A Southern California man has filed suit seeking to force Microsoft to keep Windows 10 alive — a high-stakes legal challenge that crystallizes a fraught transition from a decade‑old, battle‑tested operating system to an AI‑first Windows 11 world and raises questions about security, consumer...
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When Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, a wave of challenges and hard choices will wash over individuals, businesses, and IT decision-makers globally. This fast-approaching deadline signals the cessation of free security updates, bug fixes, and regular technical...
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Windows 10’s tenth anniversary arrives with bittersweet fanfare: what began in July 2015 as Microsoft’s course correction from the stumbles of Windows 8 has now become a pivotal crossroad for hundreds of millions worldwide. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end all mainstream support for...
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Microsoft’s latest quarterly financial report confirms the scale and speed of the cloud revolution now reshaping the enterprise technology world. With Azure at the heart of its strategy, Microsoft has posted record-shattering results and executed one of the largest data centre expansions in...
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AWS’ sudden decision to abandon its proposed 7.2 million-square-foot data center campus in Louisa County, Virginia, marks a notable turning point in the ongoing tug-of-war between hyperscale cloud ambitions and local community interests. The project, pitched as one of the world’s largest digital...
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Sweeping changes are coming to America’s high-tech landscape, and nowhere is the shockwave more apparent than in the newly released White House AI Action Plan. Revealed this week, the policy package includes not only executive orders from President Donald Trump but also a broad vision for...
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As Microsoft approaches the end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are faced with critical decisions regarding their operating systems. The cessation of free security updates post this date means that devices running Windows 10 will no longer receive patches for...
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Microsoft's decision to establish a $3.3 billion artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, marks a significant milestone in the state's technological and economic landscape. This investment not only underscores Microsoft's commitment to expanding its cloud and AI...
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Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Windows 11 called Adaptive Energy Saver, designed to enhance battery life without compromising screen brightness. Unlike traditional power-saving modes that dim the display, this feature intelligently manages power consumption based on system activity...
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As Microsoft prepares to officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, the tech landscape faces a seismic shift—not just in software updates or security standards, but in the sheer volume of obsolete hardware that could soon flood the global waste stream. This date is more than symbolic...
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Windows 11 users have long sought ways to stretch every ounce of battery life from their laptops—a challenge magnified by the ever-evolving demands of modern workloads and the increasingly mobile nature of computing. Now, Microsoft is testing an ambitious new feature dubbed “adaptive energy...
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In a significant move to bolster sustainability efforts among small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs), Novata has announced a collaboration with Microsoft aimed at scaling AI-powered sustainability solutions globally. This partnership is set to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of...
As Microsoft’s deadline for Windows 10 support looms ever closer, the technology ecosystem is bracing for a seismic shift. For millions around the world, October 14, 2025, marks not only the end of five years of extended service but also the beginning of an era defined by difficult choices...
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Starbucks has recently unveiled "Green Dot Assist," a generative AI-powered virtual assistant developed in collaboration with Microsoft Azure's OpenAI platform. This initiative aims to streamline in-store operations by providing baristas and store managers with real-time, conversational support...
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Novata’s recent collaboration with Microsoft represents a significant step forward for sustainability management in the private markets, particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to navigate the increasingly complex world of environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Microsoft's recent advisory urging 400 million Windows users to upgrade their PCs underscores a pivotal moment in the company's operating system evolution. As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline on October 14, 2025, users are confronted with critical decisions regarding their...
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As the looming end-of-life date for Windows 10 nears, a growing chorus of user advocacy groups, most notably the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), has intensified its push against Microsoft’s decision to limit support for the operating system. This isn’t a case of a small technical...
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As Microsoft approaches the end-of-support date for Windows 10, a wave of controversy has engulfed the tech giant’s latest decisions regarding extended security for older PCs. Despite a recent move to offer free Extended Security Updates (ESU) to Windows 10 users—alongside traditional paid...
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The act of asking a question of an AI, whether it’s a request for a quick recipe or an in-depth analysis, feels almost effortless for users—but behind those neatly packaged answers lies a global infrastructure consuming staggering amounts of energy and water. As artificial intelligence...
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Amid the surging hype surrounding artificial intelligence, the gap between the corporate vision for AI and its current realities has never been more fraught with risk and contradiction. Tech giants are selling a utopian narrative—one where artificial general intelligence (AGI) will usher in an...
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