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Microsoft's Windows 11 update revamps BSOD with black, brings new tools

Windows 11's latest update swaps the blue crash screen for a new black version with clearer error info, arriving alongside system recovery improvements

WPP appoints Microsoft's Cindy Rose as new CEO to drive turnaround

Rose, 59, will take on the role leading the advertising group beginning Sept.1, the company said in a statement on Thursday

Microsoft highlights AI gains as layoffs spark job security concerns

Microsoft says AI helped it save $500 mn, even as it slashed 15,000 jobs; Layoffs spark concerns but firm says AI is meant to aid, not replace, workers

Microsoft shuts Pakistan office after 25 years amid global overhaul

Tech giant Microsoft has announced to shut down its limited operations in Pakistan as part of its global strategy to reduce workforce, which various stakeholders termed on Friday as a troubling sign for the country's economy. Microsoft, while closing its office in Pakistan on Thursday after 25 years, cited global restructuring and a shift to a cloud-based, partner-led model. The move came as the tech giant cut roughly 9,100 jobs worldwide (or about 4 per cent of its workforce) in its largest layoff round since 2023. Jawwad Rehman, former founding Country Manager of Microsoft Pakistan, urged the government and IT minister to engage with the tech giants with a bold KPI (Key Performance Indicators) driven plan. He said the exit reflected the current business climate. Even global giants like Microsoft find it unsustainable to stay, he posted on LinkedIn. Former Pakistan president Arif Alvi, in a post on X, also expressed concern over Microsoft shutting down operations. It is a troubl

Microsoft to cut 9,000 jobs companywide in second wave of layoffs this year

US units were expected to be told later Wednesday how many jobs would be cut at each office. Microsoft's gaming division had about 20,000 employees as of January 2024

Microsoft Authenticator app to drop password autofill: How to export data

Soon, Microsoft Authenticator will cease its autofill support, with all saved passwords being deleted in August. Here's how to switch or export your data

Microsoft retires iconic 'Blue Screen of Death' after three decades

A new message - in white lettering - is slated to say, 'Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart'

Nvidia nears $4 trillion valuation, reclaims spot as most valuable firm

With a broadening customer base clamoring for Nvidia's latest AI accelerators and competitors still distant, bulls are betting the chipmaker's shares have plenty of room to run

Microsoft revamps BSOD in Windows 11, ditches the blue for minimalist look

Microsoft replaces the iconic Blue Screen of Death in Windows 11 with a streamlined black version, aiming to offer clearer error messages and faster issue resolution for users

Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs may soon get native Discord app

An early Arm64 build is reportedly in testing, as Discord joins the growing list of apps optimised for Windows on Arm

Big bets: OpenAI nabbing Microsoft customers, fuelling partners' rivalry

OpenAI has inked deals with rival cloud computing partners and spent much of the past two years building out a suite of paid subscription products for businesses, schools and individuals

Xbox app unifies Steam, Game Pass, more in major PC app update: Details

Xbox revamps its PC app to support Steam, Battle.net, and Game Pass in one place. Copilot for Gaming also debuts on mobile for AI-based in-game guidance

Global AI gap widens as compute power divides nations, economies

As countries race to power artificial intelligence, a yawning gap is opening around the world

Facing troubles with Google Chrome on Windows? Check reason and workaround

A bug in Microsoft's Family Safety tool is causing Chrome to crash on Windows. While Microsoft has yet to issue a fix, users can follow workarounds to restore browser functionality

Microsoft planning thousands more job cuts in sales amid focus on AI

The cuts are expected to be announced early next month, following the end of Microsoft's fiscal year

Microsoft confirms next Xbox with AMD chip, cross-platform game support

The upcoming Xbox will support multiple devices, third-party game stores, and backward compatibility. Built on Windows and powered by AMD, it marks a shift to an open and unified gaming ecosystem

AI to shrink white-collar workforce in the years ahead, Amazon CEO warns

Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy cautions that AI will streamline operations, cut costs, and reduce the need for certain corporate roles as the company ramps up its investment in automation

Why OpenAI may be considering antitrust complaint against partner Microsoft

OpenAI's bid for independence is clashing with Microsoft's control over infrastructure, IP, and future AGI access, putting their six-year partnership at risk

Microsoft brings Copilot Vision with on-screen awareness to free-tier users

Previously a Pro-only feature, Copilot Vision now helps users by visually analysing apps and websites to deliver context-aware assistance in real time

How maker of 'most complex human machine' is navigating trade disputes?

ASML, the Dutch company that makes multimillion-dollar tools to manufacture advanced semiconductors, is grappling with the repercussions of a tech trade war