Skype meets Google Duo’s fate as Microsoft pushes users to Teams
Over 20 years after its debut, Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype, the first big video calling app.
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Microsoft releases one last Android 12 update for Surface Duo 2 as it ends support
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is quickly approaching its end of life and as that date nears, Microsoft has just released one last Android 12 update for the device.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft’s foldable Surface Duo 3 reportedly had an open button and magnetic kickstand
Microsoft was toying with dual-screen smartphones for a few years, but had plans to launch a foldable Surface Duo at once point. While that never made it to market, newly revealed information reveals some of what Microsoft had planned for its foldable that would have launched as Surface Duo 3.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft’s Xbox game store for Android and iOS launches in July with Candy Crush and Minecraft
Microsoft has officially confirmed that the company is launching its Xbox mobile game store on Android and iOS in July, and it will be bringing Candy Crush, Minecraft, and more along with it.
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Microsoft is sticking ads in the Windows 11 Start menu
Ads in Windows are nothing really new, but Microsoft is now starting to push ads in the Start menu of Windows 11.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle DeepMind cofounder hired to lead Microsoft’s AI efforts
According to Bloomberg, Microsoft has hired Mustafa Suleyman, one of the cofounders of Google’s DeepMind, to lead its consumer AI initiatives.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft using intrusive Windows pop-ups to get Chrome users to switch to Bing [Video]
Microsoft and Google have been waged in a years-long battle around Google Search, Bing, Chrome, and Edge. And it just continues, with Microsoft now pushing Bing heavily on Google Chrome users through pop-ups in Windows.
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Microsoft confirms March 21 event for new Surface hardware and Copilot AI
After reports surfaced earlier this week, Microsoft has officially confirmed a March 21 event for Surface, Windows, and Copilot AI.
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Report: Microsoft launching Surface Laptop 6 and Pro 10 with Snapdragon X Elite in June
Qualcomm last year announced its Apple M-series competitor, the Snapdragon X Elite, and now it seems we finally know when a laptop is actually coming as a new report pinpoints a launch date for the Microsoft Surface Laptop 6.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft Copilot redesign adds suggestion carousel and more on Android, iOS, and web
Microsoft Copilot is the new name of the company’s AI assistant, and ahead of a big advertising campaign at the Super Bowl, Microsoft is giving the mobile apps for Copilot a redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft Copilot AI gets a dedicated app on Android, no sign-in required
Microsoft has just released a new dedicated app for Copilot on Android devices, with the free app available for download today.
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Microsoft is pushing forward with its own Xbox mobile gaming store
Amid increased scrutiny on Google and Apple for their locked-down app stores, Microsoft is pushing forward with an Xbox-branded store for mobile games on Android and iOS.
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OpenAI officially brings back Sam Altman as CEO, Microsoft joins the board
After an intense few days of drama following OpenAI’s board firing CEO Sam Altman, things have settled down with Altman back as CEO, a new board in place, and Microsoft getting a spot on the board as well.
Expand Expanding CloseSam Altman is back as OpenAI CEO; here’s the timeline of events [U]
On Friday, OpenAI’s board abruptly announced that CEO Sam Altman, arguably the biggest name in AI, then on Monday morning, Altman has landed a new gig at Microsoft despite OpenAI’s attempts to bring him back at CEO.
Now, as of Tuesday, Sam Altman is back as OpenAI CEO. Here’s everything you should know about the drama-filled few days.
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Microsoft will go all-in on ‘Copilot’ for AI, letting Bing fade into the background again
Microsoft used AI to bring Bing back to the spotlight earlier this year with the debut of “Bing Chat,” but that branding is now fading to the background again as Microsoft has announced that it will go all-in on the “Copilot” brand for its AI products.
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Android apps in Windows 11 now have access to local files with folder sharing
The Windows Subsystem for Android that allows some of our favorite apps to run on Windows 11 isn’t perfect, though it’s been steadily improving since its public release last year. Now Android apps in Windows 11 have access to local file sharing, allowing users to upload photos and videos with certain apps.
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Windows 11 will get more Android apps as Microsoft opens the floodgates
Microsoft seems to finally be in a spot where Android apps are stable enough for more developers to bring in their apps as it’s dropped certain restrictions, allowing any developer to submit their apps for the Amazon App Store on Windows 11.
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Kicking off today, Xbox games are starting to make their way into GeForce Now’s libraries, with the first title being Gears 5 and more to come.
Expand Expanding CloseActivision titles will come to cloud gaming platforms following Microsoft merger
The European Union has today approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, but with a call for Activision titles to be freely available to all cloud gaming providers going forward.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft Bing AI ditches the waitlist as plugins, image search, and more are coming
As its aggressive AI push continues, Microsoft is opening Bing AI to anyone who wants to try it as it prepares the arrival of powerful new features including plugins, images, videos, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseXbox games are still coming to GeForce Now, despite Activision ruling
Yesterday the UK CMA passed down its ruling to block Microsoft from finishing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard over concerns on cloud gaming. Despite that, though, Microsoft is apparently continuing its deal with GeForce Now, with plans to bring Xbox games to the service.
Expand Expanding CloseYou can no longer try Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1 as Microsoft ends trial offer
For quite some time now Microsoft has offered a $1 trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which granted new players access to the full library, including cloud gaming, for a fraction of the usual price. But now, that offer is done.
Expand Expanding CloseAs the stars align for Microsoft’s Activision deal, here’s how cloud gaming will benefit
Microsoft today passed a major hurdle in completing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, with the UK’s CMA providing preliminary approval of the deal, and that signals some great things for the future of cloud gaming.
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Bing’s AI Image Creator is faster with ‘boosts’ earned by committing to Microsoft’s ecosystem
With the integration of Bing’s AI-driven chat and the Image Creator from Microsoft, getting AI to draw unique and complex images is a lot easier, thanks to the conversational nature it provides. However, users looking to create tons of images will soon find that Microsoft throttles image processing speed past a certain threshold, forcing you to earn “boosts” for faster image creation in Bing.
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