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Microsoft plans to recognize Call of Duty devs’ new union: Phil Spencer said Microsoft will recognize Raven Software's union once its deal with Activision ...
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Windows 11 update brings advertisements to the start menu: Microsoft is embedding ads from apps listed in its store on Windows 11's Start menu with the hope it ...
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Governments issue alerts after 'sophisticated' state-backed actor found exploiting flaws in Cisco security boxes
theregister.com/2024/04/24/spies_cisco_firewall/
Microsoft's AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch: Upcoming quarterly reports from U.S. tech giants may show Microsoft is closing the gap on ...
reuters.com/technology/microsofts-ai-lead-puts-amazon-cloud-dominance-watch-2024-04-24/
Eric Schmidt-backed Augment, a GitHub Copilot rival, launches out of stealth with $252M
techcrunch.com/2024/04/24/eric-schmidt-backed-augment-a-github-copilot-rival-launches-out-of-stealth-with-252m/
Microsoft's and Amazon's AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutiny: Britain's competition watchdog said on Wednesday it was seeking comments on the AI ...
reuters.com/technology/uk-competition-watchdog-seeks-views-ai-partnerships-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: UK Watchdog Scrutinizes AI Partnerships Involving Tech Giants
- Britain's competition watchdog is reviewing AI partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, as well as between Amazon and Anthropic.
- Third-party opinions are being sought on Microsoft's hiring of former Inflection AI employees and related arrangements.
- The CMA is already investigating Microsoft's partnership with Open AI and is awaiting requested information from the companies.
- Views are invited until May 9 before formal investigations begin on the partnerships.
Microsoft really does not want Windows 11 running on ancient PCs: Even tighter requirements, so it's time to put old hardware out to pasture.. ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/windows_11_cpu_requirements/
UK competition watchdog steps up scrutiny of big tech’s role in AI startups: Microsoft and Amazon asked to comment on tie-ups, a move that paves way for formal ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/24/uk-competition-watchdog-steps-up-scrutiny-of-big-techs-role-in-ai-startups-cma-microsoft-amazon
UK regulator examines Microsoft and Amazon’s AI dealmaking: Request for comments into Big Tech’s alliances with artificial intelligence start-ups follows CMA ...
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Microsoft-backed Rubrik prices IPO above range at $32 per share, source says: Rubrik , the cybersecurity software startup that counts Microsoft among its ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/microsoft-backed-rubrik-prices-ipo-above-range-32-per-share-source-says-2024-04-24/
Microsoft dramatically shrinks sizes of Windows 10 monthly updates, down like in Windows 11
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Microsoft’s Phi-3 shows the surprising power of small, locally run AI language models
arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/microsofts-phi-3-shows-the-surprising-power-of-small-locally-run-ai-language-models/
Quick Glance: New Compact AI Model by Microsoft
- Microsoft has introduced a cost-effective AI model called Phi-3-mini, capable of tasks like content creation and social media posting using smaller amounts of data.
- Phi-3-mini outperforms models twice its size across various benchmarks evaluating language, coding, and math capabilities.
- Smaller AI models are designed to execute simpler tasks, making it easier for companies with limited resources to use them.
- The Phi-3-mini model will be immediately available on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, Hugging Face's AI model catalog, and the Ollama framework.
Shouldn't Teams, Zoom, Slack all interoperate securely for the Feds? Wyden is asking
theregister.com/2024/04/24/wyden_government_interoperability/
Stock market today: US stocks mixed ahead of GDP data, fresh earnings: Meta Platforms will report earnings after the closing bell, with Microsoft and Alphabet on ...
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Cloud and Data Security Startup Rubrik’s IPO Is Oversubscribed: Rubrik Inc., a cloud and data security startup backed by Microsoft Corp., has drawn about 20 ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/microsoft-backed-rubrik-s-ipo-said-to-be-20-times-oversubscribed
Microsoft raising Windows 11 24H2 system requirement to block CPUs without SSE4.2 and PopCnt
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Microsoft's AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch: Upcoming quarterly reports from U.S. tech giants may show Microsoft is closing the gap on ...
reuters.com/technology/microsofts-ai-lead-puts-amazon-cloud-dominance-watch-2024-04-24/
Windows 10 22H2 updates will now have a much smaller download size: Starting with this week's non-security preview release, updates for Windows 10 22H2 ...
