Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Promotes AI Tools in India Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urges Indian developers to utilize the company's AI tools, highlighting their potential impact on India's GDP target. Top News · Feb 8, 2024
Iran-backed hackers interrupt UAE TV streaming services with deepfake news Microsoft analysts cite reports saying disruption by group known as Cotton Sandstorm also reached audiences in UK and Canada The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2024
Microsoft thinks it might have made a breakthrough on its cloud monopoly case Microsoft wants to negotiate with CISPE before the EU launches a full-on investigation into the company’s cloud dominance. TechRadar · Feb 8, 2024
Viral video rightly shows how Microsoft's HoloLens is way ahead of Apple's Vision Pro Microsoft is in a position to capitalize on the popularity of Apple's Vision Pro if they can iterate on the HoloLens. Windows Central · Feb 8, 2024
FTC criticizes Microsoft for laying off Activision Blizzard workers after claims it would operate independently The FTC also says it would struggle to get aid to affected workers if a court later reversed the acquisition GamesRadar · Feb 8, 2024
FTC claims that Microsoft layoffs contradict ‘representations it made’ during the fight to acquire Activision The Federal Trade Commission claims that Microsoft's newly announced layoff plans contradict 'representations it made' during its fight to acquire Activision Blizzard. TechRadar · Feb 8, 2024
Microsoft reveals a new look for Copilot including an advanced AI image editing tool Copilot has been given a cleaner look and the ability to edit existing images within the chat. Tom’s Guide · Feb 8, 2024
Why is the $180bn games industry shedding thousands of staff? Despite healthy sales, publishers such as Epic Games and Activision Blizzard are making hundreds of employees redundant – which may radically reshape the industry The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2024
Microsoft launches Copilot internally to boost AI adoption by developers Microsoft Copilot is an internal tool launched by Microsoft to facilitate AI adoption among developers, aiming to streamline and simplify the development p... Top News · Feb 8, 2024
Microsoft Store now lets you instantly try games without downloading them - and it might mean I finally use it Microsoft Store introduces Instant Games for Windows, allowing users to play without downloads and offering a quick, casual gaming experience. TechRadar · Feb 7, 2024
AI Laws Inevitable But 'Not Right For Today', Says UK Government The UK government have set out their position after EU legislators confirmed this week that their 'AI Act' will be passed as a law by next year. International Business Times UK · Feb 7, 2024
FTC hits Microsoft with federal complaint over game division layoffs The Federal Trade Commission heads back into battle with Microsoft over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. PC Gamer · Feb 7, 2024
Apple bought a record 32 AI startups in 2023 as it aims to bring Siri upgrades to iPhone, Apple Vision Pro, and more Apple's newfound focus on AI reportedly saw it buy a record 32 startups related to the technology during 2023. iMore · Feb 7, 2024
Copilot gets a big redesign and a new way to edit your AI-generated images Copilot's homepage now sports a sample carousel and its new editing tool lets you adjust certain parts of generated images. TechRadar · Feb 7, 2024
Windows Central · Feb 7, 2024 I used extensions on Edge for Android for one week, and I don't know how I lived without them Microsoft started testing extension support on the mobile version of Edge recently. After one week, it's clear that Microsoft should have supported extensions from the start.
Windows Central · Feb 7, 2024 Poll: Should Microsoft's games be console exclusive to Xbox? Recent rumors and reports have sparked debate about Xbox exclusive games. We want to know what you think the company should add its games to other consoles or maintain Xbox exclusivity.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 7, 2024 Look out, Photoshop: Apple just released a new image-editing AI model Apple teamed up with University of California, Santa Barbara researchers to develop a better AI image editor, and the company is releasing the results as open-source software.
TechRadar · Feb 7, 2024 Windows 11 is losing Mail and Calendar apps - so you'll have to use Outlook whether you like it or not Microsoft has set a departure date for the old Mail and Calendar apps so you’ll have no choice but to use Outlook.
Windows Central · Feb 7, 2024 Hi Microsoft, please stop using 'harmful designs' and deceptive tactics to give Edge the competitive advantage over other browsers on Windows, says Mozilla A new report commissioned by Mozilla discloses that Microsoft uses harmful designs and deceptive tricks to get its Edge browser in front of Windows users, leaving its rivals at a disadvantage.
Windows Central · Feb 7, 2024 Microsoft can't tell you that this is its Super Bowl commercial for Copilot, but I can Microsoft just posted its ad for the Super Bowl. The commercial focuses on Copilot, the new AI companion from the tech giant.
TechRadar · Feb 7, 2024 Microsoft's official PC Cleaner app is now on the Microsoft Store - and makes big promises about speeding up your PC for free Microsoft introduces PC Cleaner, a versatile tool for Windows 10 and 11, offering efficient cleanup, maintenance, and security features.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024 Pushing Buttons: What Microsoft’s ‘vision for the future of Xbox’ could look like In this week’s newsletter: Company head Phil Spencer is planning an update next week on the console – what could he announce?
TechRadar · Feb 7, 2024 The end of Windows Hello, or a new biometric dawn? — Microsoft unveils a new facial recognition security system Boosted Face Check facial recognition tool from Microsoft looks to make sure only verified accounts get access to your systems.
Windows Central · Feb 7, 2024 ChatGPT and DALL-E 3 AI-generated images are now watermarked, though OpenAI admits it's "not a silver bullet to address issues of provenance" OpenAI adds watermarks to ChatGPT and DALL-E 3, but this may not be enough to solve the issue of AI deepfakes. The change won't affect text or voice generated using AI.
Top News · Feb 7, 2024 Microsoft in talks to end EU trade body's cloud complaint Microsoft is engaged in discussions to resolve the cloud computing complaint made by a trade body, potentially putting an end to the antitrust issue.