Microsoft: News
27 Oct 2017
IntelAlphabet, Amazon, Microsoft financial results: Everything you need to know
Tech giants Amazon, Google's parent Alphabet, and Microsoft have reported their third-quarter earnings.
22 Oct 2017
XTech giants take a stand against extremist content
Tech giants Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Twitter have agreed to take stricter action regarding extremist content posted on their platforms.
21 Oct 2017
IndiaGoogle, Microsoft, Amazon are considered most authentic brands in India
Google is considered the most authentic brand in India, claims a recent report by New York-based global communications firm Cohn & Wolfe.
18 Oct 2017
TechnologyMicrosoft launches two variants of 2-in-1 Surface Book 2 laptop
Microsoft finally unveiled Surface Book 2, the long-awaited second-generation of 2-in-1 laptop-tablet hybrid 13.5-inch Surface Book.
10 Oct 2017
Bill GatesMicrosoft calls it a day for Windows 10 Mobile
Sometimes the mature thing to do is to let go of something that didn't work great, to begin with, and direct focus elsewhere. It's just the smart thing to do.
17 Sep 2017
Donald TrumpTrump's visa-policy hits IITians' US dreams; students prefer other countries
President Donald Trump's visa policy has shattered the US dreams of IITians who bagged crore-plus offers from software-giants last year.
10 Sep 2017
IndiaLakhs of ATMs in India vulnerable to hackers
Over 202,000 ATM machines in India run on Microsoft XP software that hasn't been upgraded in over two years, making them vulnerable to hackers.
08 Sep 2017
BooksSatya Nadella turns author with 'Hit Refresh'
More than three years ago, on a cold February day, Microsoft's board of directors placed a huge responsibility on Indian-origin business executive Satya Nadella.
03 Sep 2017
Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft confirms the date for next major Windows 10 upgrade
It's official! Microsoft's next major update for Windows 10 is set to be released on 17th October this year.
16 Aug 2017
Bill GatesBill Gates has made his largest donation since 2000
According to a recently released Securities & Exchange Commission filing, Microsoft founder Bill Gates recently made his biggest donation since 2000.
08 Aug 2017
FacebookFacebook edges past Microsoft, Google in profit per employee
If reports are to be believed, it's not the old-school behemoths Microsoft and Google's parent company Alphabet but the new age social media platform Facebook, that made the maximum moolah per employee in the second quarter of 2017.
03 Aug 2017
Elon MuskTech promises that never came true, much to our disappointment
When it comes to technology, I am a believer. However, there is a big difference in believing and being blind.
25 Jul 2017
IndiaMicrosoft mulls on investing $100 million in Ola's parent firm
According to reports, Microsoft is now mulling on investing $50-100 million (Rs. 320-640 crore) to acquire a minority stake in ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd, which runs Ola, the home-grown ride hailing platform.
12 Jul 2017
TechnologyCan smart-tech and robotics eradicate mosquito-borne diseases?
As mosquito-borne diseases including Zika and dengue are spreading at an alarming rate, American tech giants plan on bringing robotics and smart technology to fight mosquitoes.
10 Jul 2017
IndiaFlying cars feature in hackathon to solve Bengaluru's traffic problem
It's raining ideas at Gridlock Hackathon, a contest kickstarted by Flipkart that aims to address the traffic woes of India's IT capital, Bengaluru.
08 Jul 2017
IndiaMicrosoft is firing people, rumours have now been confirmed
Putting rumors to rest, tech giant Microsoft confirmed that it will, indeed, let go of several employees. The extent of these layoffs is expected to run in thousands.
04 Jul 2017
NASDAQApple, Google, Microsoft stocks fell prey to a data glitch
Prices of several big-wig stocks like Apple, Google and Microsoft listed on NASDAQ appeared to have gone through an unprecedented spike or plummet after the market closed on Monday.
26 Jun 2017
TelanganaTelangana's realty scam worth Rs. 15,000crore; Google, Microsoft also affected
Global and domestic companies in Hyderabad are now in panic mode regarding the valuation of their real estate holdings, as Telangana government commences legal proceedings to cross-examine private and government-auctioned land ownership legitimacy.
19 Jun 2017
FacebookYouTube is bringing its A game to tackle terrorism online
YouTube has often been blamed for not doing enough to curb some of the offensive content (mainly terrorist propaganda videos) that makes its way into the channel and spreads extremism online.
01 Jun 2017
BoeingMicrosoft co-founder launches world's largest airplane
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has completed work on the world's largest airplane, the Stratolaunch. The beast emerged out of its California hangar for the first time on May 31.
29 May 2017
DNADNA storage for data, Microsoft is taking the leap
The problem at hand is "current storage technologies can no longer keep pace with exponentially growing amounts of data," therefore, the solution is "DNA data storage."
23 May 2017
IndiaProject Sangam- Microsoft signs MoU for skill development in India
Microsoft India has signed an MoU with the Telecom Sector Skill Council for Project Sangam, which aims to give a boost to the telecom industry by focusing on skill development.
17 May 2017
IndiaMillennials are changing India, one decision at a time
It is expected that within the next four years, India will have 64% of its population within the working age group, fuelling its growth.
17 May 2017
KarnatakaWannaCry ransomware shuts down Bengaluru's ATMs
According to a bank official, hundreds of ATMs across Bengaluru remained shut for the second day on Tuesday due to a potential virus attack by WannaCry ransomware.
15 May 2017
National Security AgencyMicrosoft lambasts NSA for WannaCry, time for a "wake-up call"
Although Microsoft has released a patch update to counter the ransomware WannaCry, it is now fuming at how all this came to fruition owing to the software vulnerabilities, which were exploited but not reported by the NSA.
03 May 2017
GoogleMicrosoft's new Laptop and OS will compete with Apple, Chromebooks
Microsoft with its Surface Laptop, which comes with a new OS Windows 10 S, aims to take over the education market that is currently dominated by Google Chromebooks and Apple MacBook Pro.
28 Apr 2017
Russia NewsMicrosoft finally solves its bug problem, nine months after discovery
When a Windows bug without a fix is on the prowl, mayhem is inevitable.
23 Apr 2017
IndiaMicrosoft rehashes leave policy keeping fathers in mind
Microsoft India, in a welcoming change, has extended the time period of their paternity leave allocated to the male employees and has also introduced a family caregiver policy.
15 Apr 2017
National Security AgencyLeaks suggest America's NSA may have hacked global banking system
Hacking group Shadow Brokers have leaked spy tools allegedly created and used by the US National Security Agency (NSA).
22 Feb 2017
Andhra PradeshSatya Nadella announces 'Skype Lite' for India
On the second day of Future Decoded event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveiled the 'Skype Lite' application designed exclusively for Indian users.
13 Dec 2016
Apple MacBookMicrosoft's consumer Surface sales hit a high
In a blog post, Microsoft stated that consumer Surface sales hit a high in the month of November.
01 Oct 2016
MoscowMoscow reduces dependency on foreign technology
Moscow city will be replacing Microsoft programs with domestic software on thousands of computers.
21 Sep 2016
IBMMicrosoft announces AI-based healthcare initiatives
Microsoft announced a quartet of healthcare initiatives to "solve" cancer using algorithms and computer science rather than beakers and test tubes.
20 Sep 2016
LondonMicrosoft to shut down Skype's London office
Technology giant Microsoft is reportedly planning to shut down Skype's London office and lay off nearly 400 people working there.
14 Sep 2016
iPhoneBid adieu to Microsoft Lumia this December!
Microsoft may stop production for Lumia smartphones as early as December 2016.
