Microsoft has clarified its stance on open-source software (OSS), saying it is not banning commercial OSS apps from the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft Wins Permission to Provide Azure Access in Kuwait
Microsoft has received permission to provide cloud services in Kuwait, a big win for the company as it continues to expand its cloud business.
UK Launches Competition Probe of Microsoft’s Activision Acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a probe into Microsoft’s plans to purchase Activision Blizzard.
‘LinkedIn’ Search Interest Skyrockets 172% in the Last Decade
Interest in LinkedIn has skyrocketed over the last decade, with searches for the networking platform increasing by more than 172%.
LinkedIn Is a Major Growth Driver for Microsoft
LinkedIn is shaping up to be one of Microsoft’s best growth drivers six years after purchasing it,
Microsoft Azure Is a Major Threat to AWS
Multiple reports are showing that Microsoft Azure is increasingly becoming a major threat to AWS in the cloud space.
More Than Three Dozen Companies Form the Metaverse Standards Forum
Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Kronos, and 33 other companies have formed the Metaverse Standards Forum to help build an open metaverse.
GitHub Is ‘Sunsetting’ Atom in Favor of Microsoft VS Code
GitHub has announced it is “sunsetting,” aka killing off, its popular Atom text editor with a view to replacing it with Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code).
Microsoft May have Cut Russia Off From Windows Downloads
Amid ongoing sanctions on Russia, it appears Microsoft may have cut users off from Windows 10 and Windows 11 downloads.
Goodbye and Good Riddance: Internet Explorer Is Officially History
Microsoft has officially retired Internet Explorer, ending support for the web browser that was instrumental in helping the company defeat Netscape.
Microsoft Pushing Bing Service 2.0 Update to Windows and Users Can’t Uninstall It
Some Windows users are less than thrilled with a recent update, as Microsoft is pushing Bing 2.0 on them with no way of uninstalling it.
Microsoft Buying Cybersecurity Startup Miburo
Microsoft is continuing its efforts to bolster cybersecurity, announcing a deal to purchase startup firm Miburo.
Microsoft Wants the Industry to Transition Exclusively to SSD Boot Drives by 2023
According to a new report, Microsoft wants manufacturers to ditch traditional boot hard drives, in favor of SSDs, by 2023.
Microsoft Overhauls HR Policies, Will Conduct Civil Rights Audit
Microsoft is revamping its HR policies, introducing sweeping changes on a number of fronts as the company works to set itself apart from its fellow tech companies.
Microsoft’s Alex Kipman Resigning Following Allegations, Raising Questions About Nadella
One of Microsoft’s “golden boy” executives, Alex Kipman, is resigning following a scathing report on inappropriate behavior and misconduct.
Microsoft Hiring Slows, Major Team’s Headcount Cut
In yet another sign of an impending economic downturn, Microsoft has significantly cut hiring, impacting even high-profile teams.
Microsoft Reverses Course, Will Allow (Some) Crypto Ads on Microsoft Ads
Microsoft has made a major change in its stance toward crypto, allowing some crypto ads on its Microsoft Ads platform.
Microsoft President: ‘Our Employees Will Never Need to Organize’
Amid a growing trend of unionization among tech company employees, Microsoft believes its employees will never need to do so.
Researcher Discovers DuckDuckGo Allows Some Microsoft Trackers
All is not what it seems with the company that labels itself a champion of privacy, with a security researcher finding that DuckDuckGo (DDG) whitelists Microsoft’s trackers.
Activision Blizzard Employees Vote to Form a Union
In a first for a large US video game studio, Activision Blizzard employees have voted on unionization.