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Apple dismisses Microsoft monopoly comparisons - Techcrunch - 29/03 6:50 am

A week after finding itself at the business end of a landmark lawsuit from the United States Department of Justice, Apple is staunchly denying any parallels between itself and Microsoft in the 1990s





Phil Spencer blames capitalism for games industry woes: 'I don't get [the] luxury of not having to run a profitable growing business' - PC Gamer - Pcgamer - 29/03 6:02 am

Phil Spencer blames capitalism for games industry woes: 'I don't get [the] luxury of not having to run a profitable growing business' ?? PC Gamer Phil Spencer on what the hell is happening in the games industry ?? Polygon Microsoft opens a crack in console gaming's decades-old walled garden ?? Ars Technica Epic Games Store On Xbox Would Benefit Gamers, Phil Spencer Says ?? GameSpot Steam could land on Xbox Series X as Phil Spencer opens the door to third-party stores ?? Tom's Guide





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Microsoft??????s new safety system can catch hallucinations in its customers?????? AI apps - Theverge - 29/03 4:34 am

Illustration: The Verge Sarah Bird, Microsoft??????s chief product officer of responsible AI, tells The Verge in an interview that her team has designed several new safety features that will be easy to use for Azure customers who aren??????t hiring groups of red teamers to test the AI services they built

time for Azure AI customers working with any model hosted on the platform. ??????We know that customers don??????t all have deep expertise in prompt injection attacks or hateful content, so the evaluation system generates the prompts needed to simulate these types of attacks. Customers can then get a... Continue reading???





Buy Microsoft Office Professional for Windows for $56 - Zdnet - 29/03 2:02 am

Pay just once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC.





How a Windows shake-up could position Microsoft to capitalize on AI PCs - Theverge - 29/03 1:07 am

Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge After Windows and Surface chief Panos Panay departed Microsoft last year, the software giant quickly split his two divisions into two different teams

top of Microsoft. The shuffling comes just as Microsoft gets ready for a big ??????AI PC?????? push. Pavan Davuluri, who??????s currently in charge of Surface hardware, will now lead both Windows and Surface . Mustafa Suleyman, the DeepMind co-founder who Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella just hired , will now... Continue reading???





Hackers are already attacking this Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability, so patch now - Techradar - 29/03 1:03 am

Remote code execution flaw being used in the wild to exploit Microsoft SharePoint flaw





Microsoft launches new Azure AI tools to cut out LLM safety and reliability risks - Venturebeat - 29/03 12:57 am

Beyond working to block out safety and security-threatening prompt injection attacks, Microsoft has also introduced tooling to focus on the reliability of gen AI apps.





LinkedIn targets users caught between TikTok and what used to be Twitter - Techcrunch - 28/03 11:01 pm

Two weeks ago, TechCrunch broke the news that LinkedIn was getting into games, helping users “deepen relationships” through puzzle-based interactions. And on Wednesday, TechCrunch reported that the Microsoft-owned social network was experimenting with short-form videos



Amazon Bets $150 Billion on Data Centers Required for AI Boom - Slashdot - 28/03 10:41 pm

From a report: The spending spree is a show of force as the company looks to maintain its grip on the cloud services market, where it holds about twice the share of No. 2 player Microsoft

as business customers cut costs and delayed modernization projects. Now spending is starting to pick up again, and Amazon is keen to secure land and electricity for its power-hungry facilities. "We're expanding capacity quite significantly," said Kevin Miller, an AWS vice president who oversees the company's data centers. "I think that just gives us the ability to get closer to customers." Over the past two years, according to a Bloomberg tally, Amazon has committed to spending $148 billion to build and operate data centers around the world. The company plans to expand existing server farm hubs in northern Virginia and Oregon as well as push into new precincts, including Mississippi, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. Read more of this story at Slashdot.



These 17,000 Microsoft Exchange Servers Are A Ticking Time Bomb - Packetstormsecurity - 28/03 10:03 pm

Microsoft Copilot AI will soon run locally on PCs - Engadget - 28/03 9:06 pm

Microsoft's Copilot AI service is set to run locally on PCs, Intel told Tom's Hardware

of lag that's fine for larger jobs, but not ideal for smaller jobs. Adding local compute capability would decrease that lag, while potentially improving performance and privacy as well. Microsoft was previously rumored to require 40 TOPS on next-gen AI PCs (along with a modest 16GB of RAM). Right now, Windows doesn't make much use of NPUs, apart from running video effects like background blurring for Surface Studio webcams. ChromeOS and macOS both use NPU power for more video and audio processing features, though, along with OCR, translation, live transcription , Ars Technica noted. So far, the processor with the fastest NPU speed is Apple M3, which offers 18 TOPS across the lineup (M3, M3 Pro and M3 Ultra). AMD's Ryzen 8040 and 7040 laptop chips are next with 16 and 10 TOPS respectively, while Intel's Meteor Lake laptop hits 10 TOPS as well. Qualcomm may offer the first processor with enough power for Copilot via the Snapdragon X Elite , which will offer 45 TOPS of AI compute speed. Intel's Lunar Lake chips, set to arrive in 2025, will ship with triple its current NPU speeds. Yesterday, the company introduced 300 new AI features optimized specifically for its own OpenVino platform. The chip giant also announced an AI PC development kit based on the the ASUS NUC Pro that uses its current Meteor Lake silicon. "From a desktop standpoint, we have plans on the desktop side, what we would say [is an] AI PC. And then there's also the next-gen AI PC, the 40 TOPS requirements; we have all of our different steps in our roadmap on how we cover all the different segments," the company told Tom's Hardware . This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...





How a single buck bought bragging rights in the battle to port Windows 95 to NT - Theregister - 28/03 8:47 pm

It reached the desktop and then ... A former Microsoft engineer has waxed lyrical about how he and a colleague made a sporting bet over how far a new build of Windows would get before crashing.???



Microsoft may be working on a cheaper, disc-free Xbox Series X - Engadget - 28/03 6:40 pm

Microsoft may be working on a white version of its current all-digital Xbox Series X console, according to leaked images reported by Exputer and documents seen by The Verge

Series X have leaked out. Last month, Exputer also reported that Microsoft planned to release a white, all-digital Xbox Series X sometime between June and July 2024, with a retail price $50 to $100 lower than the current Xbox Series X. Last year, a large leak indicated that Microsoft would launch an all-digital Xbox Series X with a new cylindrical design, arriving in November of 2024 for $500. The device, code-named Brooklin, was tipped to come with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C front port, an all-new southbridge and a 6-nanometer die shrink. That would allow for a reduced (15 percent) power draw, a new low-power standby mode and increased use of recycled plastic. Much of the news around Brooklin was effectively refuted by Xbox boss Phil Spencer shortly after the leak, though. He implied that it was based on early planning and no longer accurate. "It's hard to see our team's work shared in this way because so much has changed and there's so much to be excited about right now and in the future," he stated in an X post. "We will share the real plans when we are ready." This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...ml?src=rss





Microsoft Customers Complain Copilot Doesn't Work As Well As ChatGPT - Business Insider - Businessinsider - 28/03 5:00 pm

Microsoft Customers Complain Copilot Doesn't Work As Well As ChatGPT ?? Business Insider Microsoft customers are complaining that its Copilot AI isn't as good as ChatGPT ?? Quartz Use of large language models might affect our cognitive skills ?? Nature.com Excessive use of Copilot AI and ChatGPT might be making you dumber ?? Windows Central Customers complain that Copilot isn't as good as ChatGPT, Microsoft blames misunderstanding and misuse ?? TechSpot





These 17,000 unpatched Microsoft Exchange servers are a ticking time bomb - Theregister - 28/03 3:45 pm

One might say this is a wurst case scenario The German Federal Office for Information Security (BIS) has issued an urgent alert about the poor state of Microsoft Exchange Server patching in the country.???



