Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Pushes for Xbox Games on All Devices
Microsoft is pivoting to a multiplatform strategy for Xbox games, focusing on accessibility across various devices rather than exclusivity to hardware.
Xbox previews cloud streaming of games you own on consoles
Microsoft is beta testing cloud streaming for Xbox consoles, available for Game Pass Ultimate members.
The feature enhances game access via Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One through the Xbox Insiders program.
Microsoft Says The Quiet Part Loud About Xbox
Microsoft is redefining the Xbox experience, aiming to integrate gaming across all devices for greater accessibility.
Xbox considering allowing 3rd parties to make Xbox-branded hardware, says new reports
Microsoft is considering licensing Xbox branding to third-party manufacturers, which could lead to new Xbox-branded hardware and a shift in their business strategy.
Two new bugs discovered in Windows 11 24H2 release
Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 has new audio and Auto HDR bugs affecting users, prompting temporary update halts.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Pushes for Xbox Games on All Devices
Microsoft is pivoting to a multiplatform strategy for Xbox games, focusing on accessibility across various devices rather than exclusivity to hardware.
Xbox previews cloud streaming of games you own on consoles
Microsoft is beta testing cloud streaming for Xbox consoles, available for Game Pass Ultimate members.
The feature enhances game access via Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One through the Xbox Insiders program.
Microsoft Says The Quiet Part Loud About Xbox
Microsoft is redefining the Xbox experience, aiming to integrate gaming across all devices for greater accessibility.
Xbox considering allowing 3rd parties to make Xbox-branded hardware, says new reports
Microsoft is considering licensing Xbox branding to third-party manufacturers, which could lead to new Xbox-branded hardware and a shift in their business strategy.
Two new bugs discovered in Windows 11 24H2 release
Microsoft's Windows 11 24H2 has new audio and Auto HDR bugs affecting users, prompting temporary update halts.
Microsoft's Recall AI is creepy, clever, and compelling
Despite initial doubts about its privacy implications, Microsoft's Recall feature has proven both useful and unsettling, capturing extensive digital activity.
Microsoft: TPM 2.0 is a 'non-negotiable' requirement for Windows 11
TPM 2.0 is required for Windows 11 upgrades, emphasizing hardware-level data security.
Microsoft is testing live translation on Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs
Microsoft's live translation feature enables real-time English subtitles for 44 languages, enhancing accessibility on Copilot Plus PCs.
No support or updates for Windows 11 on machines not meeting minimum hardware requirements, says Microsoft
Installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware leads to serious risks, including lack of updates and warranty.
Recall arrives for Intel and AMD devices after months of controversy
Microsoft's Recall feature has launched after addressing security and privacy concerns, allowing users to retrieve work through AI-interpreted screenshots.
Microsoft raises white flag: older PCs can run Windows 11, of course
Microsoft eases restrictions for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs, effectively acknowledging user demand despite potential risks and lack of updates.
Microsoft's Recall AI is creepy, clever, and compelling
Despite initial doubts about its privacy implications, Microsoft's Recall feature has proven both useful and unsettling, capturing extensive digital activity.
Microsoft: TPM 2.0 is a 'non-negotiable' requirement for Windows 11
TPM 2.0 is required for Windows 11 upgrades, emphasizing hardware-level data security.
Microsoft is testing live translation on Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs
Microsoft's live translation feature enables real-time English subtitles for 44 languages, enhancing accessibility on Copilot Plus PCs.
No support or updates for Windows 11 on machines not meeting minimum hardware requirements, says Microsoft
Installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware leads to serious risks, including lack of updates and warranty.
Recall arrives for Intel and AMD devices after months of controversy
Microsoft's Recall feature has launched after addressing security and privacy concerns, allowing users to retrieve work through AI-interpreted screenshots.
Microsoft raises white flag: older PCs can run Windows 11, of course
Microsoft eases restrictions for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs, effectively acknowledging user demand despite potential risks and lack of updates.
