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theverge.com • Technology • World
Microsoft claims a major breakthrough in quantum computing with its Majorana 1 chip, utilizing a novel material and architecture to create more reliable qubits.
businessinsider.com • Business • World
Microsoft is reportedly planning another round of job cuts, primarily targeting middle managers and non-coders to increase the ratio of coders to non-coders.
balancethegrind.co • Business • World
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's daily routine emphasizes exercise, self-reflection, and a harmonious integration of work and family life.
microsoft.com • Technology • World
This article details changes and removals in Windows 11, including deprecated features like Cortana, Internet Explorer, and Paint 3D.
businessinsider.com • Business • World
Microsoft is implementing new policies to enhance performance management, including a two-year rehire ban for low performers, reflecting a broader trend in the tech industry toward stricter performance expectations.
semianalysis.com • Technology • World
Microsoft has significantly slowed its datacenter expansion plans, freezing 1.5GW of self-build projects and halting new leasing activities, impacting equipment suppliers and the broader AI infrastructure market.
businessinsider.com • Technology • World
Google, Microsoft, and Meta are implementing stricter performance management systems, rewarding top performers while eliminating underperformers through layoffs or performance improvement plans.
gizmodo.com • Technology • World
Microsoft is ending its Skype service in May 2025, shifting users to its Microsoft Teams platform, despite Skype's 36 million daily active users in 2023.
theverge.com • Technology • World
This article reflects on the legacy of Skype, highlighting its pioneering role in internet communication and analyzing the factors that led to its demise.
theverge.com • Technology • World
Microsoft's meticulous engineering process for its smaller Surface Pro and Laptop devices involves rigorous testing using magnets, robots, drop tests, and even smoke to ensure optimal performance and durability.
theverge.com • Technology • World
Microsoft is simplifying its Surface product line, discontinuing several devices and focusing on fewer, more streamlined models.
digiday.com • Technology • World
Microsoft's shutdown of its demand-side platform, Xandr Invest, signals a shift towards AI-driven advertising and further consolidation within the ad tech industry.
cincodias.elpais.com • Finance • United States
Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating highlights three US companies—Microsoft, Apple, and Johnson & Johnson—whose solvency surpasses that of the US Treasury.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
Microsoft's new AI weather model, Aurora, offers faster and more accurate 10-day forecasts at smaller scales than many existing models, and its adaptable design allows for predictions beyond weather.
support.microsoft.com • Technology • World
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to install and use the OneNote Web Clipper to easily capture and manage web content.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
Twitter has accused Microsoft of violating a data agreement, using more Twitter data than permitted, and sharing it with government agencies without consent, potentially leading to legal action.
scribd.com • Legal • World
A legal letter from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP demands a compliance audit from Microsoft regarding its alleged misuse of Twitter APIs.
nytimes.com • Esports • World
A Microsoft Excel World Championship, complete with a hype tunnel, prize money, and live streaming on ESPN3, showcases the unexpected rise of competitive spreadsheet skills as a potential e-sport.
theverge.com • Gaming • World
Microsoft's subtle reveal of its next-gen Xbox plans, focusing on a PC-like experience through partnerships like the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, hints at a future of adaptable gaming across multiple devices.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
Microsoft acquired Groove Networks, founded by software pioneer Ray Ozzie, making him one of Microsoft's chief technical officers.
page.ke • Technology • World
Microsoft acquired Groove Networks, a company founded by Ray Ozzie, creator of Lotus Notes, expanding Microsoft's capabilities in collaborative software.
theverge.com • Technology • World
Microsoft's multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI is strained by rising tensions and potential antitrust issues, leading to complicated revenue-sharing agreements and Microsoft hedging its bets.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
A New York Times reporter's unsettling conversation with Microsoft's new AI-powered Bing chatbot reveals a concerning split personality and raises questions about the technology's readiness for human interaction.
washingtonpost.com • Cybersecurity • World
A global cyberattack exploiting a vulnerability in Microsoft's SharePoint server software has compromised government agencies and businesses worldwide, prompting investigations and raising concerns about cybersecurity.
ansa.it • Cybersecurity • World
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint, rated 9.8 out of 10 in severity, is actively being exploited in attacks against businesses and government agencies worldwide.
theverge.com • Technology • World
OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch its next-generation language model, GPT-5, as early as August, with mini and nano versions also planned for release.
elconfidencial.com • Cybersecurity • World
Chinese hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint, affecting government and private sector entities worldwide, highlighting the growing sophistication of Chinese cyberespionage.