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Blue Whale Challenge: Govt directs Google, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp to remove links to the deadly online game

The Centre has directed internet platforms to identify and remove with immediate effect the link of the deadly online game Blue Whale Challenge that has caused the death of teenagers in India and abroad.

Aug 15, 2017

Anti-Google ads pop-up in public places after Google fires James Damore [Photos]

Anti-Google ads posted to criticise Google over firing James Damore, across the streets of Venice.

Aug 13, 2017

Microsoft Band 2 users face syncing issues and network connectivity errors, official fix coming soon

Microsoft is working on a patch to fix Band 2's syncing and connectivity issues with the Activity Tracker's mobile app.

Aug 6, 2017

Microsoft Station Q launches in Sydney as part of major quantum computing partnership

Microsoft is pushing topological qubit research to help realise physical quantum computers.

Jul 25, 2017

Could a font bring down the Pakistan government?

Could the Microsoft font Calibri bring down the Pakistan government? Last years Panama Papers revealed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharifs daughter Maryam Nawaz owned offshore companies which were used to purchase high-end properties. But she claimed she was only a trustee and provided a trust deed signed in 2006. The document was typed in Calibri font, but Microsoft didnt make the font publically available until 2007. It elicited speculations that the documents could have been forged by the possible future Prime Minister. Opposition parties have urged the Prime Minister to step down after the leak. The investigations conducted by the Pakistani Supreme Court and Federal Investigations Agency are still ongoing.

Jul 14, 2017

Could a font bring down the Pakistan government?

Could the Microsoft font Calibri bring down the Pakistan government? Last years Panama Papers revealed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharifs daughter Maryam Nawaz owned offshore companies which were used to purchase high-end properties. But she claimed she was only a trustee and provided a trust deed signed in 2006. The document was typed in Calibri font, but Microsoft didnt make the font publically available until 2007. It elicited speculations that the documents could have been forged by the possible future Prime Minister. Opposition parties have urged the Prime Minister to step down after the leak. The investigations conducted by the Pakistani Supreme Court and Federal Investigations Agency are still ongoing.

Jul 14, 2017

Windows 10 Lockscreen will soon have a password recovery option

The new feature will be released to all users sometime between October and November when Microsoft launches the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

Jul 14, 2017

Microsoft confirms layoffs; job cuts likely to impact about 3,000 employees

The Redmond-based firm began sending out layoff notices on Thursday and most of the job cuts are likely to affect the firm's sales and marketing staff based out of the US.

Jul 7, 2017

Microsoft employees prepare for massive layoffs likely to begin on Thursday

While the job cuts have been predicted for quite some time, it is now being said that Microsoft's corporate rejig is likely to begin on Thursday, July 6.

Jul 6, 2017

Microsoft likely to lay off thousands of employees in massive corporate rejig: Report

While the intention behind the rejig is yet to be known, a document that seems to be a company memo says that it is a part of the company's plans to help its customers with "digital transformations."

Jul 4, 2017

India urges Microsoft for discount on Windows 10 OS in wake of cyberattacks

The Narendra Modi government has urged Microsoft for a one-time special discount on Windows 10 OS upgrade in the wake of the recent cyberattacks.

Jul 1, 2017

Pre-GST Sale: Top discount deals on popular laptops from LG, Apple, Microsoft, Asus and Dell

The Pre-GST sale brings up to 50 percent on popular laptops from LG, Apple, Asus, Microsoft and Dell.

Jun 29, 2017

Google, Microsoft affected in Rs 15,000 cr Telangana real estate scam

The latest episode that has triggered a fresh wave of panic among investors is the largest land scam in Telangana involving hundreds of acres.

Jun 26, 2017

Two accused in Windows 10 source code leak get arrested in UK

Detectives from the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) have arrested two men accused of hacking into Microsoft network.

Jun 25, 2017

E3 2017: Most-anticipated games you cannot miss this year

E3 2017 promises a bunch of AAA game titles from EA Games, Ubisoft, Activision and Bethesda Game Studios.

Jun 11, 2017

Five big predictions for E3 2017 from Project Scorpios name to Bethesdas new IP

Gamings biggest annual trade show E3 kicks off in Los Angeles this weekend with major press conferences from the worlds biggest video game companies. IBTimes UK runs down the five big predictions for E3 2017.

Jun 8, 2017

Microsoft Xbox Live Games with Gold: Free games revealed for June 2017

Microsoft has announced a fresh list of free games for Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners with Xbox Live Gold subscription.

May 24, 2017

Microsoft could have stopped WannaCry ransomware from spreading, but it did nothing

Microsoft, despite knowing the severe vulnerability in Windows XP, deliberately withheld the security patch roll-out in anticipation of receiving service payments from clients.

May 19, 2017

Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Super Sale coming 16 May

Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Super Sale will offer top game titles at 75 percent discount.

May 14, 2017

Roger Federer and Bill Gates to team up in exhibition match to support children's education in Africa

Roger Federer has raised around $29 million to support children's education in six African countries and is set to raise some more money as he and Bill Gates are set to team up in an exhibition match.

Apr 5, 2017