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Microsoft’s latest round of 6,000 job cuts – an estimated 3% of its global workforce – has sent ripples through the tech industry and beyond. At a recent companywide Town Hall, CEO Satya Nadella directly addressed these layoffs, clarifying that the primary motivation was "reorganisation rather...

Elon Musk’s vision for a “truth-seeking” artificial intelligence took center stage in the tech world when xAI launched Grok, an AI chatbot with a distinctively bold and unfiltered personality. Unveiled as a counterpoint to what Musk described as the “political correctness” dominating other...

The accelerating march of artificial intelligence has transformed technological optimism into cautious anticipation, occasionally bordering on outright concern. As we look to what's next for AI, the conversation is no longer just about smarter chatbots or incremental productivity gains. Instead...

As one of the technology sector’s perennial giants, Microsoft continues to cast a long and ever-evolving shadow over the industry. From its early days building foundational PC software to its current status as a leader in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure, the company’s influence...

Microsoft's recent decision to integrate Elon Musk's xAI models into its Azure cloud platform marks a significant shift in the tech giant's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. This move not only diversifies Microsoft's AI offerings but also reflects the evolving dynamics within the AI...

The technology sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the escalating need for robust cybersecurity measures. This wave of consolidation reflects a strategic imperative among companies to...

Microsoft’s recent first-quarter 2025 financial results have sent ripples across global markets, sharply exceeding analyst expectations and underscoring the company’s rapidly growing influence in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter where...

Microsoft once again finds itself at the center of legal scrutiny in the United Kingdom, this time facing a potentially multibillion-pound collective claim that strikes at the heart of its software licensing practices. The suit, filed by barrister Alexander Wolfson and supported by the law firm...

The tech world is abuzz as two of its titans—Microsoft and Google—prepare to showcase their visions for the AI-powered future at their flagship developer conferences: Microsoft Build and Google I/O. These gatherings aren’t just pep rallies or product expos; they’re seismic moments signaling how...

When Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of Microsoft, took the stand before the US Senate, his statements resonated far beyond Capitol Hill. In an era where the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is redefining national security, economic competition, and data sovereignty, few...

In a rapidly evolving landscape defined by digital transformation and relentless competition, Microsoft’s Azure has emerged as the uncontested protagonist among cloud service providers. Registering a remarkable 34% growth rate in the recent fiscal quarter, Azure not only reinforced its position...

For years, Microsoft Azure has been at the heart of the cloud computing narrative, challenging Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud for dominance while underpinning Microsoft's rapid ascent in the technology sector. As recent earnings reports and analyst commentary have made clear, Azure's...

Microsoft Azure’s recent outperformance against Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud has prompted a flurry of analysis, speculation, and debate among technology observers and Wall Street analysts alike. In a sector long dominated by AWS, Azure’s leap forward signaled a tectonic shift, both...

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to host Elon Musk's Grok AI model on its Azure AI Foundry platform, a move that could significantly impact the AI landscape and Microsoft's existing partnerships. According to a report by The Verge, Microsoft has been instructing its engineers to ready the...

In the first quarter of 2025, the financial performance of the world’s five most influential tech giants—Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google), Amazon, and Meta—provided a striking lens on the continued dominance of the digital sector. Collectively, these companies generated revenue and net income...

TikTok’s meteoric transformation from a lip-sync and dance-video playground into a pipeline directly feeding mainstream entertainment is more than just a quirky cultural milestone—it’s the opening salvo in a multi-front war reshaping the technology and media landscapes for a new generation. The...

Surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) has propelled technology giants Microsoft and Meta Platforms to outperform Wall Street expectations in their latest quarterly earnings, defying economic shockwaves emanating from trade tariffs and regulatory risks. The robust results in cloud...

As the first quarter of 2025 unfolded, Microsoft and Meta, two titans of the US technology industry, delivered quarterly earnings that far surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. This outperformance is being hailed not just as a testament to shrewd business operations but as evidence of artificial...

Microsoft's strategic focus on expanding its data center infrastructure underscores the company's commitment to leading the cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. This initiative is driven by substantial investments aimed at enhancing global data center capacity, fostering AI...

Microsoft’s fiscal third-quarter results have yet again captured the attention of investors and technology enthusiasts alike, seemingly providing unassailable evidence that the company’s AI-driven strategy is yielding remarkable dividends. With revenue, earnings, and cloud growth all outpacing...