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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants to equip 2 million workers in India with AI skills by 2025 to transform every sector

Microsoft recently outlined its plans to equip 2 million people in India with AI skills. The program is designed to help the country become self-reliant with a skilled AI workforce, allowing it to transform every sector with the technology.

Windows Central · Feb 9, 2024

Microsoft finally exorcises digital poltergeist that messed with desktop icons and stopped some users from getting Windows 11 23H2

Haven’t upgraded to 23H2 because Copilot plays havoc with your icons? You’re in luck, but Windows 10 users aren’t…

TechRadar · Feb 9, 2024

Microsoft's Bitlocker & TPM encryption combo defeated with a $10 Raspberry Pi and a bit of braininess

Your laptop probably isn't as secure as you thought.

PC Gamer · Feb 9, 2024

Full-Screen Copilot For Windows 11: Microsoft Teases A Game-Changing Upgrade

In addition to bringing full-screen mode for Windows Copilot, Microsoft is reportedly gearing up to introduce more new features to its AI-powered assistant.

International Business Times UK · Feb 9, 2024

Goodbye Bard, Hello Gemini: Google's AI Chatbot Gets A Major Upgrade

Android users can download an Android app for Gemini and iPhone users will be able to use Gemini within the Google app on iOS.

International Business Times UK · Feb 9, 2024

Microsoft says its 1,900 layoffs "cannot be attributed fully to the merger" because Activision was already planning massive cuts of its own

If Microsoft didn't lay off those people, it says Activision would've instead

GamesRadar · Feb 8, 2024

Ubisoft CEO addresses Xbox multiplatform rumors: "Activision Blizzard used to be multiplatform," so it wouldn't have "a huge impact on the industry"

Yves Guillemot doesn't think Xbox going multiplatform would be all that big a deal

GamesRadar · Feb 8, 2024

Microsoft integrates Notepad with Copilot on Windows 11

The Notepad app on Windows 11 is getting an AI upgrade with a new "Explain with Copilot" feature that will break down and analyze text highlighted by the user.

Windows Central · Feb 8, 2024

Microsoft confirms name of the next major version of Windows, and it's not Windows 12

Microsoft has confirmed that the upcoming Windows OS release expected this fall will be branded Windows 11, version 24H2, and not Windows 12 as some had previously speculated.

Windows Central · Feb 8, 2024

Windows 11's 'February 2024 Moment' update is bringing new AI and accessibility features - plus no more Bing blackmail (for some people)

Windows 11's Moment 5 update, slated for February, promises EU users freedom from Bing and Microsoft Edge, alongside AI features.

TechRadar · Feb 8, 2024