Microsoft Gaming CEO teases exciting future plans; could bring Xbox games to PlayStation next week

Microsoft is set to reveal its plans to bring Hi-Fi Rush and other Xbox exclusives to PS5 and Nintendo Switch, according to a report by The Verge. Continue reading “Microsoft Gaming CEO teases exciting future plans; could bring Xbox games to PlayStation next week”

Microsoft Phone Link could get support for ‘Phone as Webcam’ on Android

Microsoft is working on a new feature for Phone Link on Windows and the Link to Windows app on Android phones. This feature might allow you to use your Android phone as a webcam for your Windows computer, as revealed in an APK teardown and a report by Android Authority. Continue reading “Microsoft Phone Link could get support for ‘Phone as Webcam’ on Android”

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 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 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”

Panos Panay leaves Microsoft after 19 years, could head to Amazon

Microsoft Surface phone

Amazon is planning to hire the head of Microsoft’s product team to lead the division responsible for the voice-controlled Alexa assistant and Echo smart speakers, as reported by Bloomberg. Continue reading “Panos Panay leaves Microsoft after 19 years, could head to Amazon”

Microsoft adds ‘background removal’ tool in Paint app

Microsoft has introduced an exciting feature in the Paint app, making it easier to remove backgrounds from your images. This update, similar to Photoshop’s functionality, allows you to quickly eliminate the background of any image with just one click. Continue reading “Microsoft adds ‘background removal’ tool in Paint app”

Xbox September update brings Discord streaming, variable refresh rate, and more

Microsoft is rolling out a new Xbox update this September with several exciting features to enhance your gaming experience. Here’s a quick rundown of new features: Continue reading “Xbox September update brings Discord streaming, variable refresh rate, and more”

Microsoft to shut down Xbox 360 Store in July 2024

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox 360 Store will be closing its doors in July 2024. This means that starting from that date, Xbox 360 owners won’t be able to buy new Xbox 360 games, DLC (extra game content), and other things from the store. Continue reading “Microsoft to shut down Xbox 360 Store in July 2024”

Microsoft unveils new AI-Powered Bing and Edge Browser features

Microsoft has introduced an innovative AI-powered Bing search engine and Edge browser, aiming to enhance online search and browsing experiences. Continue reading “Microsoft unveils new AI-Powered Bing and Edge Browser features”

Microsoft announces new AI features and third-party browser support for Bing Chat

Microsoft celebrated six months of its AI-powered Bing search engine by announcing a significant development: Bing Chat would soon be accessible on third-party browsers, extending its reach to web and mobile platforms. Continue reading “Microsoft announces new AI features and third-party browser support for Bing Chat”

Xbox Insiders can now Stream Games to Discord

Microsoft and Discord have announced an exciting new feature for Xbox players – the ability to stream their Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One games directly to Discord. Continue reading “Xbox Insiders can now Stream Games to Discord”

Meta releases Llama 2, partners with Microsoft and Qualcomm

Meta has released the next version of Llama 2 as open source and is offering it for free for both research and commercial purposes. In addition, Microsoft and Meta are strengthening their existing partnership, with Microsoft being the preferred partner for Llama 2 and increasing its focus on generative AI. Continue reading “Meta releases Llama 2, partners with Microsoft and Qualcomm”

Microsoft wins FTC battle to acquire Activision Blizzard

A California judge has granted Microsoft permission to proceed with its acquisition of Activision Blizzard after a five-day hearing, marking a significant victory for the tech giant.

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Microsoft introduces AI-Powered shopping tools in Bing and Edge

Microsoft has launched new shopping tools in Bing and Edge, powered by AI, to simplify the shopping experience. They provide expert information in one place for easy discovery, research, and purchasing. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces AI-Powered shopping tools in Bing and Edge”