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Microsoft accuses Google of running ‘shadow campaigns’ in Europe

Microsoft publicly accused its longtime rival Google on Monday of conducting “shadow campaigns” in Europe aimed at undermining the software giant’s reputation with regulators. In a blog post, Microsoft lawyer Rima Alaily revealed that Google had engaged a firm to enlist European cloud companies to advocate for its interests against Microsoft. This unprecedented move highlights […]

Iranian hackers target US elections, Microsoft warns
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Iranian hackers target US elections, Microsoft warns

An Iranian hacking group, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and referred to as Cotton Sandstorm by Microsoft, is reportedly scanning U.S. election-related websites and media outlets as Election Day approaches. A blog published by Microsoft on Wednesday indicates that this activity may signal preparations for more direct influence operations. The group has conducted […]

Microsoft to boost startup speed of office apps
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Microsoft to launch autonomous AI agents in November

Microsoft has announced plans to enable customers to build autonomous AI agents starting in November, aiming to leverage the expanding AI market. These agents differ from traditional chatbots by requiring minimal human oversight, making them effective for automating tasks like handling client inquiries, identifying sales leads, and managing inventory. Major tech players, including Salesforce, have […]

GitHub Copilot hits 20m users as enterprise AI coding heats up
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Microsoft introduces friendlier voice for Copilot

Microsoft has upgraded its consumer AI assistant, Copilot, giving it a friendlier voice and the ability to analyze web pages for users as they browse. This update marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to enhance its AI offerings, allowing Copilot to better assist users in real-time. According to Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft […]

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Microsoft to hold cybersecurity summit after server outage

Microsoft will host a summit on Tuesday to address steps for strengthening cybersecurity systems, following a global IT outage in July caused by a faulty software update from security firm CrowdStrike. The outage affected nearly 8.5 million Windows devices and disrupted operations across sectors including airlines, banking, and healthcare. This summit, held at Microsoft’s Redmond, […]

Microsoft to boost startup speed of office apps
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Microsoft investigates global outages affecting apps, cloud services

Microsoft Corp. is currently investigating widespread outages impacting several of its Office applications and cloud services worldwide. Users have reported significant connectivity issues with key Microsoft 365 services, including popular applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. In a statement on their Azure cloud services monitoring site, Microsoft acknowledged the disruptions. The company also addressed […]

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Global outage affected 8.5m Windows devices – Microsoft

A widespread outage triggered by a faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike on Friday impacted approximately 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft revealed in a blog post. The update, intended to enhance sensor configurations against cyber threats, inadvertently caused a critical system error known as the blue screen of death, disrupting operations across hospitals, airlines, banks, […]

Microsoft announced Monday that it will eliminate developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows
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Microsoft system glitch causes global disruptions

Businesses worldwide have faced significant disruptions following a series of technical glitches in Microsoft’s systems, affecting crucial services relied upon by industries ranging from airlines to financial institutions. Reports indicate that the disruptions have notably impacted operations in the United States and various Asian countries. On social media platforms, numerous employees have shared frustrations over […]

Microsoft brings OpenAI's free GPT-oss-20b model to Windows
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Microsoft launches AI-Powered Designer app on iOS, Android

Microsoft announced on Wednesday the official launch of its AI-powered Designer app, moving it out of preview to become accessible to all users on iOS and Android. Similar to Canva, this app allows users to generate images and designs using text prompts, enabling creations such as stickers, greeting cards, invitations, collages, and more. Designer is […]

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Microsoft drops board observer seat at OpenAI amid antitrust scrutiny

Alex Omenye In a strategic move aimed at allaying antitrust concerns from regulators in the U.S. and UK, Microsoft has voluntarily stepped down from its board observer role at OpenAI. This decision comes amidst mounting regulatory scrutiny over the tech giant’s influence on the AI startup, particularly in the realm of generative artificial intelligence. The […]

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Microsoft unveils new Xbox consoles

Alex Omenye Microsoft kicked off its annual Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, unveiling a new all-digital version of its Xbox Series X and S consoles, along with trailers for more than a dozen upcoming games, including the highly anticipated next installment of “Call of Duty.” The showcase comes at a critical juncture for Xbox and […]