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Skype shuts down today: Here's what happens to your account and data
The video-calling platform, founded by a group of engineers in 2003, was purchased by Microsoft for $8.5 billion.
Published on May 05, 2025 12:00 PM IST
Microsoft Authenticator to discontinue this feature soon. Here's what's changing
Microsoft is discontinuing autofill in its Authenticator app starting July 2025, affecting password storage and access.
Published on May 04, 2025 03:38 PM IST
Who is Phoebe Gates? Bill Gates' daughter who revealed he has Asperger syndrome
Phoebe Gates is Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates’ daughter. She is an entrepreneur and advocate for women’s health and empowerment.
Published on May 02, 2025 05:21 PM IST
Microsoft raises price of Xbox Series consoles, first-party games to cost $80
Here's why Microsoft is increasing Xbox prices and by how much
Published on May 02, 2025 12:52 AM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
AI now writes up to 30% of Microsoft’s code, CEO Satya Nadella reveals
Meta and Microsoft CEOs discuss AI’s growing role in software development at LlamaCon 2025.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 12:16 PM IST
From the first free video call to the quiet death of Skype
The magic of Skype was not in its technical details but in its emotional resonance. This was not just about functionality. It was about presence.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Altman and Nadella, Who Ignited the Modern AI Boom Together, Are Drifting Apart
The OpenAI and Microsoft CEOs helped each other become power players in generative AI but are now preparing for independent futures.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:32 AM IST
WSJ
Why Google, Microsoft are the tech stocks to buy, top investor explains
A top investment officer has claimed that this is the right time to buy Google stocks in a recent Yahoo Finance video
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:22 AM IST
Shrey Banerjee
‘You’re always in hurry when in India’: Nikhil Kamath to Bill Gates. He responds
On the latest episode of the WTF podcast, Bill Gates spoke with Nikhil Kamath about his packed India visits.
Published on Apr 11, 2025 06:27 PM IST
Another Microsoft layoff round coming. This time, for middle managers: Report
This comes as Microsoft is looking to reduce its "PM ratio" which is the ratio of product managers or program managers to engineers.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 03:24 PM IST
De-extinction contention, Google Gemini’s camera perception, and Llama trouble
De-extinction. A terminology that we are certain to hear more of, in the coming months and years.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Bill Gates' daughter says he didn't want her to drop out to start her business
Phoebe Gates' digital fashion startup, Phia, is still in the pre-launch stage, but promises “a new way to shop online.”
Published on Apr 08, 2025 10:12 PM IST
Microsoft fires ‘hostile’ employee who disrupted event by 'yelling at CEO'
Microsoft has terminated employee Ibtihal Aboussad following her disruptive protest against CEO Mustafa Suleyman during the company's 50th anniversary event
Published on Apr 08, 2025 11:01 AM IST
Who is Vaniya Agrawal, Microsoft engineer ‘fired’ for confronting Gates, Nadella
Vaniya Agrawal had confronted Microsoft bosses Steve Ballmer, Bill Gates and Satya Nadella at the firm's 50th anniversary celebrations.
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 12:36 PM IST
'Travel and see people who…': Bill Gates' advice to young Indians
Bill Gates also noted that people who have made fortunes from technology are less dynastic and more philanthropic.
Published on Apr 07, 2025 02:26 PM IST
Indian-origin employee’s email to colleagues after disrupting Microsoft event
Vaniya Agrawal disrupted Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration, calling out Satya Nadella. Here is what she wrote in an email to colleagues later in the day
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 08:39 AM IST
‘Are you sure?’: Bill Gates response to daughter Phoebe's new fashion website
Phoebe Gates recently launched her podcast "The Burnouts" with business partner Sophia Kianni, and launched a fashion website called "Phia."
Published on Apr 06, 2025 08:03 PM IST
‘Shame on you’: Bill Gates, Microsoft bosses face pro-Palestine protest | WATCH
Microsoft employees protested against AI's role in Israeli military actions in Gaza, claiming the tech giant supports genocide.
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 01:39 PM IST
Microsoft turns 50: Bill Gates gives nostalgic tribute with rare throwback pics
Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. What began as a small venture grew into one of history's most influential tech giants.
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 05:53 AM IST
Microsoft turns 50: Tracking Bill Gates' journey - from a dorm to Wall Street
From a bold dream in a dorm room to powering billions of devices globally, Microsoft turns 50!
Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:33 PM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Art and the artist, storage habits and an update for your iPhone
Apple went one better than their own timeline. The iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS 15.4 updates rolled out a day before we transitioned into April.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Bad news for Indian H-1B visa holders? Google, Amazon, Microsoft caution staff
Tech giants like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have issued a warning to their H1-B Visa staff amid increasing uncertainty around US' new immigrants policies.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 12:37 PM IST
Microsoft’s Blue Screen of Death is no longer going to blue – ‘BSOD’ explained
Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death may no longer be blue in the future. Here's why.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 12:26 PM IST
Shaurya Sharma
Roles for AI agents, rethinking EV charging and ransomware threats
Agents. AI agents. Days after I analysed the Agentic AI developments, Microsoft has made its biggest and most serious pitch yet .
Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Microsoft, Gates Foundation collaborates with Maha govt on digital governance model
Microsoft’s co-founder and renowned philanthropist Bill Gates along with representatives from the Gates Foundation met Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis
Published on Mar 20, 2025 04:38 PM IST
Microsoft replaces chief people officer to rethink performance reviews: Report
Kathleen Hogan will be replaced by Amy Coleman, a Microsoft HR executive who had worked in the company for 25 years.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 09:59 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh govt partners with Microsoft to equip 2 lakh youth with AI skills
In line with the MoU, Microsoft will impart training in AI and cloud computing to 500 teachers & 10,000 engineering students from 50 rural engineering colleges.
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 05:56 PM IST
ANI | , Amaravati
Chromecast users, don't factory reset: Google issues urgent warning amid outage
Google's Chromecast and Chromecast Audio are facing outages due to an expired security certificate, hindering device casting.
Published on Mar 11, 2025 06:05 AM IST
Microsoft is shutting down Skype: Here’s how to transition to Teams smoothly
Worried about your Skype account? Here's how to quikly transition to Teams Free.
Published on Mar 04, 2025 07:56 PM IST
Shaurya Sharma
‘I was denied boarding’: Microsoft exec not allowed on flight to India because…
A Microsoft executive claims he was not allowed to board a flight to India due to his expired business visa.
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 09:07 AM IST