Phil Spencer Wants Epic Games Store and Others On Xbox Consoles - Slashdot - 28/03 7:20 am

He wants other video game retailers on Xbox, too. In an interview with Microsoft's CEO of Gaming during the annual Game Developers Conference, Spencer told Polygon about the ways he'd like to break down the walled gardens that have historically limited players to making purchases through the first-party stores tied to each console

stores on Xbox -- not just the official storefront. Spencer mentioned his frustrations with closed ecosystems, so we asked for clarity. Could he really see a future where stores like Itch.io and Epic Games Store existed on Xbox? Was it just a matter of figuring out mountains of paperwork to get there? "Yes," said Spencer. "[Consider] our history as the Windows company. Nobody would blink twice if I said, 'Hey, when you're using a PC, you get to decide the type of experience you have [by picking where to buy games]. There's real value in that." Spencer believes console players would benefit from that freedom too -- and so would console makers like Microsoft. Spencer explained how, in the past, console makers would typically subsidize the cost of expensive hardware, knowing that a portion of every dollar spent on games for the platform over the years would eventually make it back to the console maker. Then, in time, the console maker would recoup the subsidy -- and hopefully more. But, Spencer said, "Moore's Law has slowed down. The price of the components of a console aren't coming down as fast as they have in previous generations." Worse, he explained, the console market isn't growing, with more gamers moving to PC and handheld options. Now, the notion of subsidizing a console -- and forcing players to purchase games through the official storefront to help recoup costs -- might not make sense. The walls meant to lock people into consoles might be motivating them to stay out. "[Subsidizing hardware] becomes more challenging in today's world," Spencer said. "And I will say, and this may seem too altruistic, I don't know that it's growing the industry. So I think, what are the barriers? What are the things that create friction in today's world for creators and players? And how can we be part of opening up that model?" The answer, in part, is scrapping exclusivity on more Xbox games. Spencer explained that the game experience is hindered when it matters what consoles we play on or what shops sell us our games. As an example, he pointed to Sea of Thieves. A player, he explained, shouldn't have to worry about what hardware they or their friends own. They should just know if their friends have and want to play Sea of Thieves. Now, Spencer said, "if I want to play on a gaming PC, then I feel like I'm more a continuous part of a gaming ecosystem as a whole. As opposed to [on console], my gaming is kind of sharded -- to use a gaming term -- based on these different closed ecosystems that I have to play across." Read more of this story at Slashdot.





Leaked images reveal Microsoft??????s white disc-less Xbox Series X console - Theverge - 28/03 7:02 am

Image: Exputer Microsoft appears to be readying a white version of its Xbox Series X console without a disc drive

some internal components upgraded, including the heatsink used to cool the console. The Verge has seen additional documents detailing changes to this white Xbox Series X that suggest these leaked photos are genuine, but we??????ve reached out to Microsoft to comment. Exputer claimed... Continue reading???





GPT-4 loses its position as "best" LLM to Claude-3 in LMSYS benchmark - TechSpot - Techspot - 28/03 5:05 am

GPT-4 loses its position as "best" LLM to Claude-3 in LMSYS benchmark ?? TechSpot ???The king is dead??????Claude 3 surpasses GPT-4 on Chatbot Arena for the first time ?? Ars Technica Claude takes the top spot in AI chatbot ranking ??? finally knocking GPT-4 down to second place ?? Tom's Guide Claude 3 Opus Beats Out GPT-4 on Chatbot Arena ?? Lifehacker Claude 3 Opus vs Microsoft Copilot Pro: One clear winner ?? XDA Developers





The Javers Files: Microsoft's ongoing cyberattack and Chinese disinformation threatens corporate America - CNBC - Cnbc - 28/03 4:55 am

The Javers Files: Microsoft's ongoing cyberattack and Chinese disinformation threatens corporate America ?? CNBC





Microsoft's dimming tech for displays might do more harm than good - Techradar - 28/03 3:46 am

While Microsoft's display dimming tech seems good on paper, it could theoretically ruin your monitor





Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud - Arstechnica - 28/03 2:45 am

Companies are trying to make the "AI PC" happen with new silicon and software.





Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud - Ars Technica - Arstechnica - 28/03 2:45 am

Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud ?? Ars Technica Microsoft's new era of AI PCs will need a Copilot key, says Intel ?? The Verge Intel shares Microsoft's new AI PC definition, launches AI PC Acceleration Programs and Core Ultra Meteor Lake NUC developer kits at AI conference ?? Tom's Hardware A keyboard sticker can turn your new laptop into an AI PC

Software & Hardware Devs ?? AnandTech





Intel Outlines 40 TOPS NPU Performance As Minimum Requirement For Windows Copilot & AI PC Platforms - Wccftech - Wccftech - 28/03 2:35 am

Intel Outlines 40 TOPS NPU Performance As Minimum Requirement For Windows Copilot & AI PC Platforms ?? Wccftech Microsoft's new era of AI PCs will need a Copilot key, says Intel ?? The Verge Intel shares Microsoft's new AI PC definition, launches AI PC Acceleration Programs and Core Ultra Meteor Lake NUC developer kits at AI conference ?? Tom's Hardware Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud ?? Ars Technica A keyboard sticker can turn your new laptop into an AI PC

laptop into an AI PC. Probably... ?? PC Gamer





German cyber agency warns 17,000 Microsoft Exchange servers are vulnerable to critical bugs - The Record from Recorded Future News - Therecord - 28/03 1:07 am

German cyber agency warns 17,000 Microsoft Exchange servers are vulnerable to critical bugs ?? The Record from Recorded Future News 17,000+ Microsoft Exchange servers in Germany are vulnerable to attack, BSI warns ?? Help Net Security Germany warns of 17K vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers exposed online ?? BleepingComputer 17,000+ Microsoft Exchange Servers Vulnerable to Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities ?? GBHackers German government warns thousands of Microsoft Server instances are at risk online ?? TechRadar

risk online ?? TechRadar





???The king is dead??????Claude 3 surpasses GPT-4 on Chatbot Arena for the first time - Ars Technica - Arstechnica - 28/03 12:32 am

???The king is dead??????Claude 3 surpasses GPT-4 on Chatbot Arena for the first time ?? Ars Technica Claude takes the top spot in AI chatbot ranking ??? finally knocking GPT-4 down to second place ?? Tom's Guide Claude 3 Opus vs Microsoft Copilot Pro: One clear winner ?? XDA Developers What Is Claude 3? Is it better than ChatGPT? ?? ReadWrite GPT-4 loses its position as "best" LLM to Claude-3 in LMSYS benchmark ?? TechSpot





Get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro for $40 right now - Zdnet - 28/03 12:30 am

Code faster and work smarter with a license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022, available at a big discount now.





