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Hundreds of workers at Microsoft game studios organize to form union: Organizers: Microsoft will recognize ZeniMax QA union if drive succeeds
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Union says Microsoft will recognize unit of videogame testers: Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) will voluntarily recognize a union of about 300 videogame testers at ...
reuters.com/technology/union-says-microsoft-will-recognize-unit-videogame-testers-2022-12-05/
Starfield, The Elder Scrolls Online devs are voting to unionize: Quality assurance testers at Microsoft-owned game developers like Bethesda Game Studios are ...
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Hundreds of workers at Microsoft game studios organize to form union: Organizers: Microsoft will recognize ZeniMax QA union if drive succeeds
axios.com/2022/12/05/microsoft-game-studios-union-zeni-max
Union says Microsoft will recognize unit of videogame testers: Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) will voluntarily recognize a union of about 300 videogame testers at ...
reuters.com/technology/union-says-microsoft-will-recognize-unit-videogame-testers-2022-12-05/
Starfield, The Elder Scrolls Online devs are voting to unionize: Quality assurance testers at Microsoft-owned game developers like Bethesda Game Studios are ...
digitaltrends.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda-microsoft-union-voting/
Microsoft President Speaks Up To Defend Activision Acquisition And Confirms A 10-Year Deal For Call Of...
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FTC vote ended split on suing Microsoft over Activision acquisition: The New York Post reports that the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is split on whether to ...
techspot.com/news/96863-ftc-vote-ended-split-suing-microsoft-over-activision.html
Around 300 QA workers at Microsoft-owned ZeniMax are organizing a union: Over 300 quality assurance workers at The Elder Scrolls Online studio ZeniMax ...
theverge.com/2022/12/5/23495139/microsoft-union-zenimax-bethesda-cwa
Quality assurance staff at Microsoft's ZeniMax Media are moving toward unionizing
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Microsoft, ZeniMax Media QA workers voting in union election: QA workers at Microsoft’s ZeniMax Media announced their union campaign on Monday ...
polygon.com/23495140/microsoft-zenimax-media-union-vote-qa-workers
FTC rift signals fresh hope for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard in America
pocketgamer.biz/news/80351/ftc-rift-signals-fresh-hope-for-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-in-america/
Windows Format dialog waited decades for UI revamp that never came: 'Temporary' isn't always
theregister.com/2024/03/27/windows_format_dialog_temporary/
Microsoft confirms Windows Server issue behind domain controller crashes: Microsoft confirmed that a memory leak introduced with the March 2024 Windows Server ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-windows-server-issue-behind-domain-controller-crashes/
Quick Glance: Critical Issue: Domain Controllers Crashing Due to Windows Server Error
- A widespread issue is causing Windows domain controllers to crash due to a memory leak introduced with the March 2024 Windows Server security updates.
- Affected servers are experiencing freezes because of a memory leak in the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) process introduced with this month's cumulative updates.
- Microsoft has identified the root cause of the problem and is actively working on a solution that will be released soon.
- To circumvent the severe memory leak issue, Windows admins are advised to uninstall the troublesome updates from their domain controllers until Microsoft releases a fix and if they are not willing to monitor the affected systems' memory usage and reboot them as needed.
How a single buck bought bragging rights in the battle to port Windows 95 to NT: It reached the desktop and then ...
theregister.com/2024/03/28/plummer_windows_95_nt/
Microsoft aims to boost ray-tracing performance in VRAM-constrained scenarios — patent describes a new level of detail system for RT effects
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China restricts Intel, AMD, and Microsoft imports: The new guidelines demand most government agencies use domestic alternatives like Huawei.
pcworld.com/article/2278556/china-bans-intel-amd-and-microsoft-purchases-for-government-pcs.html
Quick Glance: China Removes Intel and AMD Chips from Government Computers: FT Report
- According to a report by the Financial Times on Sunday, China has introduced guidelines to eliminate US microprocessors from Intel and AMD from government personal computers and servers.
