From Windows Hello to Azure: Microsoft’s Ambitious Facial Recognition Expansion
Microsoft patents new AI that recognizes faces and groups photos based on relationships, aiming to improve photo management
Microsoft 365 Basic Subscribers to Receive Premium Security Upgrades
Microsoft 365 Basic gains advanced security features for free, adding to its existing 100GB storage and ad-free Outlook at $1.99/month.
Azure Introduces Innovations to Secure Generative AI Applications
Microsoft unveils new AI safety tools for its Azure platform to address risks like manipulation and misinformation in AI models.
BSI Raises Alarm Over Unpatched Microsoft Exchange Servers in Germany
Over 17,000 Microsoft Exchange servers in Germany are unpatched and vulnerable, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Microsoft Unveils Experimental MSBuild Editor to Simplify Developer Workflows
Coders rejoice! Microsoft's testing a new MSBuild editor for Visual Studio. It simplifies editing complex build files with features like IntelliSense
GPT-5 and Llama 3 Set to Transform AI Landscape, Arriving Sooner than Expected
AI experts predict faster-than-expected releases for GPT-5 and Llama 3, potentially in April and June.
Microsoft Rolls Out Mouse and Keyboard Support for Xbox Cloud Gaming
Xbox Cloud Gaming now lets you use a mouse and keyboard! Play games like Fortnite and Halo Infinite with your preferred controls on PC.
Anthropic’s Claude 3 Outperforms GPT-4 in Chatbot Arena Rankings
For the first time since its inception, Chatbot Arena, a widely recognized leaderboard for AI language models, has a new leader. App developer Nick...
CISA Alerts on Active Exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerabilities
Patch your SharePoint now! Hackers are actively exploiting critical flaws that could grant them full control of your servers.
Microsoft Hires Mustafa Suleyman to Lead AI, Mikhail Parakhin Steps Down
Microsoft is shaking up its leadership. Search chief Parakhin is departing, while AI expert Suleyman takes charge of consumer AI.
Phil Spencer Reveals Interest in Xbox-Branded Handheld Devices
Microsoft's Xbox chief hints at a handheld Xbox device. This would combine console power with portability, potentially changing how gamers play.
OpenAI’s Exclusive Preview of Sora’s Text-to-Video Creations
OpenAI has showcased its AI model Sora and how it can be used to create motion pictures, following a recent pitch to Hollywood execs.
Malicious Sites Sneak into Google’s AI-Generated Search Recommendations
Google AI wrongly suggested scammy websites! Fake giveaways and tech support tricks snuck into search results.
How OpenAI’s Sora is Setting the Stage for AI in the Entertainment Industry
AI video maker OpenAI is wooing Hollywood with its new tool Sora. Meetings with studios and directors aim to integrate AI into filmmaking
Emad Mostaque Resigns as CEO of Stability AI, Company Confirms
Stability AI founder and CEO resigns amid internal strife and financial pressure. Key staff left and the company faces cash flow issues.
Microsoft Announces Deprecation of Password Payloads in Windows Client Versions
Microsoft is removing password info from network notifications in Windows 10/11 to improve security.
Microsoft Rolls Out Emergency Patches for Windows Server Domain Controllers
Microsoft fixed a critical memory leak in Windows Server versions used for domain controllers. This leak caused crashes
Microsoft to Shut down Test Base for Microsoft 365 by May 2024
Microsoft is retiring its Test Base for Microsoft 365 app testing service on May 31, 2024.
Microsoft Enhances File Explorer with New Keyboard Shortcuts on Windows 11
Microsoft updated Windows 11 with new keyboard shortcuts for File Explorer. These shortcuts let users quickly adjust column width
Expanding the Xbox Ecosystem: The Potential Launch of a Handheld Console
Microsoft is making a handheld Xbox, not relying on cloud gaming. This caters to the hot portable gaming market
Minecraft Becomes a Platform for Ukrainian Resilience with Soledar Salt Mine Recreation
Ukraine recreated Europe's biggest salt mine in Minecraft to raise money for a school damaged by war.
Instagram’s Threads Experiment with Tinder-Like Features for Content Preference
Instagram's Threads tests swiping right to like posts and left to dislike them, giving users more control over their feed.
Microsoft Unveils Improved Forms for Lists in 365 Work and Education Suites
Microsoft improved forms in Lists for work/education in Microsoft 365. Users can now create and customize forms directly in Lists to collect data.
Bing’s Search Engine Censorship in China Sparks Bipartisan Concern in the US
US lawmakers criticize Microsoft for allegedly censoring Bing search results in China to comply with local laws.
Meta Announces Integration of Threads App with the Fediverse’s ActivityPub Protocol
Meta integrates its app Threads with the Fediverse, a network of social media platforms, allowing users to share posts across them.
Microsoft Announces Limited Public Preview of AI-Powered Copilot for Azure SQL Database
Microsoft's Copilot AI is now in limited preview for Azure SQL Database. It helps users write queries in natural language
Researchers Uncover Unpatchable Side Channel in Apple Silicon
Researchers found a chip flaw in Apple's M1 and M2 chips that leaks encryption keys. This can't be directly fixed.
Microsoft Expands AI Capabilities with Latest Surface Devices and Copilot Updates
Microsoft launched Surface Pro 10 & Laptop 6 for Business with AI focus. New devices boast faster processors and a dedicated Neural Processing Unit
Microsoft and Meta File Brief Against Apple’s App Store Rules
Tech companies like Meta accuse Apple of not following a judge's order on App Store payments.
Microsoft Enhances Notepad in Windows 11 with Spellchecker Feature
Microsoft is adding spellcheck to Notepad in Windows 11 (version 11.2402.18.0) for better writing.
OpenAI’s GPT Store Faces Challenges with Spam and Copyright Issues
OpenAI's GPT Store for custom chatbots is flooded with spam, copyright infringement, and plagiarism tools.
GitHub Advances Security with AI-Powered Autofix for Code Vulnerabilities
GitHub's new AI tool, Code Scanning Autofix, suggests fixes for code vulnerabilities in private repos (GitHub Advanced Security).
EU Antitrust Chief Raises Concerns Over Apple and Meta’s New Fee Structures
EU warns Apple and Meta over fees that could hurt competition. Apple's core tech fee and Meta's fee changes are being investigated
Data Privacy Concerns: Over 1,500 Companies Could Be Receiving Your Data from Leading Websites
Popular websites share user data with hundreds of unknown companies for targeted advertising. New transparency measures raise questions about user consent and privacy.
New Windows Insider and HLK Builds Aim at Enhancing Hardware Compatibility
Microsoft fixes bugs preventing shutdown in Windows Insider Build 26085. This build also includes an updated Windows Hardware Lab Kit