LinkedIn Introduces In-App Gaming Feature for Enhanced Networking
LinkedIn is adding puzzle games to boost engagement! Imagine companies ranked by employee game scores.
Microsoft Announces Suspension of Cloud Services in Russia Amid EU Sanctions
Microsoft cuts cloud access in Russia due to EU sanctions, impacting businesses. Amazon and Google may follow.
Generative AI on iPhone: Apple’s Potential Collaboration with Google’s Gemini
Apple is talking to Google about bringing Google's powerful AI engine, Gemini, to iPhones.
YouTube Unveils Enhanced Interactive TV App Interface with Side-by-Side Video and Comments
YouTube revamps its TV app for a more interactive experience. Viewers can now watch videos in a smaller window while reading comments
Massive Data Breach at France Travail Exposes 43 Million Citizens’ Information
France's employment agency suffers major data breach impacting 43 million. Hackers accessed names, addresses, social security numbers
Google to Enhance Chrome Safe Browsing with Real-Time Protection
Chrome gets real-time anti-phishing with Google's Safe Browsing update. Encrypted checks block 25% more threats while protecting user privacy.
Microsoft Exchange Online Faces Email Delivery Issues to Yahoo and AOL
Microsoft struggling to send emails to Yahoo/AOL due to stricter spam filters. Workarounds exist, but highlight the complexity of email delivery
Intel Unveils Core i9-14900KS: A New Peak in Desktop Processor Speeds
Intel launches record-breaking Core i9-14900KS CPU with 6.2 GHz speeds. It offers 15% better performance and overclocking for $699.
Mistral AI Maintains Open Source Pledge in the Wake of a Major Microsoft Collaboration
Mistral assures it will remain open-source following Microsoft's $2 billion investment into the AI startup.
Microsoft Announces Major Domain Consolidation for Teams and Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft is consolidating its product experiences under a single domain, cloud.microsoft. This starts in June 2024 with Teams, Outlook, and Office 365.
Microsoft Advertising Console Unveils a New, Modern Interface
Microsoft revamped its Advertising Console with a modern interface for easier ad management. New features include streamlined menus and AI-powered "Copilot"
Mojang Launches Marketplace Pass: A New Subscription Model for Minecraft
Minecraft launches $3.99/month subscription "Marketplace Pass" for access to premium content, skins, textures, and world expansions.
DarkGate Malware Campaign Targets Microsoft Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability
Hackers exploited a Windows zero-day (CVE-2024-21412) to deliver DarkGate malware via fake software installers.
ChatGPT Plugin Vulnerabilities Exposed by Security Researchers
ChatGPT plugin flaws exposed user data, sparking fixes. Security researchers found ways to steal info through plugins and take over accounts.
Microsoft Announces Elimination of Azure Egress Fees, Enhancing Customer Flexibility
Microsoft stops charging data transfer fees (egress fees) out of Azure, following similar moves by competitors.
Skype Unveils Channels Feature in Partnership with Over 3,500 News Providers
Skype adds "Channels" to become a news hub. Partnering with major publishers and using AI, it curates and lets you share news
Microsoft Teams Gets a New Planner App with Advanced Features
Microsoft's new Planner app for Teams is now in public preview. It combines To Do, Planner, and Project tasks into a single app
Microsoft Integrates Copilot with OneDrive for Enhanced File Management
Microsoft's AI tool Copilot is coming to OneDrive, letting users get insights from files directly in Microsoft 365.
Microsoft Copilot for Security Set for General Availability Next April
Microsoft's new AI security tool, Copilot, launches April 1st. It uses advanced AI to help security teams fight cyberattacks and improve productivity.
Microsoft Expands Educational Tools with Reading Coach Standalone Application
Microsoft launched Reading Coach, a free AI-powered app that personalizes reading practice with interactive stories.
OpenAI Hires Quantum Physicist to Explore Cutting-Edge AI Solutions
OpenAI hired a quantum computing expert, Ben Bartlett, to explore using quantum tech for more powerful AI models.
Microsoft Teams Integrates Personal and Work Accounts into Single Application
Microsoft is merging Teams personal and work accounts into one app for easier switching. This rollout starts in April
Meta Initiates Legal Action Against Ex-Vice President for Confidential Data Theft
Meta is suing Dipinder Singh Khurana, alleging the former executive stole documents relating to the company's datacenters.
GitHub Works to Restore Services After Prolonged Performance Degradation
GitHub down two days in a row due to bad code update. Pull Requests delayed by 10 minutes. Mitigation deployed but root cause not yet public.
Midjourney Introduces Character Consistency in AI-Generated Images with New Feature
Midjourney's new "cref" tag lets users create consistent characters across images, a game-changer for AI art with applications in storytelling and design.
Microsoft Enhances Developer Experience with Visual Studio 17.10 Preview 2
Visual Studio 17.10 Preview 2 integrates GitHub Copilot for easier pull request reviews and code understanding.
Microsoft Unlocks GPT-4 Turbo for Copilot Users at No Cost
Microsoft gives free Copilot users access to powerful GPT-4 Turbo AI, democratizing advanced AI technology.
Microsoft Addresses 59 Security Flaws in Latest Patch Tuesday Updates
Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday fixes 60 security vulnerabilities across Windows 11 and other products, including critical remote code execution flaws.
Cognition Unveils Full-Fledged AI Software Engineer “Devin”
Cognition's new AI, Devin, is an autonomous software engineer that writes, debugs, and deploys code.
OpenAI GPT-4 Capabilities Extended to Visual Input: A DOOM Game Test Case
Researcher uses AI (GPT-4) to play DOOM by feeding it screenshots and translating its actions. AI can fight and explore, but forgets unseen enemies.
Microsoft Lifecycle Policy Update: Windows 10 21H2 Reaches End of Service
No more updates for Windows 10 21H2 (Enterprise & Education) after June 2024. Update to Windows 10 22H2 or upgrade to Windows 11 to stay secure.
Microsoft Leads New TRAIN Consortium to Bolster AI in Healthcare
Microsoft launches Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN) to improve healthcare AI. TRAIN focuses on sharing best practices
Microsoft Enhances PowerPoint on the Web with Improved Animation Features
PowerPoint web gets easier animation tools! New interface lets you add, edit and delete animations with ease.
Microsoft and OpenAI Face Privacy Lawsuit Over AI Data Practices
Lawsuit claims Microsoft and OpenAI's AI development violates privacy by using web scraped data without consent.
Microsoft Unveils Copilot GPT Builder for Copilot Pro Subscribers
Copilot Pro lets users build custom chatbots with Microsoft's new GPT Builder. Build interactively or configure directly