Intel throws chips on the table, Microsoft plays the Copilot card in wild bet on AI PCs - Theregister - 28/03 12:30 am

Does anyone actually want one? Intel has muddied the AI PC waters by sharing some of Microsoft's requirements while also claiming that its own take on the concept has Intel silicon at its heart.???





Microsoft opens a crack in console gaming???s decades-old walled garden - Arstechnica - 27/03 11:58 pm

Competing marketplaces like the Epic Games Store could show up on Xbox in the future.





Microsoft opens a crack in console gaming's decades-old walled garden - Ars Technica - Arstechnica - 27/03 11:58 pm

Microsoft opens a crack in console gaming's decades-old walled garden ?? Ars Technica Phil Spencer on what the hell is happening in the games industry ?? Polygon Steam on Xbox consoles teased, sounds like exactly what we've waited for ?? GAMINGbible Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer wants PC gaming stores on Xbox ?? Windows Central Phil Spencer says he's open to bringing stores like Epic and Itch.io to Xbox consoles ?? PC Gamer



Microsoft's New Era of AI PCs Will Need a Copilot Key, Says Intel - Slashdot - 27/03 11:21 pm

An anonymous reader shares a report:Intel, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and AMD have all been pushing the idea of an "AI PC" for months now as we head toward more AI-powered features in Windows

combination of hardware and software for its idea of an AI PC. That includes a system that comes with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), the latest CPUs and GPUs, and access to Copilot. It will also need to have the new Copilot key that Microsoft announced earlier this year. This requirement means that some laptops, like Asus' new ROG Zephyrus, have already shipped with Intel's new Core Ultra chips and aren't technically AI PCs in the eyes of Microsoft's strict requirements because they don't have a Copilot key. But they're still AI PCs in Intel's eyes. "Our joint aligned definition, Intel and Microsoft, we've aligned on Core Ultra, Copilot, and Copilot key," explains Todd Lewellen, head of the PC ecosystem at Intel, in a press briefing with The Verge. "From an Intel perspective our AI PC has Core Ultra and it has an integrated NPU because it is unlocking all kinds of new capabilities and functions in the AI space. We have great alignment with Microsoft, but there are going to be some systems out there that may not have the physical key on it but it does have our integrated NPU." Read more of this story at Slashdot.



The Morning After: Apples WWDC 2024 kicks off June 10 - Engadget - 27/03 7:15 pm

This year? Another Vision Pro? A Mac Mini? Place your bets. Mat Smith The biggest stories you might have missed Meta limits political content recommendations on Instagram and Threads Microsoft is finally adding keyboard and mouse support to Xbox Cloud Gaming titles My quest for the perfect productivity mouse You can get these reports delivered daily direct to your inbox

bets. Mat Smith The biggest stories you might have missed Meta limits political content recommendations on Instagram and Threads Microsoft is finally adding keyboard and mouse support to Xbox Cloud Gaming titles My quest for the perfect productivity mouse You can get these reports delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! PS5s Game Help feature will source videos from other players It was pretty useless. Game Help shared developer-created tips and videos for PS5 games, bubbling up advice depending on where you were in a game. Unfortunately, in my experience, it was rarely useful advice. That might improve soon, as Sony adds videos from other gamers for those tricky bosses and segments. Community tips will be accessible in the same way as Game Help: click the PS button, launch the Control Center and find an Action Card labeled Hints Inside. Any card with gamer videos will have a Community Game Help label and players will be able to rate tips usefulness. Continue reading. Microsoft merges its Windows and Surface teams under one leader Pavan Davuluri has been with Microsoft for 23 years. Engadget Microsoft is bringing together its Windows experiences and devices teams into one division. Pavan Davuluri, whos been head of the Surface team since last year, will now also lead Windows experiences after Mikhail Parakhins departure. Perhaps interestingly, Parakhin vacated his role a week after Microsoft hired DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman, who apparently asked Parakhin to report to him directly. Continue reading. This camera captures 156.3 trillion frames per second Super super super super slow mo. Engadget Scientists have created a scientific camera that shoots images at an encoding rate of 156.3 terahertz (THz) to individual pixels equivalent to 156.3 trillion frames per second. Dubbed SCARF (swept-coded aperture real-time femtophotography), the research-grade camera could lead to breakthroughs in fields studying micro-events impossible to capture on existing scientific imaging equipment. SCARF could open new frontiers in areas as diverse as shock wave mechanics or the development of more effective medicine. Continue reading. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...s





Claude takes the top spot in AI chatbot ranking ??? finally knocking GPT-4 down to second place - Tom's Guide - Tomsguide - 27/03 6:52 pm

Claude takes the top spot in AI chatbot ranking ??? finally knocking GPT-4 down to second place ?? Tom's Guide ???The king is dead??????Claude 3 surpasses GPT-4 on Chatbot Arena for the first time ?? Ars Technica Claude 3 Opus vs Microsoft Copilot Pro: One clear winner ?? XDA Developers What Is Claude 3? Is it better than ChatGPT? ?? ReadWrite GPT-4 loses its position as "best" LLM to Claude-3 in LMSYS benchmark ?? TechSpot





Intel confirms Microsoft's Copilot AI will soon run locally on PCs, next-gen AI PCs require 40 TOPS of NPU performance - Tomshardware - 27/03 6:42 pm

Intel executives confirmed today that Microsoft's Copilot AI service will soon run locally on PCs and have a requirement for a minimum of 40 TOPS of NPU performance





Windows Format dialog waited decades for UI revamp that never came - Theregister - 27/03 6:15 pm

'Temporary' isn't always Windows has a built-in reminder of the perils of temporary solutions thanks to the 30-year-old porting efforts of former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer.???



