Microsoft changes how Windows is offered
Published in News
Friday, 05 February 2021 11:20

Microsoft changes how Windows is offered


Updated by default

Software King of the World, that's Microsoft, has changed the status of the Windows 10 operating system versions 1909 and 2004 to “broad deployment” which means we can expect changes on how the operating system versions are offered on customer devices.

Microsoft is ready to replace Google
Published in News
Tuesday, 02 February 2021 04:58

Microsoft is ready to replace Google


At least in Oz

Software giant Microsoft is confident its search product Bing can fill the gap in Australia if Google pulls its search over required payments to media outlets, Aussie Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.

Microsoft doing better than expected
Published in News
Thursday, 28 January 2021 11:53

Microsoft doing better than expected


$40 billion in sales and $15 billion profit

Microsoft surpassed $40 billion in sales and $15 billion in profit in a quarter for the first time.

Microsoft signs deal with Cruise
Published in Transportation
Wednesday, 20 January 2021 11:24

Microsoft signs deal with Cruise


Azure cloud-computing platform for cars

Microsoft is joining GM, Honda and others in a $2 billion investment round in Cruise to help commercialise its self-driving cars.

Industry responds to Qualcomm Nuvia acquisition
Published in Mobiles


Analysis: 22 quotes as Qualcomm partner need a custom ARM CPU core

After the initial article about the acquisition of high performance/high-efficiency Nuvia Phoenix core means for Qualcomm, I wanted to address industry quotes and the overwhelming response. It comes down to a single bottom line. Qualcomm will be able to compete with Apple CPU cores in a few years.

Microsoft builds universal Outlook client
Published in News
Wednesday, 06 January 2021 11:05

Microsoft builds universal Outlook client


Will replaces the default on Windows 10

Software King of the World Microsoft is building a universal Outlook client for Windows and Mac that will also replace the default Mail & Calendar apps on Windows 10.

Microsoft asks AMD to pull its finger out
Published in Gaming
Tuesday, 05 January 2021 11:24

Microsoft asks AMD to pull its finger out

 
We need more Xboxes

Two months after the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S released, Microsoft is scrambling to meet demand and has asked chipmaker AMD to fast-track production.

Microsoft wants to improve Windows look
Published in News
Tuesday, 05 January 2021 11:18

Microsoft wants to improve Windows look


Windows is BACK

Software King of the World Microsoft is planning a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows” that is designed to signal to users of the operating system that “Windows is BACK”.

Microsoft developing its own chips
Published in News
Wednesday, 23 December 2020 10:48

Microsoft developing its own chips

 

Looks like Apple was not the only one

Software King of the world Microsoft is designing its own processors to be used in cloud systems and Surface computers as part of a cunning plan to reduce reliance on Intel.

Microsoft and Google join Facebook in fight against Israeli NSO
Published in News


It makes tools which are "powerful, and dangerous" 

Microsoft and Google, have joined Facebook's legal battle against hacking company NSO, filing an amicus brief in federal court that warned the Israeli firm's tools were "powerful, and dangerous".