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Tech Wrap Oct 24: Microsoft Copilot, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, Galaxy Watch 8

Microsoft Copilot Fall Release. Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 6s Gen 4. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Antioxidant Index. OpenAI acquires the company behind Sky. Instagram Stories get new features

Microsoft Copilot in Edge can draw from all tabs, make reservations, more

After experimenting with Copilot Mode in Edge, Microsoft has begun rolling it out in limited preview, adding conversational task execution, automatic project recovery via Journeys, and more

Microsoft releases new update for Windows 11: What's new, how to download

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update adds AI tools, a redesigned widgets board, and new accessibility features

Microsoft CEO Nadella's pay hits record $96.5 million amid AI growth

The compensation committee said in its report that the results demonstrated that Satya Nadella and his leadership team had positioned Microsoft as a clear leader in artificial intelligence

Microsoft confirms next Xbox console in making, including handheld type

Microsoft has confirmed that it is developing its next-generation Xbox console while expanding handheld options through ASUS ROG Xbox Ally series and other upcoming devices

Fury mounts over global AI frenzy as data centres strain resources

As tech firms build data centres worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages

Microsoft Copilot in Windows 11 gains voice, vision, and the power to act

Microsoft has announced Windows 11 update, which will bring voice, vision, and agentic AI task execution to all Windows 11 PCs, even if they are not Copilot Plus PCs

BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group strikes $40 billion AI data center deal

The acquisition is the latest in a series of big-ticket deals involving Big Tech and Silicon Valley startups that has been fueled by the boom in AI

Microsoft unveils in-house image generation model in pivot away from OpenAI

Microsoft unveils MAI-Image-1, its first fully in-house text-to-image AI model, now available for public testing on LMArena

Microsoft Windows 10 support expires on October 14: What it means for users

Windows 10 support ends tomorrow, but users can continue with critical updates via ESU. Microsoft recommends switching to Windows 11 for enhanced features and security

EY, Microsoft launch free 'AI Skills Passport' to train India's youth

The free online AI Skills Passport, available in English and Hindi, aims to help India's youth build job-ready AI capabilities and bridge the country's digital skills gap

Microsoft Copilot coming to OneDrive web and mobile app: Check new features

Microsoft OneDrive integrates Copilot AI, adds a new Photos Agent, and Moments tab, enabling users to manage files, collaborate efficiently, and rediscover photos easily

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic in advisory roles

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the earnings from his advisory roles will be donated in full to The Richmond Project, a charity he co-founded with his wife, Akshata Murty

Microsoft revamps governance framework for India's public sector

The announcement follows a recent court battle in which energy firm Nayara Energy had to seek judicial intervention to regain access to its own data stored with Microsoft

Harvard medical school licenses health content to Microsoft for Copilot AI

Dominic King of Microsoft AI said Copilot aims to give answers that closely match what users would get from a medical practitioner, improving on current capabilities

Microsoft may soon let players access Xbox Cloud Gaming for free with ads

Xbox Cloud Gaming may soon introduce a free, ad-based tier allowing players to stream select titles without a Game Pass subscription

Asus ROG Xbox Ally series pre-orders in India begin October 7: Details here

Pre-orders for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld gaming consoles in India will begin on October 7, ahead of their official launch on October 16. Pricing for both models has not yet been revealed

Microsoft begins Windows 11 25H2 update rollout: How to install, what's new

Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 25H2 update globally with new AI tools, redesigned Start Menu, widgets on lockscreen, and improved recovery and power management.

Microsoft explains NPU and its role in Copilot+ PC platform for Windows

Microsoft reveals the role of NPUs in Copilot+ PCs, which accelerate AI tasks on Windows, improve efficiency, and reduce cloud dependence

Prompt a task, let AI do the work: Microsoft adds Agent Mode to 365 apps

The tech giant's latest features draw on both OpenAI and Anthropic models, marking a shift from its earlier approach of relying solely on OpenAI for AI offerings