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Microsoft, GM’s Cruise team up on driverless cars technology
Self-driving car maker Cruise and majority shareholder General Motors said Tuesday they would partner with Microsoft to commercialize driverless autonomous vehicles. Microsoft will join General Motors, Honda Motor and institutional investors in a combined new equity investment of more than … Read more…
Before the Original Xbox, Microsoft Looked Into Buying EA, Square, Midway… and Nintendo
In an attempt to secure exclusives for the original Xbox, Microsoft uncuccessfully talked about acquiring EA, Square, Mortal Kombat publisher Midway, and even Nintendo – before it found the unexpected trump card of Bungie and Halo. In a fascinating Bloomberg … Read more…
Asobo Studio shows off real-time snow in ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’
Last month, Microsoft Flight Simulator developer Asobo Studio released an update that made the program compatible with most VR headsets. One of the enhancements that rolled out with it is snow and ice coverage for Flight Simulator’s Live Weather feat… … Read more…
Microsoft Hacked in Russia-Linked SolarWinds Cyberattack
The Russia-linked hackers were able to access internal systems within Microsoft and view internal source code, used to build software products, the company said. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft reveals SolarWinds hackers were able to access its source code
The hacking group behind the SolarWinds compromise was able to break into Microsoft and access some of the company’s source code, Microsoft said Thursday. In a blog post, the company said its investigation had turned up irregularities with a “small number of … Read more…
Coinbase, Nike, Microsoft: Jim Cramer’s Stock Market Breakdown – 12/18
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Microsoft patents new software that can detect when employees are lazy
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Microsoft wants to help more veterans get tech jobs
The coronavirus has changed the way many businesses operate, compelling some to allow much of their workforce to remain home in order to slow the spread of the disease. The largest software company in the world launched a toolkit on … Read more…
HHW Gaming: Microsoft Warns There Might Be An Xbox Series X Shortage Well Into 2021
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz If you weren’t able to secure an Xbox Series X through either preorder or on launch day, chances are high you won’t be able to get one until sometime in 2021. Next year is when … Read more…
Prudential, Waste Management and Microsoft Execs on State of American Worker
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Foreign hackers are targeting COVID-19 vaccine makers, Microsoft warns
Russian and North Korean hackers have tried to attack pharmaceutical firms that are racing to develop coronavirus vaccines, Microsoft said Friday. The tech giant said it has detected cyberattacks in recent months against seven major companies that are “directly involved” … Read more…
Microsoft Says Demand Incredibly High for New Xbox X, S
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Facebook, Google and Microsoft ‘avoiding $3bn in tax in poorer nations’
Facebook, Google and Microsoft should pay a global minimum rate of corporate tax, an aid charity says. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
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Microsoft is putting Skype's seamless 'Meet Now' calls in the taskbar
In the pandemic, video calling has exploded but one of the original names in the space has been slow to capitalize. While Zoom is now a household name, Skype is not seeing the same bump in reputation and use. Microsoft’s … Read more…
Microsoft reportedly stops hacking operation targeting election
Microsoft has shut down a massive hacking operation that could’ve potentially indirectly impacted election infrastructure, according to a new report. The company announced Monday that it took down the servers behind the malware network Trickbot, which criminals were using to … Read more…
Microsoft makes remote work option permanent
The move puts the US tech giant in the company of firms such as Facebook and Twitter. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft will allow employees to stay remote permanently
Microsoft has reportedly told its employees to feel free to work from home forever, even when its offices open back up. Technology News & Reviews | New York Post SPECIAL DEALS UPDATE:
Microsoft Says App Stores Should Be More Competitive
The company added a powerful voice to a raging debate, much of it focused on Apple, about how tech companies should manage their app stores. NYT > Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft Is Reportedly Bringing xCloud to iOS in 2021
Microsoft is reportedly working on a “direct browser-based solution” that will allow it to bring its cloud gaming service, previously known as Project xCloud, to iOS and iPadOS devices in 2021. As reported by Business Insider and The Verge, Xbox … Read more…
Microsoft Is Reportedly Bringing xCloud to iOS in 2021
Microsoft is reportedly working on a “direct browser-based solution” that will allow it to bring its cloud gaming service, previously known as Project xCloud, to iOS and iPadOS devices in 2021. As reported by Business Insider and The Verge, Xbox … Read more…
Microsoft probed over aim to double black staff numbers
The firm is spending $ 150m on its new diversity and inclusion initiative. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft tests a Windows 10 setup screen that asks how you'll use your PC
The Windows 10 setup experience could customize the initial settings for gamers, families or creatives. Yahoo Tech SPECIAL DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Microsoft Buys Bethesda: Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Doom Join Xbox Game Pass | PCMag
