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Elevate Your Virtual Space: Teams Introduces ‘Revamp Your Surroundings
November 16, 2023 – In the realm of virtual meetings, the desire for privacy and a polished professional appearance often clashes with the reality of cluttered offices or messy living spaces. Addressing this concern, Microsoft unveiled new AI features for Teams during today’s Ignite 2023 conference, offering users the ability to virtually transform their background,…
Microsoft’s Latest Windows Update Unveils Exciting Photo Editing Feature
November 13, 2023 – Microsoft has rolled out a new update, version 2023.11110.8002.0, for the “Photos” application exclusively for Windows Insider channel users. The standout feature of this update is the introduction of a background editing function. Upon selecting “Edit Image” within the “Photos” app, users are greeted with a prompt encouraging them to “try…
In-House Alternatives: Microsoft Advises Employees Against ChatGPT Usage
November 10, 2023 – Recent media reports reveal that Microsoft, citing security concerns and the fear of potential leaks of sensitive corporate data, has implemented a ban on the usage of ChatGPT by its employees. Despite Microsoft’s significant investment in OpenAI and the incorporation of protective measures within ChatGPT to prevent misuse, the platform is…
Microsoft and Oracle Extend Partnership to Supercharge Bing Search Services
November 08, 2023 – In a significant development, Microsoft and Oracle, known for their September announcement of the cloud-based service “Oracle Database Azure,” have now unveiled another partnership aimed at enhancing Microsoft’s Bing search services. Oracle, in a press release, disclosed a new long-term agreement with Microsoft, allowing the tech giant to leverage Oracle Cloud…
Microsoft’s $120 Million Decision: Overwatch League Disbandment Vote
November 06, 2023 – According to a report by Jacob Wolf from ESPN, Activision Blizzard is preparing to enter into a contract with Saudi Arabia’s ESL FACEIT group to oversee the operation of the 2024 season of “Overwatch,” effectively dissolving the current “Overwatch League.” In October, Activision Blizzard initiated discussions with the owners of the…
Microsoft Store Update: Enhancing Third-Party Billing Options
October 31, 2023 – Microsoft has recently updated its Microsoft Store to enhance support for third-party billing systems, providing more flexible payment options for applications, games, and in-app purchases. Microsoft has stated that there will be limitations on the use of third-party billing systems, including restrictions on using gift cards or store credit points. Additionally,…
Microsoft’s Breakthrough AI Customer Service Patent Unveiled
October 12, 2023 – According to reports from the foreign technology media outlet WinBuzzer, Microsoft has recently been granted a patent for an AI customer service system that effectively handles user inquiries through natural language processing. The patent highlights that current customer service systems primarily rely on chatbots, which can only handle routine tasks by…
Activision Blizzard Games Set to Join Game Pass Following Microsoft Merger
October 10, 2023 – Microsoft’s acquisition of the publisher of “Call of Duty” and “World of Warcraft,” Activision Blizzard, for a whopping $69 billion was announced by the end of 2021. After nearly two years of anticipation, this deal is poised to be officially completed next week. It’s worth noting that Microsoft had initially stated…
Microsoft’s Breakthrough: Unveiling Athena, Their First AI Chip
October 7, 2023 – In a significant development, Microsoft is gearing up to unveil its first-ever AI-focused chip at its annual developer conference scheduled for next month. This initiative marks the culmination of years of effort and could potentially reduce Microsoft’s reliance on NVIDIA’s AI chips, which have been in high demand due to the…
Microsoft Nears Completion of $68.7 Billion Blizzard Acquisition
October 07, 2023 – In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft is on the verge of completing its acquisition of Blizzard for a staggering $68.7 billion. This monumental deal, which has been in the works for a grueling 20 months, is expected to finalize on October 13, 2023, pending the stance of the UK Competition…