Microsoft Azure Audit Logs Get a UX Refresh
The changes add an upfront filter experience, as well as graph lookup and "Quick Insights." Contextual summary information and the ability to down CSV files are also part of the update.
Build 2018: Microsoft Demos Cortana-Alexa Integration, but Still No Release Date
Build 2018 marks a powerful display of Cortana-Alexa integration, showing the careful thought needed to avoid confusion. However, Amazon and Microsoft have yet to announce a release date, instead allowing users to sign up for a beta.
Microsoft Sells Nearly $20 Billion in Bonds to Cover LinkedIn Deal
Investors placed over $50 billion of orders, and Microsoft's bond sale is now the fifth biggest in history.
Microsoft Brings Azure Service Fabric Mesh to Visual Studio 2017
Azure Service Fabric Mesh allows Visual Studio 2017 users to deploy applications more efficiently by not needing to manage VMs.
Android Emulator Andy OS May Be Installing Crypto Miners
Popular Android emulator AndyOS appears to be knowingly installing a file detected as a cryptocurrency miner on user's PCs, using GPU resources and increasing temperatures.
Microsoft Adds “Hundreds” More Merchants to Personal Shopping Assistant on Edge
Edge browser extension, Personal Shopping Assistant, now has a wider reach, while Microsoft has also introduced email and Facebook sharing options in version 1.1707.15.0.
OpenAI Says it Plans to Charge Money for ChatGPT
OpenAI says it wants to monetize its ChatGPT natural language chatbot by creating a Professional version with unique benefits.
Microsoft Debuts Counterfit to Automate AI Security
Counterfit is a new Microsoft solution that provides automated security for artificial intelligence services across and organization.
Microsoft Reportedly Readying Softbank Vision Fund Investment for Azure Gains
Microsoft could invest in Softbank’s $40 billion Vision Fund in exchange for Azure recommendations across the company’s portfolio.
Microsoft: Russian Hackers Are Targeting Anti-Doping Ahead of Tokyo 2020
Russian hacking group Strontium has reportedly been attacking sporting organizations, including anti-doping authorities, in spearfishing and IoT hacks.
Google Smart TV Kit with New Chromecast Leaks Ahead of Launch
Ahead of Google’s Pixel hardware event next week, a new Google Smart TV kit has been leaked showing a new Chromecast bundle.
Microsoft Is Revisiting Its Windows 11 Tablet Taskbar
Microsoft’s new Windows 11 tablet taskbar is once again available in preview through Preview build 25197 on the Insider Program.
Netflix Subscriptions Surpass 100 Million, Shares Hit All-Time High
Netflix subscriptions now stand at 104 million all over the world, with the company's share trading at $175.18 and its revenue standing at $2.79 billion for Q2 2017.
Microsoft Update Service Agreement: Clamping Down on Terrorist Activity
The new Service Agreement states Microsoft will block Xbox Live accounts using terrorist content. The company has update the sign-in period to maintain a gamertag and made numerous other changes.
Microsoft Azure Gets Native FHIR Support to Aid Healthcare Research
The Azure API for FHIR lets developers and researchers manage healthcare data and quickly provision an enterprise-grade service. It also supports several compliance standards.
Scammer Who Used Bing and Fake Microsoft Support Pleads Guilty
An online scamming organization that used Bing and Google to trick users into buying tech support to steal $3 million has pled guilty in a court.
Mozilla Roadmaps Thunderbird Improvements to Compete with Outlook and Gmail
Mozilla’s Thunderbird email client has arguably fallen behind the times, but despite a small operation the app will fight back in 2019.
Microsoft to Axe Community Forum Support for Windows 7, 8, and Surface 2
The Microsoft Community forums will no longer feature support from employees on a myriad of products, from Windows 7 and 8.1 to Microsoft Band, Zune, and more. All of the products are out of mainstream support.
Microsoft Mixer Gains StreamElements Integration
Popular stream customization tool StreamElements is now available on Mixer, with Microsoft Mixer users able to access the service directly.
Microsoft Introduces Five Windows 10 Powered Oculus Rift Demos to Its Stores
Microsoft is bringing a variety of VR demos to its stores for a week, including Rock Band, Robo Recall, Fruit Ninja and more. The demos are available free of charge and don't require an appointment.