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Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI
Beyond the selfies between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and the friendly conversations between the pair on stage, all is not well with Microsoft’s $13 billion AI investment. Over the past year, multiple reports have painted a picture of a Microsoft and OpenAI relationship that is straining under pressure. As OpenAI battles for access to more…
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Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox has an AMD chip inside and is ‘not locked to a single store’
At Xbox our vision is for you to play the games you want with the people you want, anywhere you want. That’s why we’re investing in our next-generation hardware lineup — across console, handheld, PC, cloud, and accessories. I’m thrilled to share we’ve established a strategic multi-year partnership with AMD to co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices — including…
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Microsoft’s LinkedIn chief is now running Office as part of an AI reorg
As we build out the next phase of the agentic web, we have a tremendous opportunity to transform every role, business process, and industry. The distinct categories of today will all converge to power this next wave of innovation. And to that end, we are bringing together LinkedIn, Microsoft 365, and Dynamics 365 to redefine and to drive these new…
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Inside Microsoft’s plans to reshape M365 apps with AI – Computerworld
“Power users can keep their muscle memory while we democratize that power to everyone through Copilot, making those accumulated enterprise features accessible to everybody.” How are you approaching third-party plugins like Adobe Express? And regarding security, how do you manage appropriate data access with AI handling so much information? ”For plugins, we think there will be high-value tools Microsoft builds, but…
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You can still snag an Xbox Series X / S before Microsoft’s price hike fully lands
Microsoft increased the price of Xbox Series consoles by up to $100 earlier this week, but thankfully, not all retailers have raised the price (yet). Dell, for instance, is still offering the digital-only Xbox Series X (1TB) for $449.99, saving you $100 on the new MSRP. The smaller, 512GB Xbox Series S is also available at Walmart for just $273.99…
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Microsoft’s New Copilot Studio Feature Offers More User-Friendly Automation
Copilot Studio’s new computer use feature for AI automation. Image: Microsoft Microsoft announced this week that a new computer use feature is coming to Copilot Studio. Computer use will allow users to build AI-driven agents capable of interacting with their desktop and browser applications, as long as the third-party system it uses has a graphical user interface. User-friendly automation for…
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CyberOne appoints Microsoft’s Tracey Pretorius to its advisory board
Managed detection and response (MDR) services provider CyberOne has announced the appointment of Microsoft’s Tracey Pretorius to its advisory board. A seasoned industry leader, Pretorius currently serves as the Redmond giant’s senior director of threat intelligence and is a co-founder of Microsoft’s Women in Security (MWiS) initiative. In her new advisory role, she is tasked with providing strategic guidance to…
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Microsoft’s Next Windows API Change Will Break Some Apps
Microsoft has deprecated the UWP Map control API in Windows. Windows applications using that feature to embed Bing maps will stop receiving updated maps, and they will eventually stop working entirely. Microsoft’s own Maps app might also shut down. Microsoft introduced the MapControl API in Windows 10, which allowed apps to display maps using data from Bing. It was a…
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Elevate Your Career by Learning How to Master Microsoft’s Power BI, Power Apps, and More
Image: StackCommerce TL;DR: For only $50, you can get a lifetime of training on tools like Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and more. In today’s data-driven world, professionals need powerful tools to stay competitive and enhance productivity. The Ultimate Microsoft Power Platform & Power BI Bundle offers an affordable and accessible way to master some of Microsoft’s most powerful…
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Microsoft’s $350 Cloud-Based Mini PC Is Finally Available to Purchase
Windows 365 Link. Image: Microsoft Microsoft has launched the Windows 365 Link, a compact cloud-based PC designed for businesses that rely on virtual desktops. First introduced in November 2024 at Microsoft Ignite, the device is now available for purchase in multiple countries. Unlike a regular PC, the Windows 365 Link does not store files, apps, or data locally. Instead, users…
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