My quest for the perfect productivity mouse - Engadget - 27/03 5:01 pm

The obvious candidates James Trew / Engadget Google around for the best PC mouse or "the best productivity mouse" and youll find one answer: Logitechs MX Master 3 . You might see a few mentions of others like the Razer Pro Click and Microsofts Surface Precision mouse but the reviews are clear that the MX 3 Master is the one

run. My old Magic Mouse could have made the move from MacOS to Windows, but I was already negotiating some pretty bad RSI and the internal battery was starting to waiver. Not least of all, I wanted something that I could charge and use at the same time the temerity, I know. Not to mention, since the advent of devices such as the Stream Deck and the Loupedeck Live I have developed a taste for physical, assignable controls. Also, as a recent convert to the world of mechanical keyboards, I was hoping there was a similar world of boutique, bespoke options. It turns out that productivity mice are still a largely off-the-shelf affair, but I was determined to get through some of the more promising options and find something I could live with, possibly for another decade. So I set out to find the best productivity mouse for me by testing a number of the most popular wireless mice available today; these are my favorites. The obvious candidates James Trew / Engadget Google around for the best PC mouse or "the best productivity mouse" and youll find one answer: Logitechs MX Master 3 . You might see a few mentions of others like the Razer Pro Click and Microsofts Surface Precision mouse but the reviews are clear that the MX 3 Master is the one. Since we first published this guide, Logitech has released the MX Master 3S which improves on the already popular device with a sharper sensor and quieter buttons . Weve updated this guide accordingly. I looked at all three of these, and honestly, theres not a lot in it. All of them cost $100 and all of them meet my basic requirements of decent ergonomics, configurable buttons and solid battery life. The latter is the hardest to quantify thanks to how each manufacturer likes to define time. For Logis MX Master 3S its 70 days. Razer on the other hand touts the Pro Click as lasting between 200 and 400 hours depending on whether you use their USB dongle or Bluetooth respectively (thats 8-16 days but its not clear if this is in use). Microsofts Surface Precision is listed as up to 3 months which I somehow read with an implied shrug on their part. Its hard to know whether those are active use or the mouse is on and its on your desk. The better news is that all of them can be charged while you use them. In practice, I found the MX Master 3S to last the longest, but also needing a charge way sooner than its 70 days claim, in my experience its more like every 5-6 weeks. Of this trio, the Pro Click offers the most configurable buttons (8). The MX Master 3S is a close second (7) but has the advantage of a second scroll wheel near the thumb. In reality, two of Razers buttons are side-clicks on the scroll wheel typically these default to sideways scroll, the same as Logis thumb dial does. The net result is that I found the MX Master 3S slightly more configurable for my use cases. The thumbwheel is perfect for switching between desktops something I do a lot, which would occupy two slots on the Razer meaning, effectively, the MX Master 3S has one more spare button in this setup. James Trew / Engadget While were on the topic of buttons, the new MX Master 3S wireless mouse has almost no click sound at all. It makes almost every other mouse seem quite conspicuous by comparison. It also means the click motion feels a little smoother which all adds up to a much nicer experience. Lastly, theres a programmable button on the MX master 3S located just under where your thumb rests. This can be used for almost anything, but by default, it activates something called gesture control, which lets you assign certain tasks to, you guessed it, different gestures. I gave the gesture controls a spin and they seemed pretty helpful, but the usefulness soon dissolved when I found I wasnt always able to ace the gesture on the first attempt. For its part, Microsofts Surface Precision mouse offers six buttons and includes left/right clicks on the scroll wheel, putting it about on par with Razer and a shade under the MX Master 3S for configuration dorks like me. All three companies offer companion software Microsofts is built right-in to Windows. Its worth noting that Logitech makes a distinction between its office mice and its gaming mice which Ill get to later (basically, different software with different configuration options). The short version is each gets its own software and what you can do there differs which will be a key factor if considering a variety of their models.. I found Logitechs Options software the most straightforward with a deep selection of Windows commands, media controls, shortcuts and navigation tools on offer. You can also assign keystroke combinations if something you need isnt listed. On top of that there are options for app-specific buttons which means you can, for example, have right-click do one thing in Photoshop but something totally different in Chrome. Logitech doesnt offer full macros in Options though, so more complex commands are off the table via the native software. James Trew / Engadget Razers Synapse also offers app-specific controls alongside a wealth of predefined media and OS shortcuts, but perhaps less comprehensive than those found in Options. That said, you do also have full macro support: Simply hit record and whatever you do next can be converted into a single click of the mouse. Theres even HyperShift which means you can add a second layer of commands while holding down an allocated button. Microsofts Mouse and Keyboard Center is no slouch either with some decent shortcuts on offer and support for both macros and app-specific controls. Though, overall, its perhaps less in-depth than both Logitech and Razers companion apps. On a more minor note. During my time with MacOS I joined the dark side of natural scroll. Its not a deal-breaker for me, as I dont mind regular scroll, but Logitech and Microsoft both offer reverse scrolling as a setting, Razer doesnt appear to though you can work around this in other ways of course. All the above mice offer the flexibility of both Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz wireless connectivity, can be used while cabled and support multi-device (at the same time) modes, if thats your thing. Winner: MX Master 3S. Gaming mice for everyday use Just because a mouse has a gaming focus, it doesnt mean its no good for productivity. That was my reasoning when I looked at things like the Logitech G502 Lightspeed and the G Pro X Superlight . From Razer, the Viper Ultimate looked like another strong option. There are a few things that change once you go gamer it seems. First: Things get much much lighter. The heaviest I tried was the G502 which, at 114g is a hair heavier than the Razer Pro Click (106g). But 26g lighter than the MX Master 3S. The G Pro X Superlight and the Viper Ultra are much more svelte however, weighing in at 63g and 74g respectively. This puts the G Pro X at under half the weight of its Logitech productivity sibling. James Trew / Engadget The next thing to consider is the form factor. Gaming mice are much more likely to have either a neutral or ambidextrous design. This isnt a no-no for my RSI concerns (especially when offset against the lighter weight) but it was something I was cautious about. Of the ones I am testing here, the G502 Lightspeed is the most ergonomic. Lastly, gamers want speed and even 2.4GHz is a bit too laggy for some, so Bluetooth connectivity is rare to find in this category. Thats not a deal-breaker for me, but worth knowing in case it is for you. I actually had high hopes for the G502 Lightspeed. Not only is it lighter and a similar form factor to the MX Master 3S, it offers a whopping 11 configurable buttons. Whats more youre able to assign full macros along with a slew of deep keyboard commands to those buttons. From a customization standpoint, its pretty comprehensive. The G502s office-bound rival has most of what you need, but macros arent there and the keyboard commands on offer arent as extensive as in Logitechs gamer-focused G Hub software. I should mention the G Pro X Superlight here, too, given it uses the same software as the G502. The G Pro X is semi ambidextrous (you can palm it with either hand, but the extra buttons are only on one side). There are only five buttons total, too. The issue for me was really all in the handling. I liked that both of these were lighter, thats a solid plus. But the wealth of buttons on the G502 meant things were a little more cramped. For example, there are two right alongside the left-click button and then another two just above where your thumb rests. They arent hard to locate without looking, but overall not as naturally placed as those on the MX Master 3S, at least in my opinion. Also, the scroll wheel on both the G502 and the G Pro X protrudes more than any of the other mice on this list which, again, takes some getting used to. Neither was as fluid or comfortable to me as those in the MX Master 3S or Razer Pro click. Moreover, the G502 has a button to switch between smooth and ratchet scroll (fast, free gliding versus clicky slow, basically). The MX Master 3S offers both types of scrolling but with a setting where ratchet mode will seamlessly become smooth mode which is much more apt for browsing and navigating lists. I found scrolling on the G502 a bit annoying. Much bigger clicks and finding the button to switch to smooth seemed to kill my flow. I am guessing its better for gamers though. The G Pro X, for its part, is a really nice option if you want something light with a couple of extra buttons. But with just two additional ones over the standard two-plus-clickwheel it wasnt quite up to my requirements. James Trew / Engadget Razers Viper Ultimate, literally on the other hand, is a surprisingly competent all-purpose mouse. For one, as alluded to, its truly ambidextrous. At 74g it glides across the desk making it a pleasure to use for extended periods. With a 70 hour battery life it was joint first with the G Pro X for longevity in this category (the G502 offers around 50 hours). The main nitpick for me with the Viper is that the two buttons near your ring finger and pinkie take a little getting used to if you palm a mouse like I do. I had to train myself to click with the side of my finger rather than the tip. The net result is that I was surprised to find myself gravitating toward the Viper Ultimate most out of this category, despite the G502 being closer to what I had in mind when setting out on this test. Thanks to gamery specs that Im not going to make use of, such as 20,000+ DPI sensors and 1000Hz polling rates, all of the gaming mice do cost more than the productivity options. In fact all three cost the same: $150. Winner: Razer Viper Ultimate Mobile mice Lets be clear, theres almost no chance any of the mobile mice on offer would make a great full-time desktop replacement. That said, its also one of the more interesting categories thanks to being free from the burden of having to do everything . A mobile mouse can get a little wackier and do one or two things really well. Theres also the fact that many of us are working at home on the company laptop, so pairing that with a mouse can make the transition back to the office a little smoother (and not everyone is a fan of trackpads anyway). As such, a straight head-to-head feels less appropriate, but heres a rundown of five contenders. Logitech Pebble Logitechs Pebble is a mobile mouse in the purest form. At 100g its not the lightest on this list, but that does give it a reassuring feel in use. There are only three buttons: The standard left click, right click and click wheel. You also have the choice between Bluetooth and 2.4GHz dongle connectivity. A nice touch is that you can stow the USB dongle under the top plate as thats also where youll change the (AA) battery. The Pebble has a slight angle to it which felt like my hand was arching forward when in use. The ambidextrous design is welcome but I do have my concerns about how comfortable it is for extended use. The two aces up the Pebbles sleeve, however, are its epic battery life: A claimed 18 months (though this will obviously depend on what batteries you use) and the $25 price tag, making it the cheapest on this list. Logitech MX Anywhere 3 As the name suggests, the MX Anywhere 3 is the mobile version of the MX Master 3S Bluetooth mouse. Unlike its bigger brother, the Anywhere has a semi-ambidextrous design. Its perhaps a shade too small to cut it as desktop replacement, but in the mobile realm it feels premium, complete with the auto-switching between ratchet and free-flowing scroll wheel which at $80, it should. With six buttons, its pretty configurable for something so small and at 99g it wont overstay its welcome under your palm. Though for the life of me I cannot understand why there is no option to stow the USB dongle inside the mouse somewhere. Given its mobile nature this seems like a no-brainer. You can, of course, just use Bluetooth if, like me, USB dongles seem to vanish into thin air unless they have a home. Razer Orochi V2 The winner of the most forgettable-looking option in this nest of mice goes to the Orochi V2 . Or maybe its just understated? Especially for a Razer product. Looks aside, the Orochi V2 is a very capable mobile mouse with six buttons, Bluetooth or dongle connectivity and it works with Razers Synapse software, so any macros you might already have can be assigned here (or make your own!). At 425 (2.4Ghz) or 950 hours (BLE) you get a decent amount of time out of each battery and you can use either a single AA or AAA. It weighs just 60g, so its also pretty nimble. At $70, its edging into full-desktop mouse territory, but given that its big enough to actually use this full time, that seems less surprising. Especially given that you can stow the dongle under the top cover, which is more than can be said for the MX Anywhere 3 (or even the MX Master 3S). Microsoft Surface Arc Who was betting on Microsoft having the most stylish mouse on this list? The Surface Arc is a delight with a transforming design that pops into shape (an arc no less). Once youre done simply snap it flat again for easy storage in a pocket of your laptop bag. You dont even need to turn it on as snapping it also acts as a power switch. Oh, and did I mention that the touchpad area does double duty as left/right click and vertical or sideways scroll (Magic Mouse style)? Theres even the option for a triple click to give the Surface Arc an extra, assignable button. All that, and its only around $55. As satisfying as it is to click into shape, the hollow area under the arc does mean that your thumb and little finger dont have anywhere to naturally rest. I also found the curve of the arc led me more into a claw position over my usual palm, which might be okay for you but gave me pause about using this for longer periods. As a purely mobile mouse, though, its one of the more pleasing, especially if you like its semi-trackpad nature. Microsoft Modern Mobile mouse The Modern Mobile mouse is Microsofts answer to the Pebble. Streamlined, lightweight and with a focus on the basics. Theres no 2.4GHz option here though; its Bluetooth only. At $35, compared to the Pebbles $25 it might seem a foregone conclusion but theres a lot to like about Microsofts take on a portable mouse. For one, its build quality feels far superior. It also looks more stylish (if that matters). More importantly, it has a more neutral position that feels really comfortable for a smaller mouse and doesnt feel like its craning my hand forward. Throw in the fact that you can still assign app-specific controls via Microsofts Mouse and Keyboard center and you end up with something thats smarter than it first seems. Conclusion James Trew / Engadget If nothing else, I was surprised by the diversity of options despite my initial concern to the contrary. Who knew that Microsoft had such style, at least in the mobile category? Likewise, Razer, it turns out, makes surprisingly adept productivity mice despite its true-green gamer aesthetic. Logitech, on the other hand, is a steady hand across all categories. Predictably, the MX Master 3S does seem to do most of the things I want. BUT, only really thanks to that thumbwheel. It is particularly suited for what I need. That said, I find myself quite taken by the Pro Click, and despite lacking a second scroll wheel, it pretty much matches the MX Master 3S in every other manner. Its also lighter which is a small positive in its favor. For those that prefer lightweight options (something that became more appealing to me the more I tested), then the Viper Ultimate from Razer impressed me with its balance of function and form. If you dont need as many buttons then Logitechs Pro X Superlight lives up to its name. I could happily live with either of these mice full time. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...



