Microsoft uses Intel FPGA technology to accelerate Bing’s AI and deep learning

Microsoft Bing

Back in December, Microsoft introduced a set of new A.I based abilities to Bing browser for better information in search results. Today, Microsoft is rolling out more refined enhancements and several more features. Continue reading “Microsoft uses Intel FPGA technology to accelerate Bing’s AI and deep learning”

Microsoft and BlackBerry team up to introduce BlackBerry Enterprise BRIDGE

Microsoft and BlackBerry today announced a strategic partnership with an aim to offer enterprises a solution that will make it easy to integrate BlackBerry’s expertise in mobility and security with Microsoft’s cloud and productivity products. Continue reading “Microsoft and BlackBerry team up to introduce BlackBerry Enterprise BRIDGE”

Microsoft Edge Browser beta now available for iPad

Microsoft Edge Browser

Microsoft first introduced the Edge Browser beta for Android and iOS back in October 2017 and during the announcement it mentioned that browser for iPads will be made available soon, and now the day has finally arrived. Edge Browser is now finally available for iPads in beta via the Apple TestFlight system. Continue reading “Microsoft Edge Browser beta now available for iPad”

Microsoft achieves first human-level Chinese to English machine translation using AI

Microsoft has announced that it has created first machine human-level Chinese to English translation. It is one of a kind Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered machine system that can translate sentences of news articles from Chinese to English with the same quality and accuracy as humans. Continue reading “Microsoft achieves first human-level Chinese to English machine translation using AI”

Microsoft Pix app gets business card feature with LinkedIn integration

Microsoft Pix

Microsoft’s intelligent camera app, Pix has been updated with a new business card feature with LinkedIn integration that will make it easier than ever to manage your contacts. The new business card feature for iPhones add contacts, not just to your iPhone’s contacts but also to your LinkedIn account. Continue reading “Microsoft Pix app gets business card feature with LinkedIn integration”

Microsoft introduces Windows ML AI platform for developers

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Microsoft today announced that its next major Windows 10 update will include more artificial intelligence capabilities as it unveiled a new AI platform; Windows ML for developers. This new platform will help developers create Windows 10 app that will leverage on the existing pre-trained machine learning models in apps. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Windows ML AI platform for developers”

Microsoft Windows 10 in S mode for all Windows 10 editions coming in 2019

Windows 10

Microsoft just confirmed that Windows 10 in S mode for all Windows 10 Edition is coming in 2019. To be clear, 10 S will be a ‘mode’ of existing versions, but not a distinct version. The S Mode will lock down Windows 10 and can only run Microsoft Store apps. Continue reading “Microsoft Windows 10 in S mode for all Windows 10 editions coming in 2019”

Microsoft to roll out Intel’s Spectre macrocode fixes in upcoming Windows update

Windows 10

Microsoft today announced that it is rolling out Windows security update for additional devices against  Spectre and Meltdown and distribute the available Intel firmware, and progress driving anti-virus compatibility. Microsoft says that windows devices need both software and firmware updates against these new vulnerabilities. Continue reading “Microsoft to roll out Intel’s Spectre macrocode fixes in upcoming Windows update”

Xiaomi signs MoU with Microsoft for cloud support, Mi AI Speaker with Cortana, artificial intelligence and laptops

Xiaomi today announced that it has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to collaborate in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and the development of equipment for use with notebook computers. The companies will also collaborate in personal assistants using their own existing devices, including Microsoft’s Cortana.

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Microsoft launches new Surface Pro in India starting at Rs. 64999

Microsoft Surface Pro 2017

Microsoft just launched the fifth generation Surface Pro 2-in-1 in India. The successor of the Surface Pro 4 that was launched in the country back in 2016 has the same 12.3-inch (2160×1440 pixels) display with 267 PPI,  8-megapixel camera at the back and a 5-megapixel camera at the front, but this is powered by latest seventh-generation Kaby Lake processors and offer improved the battery life Continue reading “Microsoft launches new Surface Pro in India starting at Rs. 64999”

Microsoft announces support for email addresses in 15 Indian languages

Microsoft e-mail address in Indian languages

Microsoft today on the occasion of International Mother Language Day announced support for email addresses in 15 Indian languages across its email apps and services, including Office 365, Outlook 2016, Outlook.com, Exchange Online and Exchange Online Protection.  Continue reading “Microsoft announces support for email addresses in 15 Indian languages”

Microsoft Photos Companion app for Android and iOS released, lets you quickly transfer photos and videos to PC

Microsoft today released a new photos app named ‘Photos Companion” for Android and iOS which is designed to make it easier to transfer photos or videos from a phone to a PC. The new app is released as a part of the Microsoft’s Garage project which lets employees release experimental apps. Continue reading “Microsoft Photos Companion app for Android and iOS released, lets you quickly transfer photos and videos to PC”

Microsoft announces advanced threat protection for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

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Microsoft today announced advanced threat protection (ATP) for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, before the Windows 7 support ends in January 2020. The company says that starting this summer, customers who are moving to Windows 10 can add Windows Defender ATP Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) functionality to Windows 7, and Windows 8.1 devices. Continue reading “Microsoft announces advanced threat protection for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1”

Microsoft said to ditch Windows 10 S over ‘S Mode’ for Windows 10 Home, Enterprise and Pro

Windows 10

Microsoft introduced the Windows 10 S back in September aimed at computing with Chromebooks and education customers restricting them to running Microsoft Store apps. However, the company is now said to be ditching the S OS for a new  “S Mode” for Windows 10 Home, Enterprise, and Pro according to Neowin. Continue reading “Microsoft said to ditch Windows 10 S over ‘S Mode’ for Windows 10 Home, Enterprise and Pro”

Microsoft revenue up 12% YoY in FYQ2 2018, cloud platform continues to grow

 

Microsoft today has reported a 12% YoY increase in revenues in FYQ2 2018 in the latest earnings report for the quarter that ended December 31, 2017. The company’s total estimated revenue is close to $28.9 billion and a net income of $7.5 billion with a solid 12% increase. Cloud platform still continues to grow and fuel the earnings. GAAP net loss was $6.3 billion and non-GAAP net income was $7.5 billion. Continue reading “Microsoft revenue up 12% YoY in FYQ2 2018, cloud platform continues to grow”