Microsoft: News
Microsoft is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Washington, US. It produces consumer electronics, personal computers, computer software, and other related products and services. The company was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. It released the Microsoft Windows in 1985 and in 1990 it introduced the Microsoft Office Suit. Other popular software systems include the Internet Explorer, Microsoft Vista, and Edge Web browser. Its product-line includes Surface series laptops and tablets as well as Xbox video game consoles.
10 May 2025
Elon MuskIs Sam Altman open to ending feud with Elon Musk?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is ready to bury the hatchet with Elon Musk. The two tech moguls have a complicated history; they co-founded OpenAI but are now rivals in the same field.
10 May 2025
Windows 11Microsoft Build 2025: What to expect from Copilot, Windows 11
Microsoft's annual developer conference, Microsoft Build, will be held from May 19-22. The event will highlight the company's latest progress in artificial intelligence (AI) and its Copilot feature.
09 May 2025
ChinaMicrosoft bans employees from using DeepSeek AI: Here's why
Microsoft has banned its employees from using the DeepSeek AI app, citing security concerns and risk of propaganda.
07 May 2025
Sam AltmanWhy OpenAI wants to slash its revenue share with Microsoft
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has notified its investors about a major cut in the revenue share offered to its biggest backer, Microsoft.
07 May 2025
QualcommMicrosoft launches its thinnest and lightest AI PCs
Microsoft has unveiled its latest premium AI PCs, the 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop. Both the devices are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processors.
07 May 2025
Microsoft ExcelWindows 11 just got smarter with these new AI features
Microsoft has announced a bunch of major improvements for its Windows 11 OS, including an improved Start menu, an AI agent, and a bunch of new artificial intelligence (AI) features.
06 May 2025
Elon MuskMusk 1, Altman 0: OpenAI will remain a nonprofit
OpenAI has announced that its nonprofit division will continue to oversee its for-profit operations, reversing earlier plans to transition to a fully for-profit structure.
05 May 2025
Microsoft TeamsFarewell, Skype: Microsoft retires iconic internet calling app today
Microsoft has finally retired Skype today. The move marks the end of a major chapter in the evolution of video calling technology.
02 May 2025
xAIMicrosoft in talks to host Musk's Grok AI on Azure
Microsoft is gearing up to host Elon Musk's Grok AI model on its Azure cloud platform, according to The Verge.
02 May 2025
TechnologyMicrosoft goes passwordless to simplify logins for new users
Microsoft is taking major steps in its quest for a passwordless future.
02 May 2025
Elon MuskOpenAI to defend against Musk's fraud charges in restructuring lawsuit
A US court has rejected OpenAI's bid to dismiss Elon Musk's fraud allegations, allowing the lawsuit over the company's restructuring to advance.
01 May 2025
Satya NadellaMicrosoft posts $70B revenue fueled by AI growth, beats expectations
Microsoft has posted a strong quarterly earnings report, beating Wall Street's expectations for the fourth straight quarter.
01 May 2025
OpenAIMicrosoft launches new 'reasoning' AI models to rival OpenAI, Google
Microsoft has unveiled a new series of "open" artificial intelligence (AI) models, the most advanced of which is said to be competitive with OpenAI's o3-mini on at least one benchmark.
30 Apr 2025
Mark ZuckerbergAI writes 30% of Microsoft's code, says CEO Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) writes as much as 30% of the company's code.
29 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningEmployees are using AI to avoid human interaction, says Microsoft
Microsoft's latest Work Trend report highlights an emerging trend among office employees - using artificial intelligence (AI) to avoid their colleagues.
29 Apr 2025
Windows 11Microsoft's AI tool 'Recall' is secretly copying your private messages
Microsoft has launched "Recall," an AI tool that constantly takes screenshots of almost everything you do on your computer.
26 Apr 2025
Windows 11Microsoft just killed a Windows app users probably never opened
Microsoft has officially confirmed the discontinuation of its Windows Maps app.
26 Apr 2025
Windows 11Microsoft will now let you swear freely while voice typing
Microsoft is adding a new feature in Windows 11 - the ability to disable the profanity filter in voice typing.
26 Apr 2025
Windows 11Your Windows PC can now recall everything you've seen
Microsoft has officially launched the Recall feature, almost a year after announcing it.
25 Apr 2025
OpenAIChatGPT's new tool makes research simpler and cheaper
OpenAI has unveiled a new "lightweight" version of its ChatGPT deep research tool.
24 Apr 2025
Microsoft CopilotHow Microsoft Copilot's new AI agents boost your productivity
Microsoft has launched the 365 Copilot Wave 2 spring release, bringing several new features designed to boost users' productivity and creativity.
22 Apr 2025
BusinessMicrosoft tightens rules for underperformers: No rehiring for 2 years
Microsoft is doubling down on managing employee performance, tightening the screws on underperformers.
22 Apr 2025
ChatGPTYour next online purchase could happen entirely in ChatGPT
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, appears to be working on a collaboration with Shopify, according to a report by Testing Catalog.