Dangerous CLFS and LDAP flaws stand out on Patch Tuesday | Computer Weekly
Microsoft issued fixes for 71 CVEs, highlighting a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-49138) related to Windows CLFS that allows privilege escalation.
Microsoft is adding an easier, AirDrop-style way to share files between iPhones and Windows PCs
Microsoft enhances file sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs, streamlining the process for users.
Microsoft is giving Copilot a new taskbar UI and keyboard shortcut on Windows
Microsoft has revamped Copilot on Windows, now featuring a native experience with new shortcuts and UI elements for enhanced usability.
When old Microsoft codenames surface in unusual places
Codenames like 'Chicago' become entrenched in product implementation due to practical necessities like driver compatibility, despite formal names changing.
Dangerous CLFS and LDAP flaws stand out on Patch Tuesday | Computer Weekly
Microsoft issued fixes for 71 CVEs, highlighting a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-49138) related to Windows CLFS that allows privilege escalation.
Microsoft is adding an easier, AirDrop-style way to share files between iPhones and Windows PCs
Microsoft enhances file sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs, streamlining the process for users.
Microsoft is giving Copilot a new taskbar UI and keyboard shortcut on Windows
Microsoft has revamped Copilot on Windows, now featuring a native experience with new shortcuts and UI elements for enhanced usability.
When old Microsoft codenames surface in unusual places
Codenames like 'Chicago' become entrenched in product implementation due to practical necessities like driver compatibility, despite formal names changing.
Big tech companies hope nuclear power can solve their energy problems. Will it?
Microsoft aims to restart Three Mile Island for carbon-free energy for its data centers.
Data center water consumption is skyrocketing, but Microsoft thinks it has a solution - the company's new closed-loop cooling system consumes zero water and could save millions of liters per year
Microsoft's new data center design eliminates water use for cooling, potentially saving over 125 million liters annually.
Microsoft shows off water-saving design for data centers
Microsoft's new data center cooling technology aims to drastically minimize water consumption while maintaining energy efficiency.
Big tech companies hope nuclear power can solve their energy problems. Will it?
Microsoft aims to restart Three Mile Island for carbon-free energy for its data centers.
Data center water consumption is skyrocketing, but Microsoft thinks it has a solution - the company's new closed-loop cooling system consumes zero water and could save millions of liters per year
Microsoft's new data center design eliminates water use for cooling, potentially saving over 125 million liters annually.
Microsoft shows off water-saving design for data centers
Microsoft's new data center cooling technology aims to drastically minimize water consumption while maintaining energy efficiency.
Microsoft starts testing iPhone file sharing for Windows PCs
Microsoft is improving its Phone Link app for iPhone, enhancing file sharing similar to Android functionality.
Microsoft gives Alt+Space shortcut over to Copilot
Microsoft's Copilot app for Windows Insiders has converted to a native app, claiming the Alt+Space shortcut, causing concern among users who rely on it.
Microsoft Recall is still a privacy nightmare
Microsoft Recall poses significant privacy risks despite updates and promises for improvement.
The feature's inherent continuous screenshot capability may compromise user data security.
Microsoft starts testing iPhone file sharing for Windows PCs
Microsoft is improving its Phone Link app for iPhone, enhancing file sharing similar to Android functionality.
Microsoft gives Alt+Space shortcut over to Copilot
Microsoft's Copilot app for Windows Insiders has converted to a native app, claiming the Alt+Space shortcut, causing concern among users who rely on it.
Microsoft Recall is still a privacy nightmare
Microsoft Recall poses significant privacy risks despite updates and promises for improvement.
The feature's inherent continuous screenshot capability may compromise user data security.
The Elder Scrolls Online Developers Have Unionized
ZeniMax Online Studios has formed the union ZOS United-CWA, recognized by Microsoft, marking a significant stride in unionization within the gaming industry.
Report: Google told FTC Microsoft's OpenAI deal is killing AI competition
Google is lobbying against Microsoft's exclusive deal with OpenAI, claiming it harms market competition.