neowin.net/news/windows-10-22h2-updates-will-now-have-a-much-smaller-download-size/
A former Microsoft employee thinks Windows 11 is "ridiculously bad" - here's why: In a post, a former Microsoft employee criticizes Windows 11, saying the ...
t3n.de/news/ex-microsoft-mitarbeiter-haelt-windows-11-fuer-laecherlich-schlecht-1620686/
Microsoft's New AI Tool Can Create Realistic Deepfakes Using Just a Photo: VASA-1 might potentially be used for companionship bots in the future.
pcmag.com/news/microsofts-new-ai-tool-can-create-realistic-deepfakes-using-just-a-photo
Who Could Buy TikTok? Here’s Who’s Been Floated As A Potential Buyer As Biden Signs Ban Bill Into Law.
forbes.com/sites/jamesfarrell/2024/04/24/who-could-buy-tiktok-heres-whos-been-floated-as-a-potential-buyer-as-biden-signs-ban-bill-into-law/
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Researcher extracts Microsoft DRM keys and downloads Netflix movies: Microsoft's copy protection PlayReady for VoD content has holes. A security researcher is ...
heise.de/news/Forscher-extrahiert-DRM-Schluessel-von-Microsoft-und-laedt-Netflix-Filme-runter-9696020.html
Windows 10 22H2 non-security preview update KB5036979 adds Microsoft Account notifications
neowin.net/news/windows-10-22h2-non-security-preview-update-kb5036979-adds-microsoft-account-notifications/
New bypass trick makes Windows 11 installation on unsupported systems a breeze: A recently discovered trick for bypassing the Windows 11 system requirement check ...
techspot.com/news/102707-new-bypass-trick-makes-windows-11-installation-unsupported.html
Microsoft introduces Phi-3: Microsoft has unveiled the next version of its compact AI model Phi-3 Mini, the first of three small models that the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/microsoft-stellt-phi-3-vor/
WhatsApp reportedly working on an in-app dialer for its messaging app: WhatsApp's latest feature currently in development is a new in-app dialer ...
neowin.net/news/whatsapp-reportedly-working-on-an-in-app-dialer-for-its-messaging-app/
WizardLM 2: Microsoft must withdraw unsafe AI - Golem.de: Microsoft researchers accidentally released WizardLM 2, a powerful open source AI model ...
golem.de/news/wizardlm-2-microsoft-muss-unsichere-ki-zurueckziehen-2404-184478.html
Watch the Mona Lisa Rap, via Microsoft's AI: It's as Freaky as You Think: Is Microsoft the real Slim Shady, after all? We're not ready for this.
cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/watch-the-mona-lisa-rap-via-microsofts-ai-its-as-freaky-as-you-think/
Over 80% of billionaire Bill Gates' portfolio relies on just these 4 brilliant stocks
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Huawei wants to succeed where Microsoft failed, becoming a real threat to iOS and Android
neowin.net/news/huawei-wants-to-succeed-where-microsoft-failed-becoming-a-real-threat-to-ios-and-android/
Dev Home 0.13 is out with improved widgets and new Windows customization: Microsoft is rolling out a new update for the Dev Home app on Windows 10 and 11 ...
neowin.net/news/dev-home-013-is-out-with-improved-widgets-and-new-windows-customization/
Sundar Pichai admits the generative AI boom took Google by surprise: Despite saying he recognized AI's significance years ago, Sundar Pichai said he had a ...
businessinsider.com/sundar-pichai-google-generative-ai-boom-surprise-2024-4
Microsoft, Meta, AMD, Palantir, and Other Tech Stocks in Focus Today: The Magnificent 7 stocks help the rebound push into a second day as shares of Meta ...
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Microsoft has started blocking employee access to Perplexity AI: Microsoft blocks employee access to Perplexity AI, a major Azure OpenAI customer.
