Microsoft removes ads from Skype but leaves them in Windows 11's Start menu The new update also brings OneAuth integration to Skype for iOS and revamps the AI image creator experience on Skype Desktop. Windows Central · Jul 31, 2024
Global IT Giants Microsoft And AWS Face Major Outages Learn about the recent global IT outage affecting Microsoft and AWS, emphasizing the need for robust contingency plans in cloud service management. Top News · Jul 31, 2024
Microsoft Azure Outage Caused By Ddos Cyberattack, Services Restored. Microsoft Azure outage due to DDoS attack impacted services like Microsoft 365 and Azure, now resolved. Top News · Jul 31, 2024
Microsoft's AI Transformation Under Nadella's Leadership Explore Satya Nadella's transformative leadership at Microsoft, driving innovation in cloud computing, AI, and open-source software. Top News · Jul 31, 2024
With Amazon Stock Near Correction Territory, Can AMZN Go Back Up After Q2 Earnings? Amazon stock has come off its 2024 highs amid the tech sell-off, and is now almost in correction territory. AMZN stock could, however, recover and go back up after its Q2 earnings later this week. Barchart · Jul 31, 2024
Most of Carpetright’s £345m debts are unlikely to be repaid Customers, suppliers, landlords and Microsoft are owed £213m, say administrators of collapsed retailer The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
Mixed signals on tech stocks amid debate over viability of AI boom Fears of fresh sell-off after Nvidia and Microsoft shares dip, but other chip stocks continue to rise The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
Xbox mobile store launch now looks imminent — here’s what we know A new webpage suggests that the Xbox Mobile Store could be launching pretty soon. Tom’s Guide · Jul 31, 2024
Microsoft 365 went down after a cyberattack — but don't worry, it's not another CrowdStrike-esque outage DDoS cyberattack took down a number of Azure services, as well as Microsoft 365, but it's back up now. TechRadar · Jul 31, 2024
Microsoft CFO wants to turn Xbox into a subscription business, and is "really encouraged by some of the progress" of Game Pass Amy Hood weighs in on Xbox's future GamesRadar · Jul 31, 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella describes a three-pronged gaming approach, across Xbox console, PC, and mobile Microsoft's gaming operation grew by a whopping 61% last quarter, largely on the back of Activision Blizzard and services, rather than hardware. What does that mean for traditional Xbox platforms? It seems Microsoft isn't done yet. Windows Central · Jul 31, 2024
Why now is the time to prioritize Active Directory modernization Years of configuration drift and lax, outdated security practices have introduced numerous vulnerabilities for many companies. TechRadar · Jul 31, 2024
Big Tech is using massive free cash flows to pay more dividends Silicon Valley behemoths like Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft and Apple can afford to pay shareholders while still spending on R&D. Fortune · Jul 31, 2024
AMD's gaming revenue falls 59%, but the company posts a 115% data center revenue increase Sales of datacenter hardware and client PCs help to lift AMD's revenue. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 31, 2024
Barchart · Jul 31, 2024 Stock Index Futures Climb as Focus Shifts to Fed, U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Meta Earnings on Tap September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.98%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +1.57% this morning as expectations mounted that Fed Chair Jerome Powell might signal a potential rate cut for September, while investors also awaited a fresh batch of U.S. economic data and an…
TechRadar · Jul 31, 2024 Microsoft hits record profits once again — but there's a rare miss for Azure cloud results Despite a healthy 29% revenue growth, Azure fell short of predictions, and investors are slightly worried.
Top News · Jul 31, 2024 Microsoft Reports 10% Increase In Quarterly Profits Microsoft's quarterly profits rise by 10%, driven by cloud computing and productivity services.
Windows Central · Jul 31, 2024 Microsoft: Yesterday's Azure and 365 server outage was caused by a DDoS attack ... at least at first Microsoft had a large-scale server outage yesterday, impacting services powered by Azure. Today, Microsoft acknowledged that the outage was caused by a DDoS event, coupled with a faulty preventative measure.
The Guardian - US · Jul 30, 2024 Microsoft beats revenue forecasts but poor performance of cloud services drags share price Firm’s earnings were up 15% year-on-year, but Azure’s lower returns resulted in share prices falling by as much as 7%
Windows Central · Jul 30, 2024 Microsoft reports $64.7 billion FY24 Q4 revenue, the seventh consecutive Surface decline, and big jumps for Xbox and cloud Following the conclusion of Microsoft's final quarter in its fiscal year 2024, the firm has released its earnings report.
International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024 Microsoft Cloud Unit Miss Dulls Bright Earnings Microsoft shares slipped Tuesday after the tech giant reported quarterly profit climbed but its crucial cloud computing unit missed expectations.
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 Microsoft's cloud business powers 10% growth in quarterly profits Microsoft reported a 10% increase in quarterly profits Tuesday as it tries to maintain its position as a leader in artificial intelligence technology
Windows Central · Jul 30, 2024 Xbox FY24 Q4 gaming revenue up 44% year-over-year, mostly thanks to the Activision Blizzard acquisition Microsoft shared its financial results for FY24 Q4, revealing that gaming revenue is up 44% year-over-year thanks to the acquisition of Activision Blizzard King.
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 Delta wants CrowdStrike to pay after IT outage left planes grounded and travelers stranded at airports The airline was forced to cancel thousands of flights during an outage earlier this month
Kiplinger · Jul 30, 2024 Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Slumps Ahead of Microsoft Earnings The S&P 500 also closed lower Tuesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed a win.