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Microsoft in talks to acquire GitHub

San Francisco-based GitHub has been struggling to turn a profit. The company has also been without a CEO for nine months since co-founder Chris Wanstrath left in August 2017.

Jun 4, 2018

Cybersecurity alert: Google, Microsoft, Intel detect Spectre-like security flaw in CPUs

Like the Spectre and Meltdown, the newly detected Variant 4 uses speculative execution process to access privileged memory such as passwords, encryption keys, or sensitive information.

May 22, 2018

Microsoft Windows 10 April 2018: 3 Simple steps to update your PC

The new Microsoft Windows 10 April 2018 update comes with several new features including Focus Assist, which offers a distraction-free environment to focus on finishing work on PC. Read to know how to install the new update on to your PC.

May 1, 2018

New Microsoft Windows 10 update coming soon: Key features you should know

Microsoft's upcoming Windows 10 April 2108 update will improve the user-experience on PCs and also on Microsoft Edge browser with beefed up internet security options to make a secured transaction during online shopping. Read to know other noteworthy features coming with the new update.

Apr 29, 2018

HMD Global to bring back Android-powered Nokia X, hints teaser

The second generation Nokia X with pure Android is slated to make global debut in China next week. Read to know what features the new HMD Global Oy phone will come with.

Apr 16, 2018

New vulnerability found in January Meltdown security patch: Microsoft releases bug-fix

Microsoft's new software patch will fully protect all Windows devices with Intel, AMD, ARM Holdings and other chipsets from the Meltdown (CVE-2018-1038) security loophole.

Apr 1, 2018

Amazon becomes second-most valuable company in US as it overtakes Alphabet Inc

US e-commerce giant Amazon surpassed Google parent company Alphabet Inc on Tuesday to become the second-most valuable company in terms of market value.

Mar 21, 2018

Is affordable Mi AI speaker getting Cortana? Xiaomi-Microsoft partnership suggests more to it

Microsoft is not yet ready to give up on its hardware dream. The US giant teams up with Xiaomi for future endeavors.

Feb 24, 2018

New Microsoft Surface Pro with 7th Gen Intel CPUs finally comes to India: Price, specs and more

Microsoft Surface Pro comes in five system ( RAM + Graphics Card+ Intel 7th Gen CPU+ storage) configurations in India with prices starting at Rs 64,999. Read more to know where to buy the flagship Windows laptop.

Feb 22, 2018

Man loses $140 Windows 7 copy to automated software update, sues Microsoft for $600M

A man has sued Microsoft for $600 million just because his laptop got automatically updated from Windows 7 to Windows 10.

Feb 16, 2018

Flickergate: Here's why Microsoft Surface Pro 4 users must use freezers to deal with screen issues

At least 1,600 Surface Pro 4 users have faced this Flickergate issue. However, the big problem is that there are many owners whose Surface Pro 4 is no longer under warranty.

Feb 2, 2018

Bill Gates donates $40 million to create 'Supercow'

Bill Gates aims at infusing the genes of the British cattle with the DNA of African breeds and create a cow that can survive in any environment and produces more milk.

Jan 30, 2018

Soon, you will be able to control your smartphone using only your brain, check out how

New Microsoft patent could let users control gadgets and open and control apps without even touching the devices.

Jan 17, 2018

IIT-Kharagpur gets a taste of Apple as tech giant hires students for a 6-figure monthly package

Apple debuted at the IIT-Kharagpur campus on Friday, December 1, and recruited five students for its Bengaluru facility, where they will be a part of Apple's data analytics team.

Dec 2, 2017

China forces Apple to remove Skype from App Store

Microsoft's Skype has vanished from Apple Inc. and Android smartphone app stores in China, Microsft becoming the latest victim in Beijing's sweeping internet clampdown.

Nov 23, 2017

Microsoft to finally end free Windows 10 upgrades in December

Over a year subsequent to completion of its free Windows 10 update program, Microsoft is preparing to close down the last authority free overhaul augmentation.

Nov 6, 2017

Five things to know about the Xbox One X

Heres five things you need to know about Microsofts upcoming 4K HDR capable console launching worldwide on 7 November.

Nov 4, 2017

Microsofts mixed reality capture studios let people make their own holograms

Microsoft is opening mixed reality capture studios in Los Angeles and London where people can create holograms of people or real-life objects.

Oct 27, 2017

Microsoft finally puts the brakes on Windows Mobile

Microsoft had stalled Windows Mobile last year, but the company did not make an official announcement.

Oct 9, 2017

Xbox One Backwards Compatibility list: Original Xbox games allegedly leaked

Fresh list of backwards compatible Xbox 360 games revealed after Original Xbox games leak online.

Aug 27, 2017