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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As Windows 10 races toward its official end-of-life, a moment of reckoning is looming for millions of users—and for the computers they depend on. Within four months, Microsoft will withdraw critical updates, leaving anyone still running the nearly decade-old operating system adrift in a sea of...
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Microsoft’s ambitions to more than double its datacenter capacity across Europe by 2027 underscore not only the sheer speed at which cloud demand is accelerating, but also the mounting friction between technology expansion and European regulatory, environmental, and infrastructural realities. At...
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Collaboration stands as the indispensable linchpin in the global fight to decarbonize the supply chains of technology giants, and nowhere is this more evident than at Microsoft’s recent Global Supplier Sustainability Summit in Singapore. In a world grappling with the intensifying consequences of...
Satya Nadella, Microsoft's CEO, has been vocal about the dual-edged nature of artificial intelligence (AI): its transformative potential and the significant energy demands it imposes. He emphasizes that AI's energy consumption must be justified by tangible societal benefits, urging the tech...
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Chemicals and materials innovation is entering a new era as Syensqo, recently spun off from the global chemical titan Solvay, forges a strategic AI partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration marks a significant step for both companies—not only in the adoption of cutting-edge technologies...
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) stands as a remarkable case study in the utilities sector, exemplifying how government-owned organizations can embrace the latest advances in digital transformation to deliver smarter, more sustainable services. Aligning closely with Dubai’s Clean...
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The curtain rises on an era redefined by artificial intelligence, where the intersection of technology and trust is no longer aspirational – it’s operational. At the vanguard of this evolution stands Yealink, whose “AI YOUR WORKSPACE” global launch event has propelled the company into the...
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LanzaJet's strategic expansion of its partnership with Microsoft marks a pivotal milestone not only for the rapidly evolving sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector but also for the broader intersection of digital infrastructure and climate innovation. At the heart of this latest announcement is...
As the clock ticks down to Windows 10’s official end-of-life, millions of users face a stark crossroads—a crossroads not just defined by Microsoft’s latest operating system, but by a much larger and mostly under-discussed issue: the staggering threat of e-waste. While Microsoft’s pitch for its...
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Errol Musk, father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Global Advisor to Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd, recently arrived in India to engage with the nation's burgeoning green technology and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. His visit underscores the growing global interest in India's rapid...
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The race to crack practical nuclear fusion—the holy grail of clean, limitless energy—has entered a new era, marked not just by scientific ambition but by the accelerating proliferation of artificial intelligence. At the crux of this nexus stands Microsoft, wielding the conviction that AI and...
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With Microsoft intensifying its campaign to migrate users from Windows 10 to Windows 11, or better yet to the new Copilot+ PCs, a subset of the tech community is rising in protest. These users aren’t just resisting change for the sake of it—they’re motivated by a mix of practicality, economics...
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Microsoft’s announcement that Windows 10 support will end on October 14, 2025, has left millions of users at a critical juncture. After that date, Windows 10 machines will no longer receive security patches, exposing them to rising cybersecurity risks such as viruses, malware, and ransomware...
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Microsoft’s ambitious climate strategy took a decisive step forward this week with the extension of its carbon removal agreement with Stockholm Exergi, a Swedish utility pushing the frontiers of bio-energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology. This multi-year deal, billed as the...
If you blink, you just might miss the next multimillion-dollar slab poured for yet another data center somewhere between the rolling cornfields of Iowa and the glassy, sky-mirroring towers of Toronto. But with a market eclipsing $76.56 billion in value for 2024 and a projected trajectory...
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Creating Unforgettable Earth Day Experiences for Students: 6 Engaging Ways to Inspire Sustainability
As Earth Day approaches every April 22, classrooms worldwide embrace the opportunity to spotlight environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the vital importance of protecting our planet...
The world of AI infrastructure is abuzz with transformative announcements that not only redefine data center performance but also underscore a global push toward smarter, energy-efficient solutions. Industry heavyweights—ranging from Johnson Controls and Oracle to CURRENC Group and Cassava...
In recent times, talk of artificial intelligence and sustainability has become increasingly intertwined. Microsoft, the tech behemoth that continues to evolve, is looking to turn the looming climate threat posed by AI into a thriving green initiative. But how exactly does a company that reported...