cloud privacy

Microsoft’s Snipping Tool appears poised to flip the traditional screenshot workflow by letting you draw and highlight on the live screen before you capture it — a change that promises faster annotation, tighter AI integrations, and a more pen‑friendly experience across Windows devices...

A profound wave of controversy has engulfed Microsoft following revelations that its Azure cloud platform underpins a sweeping mass surveillance operation for Israel’s elite military intelligence Unit 8200, casting the technology giant and its leadership into the global spotlight over corporate...

The stark admission by a Microsoft executive before the French Senate—that the company “cannot guarantee” European cloud data is immune from U.S. government access, regardless of where it’s stored—has thrust the simmering debate over data sovereignty and the global dominance of hyperscale cloud...

European cloud infrastructure providers, long frustrated by Microsoft’s complex and oft-criticized licensing rules, have scored a measured win in their drawn-out battle for more equitable cloud software terms. After more than two years of pressure from the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers...

Microsoft's recent introduction of the Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty aims to address the growing demand for digital sovereignty among European organizations. This initiative seeks to empower entities to operate independently, securely, and autonomously within the cloud environment. However...

Microsoft's recent announcement of its 'sovereign cloud' services has sparked significant interest and debate within the tech community. As governments and organizations worldwide grapple with data sovereignty concerns, Microsoft's initiative aims to provide solutions that balance the benefits...

Microsoft’s unveiling of its new European Sovereign Cloud initiative marks a decisive pivot in the global cloud landscape—one shaped by regulatory pressure, surging digital transformation, and urgent demands for ironclad data sovereignty. For enterprises doing business inside the EU, or simply...

Microsoft has unveiled its Sovereign Cloud for Europe, a strategic initiative designed to address the growing demand for data sovereignty and compliance with European regulations. This development underscores Microsoft's commitment to providing cloud solutions that align with the stringent data...

Cloud storage has transformed how we manage and share information, shifting the paradigm from private, device-bound archives to universally accessible, always-synced repositories. This evolution has been led by platforms like Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive, each vying for dominance in a...

Windows 11 is undergoing a transformation that’s as much about user empowerment as it is about technological advancement. Microsoft’s latest updates—rolling out through the Windows Insider program and, in some cases, landing in stable enterprise channels—are more than iterative tweaks; they’re...

The atmosphere at Microsoft's Build 2025 developer conference shifted abruptly when live-stream viewers witnessed a sequence of unforeseen events: a disruptive protest, a technical blunder that spilled private Microsoft Teams messages into public view, and the accidental exposure of confidential...

Microsoft Ends Location History API in Windows 11: What This Means for Your Privacy Microsoft’s ongoing push for a leaner, privacy-focused Windows 11 experience has taken another decisive step. With the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update (build 26100.712), Microsoft will retire the location history...