The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

8 Platforms to Revolutionize Employee Engagement and Learning in 2024

As businesses continue to evolve in a digital-first world, fostering employee engagement and creating an environment conducive to continuous learning are becoming more essential than ever. The right platforms can drive productivity, enhance skills, and create a more connected workplace.

inkl · Oct 7, 2024

343 Industries becomes Halo Studios, confirms switch to Unreal Engine: 'The original Halo franchise was a graphics showcase, it was best-in-class… and that's what Halo needs to be again'

Apparently there are 'multiple Unreal-powered projects in development'.

PC Gamer · Oct 7, 2024

Despite Microsoft's best attempts, I'm still not sold on Copilot+ AI

Why wait for Copilot+ when you can get the same functionality with existing AI tools?

Laptop · Oct 6, 2024

Controversial artist ironically seeks millions of dollars in compensation for AI-generated collections as OpenAI sidesteps bankruptcy with $6.6 billion in funding from Microsoft and NVIDIA

As OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in investment from Microsoft and NVIDIA, an AI artist argued that people are stealing from him by using AI. We also saw a major update to Windows 11 roll out and Microsoft ship the latest version of Office.

Windows Central · Oct 6, 2024

AI assistants are ratting you out for badmouthing your coworkers

You shouldn’t give an AI assistant more power than a recent college graduate, C-suite exec suggests.

Fortune · Oct 6, 2024

Copilot Voice: Here's how you can chat with Microsoft's new AI companion

Copilot just got even better, thanks to a new refresh from Microsoft. Here's how to use its new voice-based AI companion feature on iOS, Android, Windows, or the web.

Laptop · Oct 5, 2024

Parallels debuts AI virtual machine platform that bundles 14 tools including small language models — and promises faster performance on Windows and Linux

Parallels Desktop 20 introduces advanced AI features, including a secure AI-ready virtual machine. A new Enterprise Edition offers management tools and security updates, while compatibility with macOS Sequoia and Windows 11 ensures flexibility.

TechRadar · Oct 5, 2024

Persistent malware WordDrone exploits DLL Side-Loading to compromise Taiwan's drone industry

Operation WordDrone is a region and industry-specific cyberattack, so take notice.

TechRadar · Oct 5, 2024

Don't like Copilot? Microsoft might let you preprogram the new Copilot button

Microsoft has introduced the ability to reprogram the Copilot key in a Windows Insider build, suggesting it might be available in the future.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 4, 2024

The new Copilot AI experience makes it difficult for Microsoft to state its case against OpenAI's offering: "Until they bring back the old version I will be going back to ChatGPT"

Microsoft's latest update for Copilot AI has been received with a cocktail of emotions. Most users cite a degraded user experience, low-quality responses

Windows Central · Oct 4, 2024