22 Apr 2025
AppleGoogle could leverage AI to extend search monopoly: US government
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has asserted that Google can utilize its advancements in AI to further to strengthen its online search monopoly.
18 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft's new AI model can run on CPUs—even Apple's M2
Microsoft has unveiled its most sophisticated one-bit AI model yet, the BitNet b1.58 2B4T. This groundbreaking "bitnet" can run on CPUs, even Apple's M2 chip.
15 Apr 2025
ChatGPTThis keyboard shortcut opens ChatGPT instantly on Windows
Microsoft has been heavily promoting its Copilot AI chatbot on Windows PCs, even adding a dedicated Copilot button that solely launches the Copilot app.
11 Apr 2025
QualcommMicrosoft Recall—that records your PC activity—now rolling out
Microsoft has started gradually rolling out a preview of Recall to Windows Insiders. This suggests that Recall's official release may not be far off.
09 Apr 2025
Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft Copilot can now 'see' your screen—Why it's a game-changer
Microsoft is testing a new feature for its Copilot app on Windows, Copilot Vision.
09 Apr 2025
Bill GatesHere's how much money Bill Gates's children will inherit
Microsoft co-founder and renowned philanthropist Bill Gates has revealed that his three children will inherit less than one percent of his massive wealth.
08 Apr 2025
Bill GatesMeet Vaniya Agrawal—the Indian-origin techie fired by Microsoft over protests
Microsoft has fired two employees, including Indian-American engineer Vaniya Agrawal, after they interrupted an event celebrating the company's 50th anniversary.
07 Apr 2025
California'Forced sex...hidden cameras': Rippling co-founder's wife responds to husband's allegations
Dhivya Sashidhar, wife of tech billionaire and Rippling co-founder Prasanna Sankar, has leveled multiple allegations against her husband, including infidelity and solicitation of prostitutes.
07 Apr 2025
ChinaMicrosoft's joint venture Wicresoft to halt China operations
Microsoft's joint venture, Wicresoft, will cease its operations in China from tomorrow.
07 Apr 2025
Box Office'A Minecraft Movie' becomes 2025's biggest box office opening yet
Reportedly, A Minecraft Movie has grossed an estimated $301 million worldwide, giving Hollywood a much-needed turnaround after 2025 got off to a rocky start.
05 Apr 2025
Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft Copilot can now browse web, analyze videos for you
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Microsoft is supercharging its AI-powered chatbot, Copilot.
02 Apr 2025
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra, Microsoft partner to establish AI centers in 3 cities
Maharashtra government has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to set up three Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centers of Excellence in Nagpur, Mumbai, and Pune.
28 Mar 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft's 50-day 'AI Skills Fest' begins soon: How to register
Microsoft has announced a global AI Skills Fest, starting April 8.
28 Mar 2025
AppleApple continues to reign supreme as world's most valuable brand
Brand Finance, a UK-based brand valuation consultancy, has released its Global 500 list for 2025.
28 Mar 2025
TechnologyMicrosoft Office apps to get speed boost with this feature
Microsoft is finally looking to make its Office apps start faster, starting with Word in May.
26 Mar 2025
OpenAIMicrosoft's Copilot AI finally gets research capabilities: Check what's new
Microsoft has added a new capability, "deep research," to its AI chatbot app, Microsoft 365 Copilot.
25 Mar 2025
CybersecurityMicrosoft's new AI agents will fight cybercrimes: Here's how
Microsoft has expanded its AI-driven Security Copilot with six proprietary AI agents to help security teams.
23 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpUS increases legal immigration for Indians amid illegal crackdown
Under President Donald Trump's administration, the US is stepping up its legal immigration while cracking down on illegal immigrants.
20 Mar 2025
xAIWhy Microsoft has joined hands with OpenAI's biggest rival—Musk's xAI
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has teamed up with tech giants Microsoft and BlackRock to establish a $30 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure fund.
18 Mar 2025
Bill GatesMelinda gets honest about 'painful' divorce from Bill Gates
Melinda French Gates, billionaire Bill Gates's former wife, recently spoke about their "painful" divorce in an interview with Elle.
14 Mar 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft Notepad to get AI-powered text summarization: How it'll work
Microsoft is supercharging its Notepad app with the power of artificial intelligence (AI), including the addition of AI-driven summaries.
12 Mar 2025
TikTokEx-Microsoft techie—with $65B net worth—is now China's richest person
Zhang Yiming, the co-founder and former CEO of ByteDance, has been crowned the richest person in China by Forbes.
11 Mar 2025
Bill GatesMicrosoft is going to turn 50 next month!
Microsoft is gearing up for an event on April 4, the day it will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
11 Mar 2025
OpenAIOpenAI invests $12B in CoreWeave to expand AI infrastructure
OpenAI has signed a five-year deal with GPU-focused cloud service provider CoreWeave.
