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FTC Officially Drops Antitrust Lawsuit Against Microsoft’s $68.7B Activision Blizzard Deal
May 23 2025 – The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially withdrawn its antitrust lawsuit challenging Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, bringing an end to nearly two years of legal wrangling. The move comes just three days after a federal appeals court denied the FTC’s request to halt the deal, effectively sealing…
Microsoft Unveils 3% Global Workforce Reduction Across All Regions and Levels
May 14 2025 – Microsoft is reportedly set to reduce its workforce by approximately 3%, a strategic move aimed at cost containment while simultaneously allocating billions of dollars towards its ambitious artificial intelligence initiatives, as covered by CNBC today. The job cuts are expected to span across all levels and geographical regions within the tech…
Microsoft’s New Outlook Rollout: 2025 Launch, 2026 Completion
March 25, 2025 – Microsoft Unveils Transition Plan from Classic Outlook to New Outlook for Windows for Enterprise Users In a recent announcement made through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Microsoft Corporation has revealed that enterprise users will be shifting from the classic version of Outlook to the new Outlook for Windows by April 2026….
Microsoft Teams Introduces SMS Capability in North America for Improved Communication
March 1, 2025 – Microsoft has announced the official launch of the SMS text messaging feature within its Microsoft Teams application in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. This new functionality allows users to send and receive SMS text messages directly within Teams Chat. The company plans to further expand this feature to the…
Microsoft Bing Tests AI-Powered “Experimental” Search Mode for One-Stop Information Summary
February 25, 2025 – Microsoft has officially announced that it is in the process of integrating an AI-driven “experimental search” mode into its Bing search engine, although specific technical details have yet to be disclosed. According to insiders quoted by 9to5Google, Bing’s upcoming “AI Search” will offer users a one-stop summary of their queries, eliminating…
Microsoft CEO Reveals: Xbox to Develop Multiple Games with Generative AI Technology
February 24, 2025 – According to a report by VGC, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced plans to integrate the company’s newly launched generative AI model, “Muse”, into multiple video games, gradually rolling out AI-assisted productions. Muse, which was unveiled by Microsoft last week, is a generative AI model capable of creating game visuals and…
Microsoft 365 Gets Smarter with Integrated Office AI, Monthly Cost Increases by $3
January 17, 2025 – Microsoft has announced today that it is integrating its Office AI capabilities, which were previously launched for enterprise users in November of last year, into Microsoft 365 subscriptions for personal and family use. However, this move comes with a price hike for Microsoft 365 subscriptions in the United States. The tech…
Microsoft Tightens Spending: Advisory Department Halts Hiring, Slashes Budget by 35%
January 16, 2025 – According to a report by tech media Windows Central, Microsoft’s Advisory Services has frozen hiring and slashed 35% of its marketing and non-billable external resource budget in response to cost-cutting measures. The tech giant announced a global performance-based layoff in 2025, affecting employees in its security, experience, sales, devices, and gaming…
Microsoft Rumored to Be Planning Layoffs, Spokesperson Highlights Focus on High-Performing Talent
January 8, 2025 – According to a report by Business Insider today, insiders have revealed that Microsoft is planning layoffs in the near future, with a focus on conducting stricter reviews of poorly performing employees as part of the restructuring process. A Microsoft spokesperson has confirmed the layoffs, although they declined to disclose the exact…
Microsoft Hits Pause on OpenAI Wisconsin Data Center Construction for Technical Review
January 7, 2025 – Microsoft has halted partial construction work at its $3.3 billion data center campus in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, which was intended for use by OpenAI. The company, which had previously been granted permission to develop up to 1,000 acres of land in the village, stated that while it is fully committed to…