in OpenAI.
Musk-Altman trial: Microsoft's Nadella to testify in court today
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will testify today in Elon Musk's trial against OpenAI.
Microsoft may drop its renewable energy target due to AI
Microsoft is considering postponing or even scrapping its ambitious 2030 target of matching 100% of its hourly energy consumption with renewable energy purchases, according to Bloomberg.
Microsoft Edge stores saved passwords in plaintext memory, researcher warns
Microsoft Edge, the tech giant's web browser, has been flagged for a major security flaw.
What Microsoft is offering employees to retire voluntarily
Microsoft is offering a voluntary retirement package to long-serving employees in the US.
Microsoft shelves Copilot for Xbox, scales back AI in gaming
Microsoft has announced the retirement of its AI-powered gaming assistant, Copilot for Xbox. The company will wind down the feature on mobile and halt development on Xbox consoles.
Microsoft, Google to share upcoming AI models with US government
Leading tech giants Microsoft, Google, and Elon Musk's xAI have agreed to share their upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) models with the US government.
Musk v/s OpenAI enters second week with key testimonies ahead
Greg Brockman, the co-founder and president of OpenAI, is set to testify in a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk.
OpenAI's Codex gets AI 'pets' to help you vibe code
OpenAI has introduced a new feature called "AI pets" for its Codex coding tool.
Anthropic in talks to secure custom AI chips for Claude
Anthropic, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, is said to be in early-stage talks with UK-based semiconductor start-up Fractile.
NVIDIA's pivot to physical AI sparks tech rally in Asia
NVIDIA's expansion into physical artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a rally in Asian tech stocks.
Microsoft Word now has legal agent, but there's a catch
Microsoft has launched a new feature called 'Legal Agent' in Word, an advanced Copilot tool designed specifically for legal work.
Meta's stock dips as it plans billions more in AI
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has witnessed a major dip in its stock price.
Intrigued by tech history? Grab these reads!
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a renowned tech visionary, often shares his reading list with the world.
I was a fool for funding OpenAI, Musk tells court
Elon Musk said that he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI in its early days.
Xbox hardware sales plunge 33% as Microsoft's consumer segment weakens
Microsoft has reported a massive 33% drop in its Xbox hardware revenue, according to the company's latest earnings report.
OpenAI's frontier models and agents are coming to Amazon's cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a major expansion of their partnership.
Musk v/s Altman: AI's biggest feud enters courtroom
A high-profile legal battle between tech moguls Elon Musk and Sam Altman is about to begin in a US court.
OpenAI, Microsoft drop AGI clause, end exclusivity in new deal
Microsoft and OpenAI have officially terminated their "AGI clause," a key component of their long-standing partnership.
OpenAI and Microsoft amend their partnership: What has changed?
OpenAI and Microsoft have announced a major overhaul of their partnership agreement.
Will Apple adopt Microsoft-like early retirement strategy for senior employees?
Microsoft's recent announcement of a voluntary employee buyout has sparked interest.
India likely to receive $90B foreign direct investment in FY26
India's Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has projected that the country will attract over $90 billion in gross Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the fiscal year 2025-26.
Layoffs in tech sector nearing 900,000 mark since 2020
The tech industry is witnessing a major upheaval with more than 92,000 employees losing their jobs this year alone.
Microsoft boosts Copilot's coding and productivity with GPT-5.5
Microsoft has announced the integration of GPT-5.5 into its Copilot ecosystem.
Musk has dropped fraud claims against OpenAI and its co-founders
Elon Musk has dropped his fraud claims against OpenAI and its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.
Microsoft now lets you pause Windows updates indefinitely
Microsoft is bringing a major change to its Windows Update feature, allowing users to delay updates indefinitely.
Microsoft now lets AI complete tasks directly inside Office apps
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new feature called 'Agent Mode' in its Office apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The company had earlier referred to this advanced capability as "vibe working."
Microsoft rolls out first-ever voluntary retirement plan in 50 years
Microsoft has announced its first-ever voluntary employee buyout program, a move that will impact nearly 7% of its US workforce.
Microsoft's new AI agent could take on entry-level tech jobs
Microsoft has unveiled its latest advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the Foundry Agent Service.
Google takes on NVIDIA with new AI chips
Google Cloud has unveiled its eighth generation of custom-built artificial intelligence (AI) chips, or tensor processing units (TPUs).
Who is Dan Shapero, LinkedIn's new CEO?
Microsoft has announced the appointment of Dan Shapero as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LinkedIn.
Why Microsoft is facing a $2.8B lawsuit in the UK
A London tribunal has given the green light to a mass lawsuit against Microsoft, The Guardian reported.
Microsoft cuts Xbox Game Pass prices, new 'CoD' games excluded
Microsoft has announced a price cut for its Xbox Game Pass subscription service.
Microsoft Teams will soon stop you from accidentally raising hand
Microsoft is working on a redesign for its online meeting software, Teams.