Oracle to cut jobs in U.S.; may follow suit in other locations

Oracle to cut jobs in U.S.; may follow suit in other locations

The company had more than 140,000 full-time employees near the end of May this year The company had more than 140,000 full-time employees near the end of May this year Oracle Corp has started to lay off employees in the United States, The Information said on Monday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the […]

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Netflix names Microsoft as partner for ad-supported subscription plan

Netflix names Microsoft as partner for ad-supported subscription plan

Netflix joins a number of its rivals in offering ad-supported service, including Walt Disney Co’s Hulu, NBCUniversal’s Peacock and Warner Brothers Discovery’s HBO Max Netflix joins a number of its rivals in offering ad-supported service, including Walt Disney Co’s Hulu, NBCUniversal’s Peacock and Warner Brothers Discovery’s HBO Max Netflix Inc said on Wednesday it has […]

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U.K.’s competition regulator launches inquiry into Microsoft’s .7 billion Activision deal

U.K.’s competition regulator launches inquiry into Microsoft’s $68.7 billion Activision deal

The antitrust authority has set September 1 as the current deadline to announce its ‘Phase 1’ decision The antitrust authority has set September 1 as the current deadline to announce its ‘Phase 1’ decision The U.K.’s competition regulator said on Wednesday it is investigating Microsoft’s $68.7 billion proposed acquisition of ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision […]

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Bengaluru’s MAP, Microsoft launch AI-powered platform for textile history

Bengaluru’s MAP, Microsoft launch AI-powered platform for textile history

Bengaluru-based Museum of Art & Photography collaborates with Microsoft to launch an AI-powered, interactive digital platform that guides the viewer through textile history across regions and eras Bengaluru-based Museum of Art & Photography collaborates with Microsoft to launch an AI-powered, interactive digital platform that guides the viewer through textile history across regions and eras A […]

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Microsoft to end Windows 8.1 support in January 2023

Microsoft to end Windows 8.1 support in January 2023

Windows 8.1 was one of my favourite editions of the popular operating system, especially since it provided a perfect balance between the older, signature Windows interface and the tiled UI Microsoft was going for back then. Windows 8.1 provided a stable experience after the mess that was Windows 8. However, now that Windows 10 and […]

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Apple workers at Maryland store vote to unionise, a first for the U.S.

Apple workers at Maryland store vote to unionise, a first for the U.S.

More than 100 workers in Towson near Baltimore voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers More than 100 workers in Towson near Baltimore voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Apple Inc workers in Maryland voted on Saturday to join a union, becoming the first retail employees […]

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Microsoft unveils new titles as Xbox Game Pass builds momentum

Microsoft unveils new titles as Xbox Game Pass builds momentum

During a flashy 90-minute presentation full of game trailers, Microsoft Corp. revealed dozens of new titles for its subscription service, Xbox Game Pass, including several from the big publishers it purchased in recent years. Sunday’s presentation in Los Angeles started and ended with two big games coming next year from publisher Bethesda, which Microsoft bought […]

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Microsoft says it will not enforce non-compete clauses in U.S. employee agreements

Microsoft says it will not enforce non-compete clauses in U.S. employee agreements

The software firm said changes to the enforcement of non-compete clauses would not apply to the company’s most senior leadership. The software firm said changes to the enforcement of non-compete clauses would not apply to the company’s most senior leadership. Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday the company would stop enforcing existing non-compete clauses in the […]

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Why I fell in love with Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio despite its shortcomings

Why I fell in love with Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio despite its shortcomings

As I was waiting for someone at a Delhi hotel recently, I saw a gentleman coming my way. He sat next to me and curiously asked about the laptop I was using. “It’s a Surface Laptop Studio,” I replied. “Does Microsoft make its own laptops?” He admitted he wasn’t aware of the Surface brand but […]

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