The Grok chatbot will soon be enabled for X Premium users, Elon Musk says - Engadget - 27/03 4:39 pm

Musk was one of OpenAI's earliest supporters and funded its operations when it was just starting out. In his lawsuit, he claimed that OpenAI was developing generative artificial intelligence "to maximize profits for Microsoft, rather than for the benefit of humanity." That, he said, was a "stark betrayal of the Founding Agreement." But in a rebuttal of his claims , OpenAI said that there "is no Founding Agreement, or any agreement at all with Musk" to open source its technology

Since the Premium tier costs half that much at $8 a month or $84 a year, this rollout makes Grok a bit more accessible. Later this week, Grok will be enabled for all premium subscribers (not just premium+) https://t.co/4u9lbLwe23 Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 26, 2024 Musk's xAI open sourced its Grok-1 model, which powers its chatbot, in mid-March. Just a couple of weeks before that, the executive sued OpenAI and Sam Altman , accusing them of chasing profits and abandoning their non-profit mission. Musk was one of OpenAI's earliest supporters and funded its operations when it was just starting out. In his lawsuit, he claimed that OpenAI was developing generative artificial intelligence "to maximize profits for Microsoft, rather than for the benefit of humanity." That, he said, was a "stark betrayal of the Founding Agreement." But in a rebuttal of his claims , OpenAI said that there "is no Founding Agreement, or any agreement at all with Musk" to open source its technology. The company said that Musk did not only know that it was going to transition into a for-profit entity, he was also involved in its planning and originally wanted majority equity, control of the initial board of directors and the CEO position. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...83931821.html?src=rss





