Google moans to FTC about Microsoft cloud
Tweedledum and Tweedledee
Google has formally filed a complaint to the US Federal Trade Commission, publicly alleging that Microsoft used its dominant position in enterprise software to push customers toward Vole's cloud services.
Microsoft claims to have spotted elusive particle
If it is right then it could solve some issues of quantum computing
Microsoft researchers have made a surprise claim that they have found evidence of an elusive particle that could solve some of the biggest headaches in quantum computing.
Microsoft flogs replacement components for Surface
Displays, batteries, SSDs you name it
Microsoft is starting to sell replacement components for its Surface devices. The software giant now supplies replacement parts in the Microsoft Store, allowing Surface owners to replace their displays, batteries and SSDs.
Microsoft and OpenAI’s relationship getting awkward
Vole is just too aggressive for the passive OpenAI
The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI is getting "awkward" due to tension and confusion, according to the Wall Street Journal.
FTC trying to block Activision Microsoft deal
Filing for an injunction
The Federal Trade Commission is set to file for an injunction seeking to block Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Xbox Games Showcase 2023 shows plenty of new games
Starfield was the star of the show
Microsoft held its Xbox Games Showcase 2023 earlier today, showing some of the new games and trailers, including new Starfield details, Forza Motorsport, Avowed, Fable, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Star Wars Outlaws, and more.
Xbox Series S Carbon Black comes with 1TB on September 1st
Starfield Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Headset as well
Microsoft held its big Xbox Games Showcase earlier today, announcing and revealing plenty of new games and trailers, as well as the "all-new" Xbox Series S in Carbon Black, which will be available with a 1TB SSD, and the Starfield Limited Edition Wireless Controller and Headset.
Microsoft pays $20 million settlement for collecting children’s data
Hung onto for rather a long time too
Microsoft has agreed to pay $20 million to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it illegally collected personal information from children without parental consent and retained it for extended periods.
AI generated content should be labelled
Says EU
Companies deploying generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Bard with the potential to generate disinformation should label such content as part of their efforts to combat fake news, European Commission deputy head Vera Jourova said.
Microsoft helps Apple sort out a serious malware problem
Been around since 2015, Apple didn't notice
Software King of the World, Microsoft rushed to help save the fruity cargo cult Apple which was suffering from a serious security problem since 2015.