Microsoft Council for Digital Good advocates healthier online interactions
Being one of the tech giants, Microsoft shows an incredible amount of social commitment through the various dedicated and hybrid programs. The latest on the […]
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Zoom buying out Dropbox, launching email service to rival Gmail, Outlook?
Despite the several issues it had to handle, Zoom has become the go-to option for video conferencing needs in the post-pandemic era. However, according to […]
Python programming language creator Guido van Rossum joins Microsoft
Guido van Rossum has joined Microsoft’s Developer Division. Van Rossum is best known as the Python programming language creator. He stepped down from his role […]
Microsoft to permanently allow employees to work from home even after pandemic
Microsoft will permanently allow employees to work from home. The company’s internal guidance outlines the ‘hybrid workplace’ model, offering insights into Microsoft’s flexible working plans […]
Microsoft taking on Google’s Ad business like never before
We won’t be surprised if Microsoft aims to challenge Google’s Ad business in the near future. Similar to what Edge did to Chrome and Bing […]
Microsoft officially out of the race to acquire TikTok; Now eyes on Oracle
As the September 15 deadline to complete the deal nears, the high-voltage drama concerning TikTok’s US operations takes a new turn. In a major twist, […]
With Walmart onboard, Microsoft-TikTok deal announcement due any moment now
American multinational retail company Walmart is all set to join hands with Microsoft on a potential deal with TikTok, according to a report. Microsoft has […]
Microsoft as a technology brand is valued more than Google and Facebook
According to some fresh industry insights from Bloomberg and Kantar, Microsoft is now the world’s second most-valued brand after Apple. The Redmond-based company is valued […]
China angry over TikTok being sold to Microsoft, calls it ‘theft’ and ‘open robbery’
Last week, Microsoft confirmed its interest in purchasing TikTok, a short video app owned by Chinese multinational Internet company ByteDance. The decision comes amid US […]
Microsoft likely to acquire TikTok as US plans to ban the ‘Chinese’ app
Microsoft is set to acquire TikTok, China’s ByteDance-owned popular video app, according to reports. Microsoft may be exploring an acquisition of TikTok’s US operations, to […]
1,000 jobs impacted as Microsoft continues to fire employees
A series of layoffs at Microsoft appears to be far from over. The software giant has downsized a number of teams across locations in the […]
Microsoft to shut down all Retail Stores in 88 countries for good
In a bold move, Microsoft has decided to shut down all its physical store locations for good. Microsoft has detailed its new strategic approach to […]
Zoom hires former Microsoft Director Jason Lee to lead its information security operations
Zoom became a household name in the last few months, courtesy of an uptick in its overall usage followed by a series of privacy blunders. […]
Microsoft files DMCA complaint against Ninjutsu OS for encouraging users to remove ‘annoying’ apps
Microsoft is cracking down on a modified version of its Windows operating system citing copyright concerns. Microsoft has filed a complaint against Ninjutsu OS under […]
Microsoft Teams vs Slack rivalry heats up after Slack ditches Microsoft for Amazon
Both Microsoft Teams and Slack provide enterprise customers with remote communication services. And no matter how close they seem when it comes to helping each […]
Microsoft, UNICEF launch Learning Passport to empower distance learning
Microsoft and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have together announced the launch of the Learning Passport, a global learning platform that aims to help […]
Microsoft buys ‘dangerous domain’ Corp.com to keep it away from hackers
Microsoft has purchased the ‘dangerous domain’ name Corp.com to keep it away from criminals. Although Microsoft has confirmed that the company has indeed bought corp.com, […]
Microsoft wants to empower 5G infrastructure with cloud computing; acquires Affirmed Networks
The whole world is inching towards 5G and Microsoft doesn’t want to be left behind. Well, Microsoft is set to acquire Affirmed Networks – a […]
White House teams up with Microsoft, Amazon, Google, IBM to fight COVID-19
Unleashing the supercomputing resources on the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, White House’s COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium (HPC) has joined hands with Microsoft in the fight […]
Microsoft to donate $1 million to Coronavirus COVID-19 response efforts amid a global health crisis
Microsoft is contributing to the Coronavirus COVID-19 relief fund in partnerships with nonprofits and government. Aiming to boost a local COVID-19 Response Fund (CRF) efforts […]
