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.
Why oil refiner Nayara Energy has withdrawn lawsuit against Microsoft
Russia-backed Nayara Energy, one of India's leading oil refining companies, has withdrawn its lawsuit against tech giant Microsoft.
Critical macOS flaw could leak your Apple Intelligence secrets: Microsoft
Microsoft has flagged a critical security flaw in macOS, one that could have given malicious apps access to highly sensitive user data.
Microsoft's Copilot Mode turns Edge into your personal browsing assistant
Microsoft has introduced a new experimental feature, Copilot Mode, in its Edge browser.
Indian oil refiner Nayara Energy sues Microsoft over suspended services
Nayara Energy, a Russia-backed Indian oil refiner, has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft. The legal action comes after the US tech giant abruptly suspended key services.
80,000+ tech layoffs in 2025—How much is AI to blame?
Several global technology companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Microsoft, Intel, Meta, and Panasonic, are laying off thousands of employees this year.
Microsoft probing if Chinese hackers learned SharePoint flaws via alert
Microsoft is looking into whether a leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity firms allowed Chinese hackers to exploit flaws in its SharePoint service before they were patched, according to Bloomberg News.
'Transformation is messy': Satya Nadella breaks silence on Microsoft layoffs
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has addressed the recent layoffs that affected nearly 9,000 employees.
Why Amazon is shutting down its AI lab in China
Amazon is closing its artificial intelligence (AI) lab in Shanghai, The Financial Times has reported.
This malware uses Windows features to steal your banking credentials
Cybersecurity experts have discovered a new variant of the notorious Coyote malware, which uses a legitimate Windows feature to steal banking credentials.
Windows 11's latest update is packed with new AI tools
Microsoft is rolling out a major update for Windows 11, introducing a host of new AI features.
Microsoft confirms Chinese hackers breached SharePoint servers
Microsoft has confirmed that its SharePoint document software servers were hacked by Chinese "threat actors."
Microsoft hires over 20 AI researchers from Google DeepMind
Microsoft has hired over 20 employees from Alphabet's Google DeepMind AI research lab, CNBC reported.
Global businesses hit as China-linked hackers exploit Microsoft SharePoint flaw
Microsoft has issued a warning about "active attacks" targeting its SharePoint collaboration software, which is widely used by global businesses and organizations for document storage and collaboration.
Microsoft servers under attack
Hackers have exploited a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's widely used server software, launching a global attack on government agencies and businesses.
Microsoft ends reliance on China-based engineers for Pentagon cloud support
Microsoft has announced a major change in its business practices, barring China-based engineers from providing technical support for the cloud computing systems of the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Why Meta refused to sign EU's AI code of practice
Meta has refused to sign the European Union's (EU) code of practice for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.
You can't buy movies, shows from Microsoft's store anymore
Microsoft has officially shut down its Movies & TV store, a platform that allowed users to buy movies and shows.
Zoho just launched its very own AI model
Zoho Corporation, a leading player in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) space, has launched its own large language model (LLM) called Zia LLM.
OpenAI moves ChatGPT to Google Cloud, reducing reliance on Microsoft
OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT AI assistant, has announced a partnership with Google Cloud. The deal comes as part of OpenAI's strategy to meet the growing demand for computing capacity.
Here's how much Microsoft pays its AI engineers
Microsoft is paying its artificial intelligence (AI) employees, especially those working on Copilot and generative AI initiatives, some jaw-dropping salaries.
Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI can now scan your entire screen
Microsoft is rolling out an update to Copilot Vision for Windows Insiders that allows the AI assistant to scan your entire desktop.
ChatGPT's upcoming agents will compete with Excel and PowerPoint
OpenAI is said to be developing new features for ChatGPT that will rival Microsoft's Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
You can now edit your Canva designs using Claude chatbot
Anthropic's Claude AI has been integrated with Canva, allowing users to create and edit designs simply by chatting.
This Windows 11 feature will save battery without dimming your screen
Microsoft is testing a new feature for Windows 11 laptops that could significantly improve battery life.
You won't get new Office features on Windows 10 anymore
Microsoft has announced that it will no longer be adding new features to its Office apps (Microsoft 365) on Windows 10, starting next year.
How Microsoft's new AI could revolutionize drug discovery
Microsoft has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, BioEmu, to accelerate drug discovery.
OpenAI's open-weight reasoning model is coming soon: What to expect
OpenAI is gearing up to launch an open-weight language model in the coming days.
AI saved Microsoft $500M while 15,000 lost jobs since January
Microsoft's Chief Commercial Officer, Judson Althoff, has revealed that the company's artificial intelligence (AI) tools have significantly boosted productivity in sales, customer service, and software engineering.
From $1T to $4T—NVIDIA hits record valuation in 2 years
NVIDIA has made history by becoming the first public company in the world to reach a market capitalization of $4 trillion.
Microsoft's latest update gives Edge a speed boost
Microsoft has announced a major improvement in the speed of its Edge browser.
Windows 11 becomes world's most popular desktop OS
Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 11, has officially dethroned its predecessor, Windows 10, as the most popular desktop OS.
AI making HR decisions? 60% managers consult ChatGPT for layoffs
A recent ResumeBuilder.com survey has revealed a disturbing trend among employers: the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make layoff decisions.
Microsoft ends operations in Pakistan after 25 years: Here's why
Microsoft has officially shut down its operations in Pakistan after a 25-year run. The decision comes amid economic instability and political turmoil in the country.
US sees record layoffs since 2020 as AI reshapes work
The United States is witnessing a record wave of job cuts, with the number of layoffs in the first half of 2025 hitting the highest level since the pandemic year of 2020.
Microsoft cancels two major Xbox games, closes studio behind one
Microsoft has canceled the development of two major Xbox games, Perfect Dark and Everwild.
Microsoft fires 4% of its workforce: Who are affected?
Microsoft has announced a fresh round of layoffs, impacting as many as 9,000 employees or nearly 4% of its workforce.
Microsoft removes password features from Authenticator: Here's what to do
Microsoft is set to remove the ability to store and autofill passwords from its Authenticator app.
Microsoft's Chief Commercial Officer takes sabbatical amid looming layoffs
Microsoft's Chief Commercial Officer, Judson Althoff, is taking a two-month-long sabbatical from work.
Microsoft's new AI beats doctors at diagnosing complex health conditions
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, capable of outperforming human doctors in diagnosing complex health conditions.
Laid-off after 23 years, Microsoft veteran still goes to office
Freddy Kristiansen, a 59-year-old former principal product manager at Microsoft, is still going to work at his Denmark office even after being laid off in May.
After 40 years, Windows' Blue Screen of Death turns black
Microsoft is set to retire the notorious Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in favor of a new Black Screen of Death.
OpenAI-Microsoft deal under strain. Reason: AGI
The future of the long-standing partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft hinges on a contentious term in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry: artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Authors sue Microsoft for using their books to train AI
A group of authors has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of using their books without permission to train its Megatron artificial intelligence model.
NVIDIA just became the world's most valuable company
NVIDIA has become the world's most valuable company, overtaking tech giants Microsoft and Apple.