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.

26 Apr 2024

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola inks $1.1B deal with Microsoft for AI integration

Coca-Cola is investing $1.1 billion in a five-year partnership with Microsoft to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for gaining a competitive edge over rivals.

Microsoft's new AI model pulled from internet for being 'toxic'

Last week, Microsoft researchers introduced WizardLM 2, a powerful open-source language model.

23 Apr 2024

Apple

Meta opens Quest OS to third-party developers to rival Apple

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its decision to make its proprietary operating system, Meta Horizon OS, available to third-party hardware manufacturers.

23 Apr 2024

NVIDIA

Microsoft's compact AI models for smartphones rival GPT-3.5 in performance

In a significant shift from the tech industry's usual emphasis on larger, high-powered AI systems, Microsoft has ventured into the domain of compact and cost-effective AI technologies.

22 Apr 2024

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft revamps web-based app installation process for its store

Microsoft is introducing a more streamlined version of the Microsoft Store, to simplify the web-based installation of Windows Store apps.

20 Apr 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft tests new widget features in Windows 11 update

Microsoft is currently experimenting with a new feature in its latest preview build of Windows 11, known as build 26200.

19 Apr 2024

ChatGPT

Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership faces potential EU antitrust probe

Microsoft's significant $13 billion investment in OpenAI is reportedly under the scrutiny of the European Union (EU) for a potential antitrust investigation.

Microsoft's new AI model creates hyper-realistic video using static image

Microsoft has launched VASA-1, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of generating hyper-realistic videos of talking human faces using just a single photo and an audio clip.

17 Apr 2024

LinkedIn

LinkedIn working on premium business pages with AI features

LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, is testing a new service specifically designed for small to medium-sized businesses.

17 Apr 2024

Google

Snap introduces watermarks for images generated using its AI tools

Snap, a prominent social media company, has announced plans to integrate watermarks into images created with its AI-driven tools.

16 Apr 2024

China

Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in UAE's AI company G42

Microsoft has announced a substantial investment of $1.5 billion in G42, the leading artificial intelligence company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

15 Apr 2024

Android

Samsung dethrones Apple in global smartphone market

Recent data from IDC reveals a significant shift in the global smartphone market, with Samsung surpassing Apple as the leading manufacturer.

13 Apr 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft initiates trials for ads within Windows 11 Start menu 

Microsoft has announced plans to test in-menu advertisements within its latest operating system, Windows 11.

12 Apr 2024

Amazon

Google parent Alphabet nears $2T mcap, driven by AI advancements

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is nearing a market capitalization of $2 trillion.

11 Apr 2024

Meta

Meta unveils more advanced AI chip for faster model training

Meta has announced its latest custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip, designed to boost power and speed up training for its ranking models.

10 Apr 2024

Android

Truecaller launches web-based service for Android users in India

Truecaller, a prominent caller identity company, has launched 'Truecaller for the Web,' a web-based version of its service.

10 Apr 2024

Bing

Microsoft scrambles after leaking internal files, passwords on unsecured server

Microsoft has addressed a significant security oversight that left the company's internal files and credentials vulnerable to public access.

09 Apr 2024

Google

Google unveils open-source tools for AI development, monetizes Workspace add-ons

US-based tech giant Google has announced the launch of a suite of open-source tools, aimed at enhancing the development and infrastructure of generative AI projects.

09 Apr 2024

Google

Meet Axion, Google's first custom Arm-based CPU

Google Cloud has announced the launch of its first-ever custom-built Arm processor, named Axion.

09 Apr 2024

Japan

Microsoft pledges nearly $3 billion for Japanese data center expansion

Microsoft, currently the world's most valuable company by market capitalization, has announced a significant investment plan to pump $2.9 billion into the development of data centers across Japan by 2025.

09 Apr 2024

Qualcomm

Microsoft's AI PCs poised to challenge Apple's MacBook Air

Microsoft is preparing to reveal its cutting-edge AI PCs at a Seattle event next month.

09 Apr 2024

Technology

Dell's latest laptops in India offer premium hardware, AI capabilities

Dell has launched its latest range of consumer laptops in India, all equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

Microsoft announces new research center for AI in London

US tech giant Microsoft has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) research center in London, UK.

06 Apr 2024

Sony

Prominent Xbox executive Kareem Choudhry departs from Microsoft 

Kareem Choudhry, a key figure in the Xbox division, is leaving Microsoft after an impressive 26-year tenure, as reported by Windows Central.

