The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Malicious Microsoft VSCode AI extensions might have hit over 1.5 million users

Two VSCode extensions are harvesting sensitive data and sending it to China.

TechRadar · Jan 26

Is Bing search minus AI better than Google? DuckDuckGo lets us test the theory

DuckDuckGo has launched a new "No AI" search tool that strips away generated summaries for a cleaner browsing experience.

Windows Central · Jan 26

Microsoft says its newest AI chip Maia 200 is 3 times more powerful than Google's TPU and Amazon's Trainium processor

The Maia 200 AI chip is described as an inference powerhouse — meaning it could lead AI models to apply their knowledge to real-world situations much faster and more efficiently.

LiveScience · Jan 26

Have you seen the "most viewed photo ever"? Former Nat Geo photographer’s unlikely magnum opus turns 30 years old

The rolling green hills, fluffy white clouds and bright blue sky that make up the Windows XP wallpaper often referred to as the most-viewed photo of all time

Digital Camera World · Jan 26

'Simply irresponsible': Microsoft confirms it will give your BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI if asked - but there is a way to keep your data private

Moved called "simply irresponsible" - but there is a way to protect your private data.

TechRadar · Jan 26

Microsoft reports 'an issue in which devices are failing to boot' after downloading the latest update

Another week, another big Windows problem.

PC Gamer · Jan 26

Some PCs can't boot after latest Windows 11 security update, no fix in sight —mostly affects 24H2 and 25H2 versions

A Windows security update bug has prevented some Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 users from booting into their PCs, requiring them to go to Windows Recovery Environment to uninstall the offering update just to use their computer.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 26

Microsoft admits Windows 11 update is nuking system drives, albeit there's a 'limited number of reports' of these disasters

Windows 11 runs into another disastrous bug with its latest update — Microsoft admits an 'issue in which devices are failing to boot', worryingly.

TechRadar · Jan 26

Option Volatility And Earnings Report For January 26 - 30

It’s the biggest week of the quarter for earnings this week with plenty of big names set to report. This week we have Tesla, Microsoft, Apple, Meta Platforms, UnitedHealth Group, Exxon Mobil, Visa, Mastercard, Chevron and Caterpillar all reporting in what shapes as a busy and pivotal week for stocks.

Barchart · Jan 26

How leaders like Jamie Dimon and Microsoft president Brad Smith are trying to ease employee anxiety about AI

With AI moving from pilot projects to company-wide deployment, leaders say the future of work depends on whether technology is used to empower people or make them expendable.

Fortune · Jan 26