Xbox chief Phil Spencer dreams up an Xbox gaming handheld - The Indian Express - Indianexpress - 27/03 2:51 pm

Xbox chief Phil Spencer dreams up an Xbox gaming handheld ?? The Indian Express A handheld Xbox is the dream, says Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer ?? Polygon Microsoft's gaming chief says Windows is holding PC handhelds back ?? PCWorld Phil Spencer, forever the optimist, hints that he's interested in a Microsoft version of Big Picture Mode for handheld gaming PCs: 'I want my Legion Go to feel like an Xbox' ?? PC Gamer ???I want my Lenovo Legion Go to feel like an Xbox???: Phil Spencer on how Xbox can improve handheld gaming ?? Laptop Mag

how Xbox can improve handheld gaming ?? Laptop Mag





Intel unveils AI PC programme for developers, to introduce over 300 AI features in 2024 - Firstpost - Firstpost - 27/03 12:12 am

Intel unveils AI PC programme for developers, to introduce over 300 AI features in 2024 ?? Firstpost Microsoft's new era of AI PCs will need a Copilot key, says Intel ?? The Verge Intel Announces Expansion to AI PC Dev Program, Aims to Reach More Software & Hardware Devs ?? AnandTech Intel shares Microsoft's new AI PC definition, launches AI PC Acceleration Programs and Core Ultra Meteor Lake NUC developer kits at AI conference ?? Tom's Hardware Intel chases smaller code shops with expanded AI PC dev program, NUC kit ?? The Register

PC dev program, NUC kit ?? The Register





Microsoft shakes-up Windows 11 and Surface team ahead of event - GB News - Gbnews - 27/03 12:10 am

Microsoft shakes-up Windows 11 and Surface team ahead of event ?? GB News IIT Madras Graduate Pavan Davuluri To Head Microsoft Windows ?? NDTV Microsoft has a new Windows and Surface chief ?? The Verge Microsoft Moves More Leaders Around After Suleyman AI CEO Hiring ?? CRN IIT Madras alumnus Pavan Davuluri appointed Microsoft Windows and Surface chief ?? The Economic Times





Microsoft: AI PCs Are Defined By Copilot Key Presence - Lowyat - 27/03 12:02 am

If you’ve been following the tech scene, then you’re probably expecting to see AI everywhere in the PC space for the next few years. This is especially with Windows machines, being the majority operating system, and Microsoft has been pushing hard in this regard



Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Has Mouse and Keyboard Support In Select Games - Slashdot - 27/03 6:40 am

Tom Warren reports via The Verge: Microsoft is starting to preview mouse and keyboard support for Xbox Cloud Gaming today

Thieves, and Halo Infinite. Microsoft warns that some games will display controller UI elements briefly before adapting to mouse and keyboard input after you start interacting with the game. If you're interested in trying games with mouse and keyboard in the browser version of Xbox Cloud Gaming, then you'll need to be in full-screen mode, according to Microsoft. This is so the game can correctly capture your pointer as input. If you want to exit out of mouse and keyboard mode and use an Xbox controller instead, there's an ALT+F9 shortcut to do so. The full list of supported games include: Fortnite (browser only), ARK Survival Evolved, Sea of Thieves, Grounded, Halo Infinite, Atomic Heart, Sniper Elite 5, Deep Rock Galactic, High on Life, Zombie Army 4 Dead War, Gears Tactics, Pentiment, Doom 64, and Age of Empires 2. Read more of this story at Slashdot.





Chrome for Windows-Arm laptops officially lands in time for Snapdragon X Elite kit - Theregister - 27/03 6:32 am

At last, no more crappy emulation or experimental builds The first official release of Chrome for Windows-on-Arm laptops is landing this week, in time for this summer's Snapdragon X Elite-powered notebooks running Microsoft's operating system.???





Microsoft Bing Head to Step Down Amid AI Push - PYMNTS.com - Pymnts - 27/03 6:03 am

Microsoft Bing Head to Step Down Amid AI Push ?? PYMNTS.com Microsoft has a new Windows and Surface chief ?? The Verge Why Microsoft's surprise deal with $4 billion startup Inflection is the most important non-acquisition in AI ?? Fortune Microsoft Bing chief to exit post in wake of Mustafa Suleyman hiring ?? Business Insider Microsoft Bing Chief Exiting Role After Suleyman Named AI Leader ?? Yahoo Finance





I've tested tons of Android office suites and these 3 are good as Google's - Zdnet - 27/03 6:02 am

You don't have to be at your desk to work effectively on documents. These three outstanding alternatives to Google and Microsoft will keep you productive on the go.





Microsoft??????s new era of AI PCs will need a Copilot key, says Intel - Theverge - 27/03 6:00 am

Image: Microsoft Intel, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and AMD have all been pushing the idea of an ??????AI PC?????? for months now as we head toward more AI-powered features in Windows

provide a combination of hardware and software for its idea of an AI PC. That includes a system that comes with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU), the latest CPUs and GPUs, and access to Copilot. It will also need to have the new Copilot key that Microsoft announced earlier this year. ... Continue reading???





Intel shares Microsoft's new AI PC definition, launches AI PC Acceleration Programs and Core Ultra Meteor Lake NUC developer kits at AI conference - Tomshardware - 27/03 6:00 am

Intel announced it is launching new Meteor Lake developer kits and expanding its AI PC Acceleration Program with new options for ISVs and IHVs





Airtable brings AI summarization to paying users - Theverge - 27/03 5:54 am

Cath Virginia / The Verge Photos from Getty Images Productivity platform Airtable is bringing generative AI summaries, categorization, and translation to all of its users with the general availability of Airtable AI . Companies like Microsoft and Google have integrated AI features into their productivity offerings

features would make Airtable the latest platform to see generative AI??????s potential as a productivity tool that can generate content based on information companies have on their workspaces. Airtable, already a repository of workflow data for its users, makes a good case study for AI as a productivity... Continue reading???





