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 is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC
Microsoft is expanding its gaming ecosystem by bringing Xbox 360 games to PC.
Xbox prices surge across EU and UK
Microsoft has announced a significant price hike for its Xbox consoles in the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK).
India's data center capacity projected to hit 3.6GW by 2030
India's data center capacity is projected to grow to around 3-3.6 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, according to a report cited by Axis Capital.
China is winning AI race despite chip curbs: Jefferies
China is emerging as the strongest long-term contender in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, as per global brokerage firm Jefferies.
Google patched more Chrome bugs in June than last 2-years
Google has announced that it fixed more security flaws in its Chrome browser last month than the total number of bugs patched in the last two years.
Microsoft's $450B one-day surge sets Wall Street record
Microsoft has witnessed a massive surge in its stock price, with shares jumping over 15% on Thursday. The jump has added nearly $450 billion to the company's market capitalization.
KOSPI rockets 17% as Samsung, SK Hynix lead rebound
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index staged a remarkable recovery on Friday, soaring 17% to recover most of the losses incurred earlier this week.
Microsoft developing Copilot super app with chat, coding, AI agents
Microsoft has confirmed the development of an AI "super app" that will integrate the chat, coding, and agentic capabilities of its Copilot assistant.
Microsoft revenue hits $90B as AI fuels record quarter
Microsoft's shares rose by 8% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, following the company's announcement of a strong fiscal fourth-quarter revenue and steady 2026 capital expenditure plans.
Banning Chinese models won't help US win AI race: Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has entered a major policy debate in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
Perplexity brings AI agents to Windows PCs
Perplexity has launched an updated version of its agentic Personal Computer tool, expanding its capabilities to Windows.
'Not against open-weight AI models': Anthropic CEO clarifies stance
Anthropic founder and CEO Dario Amodei has clarified his company's position on open-weight models.
Microsoft unveils MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, its first AI model built for cybersecurity
Microsoft has unveiled its first cybersecurity-specialized model, MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, at a recent event in San Francisco.
ChatGPT no longer imitates writing styles of popular authors
OpenAI has quietly updated its ChatGPT model to avoid mimicking the writing styles of famous authors.
Xbox outage leaves thousands unable to access games; Microsoft responds
Microsoft's Xbox services suffered a major outage on Monday, leaving thousands of players unable to access games and online features.
Why Trump has ordered Section 301 investigation into EU
US President Donald Trump has slammed the European Union (EU) for imposing an €890 million ($1 billion) fine on Google.
Xbox is now letting you stream games for free
Microsoft is testing a new feature for Xbox that lets users stream select games from their personal library without a cloud gaming subscription.
How AMD's new Helios AI infrastructure challenges NVIDIA's dominance
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has unveiled its Helios rack-scale artificial intelligence (AI) solution and sixth-generation EPYC central processing units (CPUs).
Oracle bags Pentagon software deal worth $7B
The US Department of Defense has awarded a nearly $7 billion contract to Oracle, the tech giant co-founded by billionaire Larry Ellison.
Microsoft brings original Xbox games to Windows
Microsoft has expanded its Xbox backward compatibility program to include original Xbox console games on Windows.
Amazon lays off employees in AGI unit
Amazon has announced another round of layoffs, this time targeting its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) unit.
Xbox's latest VP of engineering resigns after just 2 months
Jared Palmer, the Vice President of Engineering at Xbox, has resigned from his position just two months after his appointment.
Samsung might invest in AI start-up Mistral at $23B valuation
Samsung is in talks to invest hundreds of millions of euros into French artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Mistral.
Can AI industry survive if OpenAI collapses?
Ed Zitron, an AI critic and researcher, has warned that the ongoing boom in artificial intelligence (AI) is largely driven by OpenAI.
Microsoft sharpens AI sales pitch against OpenAI and Anthropic
Microsoft is reportedly training its sales teams to compete aggressively against leading artificial intelligence (AI) firms, Anthropic and OpenAI. The strategy involves highlighting the shortcomings of their products.
Microsoft reportedly tells salespeople to pitch against OpenAI and Anthropic
Microsoft is reportedly preparing its sales team to take on other major players in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.
Microsoft overhauls Windows 11 Search, removes ads
Microsoft is giving a major facelift to the search user experience in Windows 11. The company has announced that it will be prioritizing local results and removing promotional content from searches.
Microsoft, Amazon, Google's carbon emissions are equivalent to a country
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have seen their carbon emissions rise by nearly 20% in the last year.
Start-up of Bill Gates's daughter claimed sales it didn't drive
Phia, an advertising start-up co-founded by Phoebe Gates, the daughter of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has been accused of violating affiliate marketing policies.
GPT 5.6 is the 'preferred model' for Microsoft 365 Copilot
OpenAI has announced that its latest model, GPT 5.6, will be the "preferred model" for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Microsoft's carbon emissions jump 25% amid AI boom
Microsoft's carbon emissions have risen by 25% in 2025, according to its latest sustainability report.
Microsoft layoffs: What employees will receive in severance
Microsoft has announced a major layoff, with plans to cut around 4,800 jobs or about 2.1% of its global workforce.
Windows market share drops below 60%, 1st time in years
Microsoft's Windows operating system, a stalwart in the desktop OS arena, has witnessed a major decline in its global market share.
Microsoft cuts reliance on ChatGPT, Claude over AI costs
Microsoft is reportedly shifting its focus toward its own AI models, in a bid to cut down on the rising costs of using advanced AI at a corporate level.
Hacker arrest exposes Microsoft's Windows device ID tracking capabilities
The recent arrest of a teenage hacker has raised alarms about Microsoft's potential surveillance capabilities.
Tech layoffs top 119,000 in first half of 2026
The tech industry is experiencing a massive wave of layoffs, with over 119,000 employees lossing their jobs in the first half of 2026. This downturn is largely driven by AI-led restructuring.
'Xbox isn't healthy': CEO's blunt message after 3,200 layoffs
Asha Sharma, the CEO of Xbox, has announced a major restructuring of the company.
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as Xbox undergoes major overhaul
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees or 2.1% of its workforce.
Microsoft AI chief says medicine is AI's biggest market
Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize healthcare. He believes that the technology will make high-quality medical guidance affordable and accessible to all.
Leaked video reveals Microsoft explored a dedicated AI OS
A leaked video from 2024 has revealed Microsoft's internal explorations of a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) operating system (OS).
Microsoft's $2.5B initiative puts AI engineers inside customer businesses
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new initiative, "The Microsoft Frontier Company," with an investment of $2.5 billion.
Meta follows SpaceX's playbook, looks to monetise excess AI compute
Meta Platforms is planning to enter the cloud computing space by leasing out its excess artificial intelligence (AI) computing capacity, Bloomberg News has reported.
Microsoft may lay off about 5,500 employees: Report
Microsoft is preparing for a fresh round of job cuts, according to Business Insider.