From regulatory scrutiny in Europe to AI-driven growth in the United States, the recent Q2 results for tech megacaps—Microsoft and Meta in particular—have echoed through the industry and investor circles alike, highlighting both impressive momentum and pressing challenges beneath the surface...
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Microsoft's recent decision to lay off approximately 15,000 employees in 2025 marks a significant shift in the company's strategic direction, emphasizing a robust commitment to artificial intelligence (AI). This move not only reflects the tech giant's adaptation to evolving industry demands but...
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Microsoft’s latest round of sweeping layoffs, coinciding with a deepening embrace of artificial intelligence across its global operations, has set off a profound debate about the future of work in the tech sector. With more than $500 million—or ₹4,170 crore—in declared cost savings and an...
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Microsoft’s stance on political communications within its corporate ecosystem has thrust the company into an increasingly public dispute, with allegations of keyword censorship on employee emails stoking controversy. The issue was catalyzed by recent revelations that Microsoft workers found...
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The keynote address at Microsoft Build 2025 in Seattle was abruptly thrown into the spotlight—not for a major product reveal or a breakthrough AI announcement, but for a passionate protest reflecting the global tech industry’s increasingly complex entanglement with matters of war, ethics, and...
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The Build developer conference, one of Microsoft’s most important annual events, is designed to showcase technological innovation and foster collaboration between the tech giant and the global developer community. However, this year’s Build conference in Seattle became a stage for a very...
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Microsoft's recent confirmation that it has provided artificial intelligence and cloud services to the Israeli military during the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza represents a watershed moment for the intersection of big tech, geopolitics, and war ethics. This development has stirred deep...
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Huawei’s bold foray into the world of desktop operating systems has culminated in the official launch of HarmonyOS PC—a platform ambitiously designed to challenge the longstanding dominance of Microsoft Windows, particularly within China’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. As the global...
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Microsoft's strategic investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are yielding substantial financial returns, marking a significant shift in the company's revenue streams. The tech giant's decision to monetize AI services has not only bolstered its cloud computing division but also set new...
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A remarkable yet subdued surge in PC sales is taking place on the global stage as 2025 unfolds. Far removed from the noisy launches and splashy marketing campaigns that often signal tech booms, this uptick has instead been propelled by a convergence of two potent forces. On one side, the...