In a move that signals the brisk acceleration of conversational AI adoption across enterprise landscapes, Twilio has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft, unveiled prominently at the recent Twilio SIGNAL event in San Francisco. This alliance aims to blend Twilio’s robust...
ai
ai analytics
ai assistant
ai chatbots
ai collaboration
ai compliance
ai contact centers
ai deployment
ai development
ai ethics
ai in business
ai in healthcare
ai in retail
ai infrastructure
ai innovation
ai integration
ai investment
ai messaging
ai scalability
ai security
ai services
ai solutions
ai tools
ai user engagement
ai-powered bots
ai-powered crm
automation
azure ai
cloud ai
cloud communication
cloud partnerships
cloud security
communication platforms
communication technology
contact center
contact center automation
conversational ai
conversational intelligence
conversationrelay
copilot agents
cpaas
customer engagement
customer experience
customer loyalty
customer service
customer service automation
customer service bots
customer service innovation
customer support tools
data analytics
data intelligence
data platform
data residency
data security
developer apis
developerecosystemdeveloper tools
digital interaction
digital retail
digital transformation
efficiency
enterprise
enterprise ai
enterprise security
financial services ai
future of ai
generative ai
innovation
legacy systems
live agent support
machine learning
manufacturing
microsoft
microsoft azure
multi-channel ai
multi-channel engagement
multi-channel support
multi-modal engagement
multichannel
multimodal ai
natural language
natural language processing
omnichannel
omnichannel automation
omnichannel customer support
open-source llms
openai gpt
privacy
privacy compliance
rcs messaging
regulatory compliance
responsible ai
sentiment analysis
signal conference
speech recognition
supply chain management
tech partnerships
technology
twilio
unified communications
virtual agents
voice ai
voice assistant
voice interaction
whatsapp
The quiet evolution of Windows continues to reshape how millions interact with their PCs, and Microsoft’s Copilot AI now claims center stage—a move underscored by a significant new update rolling out to Windows Insiders. As of today, a hands-free experience is becoming a reality: users can...
accessibility
ai
ai accessibility
ai assistant
ai comparison
ai features
ai hardware
ai in windows
ai infrastructure
ai innovation
ai integration
ai privacy
ai productivity
ai rollout
ai user experience
ai workflows
ambient ai
apple siri
artificial intelligence
assistive technology
automation
cloud ai
cloud computing
computing innovation
copilot
copilot hardware
cortana retirement
data security
developerecosystem
device recognition
digital assistance
digital assistant
digital productivity
edge computing
enterprise ai
future of ai
future of windows
generative ai
google gemini
hands-free computing
hey copilot
human-computer interaction
insider builds
insider preview
microsoft
microsoft ai
microsoft copilot
multi-app support
multilingual support
multimodal ai
natural language
natural language processing
on-device ai
on-device detection
on-device processing
on-device speech recognition
os features
pc productivity
privacy
productivity tools
remote work tools
security
smart devices
smart pc
speech recognition
tech competition
tech education
tech industry trends
tech innovation
user experience
voice activation
voice assistant
voice commands
voice control
voice control windows
voice interaction
voice technology
voice wake word
voice-driven computing
voice-first computing
windows
windows 11
windows 12
windows features
windows insider
windows privacy
windows workflow
The anticipation for Microsoft Build 2025 is palpable among developers, IT pros, and enterprise decision-makers worldwide. Scheduled for May 19-22 at the Seattle Convention Center, this landmark conference is poised to set the agenda for the next wave of innovation across the tech ecosystem...
ai conference
ai pricing
ai r&d
artificial intelligence
automation
azure ai
build 2025
cloud computing
copilot
developerecosystem
digital transformation
edge
enterprise innovation
generative ai
microsoft 365
microsoft build
openai
software development
tech events
tech industry trends
Microsoft Corporation, with its vast presence across software, hardware, and digital services, remains a defining force in the landscape of global technology. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, and founded in 1975, Microsoft has continually adapted to emerging trends and revolutions within...
artificial intelligence
business strategy
cloud computing
cybersecurity
developerecosystem
digital transformation
enterprise software
gaming industry
global tech leaders
hardware
innovation
microsoft
microsoft 365
microsoft azure
productivity tools
regulatory compliance
tech industry trends
technology
Microsoft’s performance among the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks over the past year has been a topic of considerable analysis, especially as it was the only stock in this elite group to have lagged the S&P 500 in 2023. However, recent fiscal results, particularly for its fiscal Q3 2024...
ai integration
ai workloads
business growth
capital expenditure
cloud computing
developerecosystem
financial analysis
global tech trends
investment
market outlook
microsoft
microsoft 365
microsoft azure
regulatory risk
semiconductor hardware
stock market
tech industry
tech stocks
Microsoft’s recent move to restrict its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) exclusively to its first-party products has stirred significant concern and debate throughout the developer community. As of version 1.24.5 released on April 3, 2025, the extension now refuses to work on...
