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Microsoft's business development chief Chris Young resigns

Chris Young, who joined Microsoft in 2020, worked on the software company's investments, its OpenAI relationship and the Activision Blizzard acquisition.

CNBC - Jan. 23

As D.E.I. Programs Come Under Attack, Companies Like Costco and Microsoft Forge Ahead

As racial and gender equity programs come under attack, many companies have scaled back. But Costco, Microsoft and others have forged ahead.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Microsoft loses status as OpenAI's exclusive cloud provider

Microsoft won't be the sole cloud provider for OpenAI but can decide whether to deliver the capacity or allow another company to do it.

CNBC - Jan. 22

Microsoft Edge Now Features This Popular Steam-Like Feature

Late last year, Microsoft signaled its plans to make Edge the preferred browser for PC gamers with the first look at the Microsoft Edge Game Assist . It's a version of Edge that was specifically ...

GameSpot - Jan. 21

Microsoft-backed firm Mistral sees the world moving beyond AI models this year

French AI firm Mistral's CEO said he sees AI broadly moving away from models toward "systems" that integrate models and contextual business data in 2025.

CNBC - Jan. 21

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

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on TD Bank, Wise, Australian bank stocks and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Read about the rig count, oil prices, Petronas and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Read about Rio Tinto and Glencore, Clariant and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Rheinmetall, EasyJet, Renault and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.

The Wall Street Journal - 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

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Algonquin, Equinor, Yinson Holdings and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

Read about Royal Mail, Leonardo, China’s electric-vehicle sector and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Read about U.S. grocery expenses , Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Read about Northern Star, Westgold Resources and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Talk Turns to Los Angeles ‘2.0’

The governor of California has called for “a Marshall Plan” to rebuild the fire-ravaged city. But big questions loom about more ambitious and costly projects, including the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Sources: Arsenal's Jorginho in Palmeiras talks

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho's representative has held exploratory talks with Palmeiras as uncertainty grows over his future at Emirates Stadium, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Read about gold futures, SSAB, Dialog Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on oil and gas prices, Dialog Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Constellation Brands, BBVA, Australia’s banks and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

The Wall Street Journal - 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

$Microsoft’s new rStar-Math technique upgrades small models to outperform OpenAI’s o1-preview at math problems$

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