Microsoft: News
16 Jun 2023
Mercedes-BenzHow Mercedes-Benz will utilize ChatGPT in its cars
Artificial intelligence (AI) is creeping into our lives faster than we imagined. Now, it will be in our cars too.
16 Jun 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI push drives Microsoft's market cap to record $2.6 trillion
Microsoft has been riding high on the artificial intelligence (AI) wave. The company is one of the frontrunners in the AI race.
13 Jun 2023
US Federal Trade CommissionFTC files lawsuit to block Microsoft-Activision deal: Here's why
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approached a US court to block Microsoft's $69 billion proposed acquisition of gaming studio Activision Blizzard.
10 Jun 2023
GoogleAdvertisers are unhappy with Google and Microsoft: Here's why
Google and Microsoft have been busy incorporating generative AI into every part of their business. The two tech behemoths' AI experiments have reached the lucrative ad space too.
10 Jun 2023
Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft's Bing Chat now supports voice input on desktop platform
Microsoft is adding a long-requested feature to Bing Chat, which changes the way we interact with the chatbot on desktops.
06 Jun 2023
US Federal Trade CommissionMicrosoft will pay $20mn to settle Xbox child privacy violation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) does not seem to be a big fan of Microsoft. First, it filed a lawsuit to block the tech giant's acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
29 May 2023
Latest Tech NewsCybersecurity best practices: Follow Microsoft's tips to prevent attacks
In today's data-driven world, IT security has emerged as an essential driver for an organization's success.
27 May 2023
United KingdomMicrosoft appeals UK watchdog's decision to block Activision acquisition
Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard was dealt a blow in April when UK's competition watchdog, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), blocked the deal.
26 May 2023
OpenAIAfter OpenAI, Microsoft shares its views on AI regulation
How to regulate AI? This seems to be the question of the hour.
24 May 2023
NVIDIAMicrosoft and NVIDIA join forces to enhance enterprise AI efforts
The generative AI fever has reached everywhere. Companies are busy creating AI solutions by themselves and by collaborating with other firms.
23 May 2023
ChatGPTMicrosoft Build 2023 highlights: Copilot, Dev Home, Fabric, and more
Microsoft seems to be enjoying its lead in the AI arms race. If it wasn't clear, the company is showing that on the first day of Build 2023, its annual developer conference.
22 May 2023
Bill GatesJeffrey Epstein allegedly blackmailed Bill Gates over extramarital affair
Jeffrey Epstein, the infamous American financier who was a convicted sex offender, was known for his connection to an array of rich and powerful men.
19 May 2023
XTwitter is at loggerheads with Microsoft: Here's why
Elon Musk threatened to sue Microsoft last month. If you thought the Twitter CEO's words were a hollow threat, you are in for a surprise.
18 May 2023
GoogleGoogle challenges Microsoft's GitHub Copilot with AI-powered Colab
An AI race has taken shape in the past few months. On one side, we have Microsoft and OpenAI, and on the other, there is Google.
17 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningBing Chat for Android and iOS becomes smarter: Here's how
The AI race is heating up and Microsoft has no intention of slowing down.
16 May 2023
Windows 11Microsoft introduces Phone Link for iOS: How to use it
Microsoft's Phone Link for iOS is now available to all Windows 11 devices.
16 May 2023
United KingdomEU approves Microsoft-Activision deal: What it means for other markets
Less than a month after the United Kingdom's competition watchdog red-flagged Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the deal has been approved by the European Union's antitrust regulators.
09 May 2023
LinkedInLinkedIn fires over 700 employees, shuts down China-focused app
LinkedIn, which helps others find jobs, has decided to axe as many as 716 of its employees amid a weakening global economic outlook.
05 May 2023
Joe BidenJoe Biden meets CEOs of AI companies: Key takeaways
The rise of generative AI has fueled new hopes but also new fears. ChatGPT and its ilk have become the latest cause of worry for governments and lawmakers across the world.
05 May 2023
GoogleGoogle is playing catch-up in the AI race: Here's why
It is clear to everyone watching the tech space that Google is playing catch-up in the AI race. The tech giant has fallen behind Microsoft and OpenAI in the pecking order.