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Microsoft launches new 85-inch Surface Hub 2S for the “hybrid workspace”
Last year, Microsoft came up with the slimmest and lightest device in the Surface Hub family, the Surface Hub 2S. It was a 50-inch, 4K, multitouch PixelSense display hooked to internals that are able to provide 50 percent faster graphics … Read more…
Microsoft has a solution for work days that blend into home life: a virtual commute
Millions of employees now commute from their bed to a desk at home. After the initial euphoria of skipping smog-filled traffic jams and cramped train compartments, a new reality has dawned in which the work day blends into the rest of life, like … Read more…
Microsoft Acquires Video Game Company ZeniMax in $7.5 Billion Deal
The company’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media puts it in a strong position against Sony just weeks before the release of their next generation of gaming consoles. NYT > Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Before pre-orders open, an Xbox mic drop: Microsoft acquires Bethesda Softworks
If you were on the fence about which new video game console to pre-order, maybe this will push you over the edge. Microsoft is acquiring ZeniMax media in a $ 7.5 billion cash deal that brings Bethesda Softworks into the … Read more…
Microsoft buys Fallout creator Bethesda for $7.5bn
Xbox’s owner confirms it has bought the game developer ahead of the launch of the new Xbox console. BBC News – Technology SPECIALS DISCOUNT UPDATE:
10 amazing things we’ve learned about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
We’d heard about the new Microsoft Flight Simulator’s mega-realistic scenery, digitally distilled from satellite imagery. We knew the sim could recreate real-time weather conditions on the go, relayed from live climatic data feeds. Even real-world pilots say that the look … Read more…
TikTok chooses Oracle over Microsoft for sale, sources say l GMA
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Bill Gates Sr., father of Microsoft co-founder, dies at 94
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Father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates dead at 94
Bill Gates Sr., the father of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, died of Alzheimer’s disease Tuesday, according to reports. He was 94. Gates Sr., who was a World War II veteran and a founding partner for a Seattle-based law firm, passed … Read more…
TikTok Picks Oracle Over Microsoft In Trump-Forced Sales Bid
Microsoft said its bid for the popular Chinese-owned video app has been rejected by Bytedance, a week before Trump planned to ban it in the U.S. Tech SPECIAL DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Microsoft says Apple’s game streaming policy will lead to ‘a bad experience’
Earlier today, Apple revised its App Store guidelines to give companies such as Microsoft and Google a way to offer their video game streaming platforms on iOS, but did so with a major caveat. Apple said those companies could release catalog-style ap… … Read more…
Foreign Hackers Target US Presidential Election: Microsoft
As the U.S. presidential election is barely two months away, Microsoft has warned that hackers operating from Russia, China and Iran are attempting to pry on people and organizations involved in the process. The tech giant said in a report … Read more…
Microsoft Surface Duo teardown reveals 'refreshingly simple hinge design'
One of the team’s most notable findings is that the Duo has a “refreshingly simple hinge design” compared to the ones found in foldable devices on the market today. To be fair, the Duo has two screens whereas devices like … Read more…
Russian Intelligence Hackers Are Back, Microsoft Warns, Aiming at Democrats and Republicans
China is also growing more adept at targeting campaign workers. But contrary to Trump administration warnings, Beijing is mostly aiming at Biden campaign officials. NYT > Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Russian Hackers Have Targeted 200 Groups Tied to U.S. Election, Microsoft Says
Russian government hackers have targeted at least 200 organizations tied to the 2020 U.S. election in recent weeks, according to Microsoft Corp. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Russia, China and Iran hackers target Trump and Biden, Microsoft says
Both President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden’s campaigns in hackers’ sights, Microsoft says. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Microsoft reveals release date and price of new Xbox consoles
Microsoft has revealed the release date for its new Xbox consoles – and the price of the flagship model. Tech News – Latest Technology and Gadget News | Sky News BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Xbox Series S: Microsoft confirms price and release date
Next-generation system will its “smallest console ever” when it goes on sale in November. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft confirms price and launch month for Xbox Series S after leak
Microsoft has officially confirmed the name and price of its smaller and cheaper next-generation Xbox console, following a series of leaks hinting that such a product was in the pipeline. Tech News – Latest Technology and Gadget News | Sky … Read more…
Pentagon says Microsoft won $10B contract over Amazon fair and square
The Department of Defense on Friday reiterated its stance that Microsoft was the best recipient of its $ 10 billion cloud-computing contract, dealing a blow to Jeff Bezos’ industry leader Amazon. The Pentagon came to its conclusion following a four-month … Read more…
Unboxing The Microsoft Surface Duo
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Microsoft launches tool to spot deepfakes ahead of US elections
