OpenAI introduced SearchGPT to challenge Google's advertising business, alongside ChatGPT, with real-time internet access and Microsoft as a key partner. [ more ]
Microsoft pins Windows outage on EU-enforced 'interoperability' deal
The EU agreement allows federated access to Microsoft's applications, while Apple and Google operating systems are not obliged to offer similar inclusivity. [ more ]
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OpenAI introduced SearchGPT to challenge Google's advertising business, alongside ChatGPT, with real-time internet access and Microsoft as a key partner. [ more ]
Microsoft pins Windows outage on EU-enforced 'interoperability' deal
The EU agreement allows federated access to Microsoft's applications, while Apple and Google operating systems are not obliged to offer similar inclusivity. [ more ]
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Another Day-One Game Is Coming Soon To Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass adds Core Keeper on launch day, featuring solo and online co-op gameplay with various activities like base-building and battling Titans. [ more ]
The Morning After: Reddit is blocking AI search engines that don't cough up for access
Reddit blocks search engines for not agreeing to AI training requirements. Microsoft adds low-rated game to Xbox Game Pass to compensate for price hike. Top phone picks for 2024 include iPhone 15 Pro and Google Pixel 8 Pro. [ more ]
Microsoft is bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass following recent price hikes, aiming to soften the impact on subscribers. [ more ]
Microsoft Could Reportedly be Working on More New Xbox Game Pass Tiers
Microsoft is planning to introduce new tiers for Xbox Game Pass, including a cloud-only tier, an ad-supported tier, and a friends and family plan. [ more ]
Save 33% with a free Xbox Game Pass: Don't miss this Fire TV Stick bundle post-Prime Day sale
Amazon partners with Microsoft to bring Xbox app to Fire Stick TV 4K Max, offering discounts on Core controllers and Xbox Game Pass memberships. [ more ]
Another Day-One Game Is Coming Soon To Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass adds Core Keeper on launch day, featuring solo and online co-op gameplay with various activities like base-building and battling Titans. [ more ]
The Morning After: Reddit is blocking AI search engines that don't cough up for access
Reddit blocks search engines for not agreeing to AI training requirements. Microsoft adds low-rated game to Xbox Game Pass to compensate for price hike. Top phone picks for 2024 include iPhone 15 Pro and Google Pixel 8 Pro. [ more ]
Microsoft is bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass following recent price hikes, aiming to soften the impact on subscribers. [ more ]
Microsoft Could Reportedly be Working on More New Xbox Game Pass Tiers
Microsoft is planning to introduce new tiers for Xbox Game Pass, including a cloud-only tier, an ad-supported tier, and a friends and family plan. [ more ]
Save 33% with a free Xbox Game Pass: Don't miss this Fire TV Stick bundle post-Prime Day sale
Amazon partners with Microsoft to bring Xbox app to Fire Stick TV 4K Max, offering discounts on Core controllers and Xbox Game Pass memberships. [ more ]
Bethesda Game Studios employees form a 'wall-to-wall' union | TechCrunch
Bethesda Game Studios employees are joining the Communication Workers of America, marking the first wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft game studio. [ more ]
Bethesda Game Studios employees form a 'wall-to-wall' union | TechCrunch
Bethesda Game Studios employees are joining the Communication Workers of America, marking the first wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft game studio. [ more ]
AirAsia's Tony Fernandes wants Microsoft compensation for the CrowdStrike outage: 'If I delay my flight, you would come after me for a refund'
CrowdStrike's flawed update caused global PC crashes and airline disruptions, with airlines seeking compensation from Microsoft for substantial financial losses. [ more ]
Microsoft outage caused by software update from CrowdStrike | App Developer Magazine
Microsoft took immediate action to address a software update issue caused by CrowdStrike, collaborating with various parties to provide technical guidance and support. [ more ]
Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool
The CrowdStrike security update caused major disruptions affecting millions of Windows systems, leading to the Blue Screen of Death and a boot loop. [ more ]
How the CrowdStrike outage carved out new opportunities for hackers
CrowdStrike used Microsoft's security failure to promote its own services but faced backlash due to its own faulty patch causing widespread outages. [ more ]
AirAsia's Tony Fernandes wants Microsoft compensation for the CrowdStrike outage: 'If I delay my flight, you would come after me for a refund'
CrowdStrike's flawed update caused global PC crashes and airline disruptions, with airlines seeking compensation from Microsoft for substantial financial losses. [ more ]
Microsoft outage caused by software update from CrowdStrike | App Developer Magazine
Microsoft took immediate action to address a software update issue caused by CrowdStrike, collaborating with various parties to provide technical guidance and support. [ more ]
Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool
The CrowdStrike security update caused major disruptions affecting millions of Windows systems, leading to the Blue Screen of Death and a boot loop. [ more ]
How the CrowdStrike outage carved out new opportunities for hackers
CrowdStrike used Microsoft's security failure to promote its own services but faced backlash due to its own faulty patch causing widespread outages. [ more ]
Microsoft to take massive hit as Fortune 500 firms suffer $5.4B in losses from CrowdStrike outage: study
US Fortune 500 companies face significant losses due to the CrowdStrike outage, with Microsoft expected to add hundreds of millions of dollars to the total losses. [ more ]
Call of Duty finally comes to Game Pass with Modern Warfare 3 release
