Microsoft Announces Skype Will Shut Down in May

End of an Era: Microsoft to Retire Skype Microsoft has announced that Skype, once a pioneering video-calling platform with hundreds of millions of users, will officially shut down in May. The Rise and Legacy of Skype Launched in 2003, Skype revolutionized digital communication by offering free computer-to-computer voice and video calls worldwide. It was among…

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s Pay Surges Amid Cybersecurity Challenges and Job Cuts

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s earnings reached $79.1 million last year, a 63% increase from the previous year, despite his request to reduce a portion of his pay package due to cybersecurity issues impacting the company. Nadella voluntarily opted for a $5 million reduction in his cash incentive as a gesture of accountability for cyber attacks…

October 25, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Adjusts AI Tool Recall for Enhanced Privacy After User Concerns

After facing criticism over privacy concerns, Microsoft has made significant changes to a new AI-powered tool. Initially set to launch with regular activity screenshots, experts labelled the tool a potential "privacy nightmare" when it was first unveiled in May 2024. Following the backlash, the tech giant postponed its release and plans to relaunch it in…

September 28, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Apologises for Global Outage Affecting Outlook, Minecraft, and More

Microsoft has apologised after a significant global outage impacted several of its services, including Outlook and Minecraft. According to Downdetector, thousands of users worldwide reported issues, with many unable to access their emails or play their favorite game. This incident follows a major IT outage less than two weeks ago caused by a flawed software…

July 30, 20240Comments

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ChatGPT Introduces Search Feature to Compete with Google

OpenAI is enhancing its AI bot, ChatGPT, by integrating a real-time search feature, challenging Google's dominance as a search engine. This new tool, currently available to a limited number of US users, will allow ChatGPT to provide up-to-date information and links in response to user queries. This feature could potentially revolutionize the way we search…

July 28, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Inflection AI merger

Microsoft is being scrutinized by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over whether its hiring of key employees from AI start-up Inflection AI effectively constitutes a merger. Key staff, including co-founder Mustafa Suleyman and chief scientist Karén Simonyan, left Inflection AI in March to join Microsoft's new AI division. The CMA's investigation will determine…

July 16, 20240Comments

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Nvidia most valuable company

Nvidia has surpassed Microsoft and Apple to become the world's most valuable company, reaching a market cap of $3.34 trillion (£2.63 trillion) after its share price hit an all-time high. The stock closed at nearly $136, up 3.5%. This surge is driven by Nvidia's leadership in AI chip production, a crucial component in the tech…

June 19, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Empowers Developers with New AI and Data Tools

Microsoft is revolutionizing developer communities across the region with a wave of new product launches and feature updates. These advancements are not just about creating and delivering the next generation of differentiated Artificial Intelligence (AI) experiences, but also about empowering you, the developer, to shape the future of AI. Azure AI Services Microsoft’s Azure AI…

June 10, 20240Comments

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Nvidia Surpasses Apple to Become Second Most Valuable Company

Nvidia, the chip giant, has witnessed a staggering surge in its market value, crossing the $3 trillion (£2.3 trillion) mark. This monumental leap has propelled Nvidia to the second spot, surpassing Apple, and cementing its position as the world's second most valuable publicly listed company. This is a development that should pique the interest of…

June 8, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Revolutionises Gaming with Game Pass Launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Microsoft's groundbreaking move has not only disrupted traditional video game release strategies but also sparked intrigue in the gaming industry. The announcement that the highly anticipated new title, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, will be immediately available to subscribers of its Game Pass service, marks a significant shift. This new approach allows gamers to…

May 29, 20240Comments

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