The tool, dubbed Microsoft Video Authenticator, is rolling out ahead of the US presidential election and is meant to help stop the spread of digitally altered videos. Business | New York Post SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your … Read more…
Deepfake detection tool unveiled by Microsoft
The tech firm has created a way to spot computer-manipulated videos and photos. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
In Bid for TikTok, Microsoft Flexes Its Power in Washington
The tech giant, once an example of how not to operate in the nation’s capital, now has a successful influence operation there. NYT > Business > DealBook SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX … Read more…
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Walmart joins Microsoft bid for TikTok as TikTok CEO quits
Walmart Inc said it was joining Microsoft in a bid for social media company TikTok’s U.S. assets, revealing its plans hours after Chief Executive Kevin Mayer said he would step down. News – FashionNetwork.com USA BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Walmart Joins With Microsoft in Race to Purchase TikTok
The world’s biggest retailer by revenue is teaming up with Microsoft to bid for TikTok’s U.S. operations, which have an asking price of about $ 30 billion. WSJ.com: WSJD BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Walmart Joins With Microsoft in Race to Purchase TikTok
The world’s biggest retailer by revenue is teaming up with Microsoft to bid for TikTok’s U.S. operations, which have an asking price of about $ 30 billion. WSJ.com: US Business SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX … Read more…
Fortnite Apple row: Microsoft backs Epic in court filing
The Xbox company has declared support for the Fortnite-maker as it battles Apple’s “monopoly”. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft backs Epic Games, says Apple is threatening game development
Microsoft has inserted itself into the ongoing legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games, and the Xbox company is lining up behind the Unreal Engine. Unreal, which is Epic’s creation, is a set of software tools (often referred to as … Read more…
Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game
The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
FT: Oracle joins Microsoft as a possible bidder for TikTok
If TikTok is sold, who will buy it? The latest name in the rumor mill is an unexpected one: Oracle. Yahoo Tech SPECIAL DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Microsoft launching a giant, foldable phone that will cost $1,400
Microsoft plans to re-enter the smartphone market next month with a giant, foldable phone that’s priced at $ 1,400. The Surface Duo — which features two 5.6-inch OLED displays connected by a hinge in the middle — is the thinnest … Read more…
Microsoft Surface Duo: Exclusive look inside dual-screen design
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Take-Two, Microsoft, Capital One: Stocks That Defined the Week
Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news. WSJ.com: Markets SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off of your medicine! SPECIAL DONATION REQUEST UPDATE: … Read more…
Microsoft Flight Simulator’s 2020 reboot may be the safest way to fly this year
Avgeek desktop gamers and wannabe airline captains can finally get the high-altitude fix they’ve been craving. CNN.com – RSS Channel – App Travel Section BEST DEAL UPDATE: Disney’s 14-Day Ultimate Ticket for the price of a 7-Day Ticket
With Potential TikTok Deal, Microsoft CEO Looks to Expand Audience
If there is one trait that would link a TikTok acquisition with the other big deals Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella has done, it is his willingness to pay big bucks to expand the software giant’s universe of users. WSJ.com: … Read more…
Donald Trump Now Okay With Microsoft Buying TikTok After Fake Threat To Ban Social Media App
Source: NurPhoto / Getty Donald Trump is now open to Microsoft purchasing TikTok after initially threatening to ban the social media platform. The orange menace, Donald Trump, is changing his tune when it comes to TikTok. On Friday (Jul.31), Trump … Read more…
Microsoft Confirms It’s In Talks To Buy U.S. Arm Of TikTok
The company has discussed with President Donald Trump his concerns about security and censorship surrounding such an acquisition. Business – News, Opinion and Analysis SPECIAL DEALS:
Microsoft Says It’ll Continue Pursuit of TikTok
The announcement came after the company consulted with President Trump, who has threatened to ban the app and expressed national security concerns about it in recent weeks. NYT > Business > Economy SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your … Read more…
Microsoft Aims for a Deal to Buy TikTok’s U.S. Business
Covert talks began weeks ago on a transaction that could reshape the global tech landscape and further strain U.S.-China relations. After the software giant’s CEO and President Trump spoke Sunday, Microsoft said an agreement could include the video app’s operations … Read more…
Microsoft Aims for a Deal to Buy TikTok’s U.S. Business
Covert talks began weeks ago on a transaction that could reshape the global tech landscape and further strain U.S.-China relations. After the software giant’s CEO and President Trump spoke Sunday, Microsoft said an agreement could include the video app’s operations … Read more…
Microsoft confirms it’s in talks to buy TikTok, and Trump is involved
Microsoft has confirmed reports it’s in talks to acquire TikTok, writing in a Sunday blog post that the deal is currently in preliminary discussions. Oh, and the U.S. president is part of them too. TikTok has been the subject of … Read more…
Microsoft to continue talks to buy TikTok’s US operations
The firm said on Sunday it had talked with President Trump about buying the China-based app’s US business. BBC News – Technology SPECIALS DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Microsoft Will Move Higher After Knee-Jerk Reaction, Says Ives
