Microsoft Steps Up with AI and Cloud Innovations for Industry 4.0
Microsoft's new AI and cloud tools target manufacturers to optimize operations, cut costs, and boost revenue.
Microsoft Targets Massive AI Chip Acquisition to Fuel AI Revolution
Microsoft is tripling its AI chips (mostly from NVIDIA) by year-end to boost AI performance and cost-effectiveness.
Microsoft to Enable Copilot in Fabric by Default with Updated Privacy Policies
Microsoft is improving Copilot in Fabric for user privacy and ease of use. They're no longer storing user data and making it automatically activate in May
Rivos Secures $250 Million for RISC-V Chip Development Aimed at AI and Data Analytics
Rivos, a RISC-V chip startup, got $250 million to build an AI accelerator for data analysis and large language models.
Critical Vulnerability in PuTTY SSH Client Exposes Private Keys
PuTTY versions 0.68 to 0.80 have a critical flaw (CVE-2024-31497) that lets attackers steal private keys with just 60 signatures.
Cisco Alerts on Widespread Credential Brute-Forcing Targeting Major Network Device Brands
Cisco warns of large-scale brute-force attacks targeting VPNs and SSH services. Attackers use stolen credentials to access devices and internal networks.
Intel, Cloudera, and Others Join Forces under Linux Foundation to Innovate in Enterprise AI
Linux Foundation launches OPEA, an open-source platform for business AI tools. It brings together tech leaders to build interoperable generative AI systems
Microsoft’s Loop Collaboration Tool Adds Filters to Tables and Boards
Microsoft Loop gains filters for tables and boards, letting users sort large data sets and find info faster.
YouTube Implements Measures Against Ad-Blocking in Third-Party Apps
YouTube cracks down on ad-blocking apps, causing playback issues for users who bypass ads.
Microsoft Unveils OneNote App for Apple Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset
Microsoft's OneNote app launches for Apple Vision Pro headset, offering familiar note-taking features with hands-free gesture control.
AMD Unveils Ryzen 8000 pro Series as Microsoft Reveals Pluton Integration
AMD's new Ryzen 8000 PRO processors bring AI power and Microsoft's Pluton security to business PCs
DeepMind CEO Predicts Over $100 Billion Google Investment in AI Technologies
Google plans to invest over $100 billion in AI, surpassing Microsoft's rumored project.
Mark Zuckerberg Exempted from Personal Liability in Meta Addiction Lawsuits
Zuckerberg avoids personal blame in lawsuits claiming Meta's platforms addict children. The judge allows the case against Meta to continue
Broadcom Announces Adjustments to VMware Subscription Model Amid Customer Feedback
Broadcom tweaks VMware subscriptions to ease customer concerns. They admit challenges and offer extended support for perpetual licenses
Apple Removes Game Boy Advance Emulator from App Store for Copyright Infringement
Apple has recently approved, and then promptly removed, a Game Boy Advance emulator named iGBA from its App Store. According to MacRumors, the removal...
Baidu’s AI Chatbot “Ernie Bot” Surpasses 200 Million Users Milestone
Baidu's AI chatbot "Ernie Bot" hits 200 million users in 8 months, a strong showing in China's competitive AI market.
Microsoft Tests Integrating Ads into Windows 11 Start Menu
Microsoft tests adding ads to Windows 11 Start menu's "Recommended" section. It's optional and can be disabled.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Undergo Price Revision in October 2024
Microsoft hikes Dynamics 365 prices (9-17%) starting October 1st, citing new AI features and automation.
Microsoft Introduces Exchange Online External Recipient Rate Limits
Microsoft limits bulk emails in Exchange Online to 2,000 external recipients daily starting January 2025 to fight spam.
Microsoft Graph Introduces Activity Logs to Bolster Security Measures
Microsoft Graph's new activity logs let admins track user actions, improving threat detection and security analysis across Microsoft services.
Stanford HAI Releases Comprehensive AI Index Report Highlighting Industry Trends and Challenges
Stanford's AI Index Report shows a booming AI industry with rising costs, regulations, and public unease.
Windows 11’s Default Hyper-V Setting Raises Performance Concerns
Windows 11 enables Hyper-V for security (VBS) but some users report performance drops, especially in gaming.
Windows Server 2025 to Feature Enhanced Hyper-V Capabilities
Big boost for Hyper-V! Windows Server 2025 supports VMs with 2,048 CPUs, 240TB RAM, and massive storage.
Adobe Premiere Pro Enhances Video Editing with Four New AI Tools
Adobe adds AI magic to Premiere Pro! New tools let you add/remove objects, extend clips, and create videos from text.
Microsoft Tackles Kerberos and BlackLotus Vulnerabilities in Latest Security Update
Microsoft's April Patch Tuesday fixes security holes in Windows 10/11 (KB5036892/3), but some users face installation problems.
Microsoft and Intel Respond to Emerging Spectre Variant 2 CPU Security Flaw
New Intel CPU flaw (CVE-2022-0001) lets attackers steal data. Affects most Intel CPUs since 2015.
Microsoft Enhances Edge Canary with New Copilot Features
Microsoft tests AI assistant Copilot in Edge Canary settings to simplify user experience. Banner offers suggestions and access to Copilot
CISA Mandates Immediate Action Following Microsoft Email System Breach
Russian hackers infiltrated Microsoft email, stole US government data (emails, logins). CISA urges federal agencies to reset credentials and tighten security.
Google’s Magic Editor and Other AI Tools Now Free for Google Photos Users
Google makes fancy photo editing tools (Magic Eraser, Magic Editor) free for all Google Photos users (with some device limits).
Meta Unveils MTIA v2 AI Chips, Promising Faster Model Training
Meta unveils next-gen AI chips (MTIA v2) with doubled memory and faster speeds for training recommendation models.
Microsoft SharePoint’s Hidden Risks: Unreliable Download Logs Exposed
Hackers exploit flaws in SharePoint to steal data without leaving a trace. Varonis reported these vulnerabilities to Microsoft in November 2023
Microsoft Proposal to the US Military Points to OpenAI DALL-E Training
Microsoft pitched using OpenAI's DALL-E to US military for training simulations, raising ethical concerns.
Windows Copilot AI Plugin Development to Feature at Microsoft Build 2024
Microsoft Build 2024 focuses on AI in Windows, C# 13 improvements, and next-gen Windows on Arm with NPUs.
Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 Snipping Tool with HDR Color Correction and More
Microsoft upgrades Windows 11's Snipping Tool with QR code detection, emoji insertion, and HDR color correction.
Microsoft Prepares Paint LiveCanvas: A New AI-Driven Artistic Tool for Windows 11
Microsoft unveils Paint LiveCanvas, an AI-powered feature for Windows 11 that assists users with creating art and offers an interactive experience.