04 Apr 2024

Windows 10

Microsoft to charge for extended Windows 10 updates: Check prices

Microsoft has declared that free support for its Windows 10 operating system will end on October 14, 2025.

Microsoft claims of developing the most error-free quantum computer yet

Microsoft and Quantinuum, a quantum computing company, have announced a significant development in the field of quantum computing, claiming to have created the most accurate system to date.

03 Apr 2024

Satya Nadella

Microsoft could have stopped 2023 Chinese email breach: US government

An investigation by the US Cyber Safety Review Board has revealed that a significant breach of government emails in 2023, could have been prevented by Microsoft.

03 Apr 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft 365's Copilot boosted with OpenAI's GPT-4 Turbo AI model

Microsoft has announced significant enhancements to its AI-driven assistant, Copilot, specifically designed for Microsoft 365 business subscribers.

03 Apr 2024

Intel

Intel's chipmaking division reports $7 billion loss in 2023

Intel's chip division has experienced a significant operating loss of $7 billion in 2023, according to Reuters.

02 Apr 2024

Xbox

Microsoft now working on AI chatbot for Xbox support

Tech giant Microsoft is currently developing an artificial intelligence (AI) driven chatbot for its Xbox platform.

02 Apr 2024

OpenAI

Sam Altman cedes control of OpenAI's start-up fund 

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has officially transferred control of the 'OpenAI Startup Fund' to Ian Hathaway.

01 Apr 2024

Microsoft Teams

Why Microsoft is unbundling Office and Teams products

Microsoft has announced plans to offer its chat and video application, Teams, as a standalone product worldwide.

01 Apr 2024

Windows 10

Dropbox is now available on Microsoft Store: Check download instructions

Dropbox has officially launched on the Microsoft Store, providing Windows users with simplified access to the cloud storage service.

30 Mar 2024

OpenAI

Microsoft, OpenAI working on a $100 billion supercomputer project

Microsoft and OpenAI are jointly developing a groundbreaking supercomputer called "Stargate," reported The Information, citing three individuals involved in private conversations about the proposal.

30 Mar 2024

OpenAI

ChatGPT's responses now include source references but for paid users

OpenAI has introduced a new feature for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, that allows it to cite the sources of its information.

30 Mar 2024

ChatGPT

US Congress restricts staff from using Microsoft's Copilot: Here's why

The US House of Representatives has prohibited its staff members from using Microsoft's AI-driven chatbot, Copilot, according to a report by Axios.

Microsoft's new tools will bolster AI chatbot security against manipulation

Microsoft is taking proactive measures to enhance the security of its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots.

29 Mar 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft's Copilot AI set to operate locally on PCs

Microsoft's Copilot AI service is poised to function locally on personal computers, as revealed by Intel in a recent statement to Tom's Hardware.

Microsoft's latest LLM-powered tools detect vulnerabilities, hallucinations within AI apps

Microsoft's Chief Product Officer of Responsible AI, Sarah Bird, has announced the launch of several safety features for Azure users.

28 Mar 2024

Xbox

White-colored Xbox Series X console in the works: Expected features

Microsoft appears to be on the verge of unveiling a white variant of its Xbox Series X console, as per leaked images shared by @Exputer.

28 Mar 2024

LinkedIn

LinkedIn tests TikTok-inspired short video feed on its app

LinkedIn, Microsoft's professional networking platform, is experimenting with a new feature that mirrors the short-form video feed of TikTok.

Microsoft to boost Teams platform with advanced AI capabilities soon

Microsoft is set to supercharge its Teams platform with the integration of its AI-powered tool, Copilot.

27 Mar 2024

Qualcomm

Google unveils Chrome browser for Snapdragon-backed Windows laptops

Google has launched a new iteration of its Chrome browser, specifically tailored for Windows laptops running on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.

27 Mar 2024

Intel

Tech titans champion the AI PC concept: Here's why

Tech powerhouses Microsoft, Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD have been championing the concept of an "AI PC" for some time.

26 Mar 2024

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft appoints Pavan Davuluri as new Surface and Windows chief

Microsoft has confirmed the appointment of Pavan Davuluri as the new leader for its Windows and Surface divisions.

25 Mar 2024

Xbox

Microsoft is reportedly working on an Xbox gaming handheld

Microsoft is experimenting with prototypes for gaming handhelds, according to Neowin, citing an industry insider.

