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Microsoft will let you create your own AI agents to tackle the toughest work tasks

Microsoft envisions a world where custom and prebuilt AI-powered agents take the stress out of work tasks.

TechRadar · Oct 22, 2024

How Merck leveled up its cybersecurity strategy since the NotPetya cyberattack that led to a $1.4 billion dispute

"It is integrated into everything that we do," says Merck's chief information and digital officer Dave Williams.

Fortune · Oct 22, 2024

Salesforce CEO claims Microsoft is in panic mode: "Copilot is a flop because Microsoft lacks the data and enterprise security models to create real corporate intelligence — Clippy 2.0, anyone?"

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff indicated Microsoft's Copilot agents' announcement illustrates panic mode, further highlighting that Copilot is a flop because Microsoft lacks the data to create real corporate intelligence while touting Agentforce's excellence in the field.

Windows Central · Oct 22, 2024

Xbox Series X vs Xbox Series X Digital Edition: Which Xbox is right for you?

Microsoft has released a new all digital Xbox Series X but should you get that one or the original. We put the two to the test to find out.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 22, 2024

I'm completely impressed by this homemade Xbox gaming handheld — But it makes me long for an official Xbox handheld

Someone built a homemade Xbox gaming handheld and it's impressive.

Windows Central · Oct 21, 2024

Voicemeeter app sets off Blue Screen of Death woes — here’s what you need to know

Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 update causes Blue Screen of Death crashes for users running Voicemeeter, prompting a block on updates.

TechRadar · Oct 21, 2024

PlayStation tried to lock a major third-party game into an exclusivity deal (but the devs said no) — but still, it looks like Xbox fans will continue having to endure exclusionary deals like 'Silent Hill 2' going forward. Should Xbox start doing similar?

Third-party timed exclusive deals have typically hit Xbox the hardest, and they may continue to do so, too. This year saw Black Myth Wukong, Silent Hill 2, and others reach paid exclusionary deals from PlayStation targeting Xbox.

Windows Central · Oct 21, 2024

Microsoft introduces ‘AI employees’ that can handle client queries

US company gives customers the ability to build own virtual agents as well as releasing 10 off-the-shelf bots

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

$22 billion Microsoft deal with U.S. Army could be in jeopardy unless the tech giant can get the price of its militarized HoloLens to be "substantially less than" $80,000 per unit

Microsoft's militarized HoloLens continues to face challenges, this time surrounding the cost of individual units.

Windows Central · Oct 21, 2024

OPINION: As Xbox Series X|S digital game sales reportedly hit a 91% share, Microsoft needs to ensure disc collectors don't get left behind with the next-gen Xbox — I think it's time to revive the "hated" 2013 disc-digital licensing model

Xbox digital games have reportedly hit a 91% share over physical discs, making the future of physical look bleak.

Windows Central · Oct 21, 2024