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Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to allow streaming of purchased titles for Game Pass Ultimate members on supported devices.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now stream an expanded library of 50 additional games, but must own them to access the streaming service.

Microsoft's future growth is primarily driven by its Azure cloud platform, productivity software, and LinkedIn.

Investors are eager to understand Microsoft's long-term potential beyond typical one-year forecasts.

The Activision acquisition is crucial to strengthening Microsoft's competitive position in personal computing.

Microsoft has launched the Azure Boost DPU, a specialized chip for high-efficiency data processing aimed at enhancing Azure cloud capabilities.

Microsoft introduces custom processors and HSMs for Azure, enhancing performance for high-performance computing applications in its HBv5 instances.

Veeam Data Cloud Vault introduces Foundation and Advanced editions with new features, integrated with Azure for improved security and cost management.

Red Hat is set to launch RHEL AI and JBoss EAP 8 on Microsoft's Azure Marketplace, enhancing cloud-based AI and Java application development.

Microsoft's Copilot AI product, launched with high expectations, is facing significant performance challenges and customer dissatisfaction after one year.

Microsoft's Copilot AI faces severe performance challenges, raising doubts about the transformative potential of generative AI.

Microsoft's Zero Day Quest event aims to enhance cloud and AI security by incentivizing researchers with $4 million in awards.

The event fosters collaboration between security researchers and Microsoft engineers to tackle high-impact vulnerabilities.

Microsoft's Copilot Studio upgrades enable users to create autonomous AI agents for task automation, enhancing business process efficiency.

NASA and Microsoft are creating Earth Copilot, an AI tool to simplify access to Earth science data.

Microsoft's Copilot has faced security oversharing issues, prompting updates to mitigate risks and retain corporate clients.

Microsoft is pushing Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 ahead of the October 2025 support deadline.

Microsoft is actively encouraging Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 before support ends in October 2025.

Microsoft has initiated Black Friday sales early, offering significant discounts on Xbox consoles and games.

Microsoft and IHOP are launching an Indiana Jones-themed breakfast menu tied to the game release, offering unique food items and Xbox-themed prizes.

Microsoft's gaming chief aims to explore acquisitions for expansion and enhance partnerships, particularly in the mobile game sector and with creative teams in China.

Microsoft's 'This is an Xbox' campaign blurs the lines of product identity and honesty, causing concern in a world filled with chaos.

The console market isn't growing, prompting Microsoft to focus on PCs and cloud gaming for Xbox's future.

Microsoft is committed to developing new Xbox consoles and devices in the future, despite a growing multiplatform game strategy.

Microsoft's 'This is an Xbox' campaign aims to redefine the Xbox brand across multiple devices, inviting broader engagement from gamers.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's launch was plagued by server issues, disappointing many players who faced extended loading times and connectivity problems.

Microsoft has launched the Windows Resiliency Initiative to enhance security and help customers recover from future incidents like the CrowdStrike catastrophe.

Microsoft identified two actively exploited vulnerabilities affecting NTLM and Task Scheduler among its November Patch Tuesday updates.

Dell and Microsoft are accelerating AI adoption by simplifying application processes and enhancing security practices in businesses.

Microsoft fixed 89 CVEs in the latest Patch Tuesday, including one critical zero-day vulnerability in NTLM authentication.

Microsoft is launching a Windows Resiliency Initiative to address issues like those caused by the CrowdStrike incident, preventing future system failures.

Microsoft launches Zero Day Quest, offering $4 million in bug bounties for security researchers uncovering vulnerabilities.

In-house development with Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 boosts productivity and project management, now available at a reduced price of $28.

.NET MAUI 9 enhances development with new controls, improved performance, and unified multi-platform support.

Microsoft is advancing quantum error correction with partnerships and research to support practical applications beyond initial demonstrations.

Quantum computing is advancing with significant breakthroughs, particularly in entangling logical qubits, leading towards commercial applications in the near future.

Microsoft and Atom Computing successfully demonstrated error correction in quantum computing, achieving 24 logical qubits, a step towards fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Microsoft continues expanding Xbox Game Pass with five new titles this month, including the highly anticipated Stalker 2.

Flight Simulator 2024's launch suffers from long loading times due to high server traffic, leading to player frustration.

Microsoft has launched an official Arm release of Windows 11 to facilitate clean installs on Arm-based PCs.

Microsoft has finally released Windows 11 ISO images for Arm, indicating a commitment to the platform and enhancing accessibility for users.

Microsoft has released a Windows 11 ISO for Arm-based systems, enabling direct installation, marking a significant milestone for such devices.

Windows 11 has strict hardware requirements, limiting upgrade options for older PCs and forcing users to consider third-party tools for installation.

Microsoft discourages old PC users from upgrading to Windows 11 through strict hardware compatibility checks.

Windows 11 24H2 restricts time zone changes for non-administrative users, complicating travel plans.

Microsoft's new database service integrates transactional and analytical workloads into a unified platform, enhancing data management and application development.

Microsoft is discontinuing the Autofill extension for Chrome, effective Dec. 14, 2024, in favor of simpler options for users.

Microsoft's Link device, launching April 2025 at $349, enables secure and fast access to Windows 365, catering to hybrid workplaces.

Windows 365 Link boosts secure cloud access for businesses with a device tailored for desktop computing needs.

Microsoft's SQL Server 2025 introduces significant performance enhancements, AI integrations, and features aimed at improving development efficiency and data handling capabilities.

Microsoft Teams introduces a feature allowing users to clone their voices for real-time translation in meetings, enhancing personalization and engagement.

Microsoft's new tools, under the 'Copilot' brand, aim to enhance employee productivity by automating tasks using AI and foundational models.

Microsoft is expanding its AI capabilities through new agents across its portfolio, aiming to enhance productivity and automation for users.

The holiday season highlights the advantages of remote work, especially for well-being and flexibility.

Microsoft offers over 400 remote job opportunities, fostering a remote-friendly work culture.

Katharine Kennedy exemplifies how women can balance leadership roles and motherhood, emphasizing the importance of support in the workplace.

Elon Musk's strong objections during OpenAI's 2016 Microsoft deal highlight a major rift with CEO Sam Altman and foreshadowed their eventual fallout.

Musk's amended lawsuit accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of forming a 'de facto merger' and engaging in anticompetitive practices.

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI claims it violated its founding principles, prioritizing profits, especially for Microsoft, over its original mission to benefit humanity.

Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI now includes anti-trust claims against both OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging anti-competitive behavior.

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI highlights concerns over high employee compensation and allegations of anticompetitive practices in the AI industry.

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI claims Microsoft's partnership constitutes anti-competitive behavior, alleging breaches of the company's founding principles.

Bethesda video game workers are striking due to Microsoft's lack of bargaining on remote work and outsourcing issues.

Microsoft announces eight games leaving Game Pass on November 30, including Rollerdrome and Remnant: From the Ashes.

The FTC is investigating Microsoft for alleged anticompetitive practices in its cloud services sector.

The FTC is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.

ZeniMax workers have gone on strike demanding better bargaining from Microsoft over remote work and outsourcing issues.

ZeniMax Workers United union strikes against Microsoft for stalled negotiations on job security and remote work, highlighting outsourcing concerns amid industry layoffs.

Bing Search's autosuggest now features rich entity cards and popular follow-on searches, improving user experience by reducing typing.

Bing is testing a new feature that highlights content from specific websites based on user queries.

ZeniMax Workers United is striking due to unresolved remote work and outsourcing demands from Microsoft.

ZeniMax Workers United is striking to negotiate better remote-work policies and limit outsourcing of QA roles at Microsoft.