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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

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