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Microsoft Azure Cloud Service Disrupted By Multiple Fibre Cuts In Red Sea
Azure users may experience increased disruptions when traffic from the Middle East originates in or terminates in Asia or Europe, the company said in a service health status update.
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Microsoft Is Bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming, PC Games to Game Pass Core and Standard Tiers
Microsoft announced Wednesday that it was bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming beta to Game Pass Core and Standard tiers. The cloud gaming feature will be available to Xbox Insiders and may be rolled out widely in the future. Xbox Insiders on the lower Game Pass tiers are also getting PC gaming support.
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Microsoft Reaches $4 Trillion Valuation After Solid Results
Strong results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms late on Thursday also fueled gains in Amazon and sent chipmaker Nvidia to a record high, with the four heavyweight AI players gaining over half a trillion dollars in market value.
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US Lawmaker Presses Defense For Details On Microsoft's Chinese Engineers
A US lawmaker on Thursday pressed the US Defense Department for further details on what information the US military shared with Chinese engineers as part of a cloud computing services contract with Microsoft.
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Microsoft to Cut About 4 Percent of Jobs Amid Hefty AI Bets
Microsoft is cutting nearly 4 percent of its workforce, marking the latest layoffs as the tech giant aims to control costs while making significant investments in AI infrastructure. This follows approximately 6,000 job cuts in May. The rising expenses of scaling AI are impacting Microsoft's margins, with June quarter cloud margins expected to decli...
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Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition With Xbox App, Complementary Game Pass Ultimate Subscription Launched
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition was launched on Tuesday. It is a limited edition model of the affordable mixed reality (MR) headset, which was first introduced by Meta in September 2024. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition comes with a preloaded Xbox app that serves as a hub through which users can launch game titles via the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta).
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OpenAI Executives Said to Be Weighing Antitrust Accusation Against Microsoft
OpenAI executives have reportedly considered accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior in their partnership. OpenAI's effort could involve seeking a federal regulatory review of the terms of its contract with Microsoft for potential violations of antitrust law, as well as a public campaign.
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Microsoft Sacks Employee Who Interrupted Satya Nadella's Speech
Software engineer Joe Lopez shouted in protest against Microsoft for supplying the Israeli military with AI and cloud technology.
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Microsoft Is Bringing Elon Musk’s AI Models to Its Cloud
Microsoft's AI marketplace is set to add models from Elon Musk's xAI. Grok 3, that was introduced by Musk earlier this year, will be available on Microsoft’s cloud-computing platform in the coming time. Meanwhile, xAI’s Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini will be available on Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry.
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Microsoft Hosts Developer Conference as Focus Grows on AI Profits
Microsoft has already spent $64 billion (roughly Rs. 5,46,718 crore) this year, much of it on data centers needed for AI-based services such as Copilot used in its popular Microsoft 365 applications. But there are signs that Microsoft is reworking its relationship with OpenAI and seeking to become a neutral arms dealer in the AI race.
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How Microsoft's AI Helped Israeli Military In Its War Against Gaza
In a blog post, Microsoft stated that it had provided the Israeli military with software, professional services, Azure cloud storage, and Azure AI services, including language translation.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Available on LG Smart TVs With Xbox App
The Xbox app is now available on select LG smart TVs, enabling anyone who owns a compatible model to stream games directly from the cloud without needing an Xbox console. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in over 25 countries will be able to enjoy cloud playable games from their library on their TV with a Bluetooth controller.
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Xbox's Stream Your Own Game Feature Rolls Out to Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers on Xbox Series S/X
Microsoft is expanding its ‘stream your own game’ feature to all Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on Xbox Series S/X consoles. The cloud streaming feature, that allows players to stream select games they own in addition to the Game Pass catalogue, was previously available on PC, mobile, tablet, handhelds and other devices.
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From Floppy Discs To Cloud Computing: Microsoft Marks 50 Years Of Tech Revolution
From its foundational years to its position as a global leader in digital solutions, the company continues to influence daily life through products like Outlook, Teams, and Windows.
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Microsoft’s $13 Billion OpenAI Tie-Up Cleared by UK's Competition and Markets Authority
UK's Competition and Markets Authority said that the 2023 deal doesn’t qualify for a full investigation under merger rules. The decision, after around 14 months of scrutiny, removes one UK regulatory uncertainty for Microsoft, which faces a continued investigation into its cloud service offerings.
