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Amidst increasing demand for AI hardware, Amsterdam-based Nebius announced a multi-billion-dollar deal with Microsoft to provide cloud computing power for AI workloads. The agreement, worth up to $19.4 billion over 2031, sent Nebius shares surging 60% in extended trading, with investors like Nvidia and Accel on board. This development
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In a move to further refine the user lifecycle, Microsoft has rolled out a series of critical updates to improve the initial setup for all supported versions of Windows 11. The Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) updates, released in late August 2025, aim to create a smoother and more secure start for
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Microsoft has finally released a patch to resolve the .NET Framework issue that was causing apps to throw exceptions, fail, or close, particularly in Windows Server installations. The problem, which was first reported in February 2022, affected various versions of Windows Server, including Windows Server 2012 and later. The out-of-band
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Microsoft has confirmed the availability of its next annual update for Windows 11, version 25H2, in the Release Preview Channel. This update, scheduled as part of the company's steady rollout of second-half updates, brings no major design changes or significant leaps in AI integration. Instead, it contains the
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Manisha Goyal, a software engineer, recently took to social media to share a startling story about a colleague who left his job at her company after just 20 days. The reason for his departure? The work was too dull, and he needed to work hard to progress in his career.
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Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is becoming more inclusive, allowing subscribers to the lower-priced Core and Standard tiers to access cloud gaming, a feature previously limited to the more expensive Ultimate tier. This update is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to make Xbox Game Pass more
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Microsoft has rolled out an emergency patch, aimed at fixing a critical bug that has been causing issues with Windows recovery tools after the August 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. The bug affects Windows 11 versions 23H2 and 22H2, as well as Windows 10, but does not impact Windows 11 version
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Microsoft has announced that it will stop providing security updates and support for Windows 10 on October 14, but consumers and businesses have alternative options to continue using the operating system. Windows 10 has been running on the majority of Windows PCs worldwide, but its share has been declining with
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Microsoft is expected to officially announce the release date for its Xbox handheld console at Gamescom on August 20, with a potential launch date set for October 16. The company has been working with Asus to co-develop its first-ever handheld console, and prices for the entry-level ROG Xbox Ally and
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The thrilling five-match series between India and England has come to an end with a 2-2 draw, leaving a lasting impact on the cricket world. The series, which lasted for 25 days, saw over 7,000 runs scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. The test series has been hailed
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The tech industry is undergoing a seismic shift with the rise of AI, and big companies are investing staggering amounts in building AI infrastructure, datacentres, and attracting top talent. The collective investment by companies like Meta, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, OpenAI, XAI, CoreWeave, and Oracle is estimated to be between $477bn
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July 2025 has witnessed a surge in layoffs across the tech industry, with 26 companies slashing a total of 24,545 jobs. Microsoft, Intel, and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are among the key names that have announced significant job cuts, citing organisational restructuring and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)