Google wants an end to Microsoft's OpenAI deal, CEO fiercely critical
Microsoft's alliance with OpenAI intensifies competition against Google, which is requesting regulatory scrutiny of their partnership to ensure fair practices.
OpenAI had a 2-year lead in the AI race to work 'uncontested,' Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says
OpenAI's two-year head start allowed it to develop ChatGPT with minimal competition, giving it a significant advantage in the AI race.
Google wants regulators to break up Microsoft's OpenAI deal
Google aims to disrupt Microsoft's exclusive partnership with OpenAI due to competition concerns.
OpenAI considers ditching provision that would prevent AGI from being used for commercial gain | TechCrunch
OpenAI is reconsidering a provision that restricts Microsoft from accessing its technology after achieving AGI due to financial pressures.
OpenAI wants to remove a clause about AGI from its Microsoft contract to encourage additional investments, report says
OpenAI is considering dropping a clause that limits Microsoft's access to its advanced AI models once AGI is achieved to attract more investment.
Report: Google told FTC Microsoft's OpenAI deal is killing AI competition
Google is lobbying against Microsoft's exclusive deal with OpenAI, claiming it harms market competition.
Google wants an end to Microsoft's OpenAI deal, CEO fiercely critical
Microsoft's alliance with OpenAI intensifies competition against Google, which is requesting regulatory scrutiny of their partnership to ensure fair practices.
OpenAI had a 2-year lead in the AI race to work 'uncontested,' Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says
OpenAI's two-year head start allowed it to develop ChatGPT with minimal competition, giving it a significant advantage in the AI race.
Google wants regulators to break up Microsoft's OpenAI deal
Google aims to disrupt Microsoft's exclusive partnership with OpenAI due to competition concerns.
OpenAI considers ditching provision that would prevent AGI from being used for commercial gain | TechCrunch
OpenAI is reconsidering a provision that restricts Microsoft from accessing its technology after achieving AGI due to financial pressures.
OpenAI wants to remove a clause about AGI from its Microsoft contract to encourage additional investments, report says
OpenAI is considering dropping a clause that limits Microsoft's access to its advanced AI models once AGI is achieved to attract more investment.
Microsoft introduces Phi-4, an AI model for advanced reasoning tasks
Microsoft's Phi-4 AI model surpasses competitors in complex reasoning tasks with 14 billion parameters, enhancing accuracy through superior training and data curation.
Microsoft debuts Phi-4, a new generative AI model, in research preview | TechCrunch
Microsoft's Phi-4 generative AI model shows marked improvements in math problem solving compared to earlier versions.
Microsoft introduces Phi-4, an AI model for advanced reasoning tasks
Microsoft's Phi-4 AI model surpasses competitors in complex reasoning tasks with 14 billion parameters, enhancing accuracy through superior training and data curation.
Microsoft debuts Phi-4, a new generative AI model, in research preview | TechCrunch
Microsoft's Phi-4 generative AI model shows marked improvements in math problem solving compared to earlier versions.
Microsoft to take an $800M charge over Cruise's shutdown
Microsoft faces an $800 million charge due to GM shutting down its Cruise autonomous taxi business, reflecting the evolution in self-driving technology viability.
Microsoft wants to make the Xbox app the home of PC gaming
Microsoft is expanding the Xbox app on Windows to include nearly 400 previously unavailable PC games, enhancing accessibility and integration for gamers.
Free Games On Xbox This Weekend Include Black Ops 6, Madden 25, FC 25, And More
Microsoft's Free Play Days promotion offers popular games for Game Pass members at no additional cost, including a one-hour trial of a remake.
Black Ops 6 is part of the promotion but only offers limited modes and has specific access dates.
The event culminates on December 15, allowing players to enjoy significant titles over the weekend.
Microsoft wants to make the Xbox app the home of PC gaming
Microsoft is expanding the Xbox app on Windows to include nearly 400 previously unavailable PC games, enhancing accessibility and integration for gamers.
Free Games On Xbox This Weekend Include Black Ops 6, Madden 25, FC 25, And More
Microsoft's Free Play Days promotion offers popular games for Game Pass members at no additional cost, including a one-hour trial of a remake.
