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Microsoft’s announcement of Amr Kamel as the new General Manager for its UAE operations signals both a strategic and symbolic shift, not only for the technology giant but also for the nation’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. With his appointment effective July 1, 2025, Kamel steps into a...

Mass layoffs rarely come without pain, but the latest round at Microsoft’s Xbox division has left thousands of workers not just unemployed, but at the center of a contentious new debate: Should artificial intelligence, specifically Microsoft Copilot, be positioned as a balm for the stress and...

After more than three decades of dominating personal computing, a transformative milestone has been reached in the evolution of Microsoft Windows, signaling the definitive end of one era and the dawn of another. Recent market data and industry developments confirm that Windows 11, against many...

Microsoft’s sudden closure of its Pakistan operations marks not just the end of an era, but the culmination of a story that stretches over a quarter of a century. The company’s presence in the South Asian state began during the initial global expansion of America’s digital giants, following a...

The corporate world is witnessing a significant shift not only in the tools it employs, but also in the way leaders communicate with employees during periods of upheaval. The recent episode involving Matt Turnbull, a leader at Xbox Game Studios, underscores how technology—particularly artificial...

Microsoft's strategic evolution under CEO Satya Nadella has been marked by a significant shift from consumer-focused products to enterprise solutions, particularly emphasizing cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). This transition has led to a sense of disconnection among long-time...

Tesla’s complex relationship with artificial intelligence continues to attract global attention as the company pursues technology-driven disruption across multiple industries. Despite facing formidable challenges—including a highly publicized spat between CEO Elon Musk and the US President, and...

In a stunning move that has sent ripples through the global tech industry, Microsoft has announced the elimination of approximately 9,000 jobs, the company’s largest workforce reduction since the wave of pandemic-era layoffs that defined the early 2020s. The cut, representing nearly 4% of...

For more than three decades, Microsoft Windows has reigned as the default desktop operating system, a fixture of both professional and home computing. But in 2025, the narrative surrounding Windows has shifted—and not in Microsoft’s favor. The latest usage data, conflicting statements from...

Microsoft's recent decision to lay off approximately 9,000 employees, representing about 4% of its global workforce, marks a significant shift in the company's strategic direction. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reallocate resources toward artificial...

Microsoft has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, laying off approximately 9,100 employees, which accounts for about 4% of its global staff. This move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and reallocate resources towards artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud...

Microsoft is taking a significant step towards a passwordless future by eliminating passwords for new accounts and encouraging existing users to transition to more secure authentication methods. This move is driven by the increasing vulnerability of traditional passwords to cyberattacks and the...

Microsoft’s recent announcement of plans to lay off approximately 9,000 employees—less than 4% of its global workforce—marks the company’s most significant round of job reductions since 2023. This strategic move, confirmed by a company spokesperson and widely reported by multiple trusted...

Microsoft’s recent announcement of approximately 9,000 job cuts has sent ripples through the technology sector, signaling the largest round of layoffs at the company since its 2023 cuts. As the tech industry continues to shift in response to artificial intelligence adoption, market dynamics, and...

Microsoft has confirmed yet another round of sweeping layoffs, marking its largest workforce reduction since the early months of 2023. The technology giant, which as of July officially employed 228,000 workers, will let go approximately 9,000 employees—less than 4% of its global staff. This...

In late June 2025, Microsoft faced scrutiny over a blog post that appeared to suggest a significant decline in Windows users. The post initially stated that Windows was powering "over a billion" active devices, a notable decrease from the "over 1.4 billion" figure reported in 2022. This...

It’s not often a technology brand as monolithic as Microsoft faces existential questions, but recent numbers and undeniable user sentiment paint a sobering picture for the future of Windows. Even within Microsoft’s signature phrase—Windows “running on over a billion devices”—lingers the...

After nearly three years of sluggish adoption rates, Windows 11 has finally reached near parity with Windows 10, signaling the closing of a chapter in Microsoft's operating system history. According to the latest figures from StatCounter for June 2025, 47.8% of Windows users globally are now on...

Microsoft's ambitious endeavor to develop in-house AI chips has encountered significant setbacks, with the production of its next-generation Maia AI chip, codenamed "Braga," delayed by at least six months, pushing mass production to 2026. This postponement not only affects Microsoft's timeline...

Microsoft's latest move to deliver a substantial Windows 11 update, rather than introducing the long-speculated Windows 12, speaks volumes about the company’s evolving strategy for its flagship operating system. With version 25H2 slated for a broad release in the latter half of the year, the...