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Microsoft Azure Cloud Service Disrupted By Multiple Fibre Cuts In Red Sea
Azure users may experience increased disruptions when traffic from the Middle East originates in or terminates in Asia or Europe, the company said in a service health status update.
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Microsoft Is Bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming, PC Games to Game Pass Core and Standard Tiers
Microsoft announced Wednesday that it was bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming beta to Game Pass Core and Standard tiers. The cloud gaming feature will be available to Xbox Insiders and may be rolled out widely in the future. Xbox Insiders on the lower Game Pass tiers are also getting PC gaming support.
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Microsoft Reaches $4 Trillion Valuation After Solid Results
Strong results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms late on Thursday also fueled gains in Amazon and sent chipmaker Nvidia to a record high, with the four heavyweight AI players gaining over half a trillion dollars in market value.
-
US Lawmaker Presses Defense For Details On Microsoft's Chinese Engineers
A US lawmaker on Thursday pressed the US Defense Department for further details on what information the US military shared with Chinese engineers as part of a cloud computing services contract with Microsoft.
-
Microsoft to Cut About 4 Percent of Jobs Amid Hefty AI Bets
Microsoft is cutting nearly 4 percent of its workforce, marking the latest layoffs as the tech giant aims to control costs while making significant investments in AI infrastructure. This follows approximately 6,000 job cuts in May. The rising expenses of scaling AI are impacting Microsoft's margins, with June quarter cloud margins expected to decli...
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Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition With Xbox App, Complementary Game Pass Ultimate Subscription Launched
Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition was launched on Tuesday. It is a limited edition model of the affordable mixed reality (MR) headset, which was first introduced by Meta in September 2024. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition comes with a preloaded Xbox app that serves as a hub through which users can launch game titles via the Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta).
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OpenAI Executives Said to Be Weighing Antitrust Accusation Against Microsoft
OpenAI executives have reportedly considered accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive behavior in their partnership. OpenAI's effort could involve seeking a federal regulatory review of the terms of its contract with Microsoft for potential violations of antitrust law, as well as a public campaign.
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Microsoft Sacks Employee Who Interrupted Satya Nadella's Speech
Software engineer Joe Lopez shouted in protest against Microsoft for supplying the Israeli military with AI and cloud technology.
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Microsoft Is Bringing Elon Musk’s AI Models to Its Cloud
Microsoft's AI marketplace is set to add models from Elon Musk's xAI. Grok 3, that was introduced by Musk earlier this year, will be available on Microsoft’s cloud-computing platform in the coming time. Meanwhile, xAI’s Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini will be available on Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry.
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Microsoft Hosts Developer Conference as Focus Grows on AI Profits
Microsoft has already spent $64 billion (roughly Rs. 5,46,718 crore) this year, much of it on data centers needed for AI-based services such as Copilot used in its popular Microsoft 365 applications. But there are signs that Microsoft is reworking its relationship with OpenAI and seeking to become a neutral arms dealer in the AI race.
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How Microsoft's AI Helped Israeli Military In Its War Against Gaza
In a blog post, Microsoft stated that it had provided the Israeli military with software, professional services, Azure cloud storage, and Azure AI services, including language translation.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Available on LG Smart TVs With Xbox App
The Xbox app is now available on select LG smart TVs, enabling anyone who owns a compatible model to stream games directly from the cloud without needing an Xbox console. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members in over 25 countries will be able to enjoy cloud playable games from their library on their TV with a Bluetooth controller.
-
Xbox's Stream Your Own Game Feature Rolls Out to Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers on Xbox Series S/X
Microsoft is expanding its ‘stream your own game’ feature to all Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on Xbox Series S/X consoles. The cloud streaming feature, that allows players to stream select games they own in addition to the Game Pass catalogue, was previously available on PC, mobile, tablet, handhelds and other devices.
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From Floppy Discs To Cloud Computing: Microsoft Marks 50 Years Of Tech Revolution
From its foundational years to its position as a global leader in digital solutions, the company continues to influence daily life through products like Outlook, Teams, and Windows.
-
Microsoft’s $13 Billion OpenAI Tie-Up Cleared by UK's Competition and Markets Authority
UK's Competition and Markets Authority said that the 2023 deal doesn’t qualify for a full investigation under merger rules. The decision, after around 14 months of scrutiny, removes one UK regulatory uncertainty for Microsoft, which faces a continued investigation into its cloud service offerings.