- The procurement guidance also aims to replace Microsoft's Windows operating system and foreign-made database software with domestic options, as per the report.
- Chinese officials have started adhering to the guidelines unveiled in December.
- The newspaper reported that government agencies above the township level are instructed to consider criteria requiring 'safe and reliable' processors and operating systems when making purchases.
Amazon finishes pumping $4B into AI darling Anthropic: Adds $2.75B to the ML sweepstakes ante and is counting on Claude
theregister.com/2024/03/27/amazon_anthropic_billion/
Microsoft confirms memory leak in March Windows Server security update: ALSO: Viasat hack wiper malware is back, users are the number one cause of data loss ...
theregister.com/2024/03/25/microsoft_confirms_memory_leak_in/
Windows 11 24H2: Microsoft officially throws out WordPad: Microsoft classifies WordPad, a compact word processing program with rudimentary formatting options ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-11-Software-277633/News/WordPad-wird-offiziell-entfernt-1444069/
The US brings a landmark case against Apple: The justice department’s complaint is bold but faces an uphill struggle
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Quick Glance: Apple's Planned Chatbot Absence in iOS 18
- Apple is not intending to include its own generative AI chatbot in upcoming software updates.
- Discussions have been held with companies like Google, OpenAI, and Baidu regarding potential generative AI partnerships.
- Apple will reveal new AI features to aid users in daily tasks, but details remain vague.
- The iOS 18 beta will be accessible to developers post-WWDC keynote, with a full release expected in September.
Steam & Co. for Xbox: Phil Spencer wants to bring game consoles closer to the PC: Microsoft's gaming boss Phil Spencer can imagine that alternative game ...
pcgameshardware.de/Xbox-Series-X-Konsolen-268616/News/Steam-und-Epic-Games-auf-der-Xbox-1444075/
Xbox: Phil Spencer wants alternative stores for the platform: The head of the Xbox division and Microsoft's gaming department, Phil Spencer ...
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New Windows Server updates cause domain controller crashes, reboots: The March 2024 Windows Server updates are causing some domain controllers to crash and ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-server-updates-cause-domain-controller-crashes-reboots/
"Diablo 4" gets graphics update and becomes part of the Game Pass: On March 28, every Game Pass subscriber will be able to play "Diablo 4" at no extra charge ...
heise.de/news/Diablo-4-joins-the-Game-Pass-with-ray-tracing-9668064.html
LinkedIn targets users caught between TikTok and what used to be Twitter: Two weeks ago, TechCrunch broke the news that LinkedIn was getting into games ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/28/linkedin-targets-users-caught-between-tiktok-and-twitter-world-games-videos/
Uncle Sam, 15 US states launch antitrust war on Apple: Lawsuit alleges iGiant rips off fans, stifles dev innovation, makes it tough to dump iOS for rivals
theregister.com/2024/03/21/apple_antitrust_doj_battle/
Apple sued, Microsoft’s AI ambitions and Nvidia’s surprises: In this edition of Week in Review, we have big news on the latest Apple antitrust lawsuit ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/23/apple-sued-microsofts-ai-ambitions-and-nvidia-surprises/
Quick Glance: Stability AI CEO Resigns - Decentralized AI in Focus
- Emad Mostaque, founder and CEO of Stability AI, has stepped down to focus on decentralized AI, while the company has appointed interim co-CEOs.
- Mostaque emphasized that centralized AI cannot be beaten with more centralized AI, advocating for more transparent and distributed governance in the AI industry.
- His departure comes amid challenges at Stability AI, with high expenditures reported and struggles to secure new funding rounds.
- Mostaque's shift in focus towards revenue growth over time, aiming for cash flow positivity and emphasizing open models and enterprise adoption.
Apple now worth $540 billion less than Microsoft — a Tesla-sized gap: Apple stock has been hit by growth and regulatory concerns this year, while Microsoft has ...
