The Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM) and Microsoft have formed a strategic partnership to build an AI and emerging technologies Centre of Excellence. The collaboration seeks to explore role of cloud, AI and emerging technologies for transforming and shaping the future of public finance management in India. The centre will serve as a central body […]
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Microsoft announces Windows 11 with updated UI and Android app support
Microsoft today officially announced Windows 11, the next major version of the company’s perennial desktop operating system. The new version brings with it several improvements, including a redesigned UI, updated window management features, and even support for Android applications. Right off the bat, the first thing you’d notice is the […]
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Microsoft rolls out new photo editing tools for OneDrive users
Microsoft has rolled out new photo editing features for OneDrive users. You can now crop, rotate and adjust the light and colour in your photos on OneDrive. The company also introduced new ways to organize and view photos on OneDrive for Android. “Today is just the start of a number of new […]
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74 pc of Indian workers keen on flexible remote work options: Microsoft
Nearly three-fourths (74 percent) of Indian employees say they want more flexible remote work options while at the same time 73 percent of them are also craving more in-person time with their teams, according to findings of Microsoft’s first annual work trend index released on Thursday. To prepare, 73 percent of business decision makers are […]
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Microsoft teases next version of Windows set to be unveiled ‘very soon’
On the opening day of the Build developer conference on Tuesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that the next generation of its Windows operating system will be unveiled “very soon”. As per The Verge, although he didn’t give away key details, Nadella stated that his company is planning “one of the most significant updates of Windows of […]
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Microsoft announces retirement of Internet Explorer
Microsoft said it is retiring Internet Explorer, the browser it created more than 25 years and which is now largely abandoned as people instead use competitors like Google’s Chrome or Apple’s Safari. “We are announcing that the future of Internet Explorer on Windows 10 is in Microsoft Edge,” the company […]
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Microsoft defends against new threat to Exchange
Microsoft yesterday moved to defend against a dangerous new threat to Exchange email servers while the fight continued against hackers taking advantage of a flaw patched last month. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security, called on government departments to immediately install the […]
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Microsoft in talks to buy AI firm Nuance Communications
Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy artificial intelligence and speech technology company Nuance Communications Inc., according to people familiar with the matter. An agreement could be announced as soon as this week, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. The price being […]
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Microsoft changes schedule for its annual Build conference
American multinational technology company Microsoft recently updated its events website to reveal the dates of Microsoft Build 2021, which is its annual developer conference. According to The Verge, the new listing suggests that the conference will take place from May 25-27 this year. It will also be held virtually, along with many […]
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Google slams Microsoft over stance in media payments
Google yesterday took aim at Microsoft, accusing its technology rival of “distraction” for siding with governments seeking to force tech platforms to pay media organisations for news content. In a blog post, Google argued that Microsoft was trying to divert attention from a potentially devastating attack on Exchange emails servers […]
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Microsoft delivers new window update to improve remote work
The American multinational technology company Microsoft has come up with its new Windows 10 update that is focused on improving remote work for users. Concerning the COVID-19 outbreak, Microsoft’s next major update to Windows 10, version 21H1, will be delivered in the first half of 2021 and will focus on improving remote work scenarios, according […]
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Microsoft launches cross-platform password autofill feature on iOS, macOS and Google Chrome
Don’t you hate having to memorise multiple passwords for all the different websites, apps, accounts and services that you use? Fortunately, Microsoft has launched its Autofill solution. The Redmond tech giant has made it available to all users through the Microsoft Authenticator app. It is also available via an extension for Google […]
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Xbox Live Gold price hike withdrawn by Microsoft
American multinational technology company Microsoft has now backtracked on its controversial Xbox Live Gold price increase, which the company had announced on Friday. The new price hike would have doubled the cost of a yearly subscription to the service, which is required to play games online on Xbox consoles. According to The Verge, Microsoft is now pulling away […]
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Microsoft ups file sharing limit to 250GB to improve remote working
As more and more companies embrace the work from home culture, employees around the world are beginning to rely on technology to fill the gaps that distancing has brought to their daily workflows. One of the most important requirements of effective office productivity is the ability to share files easily […]
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Microsoft xCloud coming to iOS, Windows in spring 2021
Microsoft has announced the launch timeline for its xCloud gaming service to iOS and Windows. Microsoft xCloud will be available on the iPhone, iPad and Windows PCs in spring 2021. Microsoft xCloud will be available at $15 ( ₹1,200 approx) per month with the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. On Windows PCs, […]