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Is Microsoft Excel the Next Big E-Sport?
At the Microsoft Excel World Championship in Las Vegas, there was stardust in the air as 12 finance guys vied to be crowned the world’s best spreadsheeter.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
How to Use Parental Controls in Your Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts
The three biggest tech companies all offer a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more.Wired - Jan. 20 -
Microsoft AutoGen v0.4: A turning point toward more intelligent AI agents for enterprise developers
AutoGen represents Microsoft’s latest attempt to address the challenges of building multi-agent systems for enterprise applications. This article explores what this means for the state of agentic ...VentureBeat - Jan. 18 -
A Marriage Starts to Unravel on the Honeymoon
The perils (and surprising benefits!) of getting hitched while still seeing other people.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Microsoft just built an AI that designs materials for the future: Here’s how it works
Microsoft researchers unveil MatterGen, which accelerates scientific discovery 15X and doubles success rates for stable compounds.VentureBeat - Jan. 16 -
Microsoft raises price of consumer version of Microsoft 365 for first time in 12 years
In a blog post Thursday, Microsoft said it's increasing the price of its Microsoft 365 bundle for consumers by $3 a month.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Microsoft leaders meet with Trump, Musk at Mar-a-Lago
Microsoft’s top leaders met with President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, a company spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. Microsoft CEO Satya ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
The crazy ride in quantum computing stocks continues as shares rip higher on Microsoft's 'quantum-ready' directive
Quantum computing stocks rallied Wednesday after Microsoft urged businesses to get "quantum-ready" in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Why Microsoft Says You Should Start Prepping for Quantum Computing Now
Become ‘quantum-ready’ in 2025, says the tech giant, as it rolls out new quantum computing resources for businesses.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Microsoft’s AutoGen update boosts AI agents with cross-language interoperability and observability
Microsoft's AutoGen for AI agents is popular among agent developers, and a new update addresses observability and flexibility issues.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
Microsoft launches Copilot Chat with AI agents; take that, Gemini!
Microsoft wants to make using Copilot a daily habit and take on Google's aggressive push of Gemini for Workspace.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
Microsoft Is Ending Support for Windows 10 Office Apps in October
As the push toward Windows 11 continues, Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 users will lose support for apps including Word, Excel, and Outlook.Wired - Jan. 15 -
Microsoft Is Now Giving You A Lot More Options For Repairing Your Xbox
Microsoft has announced new options for support to repair your Xbox console. The first, for in-person repairs, will begin on January 20 with uBreakiFix by Asurion becoming an Xbox Authorized ...GameSpot - Jan. 15 -
It All Started With a Ouija Board
Laura Acker and Evan Menscher met last spring after, she believes, her father’s spirit led her to him.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance, the company confirmed to CNBC on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Microsoft’s new rStar-Math technique upgrades small models to outperform OpenAI’s o1-preview at math problems
Phi-4 and an rStar-Math paper suggest that compact, specialized models can provide powerful alternatives to the industry’s largest systems.VentureBeat - Jan. 9 -
Microsoft contributes $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
Microsoft would like President-elect Donald Trump to make sure that U.S. artificial intelligence policy in the next four years will support its goals.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Google and Microsoft donate $1m each to Trump’s inaugural fund
Tech giants follow footsteps of other major companies, including Amazon, Meta, OpenAI and Uber. Google and Microsoft have donated $1m each to Donald Trump ’s inauguration fund, following in ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft said it's cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments, based on performance.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Microsoft makes powerful Phi-4 model fully open-source on Hugging Face
Phi-4 demonstrates that smaller, well-designed models can achieve comparable or superior results compared with larger models.VentureBeat - Jan. 8 -
Microsoft Wants To Bring "The Best Of Xbox And Windows" To Handheld PCs
AT CES 2025, Microsoft VP of Next Generation Jason Ronald teased a refreshed user experience for Windows handheld gaming PCs: one that could combine the best aspects of its operating system and ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
America’s frozen housing market is finally starting to thaw
After nearly three years of grappling with an expensive housing market, home buyers are showing signs of getting used to it.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Jimmy Carter to Lie in State in Capitol Starting Tuesday
Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will lie in state at the Capitol as part of three days of elaborate ceremonies.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
AI start-up Anthropic closes in on $60bn valuation
Maker of the Claude AI chatbot nears fresh $2bn investment in the latest sign of how much money is pouring into the sectorFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Who qualifies for the IRS Fresh Start program?
The IRS' Fresh Start program could help you catch up on delinquent tax debt — but you'll have to qualify first.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Microsoft Says It's Time to Replace Your Old Windows 10 PC
The company is using the carrot of "new features" and the stick of "no more updates for your old PC."Wired - Jan. 7 -
Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India
The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case
The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech
Microsoft has doubled down on its plan to invest $80 billion into artificial technologies in 2025, while at the same time admitting that advancements to the technology will lead to job losses. This ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
The Memecoin Shenanigans Are Just Getting Started
The market for absurdist cryptocurrencies mutated into a hundred-billion-dollar phenomenon in 2024. Yes, things can get even more deranged.Wired - Jan. 6 -
Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
New Orleans starts to heal after terrorist attack
The crowds began returning to Bourbon Street in New Orleans and memorials grew as the city processed the deadly truck attack this week that killed 14 people. Omar Villafranca has more.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025
Over half of Microsoft's $80 billion in spending will take place in the U.S., Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith wrote in a Friday blog post.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
Microsoft expects to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers over next 12 months
Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on the construction of data centers that can handle artificial intelligence workloads, the company said in a Friday blog post.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
When the Husband Stops Scrolling and Starts Posting
A second-person narrative of social media.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Microsoft May Bring "All Their Big Games" To PS5, Analyst Says
According to a veteran video game industry analyst, 2025 could be the year that Microsoft goes "all-in" on bringing its Xbox games to other platforms, including PlayStation 5. Microsoft, of course, ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
Hamilton 'could not be more excited' as Ferrari career starts
Lewis Hamilton says he "could not be more excited" as he embarks on his new career at Ferrari in 2025.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Hoge leads as PGA Tour season starts in Hawaii
Tom Hoge takes a one-stroke lead in the first round as the 2025 PGA Tour season tees off at The Sentry in Hawaii.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation fight
Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Weather warnings remain as flooding clean-up starts
Hundreds of people cannot return home, roads are closed and train services cancelled due to flooding.BBC News - Jan. 2