04 May 2023
Bing5 features that make Microsoft's Bing Chat better than ChatGPT
Microsoft became the front-runner in the AI race with its new Bing AI chatbot. The company is trying to extend that lead.
03 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow US plans to mitigate AI safety concerns
The field of AI is witnessing rapid growth, but the increasing advancements are also sparking several concerns about the risks associated with the technology.
26 Apr 2023
United KingdomUK's competition watchdog stops Microsoft from buying Activision
In a massive blow to Microsoft, UK's competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has blocked its $69 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard.
26 Apr 2023
Alphabet IncAlphabet, Microsoft Q1 results: Is the worst finally behind us
The first quarter results of Alphabet and Microsoft have surprised everyone. The tech giants, both of which have been struggling due to the post-COVID tech meltdown, have outperformed Wall Street's expectations with their performance in Q1 FY23.
24 Apr 2023
GoogleGoogle Cloud gets AI chip team: Can it challenge Microsoft
Google is scrambling to find momentum in the AI race. The company has been making multiple moves to challenge its rivals, including Microsoft, OpenAI, and Amazon.
21 Apr 2023
GoogleGoogle to adopt generative AI in ad business: Here's how
Google is going for an all-out attack in the generative AI race to make up for its sluggish start.
20 Apr 2023
Elon MuskElon Musk wants to sue Microsoft: Here's why
Elon Musk has never been a fan of how OpenAI banded together with Microsoft and became a profit-making company. But he has taken his dislike for the Redmond-based tech giant up a notch this time.
18 Apr 2023
Google'Project Magi': How Google is revamping Search to challenge Bing
The AI gold rush started by ChatGPT is here to stay. The question is, can Google play a significant role in the AI revolution, or will it be sidelined?
14 Apr 2023
AmazonHow Amazon is competing against Microsoft, Google in AI race
Amazon has entered the generative AI race. The cloud giant joining the fray is expected to crank up the intensity of an already fierce race.
13 Apr 2023
GoogleGoogle staring at another round of layoffs: Here's why
The last few months have seen mass layoffs becoming a common occurrence. Some of the biggest tech companies in the world have been hit by the layoff season.
07 Apr 2023
Bill GatesBill Gates and Melinda share images of their newborn grandchild
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife Melinda French Gates shared images of their newborn grandchild on Thursday on separate Instagram posts and the internet is gushing over the adorable images.
07 Apr 2023
Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Edge gets DALL-E-powered Image Creator: How to use it
Microsoft Edge is getting better and better. If you are an Edge user and are in need of a particular image, you may not need to go any further than the browser's sidebar.
06 Apr 2023
GoogleSundar Pichai confirms Google Search will get Bard AI chatbot
It's been two decades since Google became the number one search engine in the world. Search is the company's core business and is responsible for half of Alphabet's revenue.
06 Apr 2023
AndroidMicrosoft Bing AI chatbot now available on Android via SwiftKey
Microsoft was not kidding when it said AI would be integrated into every application of the company. The list that started with Bing has now reached SwiftKey.
30 Mar 2023
BingIs Microsoft Bing safe? Someone just manipulated the search results
After spending years in relative obscurity, Microsoft's Bing is slowly gaining traction among users courtesy of its GPT-4-powered avatar.
28 Mar 2023
IndiaMicrosoft-owned GitHub lays off entire engineering team in India
GitHub, the popular software development company owned by Microsoft, has laid off the entire engineering team in India.
23 Mar 2023
Google BardBard in Google Messages: Are AI-generated messages coming soon
We're in the age of generative AI. The flame started by ChatGPT has pushed major tech companies like Google to look for their answers to OpenAI's conversational chatbot.
22 Mar 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHere's how you can generate pictures using Bing Image Creator
Microsoft is adding an AI-powered image creator to its search engine Bing. With the Bing Image Creator, you can now generate an image by simply describing the type of picture you wish to see.
22 Mar 2023
ChatGPTGoogle Bard v/s OpenAI ChatGPT: Which chatbot is better
The generative AI battle between Google and Microsft has entered a new phase, with Google now opening limited access to Bard.
21 Mar 2023
AmazonAfter Meta, Amazon, these tech companies may cut more jobs
Amazon has announced the termination of 9,000 roles, making it the latest giant to announce a second round of layoffs. The company previously axed around 18,000 employees.