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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

Microsoft debuts revamped Start Menu for Windows 11: Check new features

Microsoft rolls out a new Start Menu layout for public testing, and other new features like Gamepad keyboard, Lock Screen Widgets and more.

Amazon lays off employees in Books division as part of cost-cutting plan

Amazon has laid off 100 employees from its Books division, including Goodreads and Kindle teams, as part of a broader restructuring effort to streamline operations and boost efficiency

Microsoft shakes up leadership: LinkedIn CEO to oversee Office, Copilot

Microsoft's leadership reshuffle sees LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky take charge of Office, Word, Excel, and Copilot, reporting to Rajesh Jha

Microsoft offers to boost European governments' cybersecurity for free

Although malicious actors have weaponised AI, Smith said AI also offered defensive tools

Meta becomes latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs

Meta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook's parent company. The investment with Meta will also expand the output of a Constellation Energy Illinois nuclear plant. The agreement announced Tuesday is just the latest in a string of tech-nuclear partnerships as the use of AI expands. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. Constellation's Clinton Clean Energy Centre was actually slated to close in 2017 after years of financial losses but was saved by legislation in Illinois establishing a zero-emission credit program to support the plant into 2027. The Meta-Constellation deal takes effect in June of 2027, when the state's taxpayer funded zero-emission credit programme expires. With the arrival of Meta, Clinton's clean energy output will expand by 30 megawatts, preserve 1,100 local jobs and bring in $13.5 million in annual tax revenue, according to the companies. Secur

Ladakh reservation, Manipur floods, Microsoft layoffs, Israel kills 27 in Gaza #newsin1min

The government has introduced new reservation and domicile rules for Ladakh, reserving 85% of jobs for locals and one-third of seats in the Hill Development Councils for women.

Windows 11: Microsoft tests new Copilot Plus experiences, Android mirroring

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build with new Phone Link features like one-click Android screen mirroring and grouped notification view

Microsoft continues to add more features to Notepad on Windows: What's new

Soon, Notepad users will be able to apply formatting such as bold and italic text, insert hyperlinks, and work directly with Markdown syntax within the application

Microsoft's Russia unit to file for bankruptcy amid operational exit

The note posted on Fedresurs on Friday said that Microsoft Rus LLC was intending to declare bankruptcy

CBI arrests 6, busts 2 illegal call centres for cheating Japanese citizens

The CBI arrested six people and dismantled two illegal call centres for allegedly cheating Japanese citizens using tech support scams, officials said Thursday. After registering the case as part of its crackdown on cybercriminals in Operation Chakra V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) worked closely with the Japan National Police Agency and Microsoft to identify the syndicate members and their locations. "This collaborative international engagement proved critical in identifying the perpetrators and tracing the operational structure of the syndicates, ultimately leading to the successful crackdown in India," the CBI said in a statement. Once the locations were identified, the CBI teams swooped down on 19 locations in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday during which six alleged gang members were arrested and two illegal call centres were dismantled. The arrested were identified as Ashu Singh from Delhi, Kapil Ghakhar from Panipat, Rohit Maurya from Ayodhya, Shubha

Microsoft-Yotta partner to bring Azure AI to Shakti Cloud for IndiaAI

The partnership aims to drive India's AI goals by deploying Azure AI services on Shakti Cloud, expanding access for enterprises, institutions, and developers

'Microsoft & Zoom should be throttled': Putin bats for 'Atmanirbhar Russia'

Putin says Microsoft and Zoom should be restricted in Russia as part of a push to develop domestic software, amid ongoing sanctions and tensions with the West over Ukraine

CERT-In issues 'high risk' warning, many Microsoft tools affected: Details

CERT-In warns of multiple Microsoft product flaws that could enable attackers to bypass security, execute code remotely, or cause data leaks and service disruption

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