Microsoft Azure outage clouds tech giant’s earnings release
A major Microsoft outage affected Azure and 365 services hours before the company’s quarterly earnings report, leaving users worldwide unable to access accounts and cloud tools.
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Xbox officially sunsets ‘360 Marketplace’ after 19 years
The decision to sunset the Marketplace comes as part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to streamline its digital services and focus on newer platforms.
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Microsoft outage on Friday, 19 July 2024: Here’s what you must know
The Microsoft outage impacted numerous services, including PowerBI, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Teams, and the Microsoft 365 admin centre.
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CyberStrike global outage: Here’s everything we know
CrowdStrike and Microsoft were identified as the central players in the IT disruption.
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Microsoft experiences system outage: Here are the latest updates
The root of the recent Microsoft system outage lies in an issue identified within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
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More than 1 900 jobs on the line as Microsoft initiates mass layoffs
Microsoft has reportedly initiated mass layoffs plans, with roughly 1 900 employees from its gaming division sent to the gallows.
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Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO after turbulent week
Sam Altman was reinstated as OpenAI CEO four days after he was fired. His return came with these contingencies.
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Microsoft pulls epic sweep, hires Sam Altman, Greg Brockman to head up new AI competitor
Sam Altman shifts to Microsoft to lead a new AI team amidst a potential ChatGPT exodus, marking a significant turn in the AI industry.
Gaming
Microsoft set to roll out important Xbox system update in April 2023
The update will start rolling out to users in April 2023, and it is expected to enhance the gaming experience for Xbox users.
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Microsoft adds Chat GPT tech to Bing search engine
Microsoft has added Chat GPT tech to Bing, their search engine service after investing billions into the artificial intelligence.
Gaming
Xbox 360 Marketplace closing announcement was an ‘error’
XBox 360 Marketplace will not close this year despite error message released by Microsoft.
News
Microsoft identifies ‘potential’ issue causing global outage
Microsoft's network status was 'service degradation' on Wednesday morning. Here's what this means for Outlook and Office 365 users.
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Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs
Microsoft is reportedly set to cut five per cent of its workforce, leaving thousnads unemployed.
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Xbox Developer Direct rumoured for this month
Fans can reportedly expect information on 'Redfall', 'Forza', and ', 'Minecraft Legend'.
Gaming
Microsoft will make three Bethesda games Xbox and PC exclusives
Microsoft has already picked the three exclusive titles.
Technology
Microsoft Azure: Microsoft warns cloud clients of exposed data – What we know
Microsoft reportedly warned thousands of Azure cloud clients that data has been exposed for years. Here's what we know.
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Microsoft announced that Windows 365 is available – what we know
Microsoft has made available resources to help you get started with Windows 365. Read more to find out about them.
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Windows 365: Microsoft unveils cloud-based office suite
Windows 365 will let you stream to any device.
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Microsoft is bringing back Clippy in Office
Microsoft is redesigning its emoji set and it seems like Clippy will come back to replace the paper clip emoji.
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Microsoft is gifting their employees R21,5k pandemic bonus
Microsoft has 175,508 employees worldwide and most employees who are non-executives are eligible.
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Microsoft, Google end 6-year-old cease-fire in legal battles
After six years Microsoft and Google made a pact to end a legal battle, the two tech giants have decided not to renew their pact.
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Windows 11 will leave out a lot of PCs behind – here are requirements
It seems a lot of people will just have to buy new PCs.
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Microsoft Office is now free for all SAns under 25
Your South African ID can get you a free premium MS Office 365 account. Here's how.
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Windows 11 has finally launched – what you need to know
It's official! Microsoft will be releasing Windows 11 later this year. I guess it's goodbye to Windows 10.
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Windows 11 leaked – here’s what it looks like
Windows 11 leaked ahead Microsoft's virtual launch.
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Microsoft Teams: Protect your account from these phishing scams
Microsoft Teams is the target of these vicious phishing scams.