Tag: Microsoft
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Apple abandons electric car project, shifts focus to AI
In a surprising turn of events, Apple has officially terminated its ambitious electric car project, according to a reliable source informed about the matter.
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Microsoft to buy ‘Call of Duty’ maker, Activision, for $69 billion
Xbox-owner Microsoft is edging closer to finalising its $69 billion acquisition of the video game giant Activision Blizzard, the creator of ‘Call of Duty.’ The UK regulatory body, on Friday, gave its approval for the revamped deal, addressing previous regulatory concerns.
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Microsoft set to reveal three new Surface laptops and advanced AI features
Microsoft is gearing up for a “special event” in New York City, set to debut new Surface devices and AI-powered features across its ecosystem.
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Microsoft retires Cortana assistant from Windows 11, shifts focus to AI tools
Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Windows 11, and as part of this update, they have removed the standalone Cortana app from the operating system. This means that Cortana, the virtual assistant, will no longer be available as a separate app on Windows 11. Microsoft confirmed this change on a support page and…
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AI’s disruptive power hits tech industry: Job cuts and demand for AI experts
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked concerns about job displacement in the future. However, it is already having an impact in the tech industry, where employees once seemed secure in their positions.
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Windows 10 nearing end of life: Microsoft recommends users to switch to Windows 11
Microsoft has announced that it has completed major updates to Windows 10 and is now recommending users to upgrade to Windows 11. Windows 10 version 22H2 is the latest and last version of the operating system, and Microsoft will provide monthly security updates for all Windows 10 editions until the end of support on 14th…
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Microsoft to showcase its cutting-edge AI technology in Word, PowerPoint
Microsoft is poised to showcase its new artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which bears resemblance to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and its transformative impact on its Office productivity suite. Following the demonstration of its Prometheus Model in the latest Bing search engine, Microsoft is now set to reveal its plans to integrate OpenAI’s language AI technology and Prometheus…
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Bill Gates to drop off the world’s rich list
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates has announced that he is planning to give away all his wealth, adding that he will eventually “drop off” the world’s rich list. Gates first pledged to give away his wealth back in 2010. Gates, the fourth richest man in the world according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, plans…
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Microsoft advises users to move on as Internet Explorer dies at 27
Microsoft has formally advised users to abandon the 27-year-old Internet Explorer in favour of the company’s newer Edge browser. Support for Internet Explorer 11 is being terminated today, the legendary web browser is being phased out in favour of Microsoft Edge. After moving away from the Internet Explorer branding with the release of Windows 10…
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Microsoft reduces profit estimation due to market volatility
Microsoft slashed its fourth-quarter profitability and earnings projections on June 2, becoming the latest U.S. corporation to notify of the impact of a stronger dollar. An aggressive Federal Reserve and increased geopolitical tensions have driven the dollar up 14 per cent against a basket of currencies in the last year, forcing companies like Coca-Cola Co…