Xbox Insiders Can Now Test Out Mouse and Keyboard Support on Xbox Cloud Gaming - IGN - IGN - 27/03 4:52 am

Xbox Insiders Can Now Test Out Mouse and Keyboard Support on Xbox Cloud Gaming ?? IGN Xbox Cloud Gaming now has mouse and keyboard support in select games ?? The Verge Microsoft is finally bringing keyboard and mouse support to Xbox Cloud Gaming titles ?? Engadget Xbox Insiders can now use mouse and keyboard for cloud gaming in select games ?? Windows Central Xbox cloud gaming begins mouse and keyboard testing ?? Android Headlines



Microsoft is finally bringing keyboard and mouse support to Xbox Cloud Gaming titles - Engadget - 27/03 4:01 am

It's taken much longer than expected but Microsoft is finally bringing keyboard and mouse (KBM) support to certain Xbox Cloud Gaming titles

available more broadly soon. To try out the KBM support, you'll need to be a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber (unless you want to check it out on Fortnite , which is totally free to play via Xbox Cloud Gaming ). You'll also need to enroll in the PC Gaming Preview program . If you're testing out KBM support on a web browser, there's one more step you'll have to switch on Preview features on your browser. To do that, click on your profile picture at xbox.com/play , select Settings and then turn on Preview features. Some supported games might still show controller elements on screen at first. You might be prompted to press A to start the game or some such. However, the game should switch to the KBM user interface as soon as you move the cursor or press a button. On browsers, KBM will only work when you're playing in full screen mode and you've clicked on the game stream for it to recognize your mouse input. You can exit KBM use by pressing F9 or hold the ESC button to leave full-screen mode. The first Xbox Cloud Gaming titles to gain KBM support are Fortnite (browsers only), Ark Survival Evolved, Sea of Thieves, Grounded, Halo Infinite, Atomic Heart, Sniper Elite 5, Deep Rock Galactic, High on Life, Zombie Army 4 Dead War, Gears Tactics, Pentiment, Doom 64 and Age of Empires 2 . There is a known issue for Atomic Heart at the minute. Microsoft notes that there's some difficulty switching between a controller and KBM while streaming that game. This is a welcome update, especially for those who want to play first-person shooters with a KBM setup but don't have a PC with enough oomph to run current games natively. It's a good step forward for accessibility too. Xbox's cloud gaming tech is pretty solid, but here's hoping it can keep up with Fortnite players who can build elaborate structures in nanoseconds. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...ing-titles-200148150.html?src=rss





Microsoft's newly-unified Windows and Surface Team gets a new head ??? restructuring and AI in Redmond - Tomshardware - 27/03 3:21 am

Microsoft's newly-unified Windows and Surface Team will be headed up by Pavan Davuluri, previously the Corporate VP of Microsoft





Everything you need to know about the Microsoft Exchange Server hack - Zdnet - 27/03 2:57 am

Updated: A new critical vulnerability impacting Exchange Server is being exploited in the wild.





Microsoft gets new Windows boss as Start Menu man Parakhin 'to explore new roles' - Theregister - 27/03 2:00 am

More MS moves just a week after new AI unit and other changes announced Microsoft just put Pavan Davuluri in charge of the company's Windows and Surface teams, while Windows exec Mikhail Parakhin is "to explore new roles."???





Xbox Cloud Gaming now has mouse and keyboard support in select games - Theverge - 27/03 1:45 am

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft is starting to preview mouse and keyboard support for Xbox Cloud Gaming today

Sea of Thieves , and Halo Infinite . Microsoft warns that some games will display controller UI elements briefly before adapting to mouse and keyboard input after you start interacting with the game. If you??????re interested in trying games with mouse and keyboard in the browser version of Xbox... Continue reading???



A Native Version of Chrome Arrives for Arm-based Windows PC - Slashdot - 27/03 1:39 am

That's in contrast to the x64 version of Chrome they've previously had to run in an emulated state with slow performance. Arm-based users have previously been able to turn to Microsoft's Edge, which is already available for Windows on Arm devices

browser. That's in contrast to the x64 version of Chrome they've previously had to run in an emulated state with slow performance. Arm-based users have previously been able to turn to Microsoft's Edge, which is already available for Windows on Arm devices. Read more of this story at Slashdot.





A new phishing kit is targeting Gmail and Microsoft email accounts ??? and it can even bypass 2FA - Techradar - 27/03 1:20 am

Two-factor authentication isn't what it used to be as hackers find new ways to work around to attack Gmail and Microsoft email accounts





Phil Spencer wants Epic Games Store and others on Xbox consoles - Polygon - Polygon - 26/03 11:30 pm

Phil Spencer wants Epic Games Store and others on Xbox consoles ?? Polygon Phil Spencer on what the hell is happening in the games industry ?? Polygon Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer wants PC gaming stores on Xbox ?? Windows Central Phil Spencer says he's open to bringing stores like Epic and Itch.io to Xbox consoles ?? PC Gamer Phil Spencer On How Gen Z Is Changing Xbox's Exclusivity Strategy ?? GameSpot





Confetti, a team-building platform used by Apple, Google and Microsoft, raises $16M - Techcrunch - 26/03 11:18 pm

Not many startups can claim Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta as paying customers, but Confetti can





Microsoft gets new Windows boss as Start Menu man Parakhin 'to explore new roles' - The Register - Theregister - 26/03 10:57 pm

Microsoft gets new Windows boss as Start Menu man Parakhin 'to explore new roles' ?? The Register View Full Coverage



Microsoft is bringing more Copilot smarts to Teams - Engadget - 26/03 10:30 pm

Microsoft is continuing on its mission to inject AI into more of its products and features

comprehensive and inclusive view of what you and your collaborators discussed. As far as bringing Copilot to the message compose box goes, the AI can now help you rewrite a drafted message based on a custom prompt. So if youd like to add a call to action or a joke, you can ask Copilot to do that. In the near future, the AI will be able to generate a new message by pulling from context in the Teams chat. That should at least give you a jumping-off point and you can tweak the suggested message as you see fit. In addition, an intelligent call recap feature is coming to Teams. This automatically generates notes and action items from within the Calls app. This will be available for both Teams Premium and Copilot next quarter. Elsewhere, Microsoft is rolling out some features aimed at improving hybrid meetings. IntelliFrame taps into CloudAI to create an individual video feed for each person whos physically attending a Teams Rooms meeting, so that everyone has a similar panel. The feature will now be enabled by default on Teams Rooms devices. On top of that, Microsoft is planning to roll out an option for IntelliFrame called automatic camera switching. This will use AI to present the best view of each person in a meeting room, whether thats from the front-of-room camera or their own laptops webcam. If someones obstructed in one camera view, IntelliFrame will try to switch to a clearer look at them . On a similar note, speaker recognition tech will aim to improve the accuracy of transcripts and Copilot insights. Microsoft says this feature will be available as a preview in Teams Rooms in April. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...





