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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Console 'Essentially Canceled', Company to Work on Xbox Software Platform: Report
Microsoft has reportedly cancelled its own Xbox handheld console, days after Asus unveiled its ROG Xbox Ally. The company will now focus on developing its new Xbox software platform, instead of launching a Nintendo Switch competitor. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally could be the first of many handheld consoles to arrive with Microsoft's improved software pla...
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Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features
Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...
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Microsoft Introduces Copilot Shopping With Native Checkout Capability in App
Microsoft introduced Copilot Shopping, an in-app product discovery and purchasing experience, for users on Wednesday. The Redmond-based tech giant’s new artificial intelligence (AI) feature will be available on the Copilot app for mobile and desktop, and it could be added to the web client as well. This AI-driven e-commerce experience will offer ...
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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Plans Reportedly Shelved; Company to Optimise Windows 11 Gaming Performance
Microsoft has reportedly paused its native Xbox handheld console development to prioritise optimising Windows 11 for third-party handhelds. The move aims to enhance performance and battery efficiency, to bring Windows 11 on par with Valve's SteamOS. Collaborative projects, such as the Xbox-branded Asus device (codenamed Project Kennan), remain unaf...
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Microsoft to Support Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol to Power Multi-Agent Workflows: Report
Microsoft is reportedly planning to adopt Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) to let multiple artificial intelligence (AI) agents work together. As per the report, the Redmond-based tech giant said that it is focusing on multi-agent workflows and improved memory capability of its agents. The adoption of Anthropic’s MCP standard could be an...
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Microsoft's Phone Link Panel Arrives on Start Menu With Support for Android Devices: Report
Microsoft is said to be rolling out a new feature for Phone Link on Windows which lets users have a quick glance at their messages, calls, and more from the Start Menu itself. Although the feature was officially announced in the first week of May, users are now reportedly receiving it with the latest Windows 11 update. It adds a dedicated panel for...
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Microsoft To Lay Off 6,000 Workers Globally In Cost-Cutting Move
Microsoft on Tuesday said it was slashing unnecessary layers of management and seizing the benefits of new technology as reports said the tech behemoth was laying off thousands of workers.
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OpenAI Negotiates with Microsoft for New Funding, Future IPO: Report
OpenAI and Microsoft are revising the terms of their partnership that will enable the ChatGPT maker to go public at a future date. A reset of the contract is crucial to a restructuring of the startup in which Microsoft has poured billions more since.
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Microsoft Implements 2-Year Rehire Ban For Underperforming Ex-Employees: Report
Microsoft has instituted a policy enforcing a two-year rehire ban on employees dismissed for underperformance, categorizing such exits as "good attrition."
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OpenAI Plans to Cut Microsoft Revenue Share After Restructuring: Report
OpenAI plans to share a smaller fraction of revenue with Microsoft as it moves ahead with its restructuring. OpenAI said the percentage of revenue shared with Microsoft would drop by at least half by the end of this decade.
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US Accounting Firms Expand Ops In India To Address Talent Crunch: Report
The turn to India for accounting talent echoes similar moves in tech over the past two decades, where global companies including Walmart, Microsoft and JPMorgan Chase have set up offices in the country.
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Motorola’s Upcoming Devices Will Reportedly Feature Perplexity, Microsoft AI Apps
Motorola’s upcoming smartphones could reportedly come with artificial intelligence (AI) apps from Perplexity and Microsoft pre-installed. As per the report, a Google executive revealed the information during a testimony for the company’s ongoing antitrust case in the US. The Mountain View-based tech giant is accused of illegally monopolising th...
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Announced and Launched, Now Available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Bethesda announced and simultaneously released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Tuesday after a string of leaks and reports that pointed to a surprise launch for the game in April. The remaster upgrades the visuals and gameplay from the original game from 2006.
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Microsoft Is Reportedly Testing Copilot for Gaming Xbox Assistant
Microsoft has reportedly begun internally testing Copilot for Gaming, its under-development artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for Xbox gamers. As per the report, the AI app is currently available to the company’s employees. The Redmond-based tech giant unveiled the Xbox Copilot in March and showcased some of its features.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Screenshots Leak, Said to Release 'Next Week'
Bethesda is yet to reveal an Oblivion remake, but new leaked images have all but confirmed a remaster project for the original game. A new claim has also narrowed down the possible release window for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster to next week.