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British AI pioneer Mustafa Suleyman joins Microsoft: Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind - which was bought by Google - is to lead Microsoft AI.
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Game developers think most Xbox exclusive games are going multi-platform soon: Multiple developers at GDC 2024 told Chris Dring from Gamesindustry ...
techspot.com/news/102406-developers-gdc-think-most-xbox-games-going-multi.html
Microsoft Reshuffle Shows Brutal Nature of AI Talent Race, and Other Technology News
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LinkedIn plans to add gaming to its platform: LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned social platform, has made a name for itself primarily as a platform for people ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/16/linkedin-wants-to-add-gaming-to-its-platform/
Xbox Reportedly “Flatlining” in Europe, Publishers Question Support, More PS5 Ports Coming
wccftech.com/xbox-flatlining-europe-publishers-questioning-support-ps5-ports/
Microsoft temporarily drops watermark as it preps for Windows 11 24H2 with build 26090
neowin.net/news/microsoft-temporarily-drops-watermark-as-it-preps-for-windows-11-24h2-with-build-26090/
Microsoft Notepad Finally Gets Spell-Check: The company is first rolling out spell-check to Windows 11 Insiders.
pcmag.com/news/microsoft-notepad-finally-gets-spell-check
Amazon doubles down on Anthropic, completing its planned $4B investment: Amazon invested a further $2.75 billion in growing AI power Anthropic on Wednesday ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/27/amazon-doubles-down-on-anthropic-completing-its-planned-4b-investment/
Chrome: Microsoft helps with improved text contrast: According to Neowin.net, Google is to receive support from Microsoft to improve the text display in the ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/chrome-microsoft-hilft-bei-verbessertem-textkontrast/
Bill Gates: The billionaire is invested in these four unknown stocks: Bill Gates invests in unknown stocks such as Coca-Cola FEMSA, EcoLab, Waste Connections and ...
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Microsoft forgot to update this Windows feature for 30 years: The Format drive dialog box was only supposed to be temporary in Windows NT. A software developer ...
theverge.com/2024/3/25/24111288/microsoft-format-drive-windows-ui-dialog
The most overpriced stocks right now: A lot of tech, a member of the "Magnificent Seven" — and a big surprise
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Microsoft .NET 7 will no longer be supported after May 14, 2024: Microsoft has announced that .NET 7 will reach the end of its official support on May 14, 2024 ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-net-7-will-no-longer-be-supported-after-may-14-2024/
Windows users don’t want Copilot on their taskbar; they want it in the bin.: When users were asked if they prefer the Copilot icon to be located at the center of ...
mspoweruser.com/windows-users-dont-want-copilot-on-their-taskbar-they-want-it-in-the-bin/
Deutsche Bank shares scale 6-year high as MS upgrades: Shares in Deutsche Bank climbed to their highest in more than six years on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/business/finance/deutsche-bank-shares-scale-6-year-high-ms-upgrades-2024-03-27/
Meta, Microsoft, X and Match Group come out swinging against Apple's third-party payment rules
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Databricks claims its open source foundational LLM outsmarts GPT-3.5: In the AI gold rush, analytics outfit wants to provide the shovels
theregister.com/2024/03/28/databricks_dbrx_llm/
China's Ban May Not Be A Real Threat To Microsoft: Microsoft stock turned out to be overvalued based on the fundamental assumptions incorporated into my DCF ...
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Microsoft DirectSR API Seeks to Make Upscaling Easier: GDC 2024 saw the unveiling of the Microsoft DirectSR API during the DirectX State of the Union talk ...
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Of course Apple wants to bring Google's Gemini AI to iPhones: Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to integrate its Gemini AI in iPhones, Bloomberg reports.
engadget.com/of-course-apple-wants-to-bring-googles-gemini-ai-to-iphones-144604811.html
Quick Glance: Alphabet Benefits from Gemini Deal
- A significant artificial intelligence partnership from Silicon Valley led to a positive development in stocks at the beginning of the week, preceding a crucial week for the markets.