Microsoft Teams is getting smarter Copilot AI features - The Verge - Theverge - 26/03 10:30 pm

Microsoft Teams is getting smarter Copilot AI features ?? The Verge Microsoft Teams Chats to Get Intelligent Message Translation ?? Petri.com Microsoft Teams gets a huge AI-powered update ?? XDA Developers Microsoft is bringing more Copilot smarts to Teams ?? Engadget Teams Premium vs





Apple's generative AI slumber is ending ??? Microsoft and Google should be on alert - ITPro - Itpro - 26/03 9:02 pm

Apple's generative AI slumber is ending ??? Microsoft and Google should be on alert ?? ITPro Apple Is in Talks to Let Google Gemini Power iPhone AI Features ?? Bloomberg 5-ish Things About AI: Apple Serious About AI, Pitting AI Against the Experts, the ELVIS Act Passes ?? CNET iOS 18 Reportedly Won't Feature Apple's Own ChatGPT-Like Chatbot ?? MacRumors





Major Game Maker Reportedly Questioning Xbox Support Amidst 'Falling Sales' - Pure Xbox - Purexbox - 26/03 8:00 pm

Major Game Maker Reportedly Questioning Xbox Support Amidst 'Falling Sales' ?? Pure Xbox Publishers Not Sure If They Should Keep Making Xbox Games ?? Kotaku Some publishers reportedly questioning support for Xbox amid 'flatlining' sales VGC ?? Video Games Chronicle Publishers Worried About Supporting Xbox Moving Forward, Report Claims ?? Insider Gaming Microsoft: four Xbox-exclusive games are coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch ?? The Verge





Rumour: Xbox May Be About To Join The Switch In The Handheld Space - Nintendo Life - Nintendolife - 26/03 8:00 pm

Rumour: Xbox May Be About To Join The Switch In The Handheld Space ?? Nintendo Life As Official Xbox Handheld Rumors Swirl, Phil Spencer Reveals What He Wants From It ?? IGN A handheld Xbox is the dream, says Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer ?? Polygon Phil Spencer, forever the optimist, hints that he's interested in a Microsoft version of Big Picture Mode for handheld gaming PCs: 'I want my Legion Go to feel like an Xbox' ?? PC Gamer Microsoft's gaming chief says Windows is holding PC handhelds back ?? PCWorld

handhelds back ?? PCWorld





Microsoft Bing chief to exit post in wake of Mustafa Suleyman hiring - Business Insider - Businessinsider - 26/03 7:47 pm

Microsoft Bing chief to exit post in wake of Mustafa Suleyman hiring ?? Business Insider Microsoft has a new Windows and Surface chief ?? The Verge Mustafa Suleyman, DeepMind and Inflection Co-founder, joins Microsoft to lead Copilot - The Official Microsoft Blog ?? Microsoft Microsoft Bing Chief Exiting Role After Suleyman Named AI Leader ?? Yahoo Finance Here???s how Microsoft is providing a ???good outcome??? for Inflection AI VCs, as Reid Hoffman promised ?? TechCrunch



Microsoft merges its Windows and Surface teams under one leader - Engadget - 26/03 6:32 pm

Microsoft is bringing together its Windows experiences and its Windows devices teams to form one division, and it has appointed company veteran Pavan Davuluri with the task of leading it

who was in charge of the Bing search engine and its advertising business. In a letter written by Rajesh Jha and obtained by the publication, the company's technology chief said Parakhin "has decided to explore new roles." It's not quite clear if he's leaving Microsoft altogether or is still exploring for new opportunities within the company. But it's worth noting that he decided to vacate his role a week after Microsoft hired Deepmind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman, who apparently asked Parakhin to report to him directly. For now, Parakhin is still with Microsoft and will report to company CTO Kevin Scott during the transition period. Jha wrote in his letter that merging the two teams will enable the company to "take a holistic approach to building silicon, systems, experiences, and devices that span Windows client and cloud for this AI era." While Davuluri now heads both web experiences and devices team, the former is still required to report to Suleyman, who's in charge of Microsoft's AI efforts. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...html?src=rss





Xbox Planning to Release the 'Majority' of Its Exclusives on PS5 - Push Square - Pushsquare - 26/03 1:15 pm

Xbox Planning to Release the 'Majority' of Its Exclusives on PS5 ?? Push Square Publishers Not Sure If They Should Keep Making Xbox Games ?? Kotaku Publishers Worried About Supporting Xbox Moving Forward, Report Claims ?? Insider Gaming Some publishers reportedly questioning support for Xbox amid 'flatlining' sales VGC ?? Video Games Chronicle Microsoft: four Xbox-exclusive games are coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch ?? The Verge





China Is Banning Intel And AMD Chips From Government Systems - Lowyat - 26/03 12:35 am

China recently released new guidelines that effectively ban US processor brands, from Intel and AMD, from being used in government computers and servers. Not only that, but the new rules will also block Microsoft Windows and other non-China database products in favour of more domestic solutions, otherwise known as??Xinchuang





Microsoft names new Windows and Surface chief, The Verge reports - Star - 26/03 9:07 am

(Reuters) - Microsoft had named Pavan Davuluri as its new chief for Windows and Surface, The Verge reported on Monday, citing an internal memo





Amid Xbox handheld rumors, Phil Spencer says he has a "list of things we should go do" with one - Gamesradar - Gamesradar - 26/03 7:58 am

Amid Xbox handheld rumors, Phil Spencer says he has a "list of things we should go do" with one ?? Gamesradar As Official Xbox Handheld Rumors Swirl, Phil Spencer Reveals What He Wants From It ?? IGN A handheld Xbox is the dream, says Microsoft gaming chief Phil Spencer ?? Polygon Phil Spencer Discusses What He Wants Xbox on Handhelds Devices to Be - News ?? VGChartz It sounds like Xbox wants a piece of the Nintendo Switch pie, as a new report claims that it's working on a "fully native" handheld ?? VG247

handheld ?? VG247





Microsoft has a new Windows and Surface chief - Theverge - 26/03 7:51 am

Illustration: The Verge Microsoft is naming Pavan Davuluri as its new Windows and Surface chief today

roles.?????? The Verge has obtained an internal memo from Rajesh Jha, Microsoft??????s head of experiences and devices, outlining the new Windows organization. Microsoft is now bringing together its Windows and devices teams once more. ??????This will enable us to take a holistic approach to building... Continue reading???



Microsoft Surface Pro 9 - CNET - Cnet - 26/03 7:28 am

13" tablet; 2022 version w/Evo i7.





Microsoft cautions developers to avoid curvy female characters - Niche Gamer - Nichegamer - 26/03 6:33 am

Microsoft cautions developers to avoid curvy female characters ?? Niche Gamer





Cyberpunk 2077 will be available for a 5-hour free trial on Sony PS5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X S - Gizchina - 26/03 4:51 am

CD Projekt Red’s official Weibo account recently announced an exciting opportunity for gamers – a free trial of “Cyberpunk 2077” on PlayStation 5 and Xbox ... The post Cyberpunk 2077 will be available for a 5-hour free trial on Sony PS5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X S appeared first on Gizchina.com .



China Blocks Use of Intel and AMD Chips in Government Computers - Slashdot - 26/03 4:01 am

China has introduced new guidelines that will mean US microprocessors from Intel and AMD are phased out of government PCs and servers [Editor's note: the link may be paywalled; non-paywalled source], as Beijing ramps up a campaign to replace foreign technology with homegrown solutions. From a report: The stricter government procurement guidance also seeks to sideline Microsoft's Windows operating system and foreign-made database software in favour of domestic options

parallel localisation drive under way in state-owned enterprises. The latest purchasing rules represent China's most significant step yet to build up domestic substitutes for foreign technology and echo moves in the US as tensions increase between the two countries. Washington has imposed sanctions on a growing number of Chinese companies on national security grounds, legislated to encourage more tech to be produced in the US and blocked exports of advanced chips and related tools to China. Read more of this story at Slashdot.




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