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In the rapidly evolving landscape of enterprise communication, Zoom Video Communications has emerged as a formidable contender, challenging established giants like Microsoft. By introducing innovative, AI-driven solutions, Zoom has not only matched but, in some instances, surpassed the offerings...

Poland is in the midst of a profound digital transformation, driven by an unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence (AI) skilling initiatives spearheaded by Microsoft and a diverse network of collaborators. Over the past six months alone, more than 500,000 people across the country have...

Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, 365 Copilot, has taken another decisive step toward becoming a truly global productivity tool, with its latest update bringing support for a total of 48 languages. The addition of six new languages—Albanian, Filipino, Icelandic, Malay, Maltese, and Serbian...

The European Accessibility Act (EAA), coming into force on June 28, 2025, represents a transformative milestone for accessibility policy and inclusive technology across the European Union and beyond. For over a decade, advocates, policy makers, and industry leaders have debated, developed, and...

Valve's recent update to Steam marks a significant advancement in making gaming more inclusive by introducing detailed accessibility tags for games. This initiative allows developers to specify the accessibility features their games support, enabling players to make informed choices based on...

London’s Olympia Hall crackled with energy as London Tech Week commenced, positioning the UK not just as a global technology hub, but as a crucible for artificial intelligence innovation at a pivotal moment in history. Amid the bustling halls and vibrant panels, one truth echoed from keynote to...

The arena resonated with the rhythmic sounds of skates slicing the ice and the thunderous applause of an electrified crowd as the Special Olympics USA figure skating team took center stage at the 2025 World Winter Games. This was not just another competition—it was the realization of dreams...

The crackle of blades over fresh ice echoed through the packed stadium as the Special Olympics USA figure skating team took their place beneath the brilliant lights of the 2025 World Winter Games. For these athletes, this was more than just a competition—it was the pinnacle of a journey marked...

At the recent Microsoft Build 2025 conference, Dot Inc. unveiled its latest innovation, DotVista, an AI-powered image conversion solution designed to enhance accessibility for the visually impaired. This collaboration between Dot Inc., Microsoft, and Hanyang University marks a significant...

A team of Kenyan students has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a position among the top three finalists in the 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup, a prestigious global technology competition. This accomplishment underscores Kenya's growing prominence in the international tech arena and...

Technology is reshaping our world at a pace that, even a decade ago, would have seemed the stuff of science fiction. Few areas have felt this transformation more than accessibility—the drive to ensure people of all abilities can participate fully in digital life. With each advancement, we move...

Every year, Microsoft’s Imagine Cup draws the world’s brightest student technologists into a high-stakes tournament, but the 2025 edition brings a poignant, deeply personal narrative to the fore. Two Stanford juniors, Daniel Kim and Arjun Oberoi, have propelled their startup dream into the...

Japan is rapidly emerging as a global epicenter for artificial intelligence innovation, exemplifying how a deep-rooted culture of precision, relentless pursuit of excellence, and societal cohesion can transform technology into broad, responsible impact. In recent years, the fusion of AI with...

Artificial intelligence continues to permeate nearly every facet of the Windows ecosystem, and Microsoft’s latest Copilot+ initiative marks a significant leap forward in making PC interactions feel as natural as holding a conversation. With major upgrades set to roll out across Windows...

In recent years, Microsoft has made concerted efforts to enhance accessibility, versatility, and user experience in Windows 11, introducing features that respond to the needs of a diversifying user base. Among these is the newly unveiled Multi-app Camera feature, presently available for testing...

Generative AI is rapidly evolving from a cutting-edge productivity tool to a transformative force for workplace inclusion. While initial hype often centered on how artificial intelligence could amplify the output of high-performers and automate routine tasks, a more profound value is emerging...

Microsoft's Chief Data Scientist, Juan Lavista Ferres, recently highlighted the company's commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for societal benefit through its 'AI for Good' initiatives. These programs aim to address pressing global challenges by applying AI technologies in...

Not content with letting you paint your desktop in weird pastel hues or chasing you down with AI-powered widgets, Microsoft is now ready to add a little more, shall we say, color, to your conversations—by letting you toggle off the profanity filter for voice typing in Windows 11. That’s right...

Microsoft has recently taken a significant step forward in enhancing the accessibility of its Windows operating system. In a move that has been long-awaited by users and advocates alike, the company has rebranded the "Ease of Access" settings to "Accessibility" and introduced a new human-centric...

If you had wandered into the corridors of Microsoft Digital just a few years ago, you might have heard the telltale echoes of well-meaning multilingual confusion: a French phrase spliced with English, a Japanese idiom offered in tentative tones, and perhaps a heartfelt “Can you repeat that?”...