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CCI rejects complaint against Microsoft over Windows anti-virus bundling

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected a complaint filed against Microsoft with respect to bundling of anti-virus software with its Windows operating system. It was alleged that bundling of the anti-virus software was violating fair competition norms. Starting with Windows 10 Operating System (OS) edition, the anti-virus software Microsoft Defender is bundled with it. In a 17-page order dated March 3, the CCI said there was no prima-facie case of contravention and closed the matter. To assess the complaint, the regulator considered two relevant markets -- the market for computer security (antivirus) software for Windows OS in India and the market for desktop/laptop security (antivirus) software for Windows OS in India. Citing Microsoft's submissions, the CCI observed that there is no compulsion on users to exclusively use Microsoft Defender as their antivirus solution. Also, it noted that OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) are permitted to pre-install alterna

Microsoft to discontinue Skype in May 2025: What's next for existing users?

During the transition period, Skype users will have the choice to switch to Teams or export their data

It's a quantum leap in computing with India joining the global race

The world's biggest technology companies are building machines with vast processing power. India too is in the race

Microsoft to retire Skype in May 2025, shifts focus to Microsoft Teams

According to data from Statista, as of March 2024, India accounts for around 4.55 per cent of Skype's user base

Microsoft urges Trump to overhaul Biden's last AI-chip export curbs

In a blog post published on Thursday, the tech giant said these rules disadvantaged allies, including India, Switzerland and Israel,

Microsoft removes employees from meeting for protesting AI deal with Israel

In October, Microsoft fired two employees for organising an unsanctioned lunchtime vigil for Palestinian refugees at its headquarters

Tech wrap Feb 26: AI-powered Alexa, Samsung Galaxy A-series, MS Office apps

Amazon to unveil AI-powered Alexa. Samsung launching Galaxy A series smartphones next week. Microsoft evaluates ads-supported free version of Office apps. Adobe launches Photoshop app for iPhones

Microsoft evaluates ads-supported free version of Office apps on Windows

The free version of Microsoft Office apps will come with certain limitations and lack some features available in the paid versions

Tech wrap Feb 25: Nothing Phone 3a series, Microsoft Bing, Google Pixel 9a

Nothing Phone 3a series design revealed. Microsoft Bing gets Copilot AI-powered Search. Google Pixel 9a. OnePlus Watch 3. Qualcomm, Google partnership. Vivo V50

A chip off the quantum block: Microsoft's breakthrough reshapes computing

Microsoft outlined a scalable architecture built around a single-qubit device called a tetron. Tetrons can be connected in arrays to create a million-qubit chip if all goes according to plan

Quantum computing stocks rise as Microsoft's new chip heats up tech debate

Microsoft unveiled its Majorana 1 chip on Wednesday and said it is less prone to errors than rivals, while providing evidence in a scientific paper set to be published in academic journal Nature

What is Majorana 1, Microsoft's breakthrough in quantum computing?

Majorana 1, the new quantum chip will speed up the production and development of commercially viable quantum computers that can solve industrial scale problems in years from now

Tech wrap Feb 20: iPhone 16e launch, Grok AI app, Microsoft Quantum chip

Apple launched iPhone 16e. Grok AI gets standalone iOS app. Microsoft unveils its first quantum chip. Thomson QLED TV with JioTele OS. Instagram DM features

Nadella unveils Microsoft's quantum breakthrough: Majorana 1 explained

Microsoft's Majorana 1 represents a paradigm shift in quantum computing. This innovation could solve biggest challenges at a pace previously thought impossible

Microsoft unveils its first quantum chip: The science behind Majorana 1

Microsoft introduces Majorana 1, its first quantum computing chip, claiming it could accelerate the future of quantum tech. Here's a look at the science behind this breakthrough

Microsoft unveils first quantum computing chip for future data centres

The company says its Majorana 1 chip harnesses 8 qubits, the building blocks of quantum computing, on a sticky-note-sized piece of hardware it figures could eventually host 1 million of them

Microsoft unveils generative AI tool that can create video-game scenes

Microsoft's Xbox team and other industry players are eager to use AI to help reduce the hundreds of millions of dollars studios typically spend on blockbusters

Despite plans to invest $80 bn, Microsoft admits that AI is making us dumb

The study, carried out in conjunction with researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, surveyed 319 knowledge workers about how they used AI

Microsoft opens campus in Hyderabad, partners with state govt for AI growth

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday inaugurated a new campus of Microsoft as the company celebrates its journey of 25 years in Hyderabad. The state-of-the-art 1.1 million sq ft LEED-certified building at Gachibowli, the city's IT hub would house 2,500 additional employees. Microsoft employs over 20,000 professionals in India over half of which work in Hyderabad. With the launch of the new building, Microsoft plans to hire another 4,800 employees, an official release said. On the occasion, Microsoft also announced another landmark initiativepartnering with the Government of Telanganato impart AI training to over 1.2 lakh people in the state. Under the first programme ADVANTA(I)GE TELANGANA, Microsoft is launching an AI Foundations Academy to introduce AI education to 500 government schools benefiting 50,000 students, it said. Additionally, the AI-Industry Pro program will upskill 20,000 industry professionals across Telangana. The third programme AI-Govern initia

65% of Indians used AI, more than double the global avg: Microsoft study

Reflecting the swift adoption of artificial intelligence in India, a Microsoft study has found that 65 per cent of Indians surveyed have used AI -- more than double the global average. Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled the Global Online Safety Survey, which studies the growing influence of AI. The survey is based on a survey of 15,000 teens (13-17) and adults that was conducted in 15 countries between July 19 and August 9, 2024. "65 per cent of respondents have used AI (+26 per cent from 2023). This is more than double the global average of 31 per cent in the same time period. "India is most excited about using AI for translations, answering questions, increasing efficiency at work and helping students with schoolwork," the report said. The report showed that millennials (people aged 25-44) lead adoption, with 84 per cent reporting usage. Indian parents are more aware of their children's digital challenges, showing increased awareness compared to the previous year, it said. However,