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Apple Maps is getting new competition from Big Tech

Apple Maps is in the firing line as Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are teaming up to compete.

iMore · Jul 28, 2023

Box teams up with Microsoft 365 Copilot in latest AI push

Box is adding more generative AI to its cloud storage platform, this time in the form of deeper Microsoft 365 integration.

TechRadar · Jul 28, 2023

Today’s Cache | E.U. investigates Microsoft; OpenAI pulls back AI-generated text detector; Meta working to retain Threads’ userbase

News snippets for Microsoft facing antitrust probe in the E.U., OpenAI pulling back AI-generated text detector, and Meta working to retain Threads’ userbase.  

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft team up to take on Google Maps

The Overture Maps Foundation releases its first map dataset as it looks to power the next generation of open map data.

Android Central · Jul 27, 2023

Inside Illumina’s bruising proxy battle with billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn

Illumina’s contentious acquisition of cancer test maker Grail brought billionaire Carl Icahn to the company’s doorstep.

Fortune · Jul 27, 2023

Microsoft Edge users complain about lackluster touch experience and long list of bugs

Users of Microsoft Edge took to the web to complain about the browser's lackluster performance and feature set when using the app with touch.

Windows Central · Jul 27, 2023

The new Xbox dashboard is out now, but you might not have it

The shiny new Xbox dashboard is now available for some console users, but when will you get your hands on it?

Windows Central · Jul 27, 2023

Microsoft is changing how notifications appear on the Windows 11 Taskbar

Starting with today's Windows 11 preview build, Microsoft is removing the notification counter on the Taskbar and replacing it with a bell icon.

Windows Central · Jul 27, 2023

Xbox's biggest crisis right now isn't games. It's hardware.

With Sony PlayStation announcing a big 40 million milestone today for the PS5, it's time we reflected on how the Xbox Series X|S is doing.

Windows Central · Jul 27, 2023

Imagine paying $1,200 for a tablet without an included keyboard

If I'm going to spend laptop-levels of cash on a mobile device it has to at least have a keyboard.

Android Central · Jul 27, 2023