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Microsoft is killing its ChromeOS competitor
Back in 2021, Microsoft announced Windows 11 SE as a lightweight platform to rival Google’s ChromeOS, but now, the company is pulling the plug on the offshoot.
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Bing is growing with the help of AI as Google slightly shrinks
Following years of Google being the dominant player in search, the company is finally seeing some challengers arise in the age of AI. As a part of that, Microsoft’s Bing is actually gaining some traction, with recent numbers revealing that Bing has grown over the past two years while Google is slightly shrinking.
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Microsoft will pull the plug on Bing Search APIs, to be replaced with AI
Microsoft is making a big change with its Bing search engine, with the announcement that Bing Search APIs will shut down later this year and AI services being the sole replacement.
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Microsoft surfacing Bing’s new Copilot Search mode as it races to beat Google
Last month Google announced a new “AI Mode” for Search, and now Microsoft has rapidly rolled out “Copilot Search” on Bing, which largely does the same thing.
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Over 20 years after its debut, Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype, the first big video calling app.
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Microsoft Bing tests ‘Copilot Search’ mode ahead of Google Search’s ‘AI Mode’
We’ve reported that Google is working on an “AI Mode” for Search, and it seems Microsoft is going to do the same thing with Bing with a new “Copilot Search” mode.
Expand Expanding CloseBing removes sneaky trick meant to make people think they’re using Google [U]
A sneaky new behavior that Microsoft has implemented in Bing attempts to hide the fact that people are using Bing whenever they try to get to Google.
Expand Expanding CloseMicrosoft 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.
Expand Expanding CloseWindows Copilot turns Bing Chat into a promising virtual assistant powered by AI
What Microsoft was working on with Bing Chat has evolved into something much more – Windows Copilot. Copilot is an AI-powered virtual assistant, much like Google Assistant on the Pixel, except with LLM knowledge.
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Bing AI is, six months after its debut, officially adding support for Google Chrome.
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Bing AI is coming to more browsers, including on mobile, ‘soon’
Microsoft’s Bing AI has been available since February, and as it crosses its six-month milestone, the company is confirming further expansions to more browsers.
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