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Amazon’s Fallout success reveals a big problem with the video game business: Amazon's Fallout series is a hit, but unsustainably long development timelines ...
digitaltrends.com/gaming/fallout-tv-show-video-game-problem/
Microsoft Made an X-Men ‘97 Xbox Series X That’s Actually Wrapped in a Comic Book - IGN
ign.com/articles/microsoft-made-an-x-men-97-xbox-series-x-thats-actually-wrapped-in-a-comic-book
Microsoft and Google announce new child safety commitments for generative AI services
neowin.net/news/microsoft-and-google-announce-new-child-safety-commitments-for-generative-ai-services/
Microsoft strips Windows 11's Control Panel of another tool - is the writing on the wall?
techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-strips-windows-11s-control-panel-of-another-tool-is-the-writing-on-the-wall
AI is ‘a new kind of digital species,’ Microsoft AI chief says: Microsoft AI chief executive Mustafa Suleyman said AI is the “fastest and most consequential ...
qz.com/microsoft-ai-mustafa-suleyman-digital-species-1851427116
Microsoft is riding on geopolitics to extend its AI footprint: Microsoft has found new life as the most powerful player in the global AI space ...
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You can now win an X-Men ’97-inspired Xbox Series X and its controller: Microsoft announced that it's giving away a set of Xbox Series X and its controllers ...
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You can now access Azure Arc site manager, live in public preview: Microsoft has just announced on Monday that the Azure Arc site manager is now live in public ...
mspoweruser.com/you-can-now-access-azure-arc-site-manager-live-in-public-preview/
Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian malware: Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group ...
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/kremlin-backed-hackers-exploit-critical-windows-vulnerability-reported-by-the-nsa/
Microsoft Trusted Signing service (formerly Azure Code Signing) is finally available in public preview
mspoweruser.com/microsoft-trusted-signing-service-formerly-azure-code-signing-is-finally-available-in-public-preview/
Meta Opens Its VR Operating System to Third-Party Manufacturers: Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft will be the first to make headsets powered by Meta's OS.
pcmag.com/news/meta-opens-its-vr-operating-system-to-third-party-manufacturers
This Game Boy-looking phone stand is why MagSafe is good: The Elago MagSafe MS W5 looks like a Game Boy Advance SP but lets you charge your phone instead of ...
theverge.com/2024/4/23/24138726/elago-magsafe-ms-w5-game-boy-magsafe-charger-stand
After Claude 3 Opus, you can now try Meta’s Llama 3 on Amazon Bedrock & Azure: As Meta launched Llama 3 models, Amazon Bedrock and Microsoft Azure announced that ...
mspoweruser.com/after-claude-3-opus-you-can-now-try-metas-llama-3-on-amazon-bedrock-azure/
Microsoft snatches yet another AI veteran from rival company, now hiring Meta’s former VP
mspoweruser.com/microsoft-snatches-yet-another-ai-veteran-from-rival-company-now-hiring-metas-former-vp/
Microsoft Sustainability Manager gets new AI-powered features: Microsoft Sustainability Manager is a cloud-based service that allows organizations to monitor and ...
mspoweruser.com/microsoft-sustainability-manager-gets-new-ai-powered-features/
Microsoft's private preview of Content Integrity tools expands to fight election deepfakes
neowin.net/news/microsofts-private-preview-of-content-integrity-tools-expands-to-fight-election-deepfakes/
Meta Quest's Horizon OS opens up to third parties - and Xbox is among the first to hop on board
techradar.com/gaming/meta-quests-horizon-os-opens-up-to-third-parties-and-xbox-is-among-the-first-to-hop-on-board
Overwatch 2's Mirrorwatch Event Is So Good It Has Me In Mourning: The best thing Overwatch 2 has ever done can’t escape the shadow of what we’ve lost
kotaku.com/overwatch-2-mirrorwatch-skin-event-mode-tracer-mercy-1851432566
Act Fast to Grab a Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License for Only $30: With this deal from StackSocial, you can get Microsoft's upgraded Pro OS for a small fraction of ...
cnet.com/deals/act-fast-to-grab-a-windows-11-pro-lifetime-license-for-only-30/
Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian malware: Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group ...
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/kremlin-backed-hackers-exploit-critical-windows-vulnerability-reported-by-the-nsa/
Microsoft: APT28 hackers exploit Windows flaw reported by NSA: Microsoft warns that the Russian APT28 threat group exploits a Windows Print Spooler ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-apt28-hackers-exploit-windows-flaw-reported-by-nsa/
New version of Tiny11 Builder lets you debloat any Windows 11 build or version: If you think the stock Windows 11 is cluttered too much and you want a more ...
neowin.net/news/new-version-of-tiny11-builder-lets-you-debloat-any-windows-11-build-or-version/
Old Windows print spooler bug is latest target of Russia's Fancy Bear gang: Putin's pals use 'GooseEgg' malware to launch attacks you can defeat with ...