08 Mar 2025
OpenAIMicrosoft working on AI tools to take on OpenAI: Report
Microsoft is increasing its push to compete with OpenAI, its longtime collaborator, by developing its own AI models and exploring alternatives to power products like Microsoft's Copilot bot.
05 Mar 2025
Elon MuskUS court rejects Musk's attempt to block OpenAI's for-profit shift
A US federal judge has thrown out Elon Musk's attempt to stop OpenAI from becoming a profit-driven company.
04 Mar 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMicrosoft unveils Dragon Copilot, AI assistant for healthcare sector
Microsoft has launched Dragon Copilot, an AI system tailored for the healthcare industry. The innovative system can listen to and create notes based on clinical visits.
03 Mar 2025
IntelIntel is testing making chips for NVIDIA and Broadcom
NVIDIA and Broadcom are testing chip manufacturing with Intel, according to Reuters.
28 Feb 2025
SkypeMicrosoft to shut down Skype in May after 22 years
Microsoft is all set to permanently shut down its video conferencing platform, Skype, in May.
28 Feb 2025
FacebookMeta plans standalone AI app, subscription service to rival ChatGPT
Meta is gearing up to launch a standalone artificial intelligence (AI) app in the second quarter of this year.
27 Feb 2025
AmazonAmazon takes on Google, Microsoft with first quantum computing chip
Amazon's cloud-computing arm Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled its first-ever quantum computing chip called 'Ocelot.'
26 Feb 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMeta building AI data center campus for $200B: Report
Meta Platforms is said to be in talks to establish a new data center campus in the US for its artificial intelligence (AI) projects, The Information reported.
20 Feb 2025
Satya NadellaWhat is topoconductor, new state of matter created by Microsoft
Anyone familiar with basic science knows that matter exists in three primary states: solid, liquid, and gas.
20 Feb 2025
TechnologyMicrosoft's breakthrough quantum chip can outperform all existing computers combined
In a major leap for quantum computing, Microsoft has unveiled its new Majorana 1 processor.
14 Feb 2025
Bill GatesTrump appoints Usha Vance as trustee of Kennedy Center
United States President Donald Trump has appointed Vice President JD Vance's wife, Usha Vance, as a trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
12 Feb 2025
US ArmyAnduril takes over Microsoft's $22B headset project for US Army
Anduril, a defense tech start-up co-founded by Palmer Luckey, has taken over the development and production of Microsoft's headset program for the US Army.
12 Feb 2025
MetaMeta, Google, Microsoft partner to combat cyber threats in India
Tech giants such as Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Airtel have come together with New Delhi-based policy advocacy group Safer Internet India (SII) to form the coalition.
11 Feb 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning65% Indians use AI, double the global average: Microsoft
A recent Microsoft study, titled the Global Online Safety Survey, has revealed that 65% of Indians have used artificial intelligence (AI).
10 Feb 2025
DeepSeekDeepSeek hired employees from Microsoft's AI labs in China
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI start-up that recently sparked a $1 trillion selloff in US tech stocks, has a number of former Microsoft employees from the company's controversial AI labs in China.
09 Feb 2025
Elon MuskDOGE using Microsoft Azure's AI bots for sensitive data analysis
Elon Musk's team at DOGE is using Microsoft's Azure cloud platform to analyze highly sensitive data, including personal details and internal financial records from the US Department of Education.
08 Feb 2025
AnthropicDeepSeek the 'worst' performer on bioweapon data safety test: Anthropic
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has voiced grave concerns over DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm that has recently taken the world by storm with its R1 model.
07 Feb 2025
AmazonAmazon to invest over $100B in AI this year
Amazon has announced plans to invest more than $100 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) this year.
06 Feb 2025
GoogleGoogle unveils its latest AI model to compete with DeepSeek
Google has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental.
05 Feb 2025
Bill GatesBill Gates and Paula Hurd—Closer look at their 'serious' relationship
Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates, finally spoke about his relationship with philanthropist Paula Hurd for the first time.
02 Feb 2025
Satya NadellaMicrosoft sets up new division to explore AI's societal impact
Microsoft has announced the creation of a new division, the Advanced Planning Unit (APU), within its Microsoft AI business vertical.
01 Feb 2025
LinkedInLinkedIn lawsuit over use of customer-data for AI training dismissed
A proposed class action lawsuit against LinkedIn has been thrown out.
30 Jan 2025
AmazonHow this ex-Microsoft techie retired at 39 with ₹30 crore
Former techie Jamal Robinson has set an inspiring example of financial discipline.
28 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpMicrosoft is in talks to buy TikTok, confirms Trump
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that tech giant Microsoft is in talks to buy the popular social media platform, TikTok.
27 Jan 2025
Bill Gates'I was foolish': Bill Gates addresses friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates expressed regret over his past interactions with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
26 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpOracle, Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok's global operations: Report
Oracle and a consortium of investors, including Microsoft, are said to be in talks to take over TikTok's global operations.
