Reopening Three Mile Island nuclear plant for Microsoft data centers could cost taxpayers $1.6 billion
AI, the worst nuclear accident in US history, and billions of tax dollars: a winning combination
OpenAI secures record-breaking $6.6 billion in funding, now valued at $157 billion
The company is one of the three largest venture-backed startups ever
Why it matters: We knew OpenAI was hot, but maybe not this hot. The company has just raised a startling $6.6 billion, leading to a valuation of $157 billion. Even by Silicon Valley standards this is a lot of money. OpenAI is close-lipped about how it will invest the capital, only saying it will accelerate AI research and increase its compute capabilities.
Microsoft to employees: you can continue working from home unless productivity drops
Redmond wants to buck the tend of companies returning to traditional in-office work models
Microsoft's top project management tool is just $18 now
Save $200 on Microsoft Project for a limited time
Microsoft Office 2024 is now available for $149, keeping the non-subscription option alive
Latest deals offer Office 2019 and 2021 editions for under $40
Latest Windows 11 preview update is causing widespread system crashes and failures
Redmond has distributed a Known Issue Rollback, automatically updating most computers
Microsoft Paint gains GenAI fill and erase features on Copilot PCs
Following Google Pixel phones, Photos app, and Photoshop
Microsoft ends HoloLens 2 production, with no successor in sight
Microsoft's mixed reality dream is in trouble
Windows Recall returns to Copilot+ PCs as an optional feature
The latest Recall version improves data protection
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff slams Microsoft Copilot as the "new clippy"
Meanwhile, the company is getting ready to launch its own AI platform
Windows Server Update Services put on ice as Microsoft pushes for the cloud
WSUS will continue to work, but will see no new features
Apple's latest macOS update is causing headaches for security programs
Break different: Apple recently released the latest version of macOS, but things aren't going smoothly for Sequoia. The operating system is reportedly causing serious compatibility issues for security tool vendors, and it appears Cupertino was aware that the OS wasn't fully ready for prime time.
Microsoft Edge will show you which extensions are slowing you down, impacting performance
The experiment should start rolling out to Edge Canary soon
Forget the games: Halo raked in a whopping $1.8 billion from merchandise alone
Making fortunes through an avalanche of toys, books, and apparel
Microsoft's Copilot key remapping option comes with a frustrating limitation
A long-awaited customization option, with a catch
In a nutshell: If you're one of the many Windows 11 users who hasn't exactly fallen in love with Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, you'll be glad to know the company is finally giving you a way to make better use of that dedicated Copilot key in newer laptops.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 looks even more stunning, dramatically reduces storage requirements
Full system requirements published, start a career from any airport on Earth, in-depth preflight checks, and more
Microsoft introduces the Windows App to access your Windows PC from anywhere
The Windows App allows you to access your Windows PC, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Remote Desktop from almost any device. It is available for Windows, Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. The app supports multiple monitors, USB redirection, and customizable home screens, though it is currently limited to Microsoft work and school accounts.
LinkedIn under fire for training AI models with user data behind the scenes
The service started to abuse users' data before making its actions public
Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 version 24H2 won't release in October
Windows 11 24H2 is already available to recent Surface owners
Windows XP was released in October 2001, when did Microsoft end support for the OS?
Windows XP end of life... how long did it last?
Microsoft says new Windows App SDK delivers "incredible" performance gains
Exposing a common API framework to a wide range of application development standards
Microsoft gets smart about HDD recycling with robots that extract valuable metals
Surgical robots extract reusable rare-earth magnets
Microsoft plans to move security software out of the Windows kernel
Significant changes could be coming in the not-so-distant future
Microsoft-Activision buyout forces loss of another 650 gaming division jobs
Xbox has cut almost 12 percent of its workforce this year alone