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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Console 'Essentially Canceled', Company to Work on Xbox Software Platform: Report
Microsoft has reportedly cancelled its own Xbox handheld console, days after Asus unveiled its ROG Xbox Ally. The company will now focus on developing its new Xbox software platform, instead of launching a Nintendo Switch competitor. The Asus ROG Xbox Ally could be the first of many handheld consoles to arrive with Microsoft's improved software pla...
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Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Lets You Try a New Start Menu With Scrollable Interface, More Features
Microsoft on Monday released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build to the Dev Channel which lets users try out the new Start Menu for the first time. It introduces a scrollable interface in the Start Menu, new viewing options, and adaptability to different screen sizes. Further, users can also benefit from integration of the Phone Link app which ena...
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Microsoft Introduces Copilot Shopping With Native Checkout Capability in App
Microsoft introduced Copilot Shopping, an in-app product discovery and purchasing experience, for users on Wednesday. The Redmond-based tech giant’s new artificial intelligence (AI) feature will be available on the Copilot app for mobile and desktop, and it could be added to the web client as well. This AI-driven e-commerce experience will offer ...
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Microsoft's Xbox Handheld Plans Reportedly Shelved; Company to Optimise Windows 11 Gaming Performance
Microsoft has reportedly paused its native Xbox handheld console development to prioritise optimising Windows 11 for third-party handhelds. The move aims to enhance performance and battery efficiency, to bring Windows 11 on par with Valve's SteamOS. Collaborative projects, such as the Xbox-branded Asus device (codenamed Project Kennan), remain unaf...
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Microsoft to Support Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol to Power Multi-Agent Workflows: Report
Microsoft is reportedly planning to adopt Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) to let multiple artificial intelligence (AI) agents work together. As per the report, the Redmond-based tech giant said that it is focusing on multi-agent workflows and improved memory capability of its agents. The adoption of Anthropic’s MCP standard could be an...
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Microsoft's Phone Link Panel Arrives on Start Menu With Support for Android Devices: Report
Microsoft is said to be rolling out a new feature for Phone Link on Windows which lets users have a quick glance at their messages, calls, and more from the Start Menu itself. Although the feature was officially announced in the first week of May, users are now reportedly receiving it with the latest Windows 11 update. It adds a dedicated panel for...
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Microsoft To Lay Off 6,000 Workers Globally In Cost-Cutting Move
Microsoft on Tuesday said it was slashing unnecessary layers of management and seizing the benefits of new technology as reports said the tech behemoth was laying off thousands of workers.
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OpenAI Negotiates with Microsoft for New Funding, Future IPO: Report
OpenAI and Microsoft are revising the terms of their partnership that will enable the ChatGPT maker to go public at a future date. A reset of the contract is crucial to a restructuring of the startup in which Microsoft has poured billions more since.
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Microsoft Implements 2-Year Rehire Ban For Underperforming Ex-Employees: Report
Microsoft has instituted a policy enforcing a two-year rehire ban on employees dismissed for underperformance, categorizing such exits as "good attrition."
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OpenAI Plans to Cut Microsoft Revenue Share After Restructuring: Report
OpenAI plans to share a smaller fraction of revenue with Microsoft as it moves ahead with its restructuring. OpenAI said the percentage of revenue shared with Microsoft would drop by at least half by the end of this decade.
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US Accounting Firms Expand Ops In India To Address Talent Crunch: Report
The turn to India for accounting talent echoes similar moves in tech over the past two decades, where global companies including Walmart, Microsoft and JPMorgan Chase have set up offices in the country.
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Motorola’s Upcoming Devices Will Reportedly Feature Perplexity, Microsoft AI Apps
Motorola’s upcoming smartphones could reportedly come with artificial intelligence (AI) apps from Perplexity and Microsoft pre-installed. As per the report, a Google executive revealed the information during a testimony for the company’s ongoing antitrust case in the US. The Mountain View-based tech giant is accused of illegally monopolising th...
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Announced and Launched, Now Available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Bethesda announced and simultaneously released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Tuesday after a string of leaks and reports that pointed to a surprise launch for the game in April. The remaster upgrades the visuals and gameplay from the original game from 2006.
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Microsoft Is Reportedly Testing Copilot for Gaming Xbox Assistant
Microsoft has reportedly begun internally testing Copilot for Gaming, its under-development artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for Xbox gamers. As per the report, the AI app is currently available to the company’s employees. The Redmond-based tech giant unveiled the Xbox Copilot in March and showcased some of its features.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Screenshots Leak, Said to Release 'Next Week'
Bethesda is yet to reveal an Oblivion remake, but new leaked images have all but confirmed a remaster project for the original game. A new claim has also narrowed down the possible release window for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster to next week.