Black Ops 6 is part of the promotion but only offers limited modes and has specific access dates.
The event culminates on December 15, allowing players to enjoy significant titles over the weekend.
Microsoft MFA AuthQuake Flaw Enabled Unlimited Brute-Force Attempts Without Alerts
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft's MFA allowed attackers to bypass security measures without user interaction, threatening accounts before being patched.
Researchers crack Microsoft Azure MFA within an hour
Unauthorized access to Microsoft accounts via MFA flaw; 400M accounts exposed.
Researchers quickly bypassed MFA protection due to lack of rate limit on failed attempts.
Microsoft implemented stricter measures post-discovery to safeguard user accounts.
Cybersecurity News Round-Up 2024: Top 10 Biggest Stories
Cybersecurity has seen record breaches and ransomware payouts in 2023, highlighting the need for improved security strategies.
Microsoft offers $10K for hackers to hijack LLM mail service
Microsoft's LLMail-Inject challenge aims to identify vulnerabilities in AI email systems via a prompt injection attack.
Microsoft Fixes 72 Flaws, Including Patch for Actively Exploited CLFS Vulnerability
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates for 2024 fixed 72 security flaws, including exploits classified as critical and important, totaling 1088 vulnerabilities resolved this year.
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Patches One Actively Exploited Vulnerability, Among Others
December Patch Tuesday revealed 70 vulnerabilities fixed, critical attention is necessary for an actively exploited Windows CLFS vulnerability.
Microsoft MFA AuthQuake Flaw Enabled Unlimited Brute-Force Attempts Without Alerts
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft's MFA allowed attackers to bypass security measures without user interaction, threatening accounts before being patched.
Researchers crack Microsoft Azure MFA within an hour
Unauthorized access to Microsoft accounts via MFA flaw; 400M accounts exposed.
Researchers quickly bypassed MFA protection due to lack of rate limit on failed attempts.
Microsoft implemented stricter measures post-discovery to safeguard user accounts.
Cybersecurity News Round-Up 2024: Top 10 Biggest Stories
Cybersecurity has seen record breaches and ransomware payouts in 2023, highlighting the need for improved security strategies.
Microsoft offers $10K for hackers to hijack LLM mail service
Microsoft's LLMail-Inject challenge aims to identify vulnerabilities in AI email systems via a prompt injection attack.
Microsoft Fixes 72 Flaws, Including Patch for Actively Exploited CLFS Vulnerability
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates for 2024 fixed 72 security flaws, including exploits classified as critical and important, totaling 1088 vulnerabilities resolved this year.
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Patches One Actively Exploited Vulnerability, Among Others
December Patch Tuesday revealed 70 vulnerabilities fixed, critical attention is necessary for an actively exploited Windows CLFS vulnerability.
Copilot Vision, Microsoft's AI tool that can read your screen, launches in preview | TechCrunch
Microsoft's Copilot Vision uses AI to analyze and respond to queries about websites in Edge, enhancing browsing with interactive assistance.
Microsoft Surface rumors point to a big Copilot Plus refresh next year
Microsoft's Surface lineup will be refreshed in 2025 with Intel-powered devices featuring Copilot AI capabilities.
Microsoft shares details of plans to reduce water usage of AI datacentres | Computer Weekly
Microsoft has developed a water-free cooling blueprint for AI datacentres, aiming to eliminate over 125 million litres of water usage.
The new cooling technology will be implemented in all new datacentre designs starting August 2024, with plans for a wide rollout.
The company reported a 39% improvement in water efficiency in the last fiscal year, highlighting its commitment to sustainability.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman on what the industry is getting wrong about AGI
Mustafa Suleyman oversees Microsoft AI's consumer products and addresses the challenges of AI ethics and the evolution towards artificial general intelligence.
Microsoft's Copilot can browse the web with you using AI "Vision"
Microsoft's Copilot Vision feature enables AI interaction with web content to enhance browsing, currently in limited testing for privacy and security.
