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Microsoft to remove some old File Explorer features on Windows 11
San Francisco: Microsoft has stated that some of the old settings under Folder Options in File Explorer will be removed as part of an effort to reduce the number of File Explorer…
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Microsoft testing updated Windows Ink
San Francisco: Tech giant Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23481 to the Dev Channel, which includes modernised Window Ink. “Windows Ink is being modernised to allow users to…
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OpenAI warned Microsoft to go slow on integrating its AI into Bing: Report
San Francisco: Generative AI reportedly created tension between Microsoft and OpenAI as Sam Altman-run ChatGPT developer warned Satya Nadella-run tech giant to move slowly on integrating GPT-4 into its Bing search engine.…
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Microsoft adds AI capabilities, enhances translation features to Skype
San Francisco: In the latest update to Skype, Microsoft has incorporated AI capabilities and enhanced translation features into the platform. The updated version (8.99.76.102 for Insiders) of Skype includes several new features…
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US FTC files suit to halt Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal: Report
San Francisco: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has applied for a “temporary restraining order” and preliminary injunction seeking to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard before the deal’s July 18 deadline,…
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Microsoft announces Starfield Xbox controller, new Series S console with 1TB SSD & more
San Francisco: Microsoft has introduced the Starfield Limited Edition wireless controller and headset, Xbox Series S in Carbon Black colour with 1TB of storage, and much more. The limited edition Starfield wireless…
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Microsoft’s new feature to let users react to comments in Word
San Francisco: Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Word that will let users react to comments like the reactions feature in Outlook. The company is incorporating a Like button into Word,…
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Microsoft launches voice chat feature to AI-powered Bing Chat
San Francisco: Microsoft has launched a new ‘voice chat’ feature to its AI-powered Bing Chat on the desktop, which will let users talk to the AI chatbot by clicking on the microphone…
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Microsoft tests Dynamic Lighting feature, new File Explorer UI for Windows 11
San Francisco: Tech giant Microsoft has started testing a new File Explorer UI, Dynamic Lighting feature and much more, for Windows 11. New features are currently rolling out to Windows Insiders in…
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BetterPlace partners Microsoft to empower frontline workers across Asia
New Delhi: Frontline workforce management SaaS platform BetterPlace on Wednesday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to transform employee experience for frontline workers across Asia-Pacific (APAC). With this collaboration, both companies will leverage…
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Microsoft to pay $20 mn fine over storing Xbox data for kids
San Francisco: Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle charges that it violated children’s privacy by improperly collecting personal information from kids who signed up for its Xbox gaming system, the US…
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Microsoft to require SMB signing by default in Windows 11
San Francisco: Microsoft has said that it will require SMB (Server Message Block) signing (aka security signatures) by default for all connections to defend against NTLM relay attacks in Windows 11, starting…
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Microsoft testing dark mode for its Paint app in Windows 11
San Francisco: Microsoft has started testing a new dark mode for its Paint application in Windows 11. The new mode is currently rolling out in both Canary and Dev Channels for Windows…
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Microsoft to end support for Cortana on Windows
San Francisco: Microsoft has announced that it will no longer support its virtual assistant Cortana in Windows as a standalone app, starting in late 2023. This change will only affect Cortana in…
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Microsoft increases Bing Chat’s turn limit to 30 chats per session
San Francisco: Microsoft has now again increased AI-powered Bing Chat’s turn limit to 30 chats per session and 300 chats per day. “Good news, we’ve increased Bing Chat turn limits again to…