Microsoft is pursuing AI talent to transform gaming sphere

Microsoft is on a quest for artificial intelligence (AI) experts, as revealed by a recent job posting.

24 Mar 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot now rolling out to more Windows devices

Microsoft Copilot is gradually making its way to more Windows 11 users, while those on Windows 10 will have to wait a bit longer.

22 Mar 2024

Windows 11

Notepad will finally highlight and autocorrect wrongly spelled words

Microsoft is gearing up to enhance its Notepad app on Windows 11 with the addition of a spellcheck feature.

21 Mar 2024

Apple

Meta, X, Microsoft, Match unite against Apple's third-party payment rules

Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group, are backing Epic Games in its protest against Apple's new fee on payments processed outside the App Store.

20 Mar 2024

Satya Nadella

Who is Mustafa Suleyman, new head of Microsoft's AI business

Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of Inflection AI, has been named as the new CEO of Microsoft's consumer artificial intelligence division.

19 Mar 2024

Qualcomm

Microsoft to host AI event in May: What to expect

Microsoft has unveiled plans to hold an exclusive AI event on the morning of May 20, just before the commencement of Build 2024.

19 Mar 2024

NVIDIA

NVIDIA unveils quantum-computing cloud service to take on Microsoft, AWS

NVIDIA has stepped into the quantum-computing cloud services arena with the debut of its new platform, NVIDIA Quantum Cloud.

17 Mar 2024

LinkedIn

LinkedIn to venture into gaming to boost user engagement

LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional networking platform, is set to diversify its offerings by introducing gaming, according to TechCrunch.

16 Mar 2024

Bing

Microsoft utilizing Windows pop-ups to persuade Chrome users toward Bing

Microsoft is employing a new strategy to encourage Google Chrome users to switch their default search engine to Bing.

14 Mar 2024

OpenAI

OpenAI could launch new 'GPT-4.5 Turbo' AI model in June

Several social media platforms were recently flooded with discussions about an all-new AI model from OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, called GPT-4.5 Turbo.

11 Mar 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft restricts Copilot AI to prevent generation of offensive images

Microsoft is taking action to prevent its Copilot AI image generator from creating controversial images, according to CNBC.

10 Mar 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft's GPT Builder rolls out to more Copilot Pro subscribers

Microsoft is expanding access to its GPT Builder feature for more Copilot Pro subscribers.

07 Mar 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft event on March 21: Surface, Windows, Copilot and more

Microsoft is gearing up for a "new era of work" event on March 21, where it will be focusing on Surface, Windows, and Copilot for business users.

07 Mar 2024

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft engineer raises Copilot Designer safety concerns with FTC

Shane Jones, a Microsoft AI engineer, recently voiced concerns about the firm's AI image generator, Copilot Designer, in a letter to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

05 Mar 2024

Amazon

Effects of EU's DMA on Amazon, Apple, Meta and more

The European Union has rolled out regulations under its Digital Markets Act (DMA), targeting six major tech companies.

02 Mar 2024

Microsoft Word

Copilot for OneDrive will fetch your tax documents, summarize presentations

Microsoft is gearing up to launch Copilot for OneDrive in late April 2024.

02 Mar 2024

NVIDIA

NVIDIA surpasses Saudi Aramco, becomes 3rd largest company by m-cap

NVIDIA is now the third-largest company globally by market capitalization, valued at $2.056 trillion, surpassing Saudi Aramco which stands at $2.046 trillion.

Microsoft introduces Copilot AI chatbot for Excel and Outlook

Microsoft has introduced Copilot AI for finance workers and professionals across various sectors by "streamlining tasks, automating workflows," and "providing insights into the flow of work."

01 Mar 2024

Windows 11

Microsoft adds new Copilot skills, AI features to Windows 11

Microsoft has big plans for its Windows 11 Copilot, with a series of upgrades set to make the AI assistant more versatile and user-friendly.

Microsoft's new API will aid game developers in AI upscaling

Microsoft has unveiled a new Windows API called DirectSR.

29 Feb 2024

WhatsApp

WhatsApp rolls out pop-out chat facility for Windows beta

WhatsApp is introducing a new pop-out chat feature for its Windows native app, via the official beta channel on the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft Copilot now lets you create custom workout plans

Microsoft's AI-powered chatbot Copilot is stepping up its game by incorporating four specialized Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) to provide customized help in various tasks.

Microsoft partners with French start-up Mistral for advanced AI models

Microsoft has teamed up with Mistral, a French AI start-up, in a multiyear partnership.