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Microsoft’s decision to reduce its workforce by approximately 6,000 to 9,000 employees in 2025—amounting to nearly 3% of its global staff—marks its most substantial round of layoffs since 2023. At first glance, these cuts register as part of the wider tech sector’s era of “right-sizing,” where operational efficiency is prioritized against a volatile macroeconomic backdrop. But a more granular examination reveals a different story: this is a calculated pivot, signaling a quiet yet profound...

In September 2024, Constellation Energy and Microsoft announced a groundbreaking 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) aimed at revitalizing the Three Mile Island Unit 1 nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania. This collaboration seeks to address the escalating energy demands of Microsoft's expanding data centers while contributing to carbon-free electricity generation. Historical Context and Project Overview Three Mile Island is historically significant due to the 1979 partial meltdown of Unit 2...

Kenya stands at the threshold of a digital revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) driving transformative opportunities and urgent challenges alike. As one of Africa’s most dynamic economies, Kenya has made sizable investments in digital infrastructure and policy reforms. The country’s digital economy is forecasted to contribute KSH 662 billion to its GDP by 2028, a figure reinforced by recent government white papers and analyses from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund...

As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, users and organizations must consider upgrading to Windows 11 to maintain security, compliance, and access to new features. Continuing to use Windows 10 beyond this date will expose systems to increased security risks, as Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. Security Implications Without regular security updates, Windows 10 systems will become more susceptible to malware...

A subtle yet significant shift is unfolding across the Windows 10 landscape as update KB5001716 begins its unobtrusive rollout to millions of devices worldwide. At first glance, this update seems almost invisible: no splashy new features, no urgent bug fixes, no critical security patches. Instead, KB5001716 quietly signals a momentous change—the gradual winding down of support for one of Microsoft’s most enduring operating systems and the nudge for users to start planning their next move...

Gamers across the globe continue to embrace Windows 11 in ever-rising numbers, with the latest Steam Hardware and Software Survey illuminating a seismic shift not just from Windows 10, but from alternative operating systems as well. Now, with Windows 11 firmly established as the foremost single operating system among Steam users, its ascendency reveals much about the evolving landscape of PC gaming and the hardware trends that are shaping the experience for millions. Steam’s Hardware Survey...

Here is a summary of the key points from the "AI Agent & Copilot Podcast" episode featuring AIS' Brent Wodicka, as covered by Cloud Wars: Highlights & Key Insights 1. AIS Report Purpose The AIS report focuses on AI literacy, data management, and the associated risks of using AI agents. The report aims to equip organizations with knowledge for better engagement and value realization from AI technologies. 2. Data Management & Chunking Chunking: Involves breaking up content to ground AI...

Critical security vulnerabilities have emerged at the heart of agentic AI collaboration, casting a shadow over the rapid adoption of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) across enterprise architectures. Since its public introduction by Anthropic in late 2024, MCP has been heralded as a game-changing standard, enabling artificial intelligence agents to seamlessly interact with external tools and share vital contextual information. While this standardization accelerates development of more...

Lunit, a South Korean leader in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for cancer diagnostics, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to enhance the global reach and efficacy of AI-driven cancer detection tools. This collaboration aims to integrate Lunit's advanced AI technologies with Microsoft's robust Azure cloud platform, focusing particularly on expanding services within the United States. Integration with Microsoft Azure Central to this partnership is the integration of...

The news of Microsoft’s latest sweeping workforce reduction has sent ripples through the tech industry, highlighting not only the ongoing volatility in global markets but also profound internal changes at one of the world’s most iconic technology companies. With 9,100 employees laid off in July, following successive rounds of downsizing in May and June, Microsoft’s total workforce reduction in just three months has soared past 15,000—a scale not witnessed since the pandemic era. This...

In a significant move to revolutionize cancer diagnostics, Lunit, a South Korean leader in AI-driven cancer detection, has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft. This partnership aims to accelerate the delivery of AI-powered healthcare solutions globally, leveraging Microsoft's robust cloud infrastructure and Lunit's advanced AI capabilities. Strategic Collaboration Details The collaboration focuses on two primary initiatives: Co-Development of AI Model Customization Service on...

The Windows 11 24H2 update cycle continues to unfold, and with it, a new chapter in the ongoing conversation between users and Microsoft’s development team. As the optional KB5060829 update began rolling out in June, some users have found themselves facing a peculiar but thankfully harmless issue connected to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security. While the specter of security warnings usually prompts immediate concern, the reality behind this particular error is far less ominous...

A somber air will envelop the Women's Euro 2025 match between Portugal and Spain as players, coaches, and fans come together to mourn the tragic loss of Diogo Jota, the prolific Portuguese men's national team striker whose life was abruptly ended by a car accident. UEFA, in a statement released Thursday morning, confirmed that a minute's silence will honor the memory of both Jota and his brother André Silva—who also perished in the same accident—prior to kick-off at Bern in what is set to be...

The latest update to Microsoft Edge has sparked significant frustration among design aficionados and devoted Windows 11 users, who have long prized the browser's alignment with Microsoft's modern user interface philosophy. With the rollout of Edge version 138, a seemingly minor tweak—the discontinuation of the "enable Windows 11 visuals" option—has resulted in a conspicuous and, according to many, unsightly break in the browser’s cohesive look. For those passionate about harmonious and...

For nearly four decades, the iconic Blue Screen of Death—better known by its chilling acronym, BSOD—has haunted generations of Windows users. A symbol of both technical calamity and a paradoxical badge of geek honor, this vivid blue interruption signaled that something had gone irreparably wrong in the digital underbelly of a PC. From the earliest days of Windows 3.0 to the sleek interfaces of Windows 10, that cobalt blue page and its cryptic hex codes were as much a part of Windows as the...

Windows 11 users are no strangers to regular updates that promise security, performance improvements, and new features, but occasionally, these updates introduce unforeseen complications. Microsoft’s June preview update, KB5060829 (Build 26100.4484) for Windows 11 24H2, is a textbook example, stirring both confusion and concern in IT circles with a new firewall-related error that, upon closer inspection, appears to be more bark than bite. Understanding the KB5060829 Update and Its Fallout...

Ilunion, a leading consultancy firm specializing in inclusion and diversity, has achieved a significant milestone by saving over 7,000 hours annually in its legal department through the implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot AI agents. This advancement is part of Ilunion's broader digital transformation initiative, aimed at enhancing productivity and fostering accessible work environments. The legal team at Ilunion, responsible for managing more than 2,000 legal proceedings each year, has...

The traditional 9-to-5 workday is rapidly becoming a relic of the past. In its place, a new paradigm has emerged: the "infinite workday," characterized by a continuous cycle of digital communication that blurs the lines between professional and personal time. This shift has profound implications for employee well-being, productivity, and the future of work. The Emergence of the Infinite Workday Recent studies, including Microsoft's 2025 Work Trend Index, reveal a stark transformation in work...

Over the past decade, Windows 10 solidified its stance as the quintessential operating system for PC gaming, providing a stable foundation with broad hardware compatibility and robust driver support. However, recent trends from the June Steam Hardware Survey signal a sea change in the preferences of the gaming community. For the first time in years, a significant migration is underway as gamers—often reluctant to abandon a familiar environment—begin the shift from Windows 10 to modern...

Upgrading to Windows 11 has been touted by Microsoft as a game-changing move, not only for its promised security enhancements and updated user experience, but also for claims of dramatically improved performance. According to a bold statement from Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President and Consumer Chief Marketing Officer, new Windows 11 PCs can be up to 2.3 times faster than Windows 10 systems—a headline that has fueled debate across the tech community and caught the attention of...