Microsoft: News
28 May 2020
CortanaWindows 10 May 2020 Update now available: What's new?
Finally, Microsoft has released the May 2020 Update of Windows 10.
18 May 2020
TechnologyThese features are coming in Windows 10 May 2020 Update
In a matter of days, Microsoft will release its next big Windows 10 update.
17 May 2020
Technology#BugAlert: Windows 10 update causes data loss, broken audio issues
A few days back, Microsoft released a cumulative update to fix security glitches on Windows 10.
12 May 2020
Microsoft TeamsHackers are using Zoom, Google Meet for phishing attacks
The spread of COVID-19 has surged the global demand for video-conferencing services like Zoom and Google Meet.
10 May 2020
X#WeeklyRecap: New MacBook, Surface notebooks, Unacademy breach, and more
This week, some notable developments were made in the world of technology, particularly in the consumer tech category.
09 May 2020
India#CareerBytes: Want to become successful CA? Master these 5 skills
In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most respected professional courses. It is a three-level program offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
05 May 2020
IndiaPopular tech products that Chartered Accountants should know about
In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most respected professional courses. It is a three-level program offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
04 May 2020
IntelMicrosoft launches latest Surface devices, prices start at Rs. 72,999
Microsoft's latest line-up of Surface devices - Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, and Surface Pro X - has officially been launched in India.
03 May 2020
Xiaomi#WeeklyRecap: Free Google Meet, bugs in Chrome, Microsoft Teams, more
The last week of April was all about bugs, glitches, and leaks.
30 Apr 2020
GoogleMicrosoft Teams' daily active users surge by 70% to 75mn
As the novel coronavirus pandemic forces more and more people to switch to the routine of remote meetings and chats, work communication tools continue to gain benefits.
29 Apr 2020
GoogleSoon, Google Lens will solve your math problems: Here's how
Dedicated Math apps - like the one from Microsoft - come really handy in helping students understand (and solve) complicated problems.
27 Apr 2020
United States of AmericaHackers can hijack your Microsoft Teams account via GIFs
In a major shocker, researchers at CyberArk, a US-based cybersecurity firm, have flagged a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Teams, the work communication service that goes against Slack.
27 Apr 2020
SecurityCritical security vulnerability detected in top antivirus apps
From Kaspersky to Quick Heal, all antivirus programs take out malicious programs well before they compromise the whole PC.
21 Apr 2020
Bangladesh Premier LeagueMicrosoft launches new 'Plasma Bot' to help with COVID-19 treatment
In a bid to help with the treatment of the novel coronavirus disease, Microsoft has launched a new 'Plasma Bot'.
15 Apr 2020
Windows 10Coronavirus outbreak: Microsoft extends support for older Windows 10 versions
In light of the existing coronavirus situation, Microsoft has decided to extend support for select older versions of Windows 10.
13 Apr 2020
Bill GatesBill Gates on COVID-19 response: We are in 'uncharted territory'
From Italy to India, several countries are reeling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 Apr 2020
Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft Teams update brings Zoom-like custom background for video calls
Microsoft has rolled out an update for its Teams communication platform that introduces custom background support for video calls.
10 Apr 2020
ZDNetMicrosoft Surface Neo and Windows 10X launch postponed beyond 2020
If you were planning to buy a dual-screen Windows 10X-powered device, you might have to wait until next year.
08 Apr 2020
GmailThis Gmail competitor can end your endless spam woes
Edison, the company that offers the famous 'Edison Mail' app to manage multiple email services, has launched OnMail, an email service of its own.
07 Apr 2020
PUBGPUBG gets 50% discount on Microsoft's Xbox Store: Details here
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, aka PUBG, is getting a massive discount on Microsoft's Xbox Store.
05 Apr 2020
Facebook#WeeklyRecap: New coronavirus tracking app, affordable ventilator, security scares, more
This week, we saw some major innovations to fight the spread of COVID-19 in India.
04 Apr 2020
SkypeRivaling Zoom, Skype releases 'Meet Now' calling feature
In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the need to be connected virtually has become even more pronounced. Latching on that, Microsoft has released a new 'Meet Now' feature for Skype that allows you to easily set up and share a conference call with no sign-ups or downloads.
02 Apr 2020
SlackNow, Slack users can call those on Microsoft Teams
In the wake of the COVID-19 situation, work communication apps Slack and Microsoft Teams have become the focal point for many businesses.
31 Mar 2020
TechnologyMicrosoft rebrands Office 365, adds new AI-powered features
In a bid to expand its footprint and draw more users, Microsoft is rebranding its 'Office 365' subscription service into 'Microsoft 365'.
28 Mar 2020
SlackSoon, Slack might let you call Microsoft Teams' users
As remote working continues to grow due to the coronavirus pandemic, work communication platforms Slack and Microsoft Teams are doing everything possible to give the best experience to their increasing user-base.
26 Mar 2020
Bill GatesAs President, what Bill Gates would do to fight COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 is taking on a toll on healthcare systems established by countries like US and Italy.
25 Mar 2020
SecurityMicrosoft halting less important Windows updates: Here's why
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, big tech companies, including Google and Apple, have sent most of their employees to work from home.
24 Mar 2020
SecurityHackers are exploiting an 'unpatched' vulnerability in Windows 10
If you are using a Windows 10 PC, better be careful while downloading anything from the internet.
22 Mar 2020
X#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Google's COVID-19 website, new MacBook, iPad, Xbox, and more
Despite the outbreak of COVID-19 in different parts of the world, the tech industry kept going strong - throughout the last week.
20 Mar 2020
SlackAmid COVID-19 outbreak, Microsoft Teams rakes in 44 million DAUs
As professionals around the world continue to switch to working remotely, due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease COVID-19, productivity platforms are reaping the benefits.
19 Mar 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Sony PS5 hardware specs revealed: Better than Xbox Series X?
Just a day after Microsoft announced the technical specifications of its Xbox Series X, Sony has now revealed the specifications and hardware details of the PlayStation 5, its next-generation gaming console.
19 Mar 2020
Bill GatesBill Gates backs 'shut down' to combat COVID-19 outbreak
As the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc around the world, Bill Gates is urging the public 'stay calm'.
18 Mar 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Microsoft reveals specifications and features of Xbox Series X console
Microsoft has revealed the technical specifications and key features of its next-generation gaming console, the Xbox Series X.
17 Mar 2020
AppleAll Microsoft Stores closed due to coronavirus outbreak
Following the footsteps of Apple, Microsoft is also closing its stores as part of an effort to combat the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19.
17 Mar 2020
NetflixNow, Netflix is testing hosted web app on Microsoft Store
Netflix appears to be working on a hosted web app as part of an effort to match its competitors and boost its user-base.
16 Mar 2020
IndiaMicrosoft launches dedicated tracker for COVID-19 outbreak
In order to keep the general public informed about the global outbreak of coronavirus disease COVID-19, Microsoft's Bing team has launched a dedicated online tracker.
16 Mar 2020
XXbox Live suffers global outage, now restored
Microsoft's Xbox Live gaming network went offline for the second time in seven days.
14 Mar 2020
Bill GatesBill Gates steps down from Microsoft's board: Here's why
Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, has decided to step down from the board of Microsoft - the company he co-founded more than four decades ago with Paul Allen.
04 Mar 2020
BBCTechie HACKS into Gurugram-based call center, catches scammers in action
In a weird development, a UK-based man has caught a whole team of scammers red-handed.
04 Mar 2020
GoogleGoogle's biggest event, I/O 2020, canceled over coronavirus concerns
Google I/O will not take place this year.
