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Microsoft to invest $3 bln to expand AI and cloud services in India

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has recently announced plans to invest $3 billion in India to expand its capacity for artificial intelligence (AI) and Azure cloud-computing services, according to a report by Reuters.

Microsoft expects to spend $80b on AI this fiscal year

Microsoft president Brad Smith on Friday said the company is on track to pump about $80 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) this fiscal year.

Microsoft 365 is facing outage again

Microsoft is grappling with another outage affecting its Microsoft 365 services, marking the second disruption in two weeks.

Xbox games on Android delayed due to legal disputes with Google

Microsoft's plan to allow Android users to play and purchase Xbox games directly through the Xbox App has hit an unexpected obstacle due to legal challenges in court.

US FTC launches investigation into Microsoft

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its cloud computing, software licensing, and artificial intelligence (AI) business practices. The investigation is part of a broader effort to address concerns about large tech companies using their power to block competition.

Microsoft halts Windows 11 updates due to Ubisoft game crashes

Microsoft has stopped offering updates to Windows 11 version 24H2 on PCs running certain Ubisoft games after users reported repeated crashes, according to a recent report by Bleeping Computer. 

Microsoft unveils a new in-game browser

Microsoft has recently introduced Microsoft Edge Game Assist, a new in-game browser overlay now available for beta testing in Windows 11.

Microsoft planning voice cloning tool for Teams meetings

Microsoft has announced plans to introduce voice cloning for Teams, allowing users to simulate their voices in multiple languages during meetings.

Microsoft Teams to introduce real-time language interpreter

Microsoft Teams is set to launch a real-time AI-powered language interpreter, allowing participants to speak or listen in their preferred language during meetings, according to a recent blog post by Microsoft. 

January 6, 2016
January 6, 2016

‘Telecom operators will be forced to compensate call drops’

The country’s mobile phone operators will be forced to compensate their users for call drops, State Minister for Telecommunication Tarana Halim says

December 26, 2015
December 26, 2015

Santa tracked by Google, Microsoft

Google and Microsoft has their virtual eyes on Santa Claus and his gift-laden sleigh.

November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015

Google gets 348,085 'forget' requests in Europe

Since a top European court rules people have a right to be forgotten online, Google has received 348,085 requests for tidbits to vanish from search results.

November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015

Google's cloud move sharpens rivalry with Amazon, Microsoft

In a major move to gain momentum in the growing cloud computing business, Google has named VMware co-founder and tech industry veteran Diane Greene as chief of that business, reports USA Today.

October 29, 2015
October 29, 2015

5 Bill Gates quotes everyone should hear

Over the years, Bill Gates has given us quite a few pearls of wisdom that perfectly capture his philanthropic sensibility and business acumen.

September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015

Skype service 'restored' after network problems

A problem with Skype's status system has been fixed, after many people were unable to use the service.

September 21, 2015
September 21, 2015

Skype service taken offline by network problems

A problem with Skype's status system causes many people to be unable to use the service currently.

August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015

Are we addicted to technology?

Tech-related burnout is common in people with certain personality traits.

July 29, 2015
July 29, 2015

Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 in 190 countries

Microsoft begins rolling out its Windows 10 operating system Wednesday as a free upgrade for computer users in 190 countries, saying it delivers on its vision for "more personal computing."

July 29, 2015
July 29, 2015

Will Windows 10 prove a winner for Microsoft?

Windows 10 is destined to change the way millions of us interact with our computers and gives Microsoft's chief executive, Satya Nadella, the opportunity to steer the company in a new direction.