- Reports suggest that iPhones may soon receive a refresh with Google AI.
- Shares of Google parent Alphabet shot up 7% after Bloomberg reported that the search engine giant and Apple are in discussions for a deal to bring Google’s generative artificial intelligence services to Apple’s iPhones.
- The Federal Reserve will decide on interest rate cuts this week, which could potentially impact the positive sentiments on Wall Street.
China wants Microsoft and Intel off its computers: Meanwhile, the U.S. is ramping up semiconductor production at home to reduce its reliance on China and Taiwan
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Against all odds, World of Warcraft's subscription price hasn't changed in 20 years: 'I'd rather have a big, healthy, happy audience' than risk driving players ...
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Microsoft Clipchamp Review: Windows 11 now includes a dedicated video editing app that’s good for TikTok and small business marketing ...
pcmag.com/reviews/clipchamp
Confetti, a team-building platform used by Apple, Google and Microsoft, raises $16M
techcrunch.com/2024/03/26/confetti-a-team-building-platform-used-by-apple-google-and-microsoft-raises-16m/
Man relocated to California for dream job, got laid off 4 months later: Cole McElwain relocated to California for a dream job at games maker Blizzard ...
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Windows 11: Microsoft introduces a Linux user interface: Microsoft wants to add a user interface to Windows 11 that will make it easier to select and start Linux ...
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Nvidia Confirms New and Expanded Partnerships with Amazon, Google, Microsoft and More
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Quick Glance: Nvidia Expands Partnerships with Chinese EV Makers
- Nvidia expands collaborations with Chinese automakers to advance self-driving vehicles and AI technology.
- BYD to utilize Nvidia's Drive Thor chips for autonomous driving and digital functions.
- Chinese auto brands intensify partnerships with Nvidia to enhance global presence.
- Nvidia announces partnerships with companies like Cerence and Lenovo for AI technology development.
InnovationRx: Peer-Reviewing Health AI Tools: Plus: Why Nvidia, Google And Microsoft Are Betting Billions On Biotech’s AI Future
forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2024/03/13/innovationrx-peer-reviewing-health-ai-tools/
Quick Glance: EU AI Act Approved by European Parliament
- The European Parliament overwhelmingly voted in favor of the AI Act, positioning the EU as a global leader in regulating AI software.
- The legislation establishes a risk-based framework for AI, applying rules and requirements based on the level of risk associated with the use case.
- Penalties for non-compliance under the Act can reach up to 7% of global annual turnover or €35M.
- The AI Act, shaped through extensive negotiations, is expected to be fully implemented by mid-2027.
Spyro studio Toys for Bob secures deal with Microsoft for its first independent game
eurogamer.net/spyro-studio-toys-for-bob-secures-deal-with-microsoft-for-its-first-independent-game
Russia's Cozy Bear caught phishing German politicos with phony dinner invites: Forget the Riesling, bring on the WINELOADER
theregister.com/2024/03/23/russia_cozy_bear_german_politicians_phishing/
After raising $1.3B, Inflection got eaten alive by its biggest investor, Microsoft | TechCrunch
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Meta, Microsoft, X, Match pledge selves to Epic battle against Apple App Store: You have my sword ... and my bow ... and my axe!
theregister.com/2024/03/21/meta_microsoft_x_match_pledge/
5 Ways to Keep Your Windows 10 PC Alive: You don’t have to abandon your trusty old computer just yet. We show you how to extend the life of your Windows 10 ...
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Windows 11: Update KB5035853 is reportedly causing serious problems: A few days ago, Microsoft rolled out the next cumulative update for Windows 11 ...
