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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

Microsoft Photos gets AI auto categorisation on Copilot+ PCs: What is it

Microsoft is updating its Photos app on Windows 11 Insider channels to add AI auto-categorisation on Copilot+ PCs, helping users organise images between screenshots, receipts, and more

Asus ROG Xbox Ally series coming to India on October 16: Details here

Microsoft and ASUS announce ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld gaming consoles are coming to India on October 16. Pre-orders are set to begin today. Check features and specifications

Windows 10 nears end: Indian PCs risk security issues without upgrade

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, leaving millions of Indian PCs at risk unless users upgrade to Windows 11 or pay extra for security updates

Trump asks Microsoft to fire ex-Biden aide Lisa Monaco over security threat

US President Trump has called for the dismissal of Microsoft's president of global affairs, citing revoked security clearances and potential risks to sensitive government contracts

Microsoft halts cloud and AI services to Israel's defence ministry unit

Brad Smith, Microsoft's president, said the company opened the review after an August article by the Guardian alleged activity by a unit of the Israel Defense Forces

Microsoft 12-inch Surface Pro Copilot+ PC launched in India: Price, offers

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip, the 12-inch Surface Pro Copilot Plus PC is priced at Rs 90,999 onwards in India. Now available for pre-orders, sale starts October 6

Microsoft brings Anthropic models to 365 Copilot, diversifies beyond OpenAI

While Copilot will remain powered by OpenAI's latest models, users will be able to select Anthropic models, Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1

EU questions Apple, Google and Microsoft on steps to curb financial scams

The EU is increasing its regulatory scrutiny of major US technology companies via the Digital Services Act

AI's $800 billion revenue shortfall threatens industry growth, says Bain

By 2030, AI companies will need $2 trillion in combined annual revenue to fund the computing power needed to meet projected demand, Bain said in its annual Global Technology Report

H-1B visa holders: Don't leave US, warn Amazon, Microsoft, JPMorgan

US Firm on H1-B Visa Fee Hike: Microsoft, JPMorgan and Amazon warn H-1B staff to stay in the US after Trump's order makes visas cost $100,000 each. Legal challenge underway

$100k H-1B visa fee: Microsoft asks employees to stay in US, not travel out

In the email, sent to its employees, Microsoft also asks those who are outside the US and with H1-B and H4 visas to return to the country immediately

Microsoft rolls out 'Gaming Copilot' AI on Windows 11 PCs: How it works

Gaming Copilot, Microsoft's AI-powered assistant for players, begins its Windows 11 rollout worldwide, with Xbox mobile app support set to arrive next month