Sam Altman to join Microsoft following OpenAI exit

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella today announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman will lead a new advanced AI research team within the company. This announcement follows the removal of Altman from his position as OpenAI CEO by the board, led by co-founder Ilya Sutskever. Continue reading “Sam Altman to join Microsoft following OpenAI exit”

Microsoft lets Windows 11 users in EU uninstall Edge browser, disable Bing Search; Copilot is coming to Windows 10

Microsoft has announced its active efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area (EEA). As part of this commitment, the company has released the November 2023 non-security preview update for Windows 11, version 23H2, providing insights into the changes made to meet DMA obligations. Continue reading “Microsoft lets Windows 11 users in EU uninstall Edge browser, disable Bing Search; Copilot is coming to Windows 10”

Microsoft Loop now available with Copilot and more

Microsoft has officially unveiled Loop, a powerful collaboration tool, during its annual developer conference, Microsoft Ignite 2023. This Notion competitor is now out of public preview and promises enhanced real-time collaboration tools. Continue reading “Microsoft Loop now available with Copilot and more”

Microsoft rebrands Bing Chat to ‘Copilot’ with global expansion

Microsoft has introduced Copilot, formerly Bing Chat and Bing Chat Enterprise, which is now available at copilot.microsoft.com. This dedicated platform offers users a unique chat experience, while Bing.com remains an option for those seeking a combined search and chat interface. Continue reading “Microsoft rebrands Bing Chat to ‘Copilot’ with global expansion”

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 23H2 update with new features to Teams

Microsoft has introduced the latest Windows 11 2023 Update, also known as Windows 11, version 23H2. This update brings new features and enhancements while maintaining a familiar and reliable update process. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 23H2 update with new features to Teams”

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 with 12.4″ touchscreen launched in India

Microsoft has introduced the Surface Laptop Go 3 in India, just a month after the initial announcement. The Surface Laptop Go 3 is the lightest and most portable among Surface Laptops: It’s really light, weighing less than 1.13kg, with a colorful 12.4-inch touch screen Pixelsense display. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 with 12.4″ touchscreen launched in India”

Microsoft finally completes Activision Blizzard acquisition

UK authorities have given the approval to Microsoft’s USD 68.7 billion Activision Blizzard deal, after FTC’s approval back in July. This paves the way for Ubisoft to take control of key titles like Call of Duty, marking a major shift in gaming as Microsoft becomes a global gaming powerhouse. Continue reading “Microsoft finally completes Activision Blizzard acquisition”

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 activation with Windows 7 keys loophole

Microsoft has taken steps to prevent Windows 7 and Windows 8 product keys from activating Windows 11. This change was announced last month, but the keys were still working until now. Continue reading “Microsoft fixes Windows 11 activation with Windows 7 keys loophole”

Microsoft Translator gets four new Indian languages

Microsoft India has expanded its Microsoft Translator platform to include four additional languages: Bhojpuri, Bodo, Dogri, and Kashmiri. This brings the total number of supported Indian languages to 20, moving closer to the goal of accommodating all 22 official Indian languages. Continue reading “Microsoft Translator gets four new Indian languages”

Microsoft rolls out September Windows update with Copilot AI Companion and more

Microsoft has begun delivering the Copilot AI Companion and other AI features in the September Windows update, as announced last week. This update brings personalized AI experiences and new features focused on accessibility, security, and productivity. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out September Windows update with Copilot AI Companion and more”

Microsoft unveils Copilot AI Companion, more AI Features across Windows 11, Bing and Edge

Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft Copilot, designed as your everyday AI companion. This technology uniquely combines information from the web, your work data, and your ongoing PC activities to provide assistance while prioritizing your privacy and security. Continue reading “Microsoft unveils Copilot AI Companion, more AI Features across Windows 11, Bing and Edge”

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 with 14.4″ 120Hz touch display, 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to RTX 4060 GPU announced

Microsoft has refreshed its Surface Laptop Studio by introducing the second generation model after 2 years at its event, as expected. This has the same 14.4″ PixelSense touchscreen display with 120Hz refresh rate, and gets the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i7 H series Processor and comes with NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation GPU or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 or 4060 Laptop GPU options. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 with 14.4″ 120Hz touch display, 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, up to RTX 4060 GPU announced”

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3​ with 12.4″ touchscreen, 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor announced

Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop Go 3 as the successor to last year’s Go 2 at is event, as expected. It features the same 12.4-inch touchscreen PixelSense Display, butt comes with 12th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, now offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3​ with 12.4″ touchscreen, 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor announced”

Microsoft Surface Go 4 with 10.5″ FHD touch display, Intel N200 processor announced

Microsoft has introduced the Surface Go 4 for Business 2-in-1 at it event, as expected. It still has a 10.5-inch PixelSense 3:2 aspect touchscreen display with adjustable kickstand that enables the laptop to be used in multiple form factors. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Go 4 with 10.5″ FHD touch display, Intel N200 processor announced”

Microsoft’s new Xbox Series X and controller surfaces

Microsoft is gearing up for a 2024 makeover of its Xbox Series X console. The new Xbox Series X, codenamed Brooklin, was inadvertently revealed in recent FTC v. Microsoft documents, as reported by The Verge. Continue reading “Microsoft’s new Xbox Series X and controller surfaces”