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Microsoft announces deprecation of 1024-bit RSA keys in Windows: Microsoft has announced that RSA keys shorter than 2048 bits will soon be deprecated in Windows ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-announces-deprecation-of-1024-bit-rsa-keys-in-windows/
Microsoft gearing up for Windows 11 24H2 system requirements compatibility testing
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Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed
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Licensing labyrinth for Power Apps and Dynamics 365 must be clarified, warns expert
theregister.com/2024/03/21/microsoft_dynamics_365_power_apps/
Microsoft faces bipartisan criticism for alleged censorship on Bing in China: Redmond says it does what it's told, but still thinks users are better off
theregister.com/2024/03/21/microsoft_bing_china_criticism/
Leak shows white Xbox Series: Pictures of a white Xbox Series X have become public. But the color is not the weight
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Windows UI for disk formatting was a temporary solution that stuck for 30 years: Windows is well known for its almost eerie ability to host a multitude of ...
techspot.com/news/102390-windows-ui-disk-formatting-temporary-solution-stuck-30.html
Windows 11's native file archive is impressive as 7-Zip plays catch-up with Zstd support
neowin.net/news/windows-11s-native-file-archive-is-impressive-as-7-zip-plays-catch-up-with-zstd-support/
Microsoft rolls out spellcheker for Notepad in Windows 11 preview builds: Microsoft is rolling out a new update for Notepad in the Windows Insider Program ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-rolls-out-spellcheker-for-notepad-in-windows-11-preview-builds/
Blizzard just killed Diablo 4 by announcing a list of changes so massive that it's practically a new game
pcgamer.com/games/action/diablo-4-season-4-changes/
Elon Musk says xAI will open-source Grok this week: Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI will open-source Grok, its chatbot rivaling ChatGPT, this week, he said ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/11/elon-musk-says-xai-will-open-source-grok-this-week/
Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Open-Source Grok by xAI this Week
- Elon Musk announces that xAI will open-source Grok, its ChatGPT rival, this week.
- The Musk-OpenAI dispute has sparked a debate on open-source AI.
- The decision to open-source Grok will help xAI join the list of companies publishing their chatbot codes.
- Musk has been a long-time advocate for open-source, with Tesla and X also open-sourcing parts of their technologies.
As Official Xbox Handheld Rumors Swirl, Phil Spencer Reveals What He Wants From It - IGN
ign.com/articles/as-official-xbox-handheld-rumors-swirl-phil-spencer-reveals-what-he-wants-from-it
Microsoft Notepad Finally Gets Spell-Check: The company is first rolling out spell-check to Windows 11 Insiders.
pcmag.com/news/microsoft-notepad-finally-gets-spell-check
Phil Spencer says he's open to bringing stores like Epic and Itch.io to Xbox consoles
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/phil-spencer-says-hes-open-to-bringing-stores-like-epic-and-steam-to-xbox-consoles/
Bill Gates: AI could bring us the three-day work week: AI will not steal all jobs, but it will change the professional world forever. And enable us to live a ...
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal Faces Its First Major Test. It’s a New Call of Duty.
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British AI pioneer Mustafa Suleyman joins Microsoft: Mustafa Suleyman, the co-founder of DeepMind - which was bought by Google - is to lead Microsoft AI.
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Windows 10 and Windows 11: March Update released: It's the second Tuesday of the month and that means Microsoft releases updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 ...
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Nvidia's Superchip, Elon Musk's Microsoft Critique, Apple's AI Advances And More: This Week In Artificial
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Microsoft quietly added couple new Windows 11 shortcuts for your help: Windows is a user-friendly OS as it can be used conveniently with keyboard-mouse which is ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-quietly-added-couple-new-windows-11-shortcuts-for-your-help/
The lawmakers who voted to ban TikTok own a ton of tech stocks: Members of Congress holds millions worth of stock in Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft ...
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Microsoft: This 30-year-old Windows interface is actually just a makeshift solution
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New Microsoft MSBuild editor is an easier and more helpful experimental tool for developers
neowin.net/news/new-microsoft-msbuild-editor-is-an-easier-and-more-helpful-experimental-tool-for-developers/
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