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Slack files antitrust complaint against Microsoft in the EU
Slack has filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft in the European Union, alleging the latter company is stifling competition with unfair practices such as bundling its collaboration app, Teams, with its Office productivity suite. TechSpot BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Slack Accuses Microsoft of Illegally Crushing Competition
The complaint, filed in Europe, threatens Microsoft’s recent ability to avoid regulatory scrutiny. NYT > Business > DealBook SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: SPECIAL NEWS BULLETIN: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to 80% off … Read more…
Microsoft Q4 Profit, Revenues Beat Street View
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Wednesday reported a profit and revenue for the fourth quarter that trumped Wall Street analysts’ estimates. RTT – Top Story SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE: Click today to request your free ACRX discount prescription card and save up to … Read more…
Gojek appoints Amazon, Microsoft veteran as its new chief technology officer
Indonesia-based ride-hailing company and “super app” Gojek said today that it has named a new chief technology officer. Severan Rault, who previously held leadership positions at Amazon and Microsoft, takes over the role from Ajey Gore, who announced last month … Read more…
Microsoft and Google team up to bring more web apps to the Play Store
Microsoft and Google are working together to improve web apps on Android devices. Yahoo Tech SPECIAL DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Microsoft and Zoom join Hong Kong data ‘pause’
Firms join others in saying they are not currently complying with government requests for user data. BBC News – Technology BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Microsoft will shut down its Twitch competitor Mixer, free Ninja, and partner with Facebook Gaming
Microsoft is throwing in the towel for Mixer. On Monday, the computer conglomerate announced that it would close down its video game livestreaming platform on July 22. Microsoft also announced it would be partnering with Facebook to transfer Mixer’s partners … Read more…
Mixer: Microsoft abandons gaming app in Facebook deal
Mixer will close in a month’s time, with partners being offered similar deals on Facebook Gaming. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Microsoft Surface Book 3 (15-Inch) Review
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George Floyd: Microsoft bars facial recognition sales to police
The firm’s move follows similar announcements from IBM and Amazon and protests over police brutality. BBC News – Technology SPECIALS DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft close at all-time highs as Big Tech rallies back from coronavirus
The combined market value of the four companies is now close to $ 5 trillion, with Apple claiming the top spot at nearly $ 1.5 trillion. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Gift yourself a new Microsoft Surface Pro (from 2017) on sale for $200 off
TL;DR: Get convenience and function all in one with a Microsoft Surface Pro 12.3-inch tablet for $ 1,099.99, a 15% savings as of June 8. The first half of 2020 is practically gone and it’s been a wild ride. But … Read more…
Xbox Series X: Microsoft tailors launch plans for the pandemic
Xbox chief Phil Spencer explains how coronavirus has affected the console’s release strategy. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Microsoft has a bundle that expands the capabilities of Windows 10 — it’s worth installing
Microsoft’s optional PowerToys gives users more power, while the company gets a way to test features that could later be added to Windows if people like them. Tech BEST DEAL UPDATE:
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Trevor Noah Unveils A Microsoft Product That May Justify Reopening Buffalo Wild Wings
There’s two sure-fire ways to piss off Donald Trump, according to Daily Social Distancing Show host Trevor Noah: show him that shirtless photo of Obama, and give people access to mail-in votes. Noah’s remark reflected President Trump’s tweet threat to … Read more…
FedEx and Microsoft announce partnership to improve package delivery
Microsoft and FedEx are joining forces with a new partnership that will supposedly “transform commerce” by pairing the former company’s cloud prowess with the logistics network of the latter. TechSpot BEST DEAL UPDATE:
Amazon and Microsoft are accusing each other of playing dirty to get JEDI contract
Last month, the DoD cleared Microsoft’s JEDI contract award, after it couldn’t find any wrongdoing in the whole process. This was the first result of legal action where Amazon, the company that came closest to winning the bid, argued that … Read more…
Microsoft Is Starting to Tease Xbox Series X Games
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Xbox: Microsoft reveals first games for Series X console
The Xbox team shows off new footage of the highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla. BBC News – Technology ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE:
Microsoft will fix Surface Laptop 3 'hairline fractures' for free
Microsoft will repair Surface Laptop 3 screens for free, particularly those that suddenly cracked for no discernible reason. Yahoo Tech SPECIAL DISCOUNT UPDATE:
Microsoft launches Surface Book 3 with updated internals, new Surface accessories
The Surface design has aged quite well, so the company didn’t need to make any major changes. It could have done smaller things like adding a Thunderbolt 3 port, moving the headphone jack lower on the clipboard part, or adding … Read more…
