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Tech Wrap May 23: WhatsApp Voice Chat, Lava Shark 5G, Anthropic Claude 4

WhatsApp gets Voice Chat feature. Lava Launches Shark 5G. Anthropic Claude 4 AI models. Microsoft announces AI features for Windows 11. OPPO launches A5x 5G. Xiaomi announces Xring O1 chip

Microsoft enhances Paint, Notepad and more with AI integration: What's new

On Copilot Plus PCs, the Paint app is getting a new AI feature that lets users create custom stickers by typing text prompts

Now, you can use SteamOS on Asus ROG Ally, other handheld gaming consoles

Expanding Valve's OS beyond its own Steam Deck, SteamOS version 3.7.8 extends support to rival devices like ROG Ally and Legion Go

Tech Wrap May 22: Android 16 QPR1 beta, Xbox Game Pass, Motorola Razr 60

Google releases Android 16 QPR1 beta for Pixels. Microsoft expands its Game Pass subscription. Motorola's Razr 60 to launch in India. Acer launches Swift Neo laptop. Nothing Phone 3 Community contest

Xbox Game Pass brings a train of nostalgia with 'Retro Classics' collection

Xbox Game Pass's new "Retro Classics" collection adds nostalgic gaming titles like Commando, Kaboom, Pitfall, and Grand Prix

Windows 11 dev build brings AI tools for Photos, Docs, and more: Details

Microsoft is testing AI actions in File Explorer, with image editing, document summaries, and system-level power management features

Tech Wrap May 20: Google I/O 2025, Nothing Phone 3 launch, NotebookLM app

Google I/O starts tonight. Nothing to launch Phone 3 in July. Google launches NotebookLM app. Microsoft Build 2025 conference. MSI unveils Claw A8. HP expands OmniBook 5 series

Tech Wrap May 19 : Microsoft Build 2025, OnePlus 13s launch, Google I/o

Microsoft Build 2025 begins tonight. OnePlus 13s to launch in India in June. Google I/O starts May 20. Nothing over-ear headphones. Apple's iPhone 17 Air. Nothing Phone 3

Microsoft Build 2025 begins tonight: Where to watch keynote, what to expect

Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot is expected to headline the Microsoft Build 2025 event, followed by developments in Windows 11

Microsoft wants AI 'agents' to collaborate together and remember things

Microsoft is holding its Build conference in Seattle on May 19, where analysts expect the company to unveil its latest tools for developers building AI systems

Microsoft gave AI to Israeli army but denies its use to harm Gaza civilians

Microsoft acknowledged Thursday that it sold advanced artificial intelligence and cloud computing services to the Israeli military during the war in Gaza and aided in efforts to locate and rescue Israeli hostages. But the company also said it has found no evidence to date that its Azure platform and AI technologies were used to target or harm people in Gaza. The unsigned blog post on Microsoft's corporate website appears to be the company's first public acknowledgement of its deep involvement in the war, which started after Hamas killed about 1,200 people in Israel and has led to the deaths of tens of thousands in Gaza. It comes nearly three months after an investigation by The Associated Press revealed previously unreported details about the American tech giant's close partnership with the Israeli Ministry of Defense, with military use of commercial AI products skyrocketing by nearly 200 times after the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack. The AP reported that the Israeli military use

Microsoft offers cheaper Office without teams to address EU concerns

The European Commission said it would seek feedback from rivals and customers before deciding whether to accept the offer. Reuters was the first to report the proposal earlier this week

Microsoft Copilot gets OpenAI's 4o image generation model: What's new

OpenAI 4o image generation tool is now live on Microsoft Copilot app on iOS and Android, Copilot web, Copilot in Edge, and on GroupMe

Microsoft layoffs hit software engineers hardest amid rising AI spend

Microsoft on Tuesday said it would cut about 6,000 workers across the company. The Washington state data represents about a third of the total

Microsoft tests 'Hey Copilot' voice command to wake AI on Windows 11

Windows Insiders who have the Copilot app version 1.25051.10.0 or higher will be able to try the 'Hey Copilot' feature, which is under testing at present

Microsoft lays off 6,000 employees amid AI expansion | Know the full story

Microsoft is laying off over 6,000 employees, its biggest job cut after 2023. What’s behind this move, and what does it signal for the tech industry? Watch to know!

Microsoft to cut 3% of global workforce amid AI investment focus: Report

Microsoft did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The company's stock was slightly lower in morning trading

OpenAI in talks with Microsoft to reset its high-stakes partnership

Microsoft is offering to give up some of its equity stake in OpenAI's new for-profit business in exchange for accessing new AI models developed beyond 2030

Behind Microsoft's push for performance: firings, PIPs and re-hire bans

Tech major Microsoft has introduced strict performance rules; under-performers to face exit via PIP or voluntary separation, with a two-year rehire ban and no severance in some cases

Tech Wrap May 7: GTA 6 new trailer, Microsoft Surface, Google Simplify

GTA 6's second trailer has now been released. Microsoft has expanded Surface lineup in India. Google rolls out new AI feature for iOS. OnePlus 13s teaser video out