theregister.com/2024/04/23/russia_fancy_bear_goose_egg/
GitLab affected by GitHub-style CDN flaw allowing malware hosting: BleepingComputer recently reported how a GitHub flaw, or possibly a design decision ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gitlab-affected-by-github-style-cdn-flaw-allowing-malware-hosting/
Microsoft is a national security threat, says ex-White House cyber policy director
theregister.com/2024/04/21/microsoft_national_security_risk/
Meta debuts Horizon OS, with Asus, Lenovo, and Microsoft on board: Rivalry with Apple now mirrors the Android/iOS competition more than ever.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/meta-debuts-horizon-os-with-asus-lenovo-and-microsoft-on-board/
How to build a global business empire in the 21st century: Disney, Ford, Microsoft and the age of the quasi-merger
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Stock market today: US futures climb ahead of Magnificent 7 earnings: Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla are all set to report first-quarter earnings this week ...
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Microsoft and Meta will collaborate on a limited-edition Quest VR headset "inspired by Xbox"
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Big Fund Doubles Down on Palantir Stock, Sells Apple, Tesla, Microsoft
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How to reinstall Windows 11 without losing your data using Windows Update: Are you facing some issues with Windows 11 and want to fix it but fear data loss? ...
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How to Set Up a Static IP Address: DHCP is fine, unless you're looking to perform advanced networking tasks. Here's how to set a Static IP address (or DHCP ...
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Spicy Rumor Suggests Sony May Bring PlayStation Exclusive Helldivers 2 To Xbox: While some fans are hesitant about the rumor being true, others are excited about ...
hothardware.com/news/rumor-helldivers-2-to-xbox
Microsoft rolls out a new way to install Windows Store apps from the web: Microsoft has unveiled a new way of installing apps from the Windows Store via the web ...
techspot.com/news/102703-microsoft-rolls-out-new-way-install-windows-store.html
Tech's earnings bonanza this week shines spotlight on growing troubles at Tesla, Google
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/big-tech-keeps-prioritizing-ai-as-earnings-approach.html
Microsoft Swears VASA-1 Deepfake Tool Isn't for Creating Deepfakes: Though it was trained on real people's images and audio clips, VASA-1 is allegedly meant for ...
extremetech.com/internet/microsoft-swears-vasa-1-deepfake-tool-isnt-for-creating-deepfakes
An Xbox VR headset is on the way, but it’s a ‘limited edition’ Meta Quest: Microsoft and Meta are partnering more closely on VR. A limited-edition Xbox-inspired ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137334/xbox-vr-headset-microsoft-meta-quest-limited-edition
The Dow jumps 125 points as Nvidia stock recovers but Tesla doesn't: Highly anticipated quarterly earnings reports are coming this week, including from Tesla ...
qz.com/dow-jones-stock-market-tesla-nvidia-super-micro-compute-1851425920
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
The Mona Lisa rapping? New Microsoft AI animates faces from photos: The Mona Lisa can now do more than smile, thanks to new artificial intelligence technology ...
ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/the-mona-lisa-rapping-new-microsoft-ai-animates-faces-from-photos-1.6856400
Windows 10 will start pushing users to use Microsoft accounts. How to turn it off.
mashable.com/article/windows-10-microsoft-account-shut-off-notifications
Onenote: Microsoft introduces handwriting beautification using AI - Golem.de: Microsoft uses AI to make handwritten notes more visually beautiful and easier to ...
golem.de/news/onenote-microsoft-fuehrt-handschrift-verschoenerung-per-ki-ein-2404-184388.html
Apple, Amazon, Nvidia, and other Big Tech stocks could see their profit growth 'collapse,' UBS says
qz.com/ubs-nvidia-apple-big-tech-downgrade-1851426672
17 cool things your Xbox Series X can do: You think you know everything about your big brick of an Xbox Series X or Series S? Think again
qz.com/microsoft-xbox-series-x-tips-tricks-1851423603
Microsoft seeks Samsung partnership to boost AI capability: The era of artificial intelligence is upon us and some of the world's biggest companies are looking ...
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Home Office: I quit because I felt lonely: Our author worked via Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Docs. Anything but at a physical table. She felt lonely.
businessinsider.de/karriere/international-career/home-office-ich-habe-gekuendigt-weil-ich-mich-einsam-fuehlte/
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