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Microsoft introduces agentic AI experience for Copilot Plus PCs: What's new

Microsoft's new AI agent in the Settings app can understand natural language prompts, offering suggestions-or taking direct action-to help users adjust their device settings

New Start menu, AI actions in File Explorer, and more coming to Windows 11

The Windows 11 update introducing new features will first roll out to Windows Insiders before becoming available to all users

Microsoft schedules 'Gears of War Reloaded' launch for Aug 26: Details here

Remastered edition of the classic 2006 title, the Gears of War: Reloaded will be available on consoles and PCs with support for 4K resolution, 120 fps gameplay, and Dolby Atmos sound

Here's why Microsoft is key holdout for OpenAI's restructuring plan

Microsoft, which has invested $13.75 billion in the startup, remains the biggest holdout among investors as the ChatGPT maker tries to restructure, according to several people familiar with the matter

Microsoft shuts down Skype on May 5, asks users to try Teams: Details here

Existing Skype subscribers can continue using their services till the end of their billing cycle with remaining Skype credit also remains accessible

Tech Wrap May 5 : Lava Yuva Star 2, GTA 6 launch, Microsoft shuts skype

Lava Yuva Star launched. GTA 6 launch date revised. Microsoft shuts down Skype. Doom The Dark Ages to be released on May 15. Apple's foldable iPhone launch in 2026

Tech Wrap May 2: ASUS ROG laptops, Google Voice, Microsoft passkey support

ASUS ROG gaming laptops launched. Google Voice adds three-way calling. Microsoft new accounts are password-free by default. Spotify to roll out iOS app update. Google expands AI Mode in Search

Microsoft to make new accounts password-free by default: What changes

Microsoft is rolling out changes to streamline its sign-in experience, prioritising passkeys and other secure alternatives over traditional passwords

Google, Microsoft, Nvidia join IICT to empower digital creators: Vaishnaw

Seven global firms, including Google and Microsoft, are collaborating with the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) to promote talent in the emerging creators' economy in the country, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. Speaking at the first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) here, Vaishnaw said the institute is set to become a national hub for the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector. "Already seven firms - Nvidia, Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Star India and Adobe are collaborating with the IICT. The IICT will work closely with the industry to make our young creators future ready," Vaishnaw said. The IICT is being established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in strategic collaboration with FICCI and CII, as a National Centre of Excellence on the lines of prestigious IIT and IIM. Vaishnaw said industry estimates show that India is home to 40 million creators. "This vibrant set o

Microsoft forecasts strong growth for Azure cloud business, shares surge 8%

Microsoft said revenue at its Azure cloud division rose 33 per cent in the third quarter ended March 31, exceeding estimates of 29.7 per cent

Backing founders building from India for the world: Pearl Agarwal

The pre-seed venture firm is sharpening its investment strategy around emerging AI applications across enterprise software, automation, and industrial analytics

Meta launches AI app; Zuckerberg chats with Nadella at developer conference

Working to differentiate itself in the crowded field of artificial intelligence, Meta Platforms has launched a standalone AI app with a social media component to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT. The Meta AI app, built with the company's Llama 4 AI system. It includes a discover feed that lets users see how others are interacting with AI. It also has a voice mode for interacting with the AI. It's smart for Meta to differentiate its ChatGPT competitor by drawing from the company's social media roots. The app's Discover feed is like a version of the OG Facebook Feed but only focused on AI use cases," said Forrester research director Mike Proulx. By letting users link their Facebook and Instagram accounts, the Meta AI app gets a leg up on instantly personalising its user experience with social media context. Meta has taken a different approach to AI than many of its rivals, releasing it for free as an open-source product. The company says more than a billion people use its AI products

Microsoft Copilot Plus PCs to get Recall, Click to Do, more features soon

Microsoft will soon begin rolling out AI-powered features such as Recall, Click to Do, and improved Windows Search. Here is what these features offer

Microsoft names new leadership to drive business in India, South Asia

Microsoft on Thursday announced key leadership appointments for its India and South Asia operations, with immediate effect. Nitin Mittal, Himani Agrawal, and Aparna Kondaboina will take on new roles to drive the company's AI initiatives and overall business strategy in the region, according to a statement. Nitin Mittal has joined as Industry Leader, Digital Natives, India & South Asia. He brings over 24 years of experience in building digital platforms across finance, retail, e-commerce, and media sectors. His previous leadership roles include stints at Zee Entertainment, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), and founding SOLV, a B2B platform for SMEs. Himani Agrawal has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer (COO), Microsoft India & South Asia. With more than 25 years at Microsoft, Agrawal will now oversee revenue growth, strategic innovation, business simplification, and overall operations in the region. Aparna ...

Microsoft Copilot Vision will see what is on your screen, if you opt-in

Microsoft defines Vision as a "talk-based experience," which essentially means users use it by speaking into the air, then waiting for Copilot to respond

Ahoy, gamers! Microsoft gives big boost to Xbox app: Check new features

Now, users will be able to purchase games, Game Pass subscriptions, and add-on content directly through the Xbox app on their Android and iOS devices

Elon Musk's 'relentless' campaign to undermine us must stop, says OpenAI

In a lawsuit filed last year, Musk accused OpenAI of straying from its original nonprofit mission by accepting billions in funding from Microsoft in 2019, a year after he stepped down from its board

Microsoft fires 2 employees who protested during company's 50th anniversary

The company informed Aboussad that her employment had been terminated due to 'acts of misconduct'

Microsoft highlights AI progress with Copilot updates, Quake II simulation

On its 50th anniversary, US-based technology giant Microsoft has previewed new features coming to Copilot and an AI-generated demo for its classic Quake II video gameplay

Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract

A pro-Palestinian protest by Microsoft employees interrupted the company's 50th anniversary celebration Friday, the latest backlash over the tech industry's work to supply artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military. The protest began as Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman was presenting product updates and a long-term vision for the company's AI assistant product, Copilot, to an audience that included Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and former CEO Steve Ballmer. Mustafa, shame on you, shouted Microsoft employee Ibtihal Aboussad as she walked toward the stage and Suleyman paused his speech. You claim that you care about using AI for good but Microsoft sells AI weapons to the Israeli military. Fifty-thousand people have died and Microsoft powers this genocide in our region. Thank you for your protest, I hear you, Suleyman said. Aboussad continued, shouting that Suleyman and all of Microsoft had blood on their hands. She also threw onto the stage a keffiyeh scarf, which h