agent mode
ai assistant
ai coding
ai development
ai in windows
ai tools
anti-competitive practices
antitrust
binaries
c++
c/c++ extension
clangd
code editor
coding environment
community workaround
copilot
cross-platform
cursor
debugging
developer autonomy
developer community
developer controversy
developerecosystemdeveloper rights
developer tools
developer workflow
ecosystemecosystem fragmentation
extension ecosystem
extension licensing
extension lockdown
extension marketplace
extension restrictions
extension security
extension workaround
foss
foss alternatives
ftc
github copilot
ide alternatives
independent developers
intellisense
language server
language servers
license restrictions
licensing
licensing crackdown
market competition
market restrictions
microsoft
microsoft ecosystem
microsoft extensions
microsoft licensing
microsoft lock-in
microsoft telemetry
monopoly
open source
open source ecosystem
open source movement
open source tools
open vsx
open vsx registry
openvsx marketplace
platform control
platform dominance
platform ecosystem
platform lock-in
program control
proprietary software
regulatory scrutiny
software competition
software development
software ecosystem
software freedom
software licensing enforcement
software limitations
software lock-in
tech controversy
tech industry
tech industry trends
tech regulation
visual studio code
vs codium
Microsoft's recent enforcement of licensing restrictions on its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has stirred significant controversy among developers relying on open-source VS Code forks like VS Codium and commercial derivatives such as Cursor. This move, which first became...
ai assistant
ai coding
ai development
ai tools
anti-competitive practices
antitrust
binaries
c/c++ extension
clangd
code editor
coding environment
coding tools
community response
copilot
cursor
developer community
developer controversy
developerecosystemdeveloper freedoms
developer tools
ecosystem
editor customization
extension bypass
extension compatibility
extension licensing
extension marketplace
extension restrictions
extension security
github copilot
ide ecosystem
licensing
microsoft
microsoft edge
microsoft licensing
microsoft vs code
multilingual support
open core software
open source
open source compatibility
open source tools
open standards
open vsx
openvsx marketplace
platform control
platform lock-in
proprietary extensions
proprietary software
regulatory challenges
regulatory scrutiny
software competition
software ecosystem
software freedom
software lock-in
visual studio code
vs code forks
vs codium
Microsoft's recent enforcement move to block its popular C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) from working in derivative products like VS Codium and Cursor reveals complex tensions at the intersection of open source, proprietary control, and competitive AI tools. This enforcement...
ai developer tools
c/c++ extension
community response
cursor
developer community
developerecosystem
extension marketplace
extension security
github copilot
idc
licensing
microsoft
open source
platform control
proprietary software
software competition
software lock-in
visual studio code
vs codium
Microsoft Draws a Boundary: The Fallout from Restricting the C/C++ Extension in VS Code Forks
For years, Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has been a linchpin in the code editor world—a sleek, open-source project from Microsoft that is widely praised for striking a balance between performance...
ai tools
c++ development
competitive strategy
cursor
developerecosystemdeveloper freedom
developer tools
ecosystem
extension marketplace
licensing
microsoft
microsoft ai
open source
open source licensing
platform control
software innovation
visual studio code
vs code extensions
vs codium
Microsoft is boldly venturing into the realm of AI reasoning, aiming to redefine its strategy and reduce dependence on third-party AI technology. In a bold move that echoes through corridors of tech innovation, the tech giant is developing its own AI reasoning models to rival the powerhouse...
ai
ai deployment
ai development
ai ecosystem
ai innovation
ai integration
ai marketplace
ai models
ai resilience
ai security
ai solutions
artificial intelligence
developerecosystem
distillation technique
generative ai
in-house ai
microsoft
microsoft ai
microsoft copilot
model licensing
openai
openai partnership
tech strategy
windows 11
OpenAI’s Next Leap: A Deep Dive into GPT-5, O3, and O4-Mini
Picture the world on the edge of another great transformation in artificial intelligence—a world defined by rapid iteration, feedback-driven improvements, and relentless pursuit of better, smarter, more useful AI. That’s the environment...
ai
ai ethics
ai evolution
ai feedback loop
ai infrastructure
ai scalability
ai security
artificial intelligence
developerecosystem
digital assistant
future of ai
gpt-5
language models
machine learning
model efficiency
multimodal ai
o3 model
o4-mini
openai
tech innovation
In June, we introduced the new Microsoft Store on Windows, redesigned from the ground up to meet the needs of customers across a variety of app experiences. We also opened up the Microsoft Store on Windows to developers using different types of frameworks, packaging technologies, and commerce...
amazon appstore
clipchamp
communication tools
desktop apps
developerecosystemdevelopers
in-app payments
innovation
light/dark themes
microsoft store
platform openness
productivity tools
progressive web apps
store policies
taskbar
third-party stores
user experience
web apps
web experience
windows 11
When thinking about businesses, large or small, it can be easy to lose sight of the individual. For the individuals within those companies, it can be difficult to see the role they play in the big picture and how their personal journey might fit in. For individuals outside those companies, also...