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Microsoft Outlook faces global outage

Microsoft Outlook, the popular email app by Microsoft, is reportedly down, with users around the world experiencing issues accessing or sending emails since early today.

Microsoft to cut 9,000 jobs; continues focus on AI

Microsoft has recently confirmed plans to lay off up to 9,000 employees—just under 4% of its global workforce—as the company shifts its focus further toward artificial intelligence and streamlines internal operations.

Where ambition meets opportunity: Asifuzzaman’s path from BUP to Microsoft

Campus sat down with BUP graduate Asifuzzaman for an interview where he walked us through the milestones and moments that shaped his path to Microsoft.

Microsoft's next-gen AI chip production faces delay

Microsoft's plans to produce its next-generation Maia AI chip have hit significant delays, with mass production now pushed to 2026—at least six months behind schedule—according to a report by The Information. 

Why is Microsoft investing $400 million in Switzerland?

Microsoft is investing $400 million in Switzerland to expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, the company recently announced. The company said the investment will go towards upgrading its four data centres located near Geneva and Zurich, aiming to meet the growing demand for AI and cloud services in the country.

Microsoft unit in Russia to file for bankruptcy: Report

A subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation in Russia is set to file for bankruptcy, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Microsoft is making around 6,000 layoffs: Report

Microsoft is laying off approximately 6,000 employees, or around 3% of its global workforce, according to a recent report by CNBC. 

OpenAI to cut Microsoft revenue share in non-profit restructuring: report

OpenAI plans to significantly decrease the revenue share it provides to Microsoft, its largest investor, according to a report by The Information. Currently, OpenAI shares 20% of its revenue with Microsoft under an agreement that runs through 2030, but this share is expected to drop to 10% or lower by the end of the decade, states the report. 

Skype died today because you keep using Zoom

Skype, once the undisputed pioneer of internet-based video calls, has officially been shut down by Microsoft as of 5 May 2025, marking the end of a two-decade era in digital communication.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

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.

December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

Microsoft 365 is facing outage again

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

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

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.

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

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.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

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. 

November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024

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.

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

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.

November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024

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. 

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

NASA and Microsoft to launch AI-based Earth Copilot

NASA has teamed up with Microsoft to create Earth Copilot, an AI tool designed to make it easier for people to access and understand the large amount of Earth Science data NASA collects from its satellites.

October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024

Sebastian Bubeck, Microsoft GenAI VP, to join OpenAI

Sebastien Bubeck, Microsoft's Vice President of GenAI, is leaving the company to join OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, according to a recent statement by Microsoft.