Skype Makes Its Last Call Today as Microsoft Shuts Down the Beloved App
Skype’s Final Farewell Before platforms like Zoom, WhatsApp, and Google Hangouts became household names, there was Skype. This free service allowed users worldwide to connect visually and audibly, requiring just a computer and an internet connection. However, after more than two decades, Skype will officially cease operations today. The Origins of Skype Founded in 2003 […]
Why Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Soared On Thursday – Yahoo Finance
Recently I published the list Ten companies lead the rally with impressive first quarter revenues, optimistic outlook. In this article, we'll see where Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) will face other top performers on Thursday. The stock market closed on Thursday, with all major indexes closing in the green territory as investors' sentiment was bolstered by […]
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Reveals 30% of Company’s Code Written by AI
During discussions at Meta's first “Llamacon” AI developer event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shed light on the growing role of artificial intelligence in software development within their respective companies. Nadella claims that up to 30% of Microsoft's code is written by AI. CNBC Report During a conversation at Meta's Llamacon […]
Microsoft raises prices for Xbox consoles, games, accessories amid trade war concerns
(KTLA) – The game seems to be even more expensive. Microsoft It was announced on Thursday Almost every physical product associated with the Xbox game line, including consoles, accessories and games, receives huge immediate price increases worldwide. “We understand that these changes are difficult and have been carefully considered given the market conditions and rising […]
Microsoft raises Xbox prices due to tariffs following PlayStation hike
Microsoft's Xbox is hiking prices for gaming consoles, controllers, first-party titles and other accessories following similar moves by competitors due to tariffs affecting Global Supply Chains. in Blog post On Thursday, Xbox said it would raise prices for products in the US, Europe, Australia and the UK. The more powerful Xbox Series X consoles will […]
Microsoft workers fired after disrupting 50th anniversary celebration
Microsoft fired two employees who suspended the company 50th Anniversary Ceremony A group representing workers said it would protest the work of supplying artificial intelligence technology to Israeli military. Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday. The protest began on Friday, and has walked to the stage where Microsoft software […]
Microsoft sets May end date for Skype after 14-year run
Before Zoom, Skype was the dominant internet-based phone and video service for the masses. After 22 years of working (Microsoft's 14 years), the customer was shocked to learn that in May 2025 Microsoft had decided to cancel Skype. So, “Pat” emails urged them to explore Skype alternatives. “Hello, it appears Microsoft is getting rid of […]
Nvidia, Elon Musk’s xAI team up with Microsoft, BlackRock to develop AI infrastructure
Nvidia and Elon Musk's Xai have joined a consortium backed by Microsoft, Investment Fund MGX and BlackRock to expand the US AI infrastructure, companies said Wednesday that global competition to dominate the emerging technology will be strengthened. Formed last year with the goal of investing more than $30 billion in AI-related projects, the group is […]
Trump’s FTC moves ahead with broad antitrust probe of Microsoft: report
The Federal Trade Commission is moving forward with Microsoft's wide range of anti-trust probes held on the Biden administration's decline day. Bloomberg News reported Wednesday quotes people familiar with the issue. In recent weeks, FTC staff have continued to work on the investigation and continue to meet with businesses and other groups to gather information, […]
Some British firms ‘stuck in neutral’ over AI, says Microsoft UK boss | Artificial intelligence (AI)
According to Microsoft's UK boss, some companies are “neutral” in their approach to artificial intelligence. A Microsoft survey of nearly 1,500 senior leaders in the public and private sectors and 1,440 employees found that over half of executives felt their organization had no official AI plans. Almost the same percentage reports increased productivity gaps (measures […]