Microsoft releases new AI chatbot
Zo has protection from racists
After its early incarnation of an AI chatbot Tay turned into a racist, Microsoft has had another go with a social bot called Zo.
Big tech would build a Muslim register
No one remembers IBM, including IBM
It seems that the top tech companies have learnt nothing from the experience of IBM during the 1930s and are happy to help build Donald “Prince of Orange” Trump’s Muslim database.
Google might buy Facebook
It's entirely feasible
The word on the information strasse is that Google wants to buy Facebook. It is entirely speculative, but could have legs.
Surface Phone to come with Snapdragon 835 SoC
Backed by 6GB of RAM
There have been quite a few rumors that Microsoft is making a Surface Phone and it appears that it will pack serious power with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 835 SoC and 6GB of RAM.
EU set to support Microsoft’s LinkedIn deal
Seems to be avoiding the antitrust missteps
Software giant Microsoft is likely to gain EU approval for its $26 billion buy of professional social notworking site LinkedIn after making concessions aimed at addressing competition concerns.
Microsoft plans to bring x86 emulation to ARM
It will be in Windows 10 in 2017
Microsoft will be rolling out x86 emulation for ARM processors in the Redstone 3 upgrade of Windows 10 late next year.
Microsoft tries to please EU
But will it be enough?
The European Commission was approached by Microsoft in an attempt to appease antitrsut regulators investigating its proposed takeover of Linkedin.
Microsoft scores Tesla AI contract
Cloud based AI for cars
Software king of the world Microsoft has won a contract with Tesla OpenAI, the non-profit artificial intelligence (AI) research firm backed by Tesla Motors.
Microsoft discounts Xbox One
In time for Christmas
While the UK is seeing price rises thanks to the falling pound, it seems that Microsoft is slashing the pricing of its Xbox One.
Dell shows off its answer to Microsoft's Surface Studio
PC innovation enters new era
Microsoft's Surface Studio has been getting much praise for its innovative design, and while Apple is slow to copy it, Dell has pushed out its own version which looks rather nice.