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Full-screen Xbox experience now available on Windows 11-based PCs, tablets

Microsoft is rolling out Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs and tablets in select markets, bringing a console-style interface with controller-first navigation and unified game libraries

Updated On: 04 May 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Tech giants Microsoft, Amazon hand Pentagon more control over AI systems

Nvidia Corp., Microsoft Corp., Reflection AI Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. have all newly struck agreements with the US Defence Department 'for lawful operational use' of its AI systems

Updated On: 02 May 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

What Microsoft's VRS signals about workforce design in Big Tech in AI era

As Microsoft rolls out a voluntary retirement programme for its US workforce, experts say AI may push firms to trim middle layers and redirect costs

Updated On: 01 May 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Amazon touts 'major expansion' with OpenAI as ties with Microsoft loosen

Amazon announced what it called a "major expansion" of its partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Tuesday, a day after the artificial intelligence company said it was loosening its ties to longtime backer Microsoft. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the collaboration with Amazon's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services, would involve co-developing a new platform for AI agents that can do computer-based work on people's behalf. Altman spoke via prerecorded video message to an Amazon event in San Francisco at the same time as he was appearing in federal court across San Francisco Bay in Oakland for a civil trial brought by rival OpenAI co-founder Elon Musk. Microsoft had said Monday it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the latest move to untether a close partnership that helped unleash an artificial intelligence boom. OpenAI relied exclusively on Microsoft's investments in cloud computing services to build the technology that helped make ChatGPT a .

Updated On: 29 Apr 2026 | 6:32 AM IST

OpenAI ends Microsoft exclusivity; frees path for Amazon, Google deals

In a post on LinkedIn, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said OpenAI's models would be available directly to developers on Amazon Web Services "in the coming weeks" and that the two firms would share more details

Updated On: 28 Apr 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Meta, Microsoft have joined tech layoff tsunami, but is AI really to blame?

The workers most at risk are not necessarily those whose tasks can be replicated by AI. They are those who wait for pressure to arrive from outside rather than getting ahead of it now

Updated On: 26 Apr 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Meta, Microsoft plan job cuts, buyouts that may affect up to 23,000 roles

Meta told personnel in an internal memo on Thursday that it planned to cut 10 per cent of workers, or roughly 8,000 employees, starting on May 20

Updated On: 24 Apr 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Microsoft reduces Xbox Game Pass prices across plans: Check new prices

Microsoft has reduced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass prices, but this change means upcoming Call of Duty titles will no longer be available on day one for subscribers

Updated On: 23 Apr 2026 | 10:53 AM IST

Microsoft releases Xbox mode in Insider Canary build for Windows 11: Report

Microsoft has reportedly rolled out Xbox mode to Windows 11 Insider Canary users, bringing a console-like full-screen gaming interface to PCs

Updated On: 21 Apr 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Microsoft may soon bring OpenClaw-like features to Copilot: Check details

Microsoft is reportedly exploring OpenClaw-like features for Copilot, aiming to introduce more autonomous AI agents with controlled access in enterprise environments

Updated On: 14 Apr 2026 | 4:50 PM IST

Microsoft to retire Outlook Lite app next month: What it means for users

Microsoft will shut down Outlook Lite on May 25, 2026. After that date, the app will no longer work, pushing users to switch to Outlook Mobile for full features and continued access

Updated On: 14 Apr 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Is the world going to tariff Big Tech as WTO shifts digital trade rules?

Internet has been tariff-free for decades; if that changes, it's because the world has decided it can't allow the US to run its digital empire forever

Updated On: 10 Apr 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

Anthropic joins hands with AWS, Apple, Microsoft for Project Glasswing

Initiative aims to deploy Claude Mythos AI for defensive cybersecurity, with partners working to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen global digital infrastructure

Updated On: 09 Apr 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Microsoft introduces MAI-Transcribe-1, Voice-1, Image-2 AI models: Details

Microsoft's MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-Image-2 models are now live, offering speed improvements, multi-language support and competitive pricing for developers and enterprises

Updated On: 03 Apr 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI, cybersecurity push

Microsoft will collaborate with Japanese firms including SoftBank and Sakura Internet to expand domestic AI computing capacity

Updated On: 03 Apr 2026 | 10:59 AM IST

Microsoft aims to develop large cutting-edge AI models by next year

Microsoft is assembling the com- puting horsepower to build more broadly capable models, Suleyman said

Updated On: 02 Apr 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

IRGC threatens to strike Google, Apple, Meta offices over alleged espionage

IRGC warned that the companies' regional offices in the region will be 'annihilated'

Updated On: 01 Apr 2026 | 6:42 AM IST

Microsoft faces second major UK investigation over cloud licensing

Antitrust authorities in the European Union and the United States are also investigating the cloud computing market

Updated On: 31 Mar 2026 | 10:12 PM IST

India is very uniquely placed in AI tech capability, says Jason Graefe

Microsoft's Jason Graefe says India's AI strength lies in multilingual innovation and SaaS roots, positioning startups to build globally scalable solutions

Updated On: 29 Mar 2026 | 9:57 PM IST

Microsoft overhauls HR team, calls for faster pace in AI-driven era

Microsoft has announced major changes to its HR team, with its Chief People Officer urging employees to embrace adaptability and a faster pace amid rapid AI-driven workplace transformation

Updated On: 26 Mar 2026 | 12:03 PM IST