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 arrives on Game Pass on July 24, marking the first COD game on the service post-Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. [ more ]
Microsoft Accidentally Confirms COD Black Ops 6 For Game Pass
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accidentally revealed to be coming to Game Pass on release, raising speculations about potential pricing changes for the subscription service. [ more ]
Call of Duty finally comes to Game Pass with Modern Warfare 3 release
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 arrives on Game Pass on July 24, marking the first COD game on the service post-Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. [ more ]
Microsoft Accidentally Confirms COD Black Ops 6 For Game Pass
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 accidentally revealed to be coming to Game Pass on release, raising speculations about potential pricing changes for the subscription service. [ more ]
Microsoft is reportedly adding even more tiers to the already confusing revamped Game Pass service
Microsoft and Xbox are making significant changes to their gaming division and Game Pass subscription service, including the introduction of new tiers and exploring potential ad-based options. [ more ]
Microsoft is reportedly adding even more tiers to the already confusing revamped Game Pass service
Microsoft and Xbox are making significant changes to their gaming division and Game Pass subscription service, including the introduction of new tiers and exploring potential ad-based options. [ more ]
8.5 million computers running Windows affected by faulty update from CrowdStrike
Malicious actors are leveraging the recent worldwide internet outage to conduct phishing schemes, posing as CrowdStrike employees or tech specialists. [ more ]
8.5 million computers running Windows affected by faulty update from CrowdStrike
Malicious actors are leveraging the recent worldwide internet outage to conduct phishing schemes, posing as CrowdStrike employees or tech specialists. [ more ]
How Microsoft-Backed OpenAI's 'Mini' AI Model Is Heating Up the AI Competition
GPT-4o mini by OpenAI offers advanced AI capabilities at a lower cost, competing with Google and Amazon's models, leading to potential business growth. [ more ]
With 9 Words, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Just Explained The Most Counterintuitive Truth About Success
Microsoft's $10 billion investment in OpenAI has positioned the company as the world's most valuable again, incorporating generative AI into its products. [ more ]
How Microsoft-Backed OpenAI's 'Mini' AI Model Is Heating Up the AI Competition
GPT-4o mini by OpenAI offers advanced AI capabilities at a lower cost, competing with Google and Amazon's models, leading to potential business growth. [ more ]
With 9 Words, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Just Explained The Most Counterintuitive Truth About Success
Microsoft's $10 billion investment in OpenAI has positioned the company as the world's most valuable again, incorporating generative AI into its products. [ more ]
Microsoft's AI tool takes screenshots of your laptop every few seconds
Experts express privacy concerns over Microsoft's AI-powered tool 'Recall,' which automatically takes screenshots for easier content retrieval but raises privacy risks. [ more ]
Microsoft's AI tool takes screenshots of your laptop every few seconds
Experts express privacy concerns over Microsoft's AI-powered tool 'Recall,' which automatically takes screenshots for easier content retrieval but raises privacy risks. [ more ]
Microsoft's new Windows chief on the future of the OS, Surface, and those annoying ads
Pavan Davuluri leads Microsoft's transition to Arm-powered chips and AI ambitions for Windows, Surface, focusing on infusing AI across the operating system. [ more ]
Microsoft's new Windows chief on the future of the OS, Surface, and those annoying ads
Pavan Davuluri leads Microsoft's transition to Arm-powered chips and AI ambitions for Windows, Surface, focusing on infusing AI across the operating system. [ more ]
Qualcomm and Microsoft Join Six PC Makers to Take on Apple with Snapdragon X and Copilot+ - Yanko Design
Qualcomm and Microsoft form a coalition challenging Apple's dominance in the tech world with laptops powered by Snapdragon X Series processors and Windows 11. [ more ]
Qualcomm and Microsoft Join Six PC Makers to Take on Apple with Snapdragon X and Copilot+ - Yanko Design
Qualcomm and Microsoft form a coalition challenging Apple's dominance in the tech world with laptops powered by Snapdragon X Series processors and Windows 11. [ more ]
Tencent's Android apps will be available on Microsoft Store for Windows PCs, aiming for a unified account system and AI capabilities utilization. [ more ]
Microsoft fixes the fix for Windows Server 2019 NTLM issue
Microsoft releases an Out-of-band update, KB5039705, to fix the fix for NTLM traffic spikes on Windows Server 2019 caused by the original failed fix. [ more ]
Why Microsoft's New AI Feature Has Prompted Major Privacy Concerns
Microsoft has introduced Copilot+ PCs with AI technology, including a controversial Recall feature for storing encrypted screen snapshots locally. [ more ]
Why Microsoft's New AI Feature Has Prompted Major Privacy Concerns
Microsoft has introduced Copilot+ PCs with AI technology, including a controversial Recall feature for storing encrypted screen snapshots locally. [ more ]
Microsoft CEO Bashes Human-Like AI After OpenAI's Scarlett Johansson Scandal
Nadella believes AI should be viewed as a tool, not given human attributes like 'intelligence.' AI's human-like traits raise concerns about its role in society. [ more ]
One difference with this wave of Arm PCs? All the big PC makers are actually on board
Major PC manufacturers are showing elevated enthusiasm for Arm-based processors with a wave of new systems, marking a potential shift in the consumer PC ecosystem. [ more ]
Microsoft's AI-fueled data center rush caused carbon emissions to surge by 29% in 2023 - and now the tech giant could miss critical sustainability targets
Microsoft's carbon emissions increased by 29% due to data center building, hindering its goal to be carbon neutral by the end of the decade. [ more ]