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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

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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

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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

Will users find LinkedIn's Trending Storylines interesting?

Trending Storylines curates interest-based feeds with an aim to help users discover and discuss news and ideas.

Mar 22, 2017

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Sony PlayStation Now game streaming service set to get huge update soon

The PlayStation Now game streaming library is set to be expanded with PS4 games, which can be played on both PS4 consoles and Windows PC with a single subscription.

Mar 14, 2017

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Microsoft Xbox launches Netflix-like Game Pass with unlimited access to over 100 gaming titles

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass offers unlimited access to more than 100 titles, including the latest — Halo 5: Guardians, Payday 2, NBA 2K16 and SoulCalibur II — for Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles.

Mar 1, 2017

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Made for India: Microsoft Skype Lite with 2G network compatibility available on Google Play; all you need to know

Microsoft's new made-for-India Skye Lite video-chatting is compatible with 2G network and comes in seven local languages including Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu, and also get in-app Aadhaar integration by June 2017.

Feb 22, 2017

Tata Motors joins hands with Microsoft to focus on connected car tech

The first Tata Motors product with enhanced driving experiences assisted by Microsoft will be unveiled at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show on March 7.

Feb 16, 2017

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SC orders Google, Microsoft, Yahoo to form internal panels to block sex determination ads

The companies have been told to identify and block all keywords that encourage sex determination.