Microsoft previews Copilot Vision for Pro subscribers
Microsoft's Copilot Vision tool offers contextual browsing suggestions but raises privacy concerns and critiques website design quality.
Copilot Vision, Microsoft's AI tool that can read your screen, launches in preview | TechCrunch
Microsoft's Copilot Vision uses AI to analyze and respond to queries about websites in Edge, enhancing browsing with interactive assistance.
Microsoft Surface rumors point to a big Copilot Plus refresh next year
Microsoft's Surface lineup will be refreshed in 2025 with Intel-powered devices featuring Copilot AI capabilities.
Microsoft shares details of plans to reduce water usage of AI datacentres | Computer Weekly
Microsoft has developed a water-free cooling blueprint for AI datacentres, aiming to eliminate over 125 million litres of water usage.
The new cooling technology will be implemented in all new datacentre designs starting August 2024, with plans for a wide rollout.
The company reported a 39% improvement in water efficiency in the last fiscal year, highlighting its commitment to sustainability.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman on what the industry is getting wrong about AGI
Mustafa Suleyman oversees Microsoft AI's consumer products and addresses the challenges of AI ethics and the evolution towards artificial general intelligence.
Microsoft's Copilot can browse the web with you using AI "Vision"
Microsoft's Copilot Vision feature enables AI interaction with web content to enhance browsing, currently in limited testing for privacy and security.
Microsoft previews Copilot Vision for Pro subscribers
Microsoft's Copilot Vision tool offers contextual browsing suggestions but raises privacy concerns and critiques website design quality.
Microsoft and Google are fighting over the future of Xbox
Microsoft and Google are engaged in renewed competition, particularly highlighting disputes over Microsoft's Xbox mobile strategy and Google's Play Store policies.
Google worried its Gemini Workspace product lagged rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI in key metrics, leaked documents show
Google's Gemini for Workspace is underperforming compared to rivals like Microsoft and Apple, risking the company's AI investment strategy.
The Stack: Ad Tech's Latest Anti-Competition Antics; Brands Seek to Change Agency Remuneration
Canada is suing Google for anticompetitive practices in ad tech, joining the US in the legal effort.
Microsoft and Google are fighting over the future of Xbox
Microsoft and Google are engaged in renewed competition, particularly highlighting disputes over Microsoft's Xbox mobile strategy and Google's Play Store policies.
Google worried its Gemini Workspace product lagged rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI in key metrics, leaked documents show
Google's Gemini for Workspace is underperforming compared to rivals like Microsoft and Apple, risking the company's AI investment strategy.
The Stack: Ad Tech's Latest Anti-Competition Antics; Brands Seek to Change Agency Remuneration
Canada is suing Google for anticompetitive practices in ad tech, joining the US in the legal effort.
Grab Microsoft Visual Studio Pro for 94% off right now
In-house software development is essential for productivity, and Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 is currently available at an extraordinary discount.
Former PlayStation Boss Questions Whether Proprietary Consoles Make Sense Anymore
Shawn Layden believes the console rivalry between Sony and Microsoft should end, emphasizing that the future competition lies in content, not hardware.
Microsoft engineering vet shares enterprise support tips
Support teams need to tactfully handle software conflicts to avoid damaging customer relationships, especially when expensive third-party tools are involved.
Microsoft ends Surface Studio 2 Plus production with no successor in sight
Microsoft has ceased production of the Surface Studio 2 Plus, marking the end of a unique device designed for creative professionals.
Microsoft discontinues lackadaisically updated Surface Studio all-in-one desktop
The Surface Studio desktop line suffered from infrequent updates and lack of competitive specs, leading to decreased sales and eventual discontinuation.
Microsoft ends Surface Studio 2 Plus production with no successor in sight
Microsoft has ceased production of the Surface Studio 2 Plus, marking the end of a unique device designed for creative professionals.
Microsoft discontinues lackadaisically updated Surface Studio all-in-one desktop
The Surface Studio desktop line suffered from infrequent updates and lack of competitive specs, leading to decreased sales and eventual discontinuation.