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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

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