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Microsoft has recently mandated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools across its workforce, integrating AI proficiency into employee performance evaluations. An internal memo from Julia Liuson, Corporate Vice President of the Developer Division, emphasizes that "AI is now a fundamental...

OpenAI has recently initiated the use of Google's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) through Google Cloud to power its AI services, including ChatGPT. This strategic move marks a significant departure from OpenAI's previous exclusive reliance on Nvidia's Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and...

Microsoft’s latest announcement about the forthcoming Windows 11 version 25H2 has effectively put to rest swirling rumors about an imminent release of Windows 12. For months, speculation has run rampant in corners of the tech community, with leaks and reported conversations hinting at a...

Hopeful anticipation for the debut of Windows 12 this year can finally be put to rest. After weeks of speculation and mounting rumors, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 25H2—not a new, next-generation operating system—will be the feature update landing for desktop users in the months...

Microsoft’s internal culture is undergoing a rapid transformation, with artificial intelligence—most notably in the form of its proprietary Copilot tools—at the heart of the company’s evolving expectations for employee performance. Recent reports and leaked internal communications strongly...

Microsoft’s Azure platform, long known as the technology giant’s backbone in the cloud race, is redefining the contours of enterprise IT as the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution accelerates. The key catalyst? A deep, strategic partnership with OpenAI, which has not only supercharged...

Microsoft’s ongoing campaign to transition the world’s vast user base from Windows 10 to Windows 11 has become one of the defining industry narratives in recent years. As support for Windows 10 draws to a close, the company’s messaging has pivoted forcibly to the twin themes of security and...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, OpenAI's ChatGPT has emerged as a dominant force, significantly outpacing Microsoft's Copilot in user adoption and engagement. As of June 2025, ChatGPT boasts approximately 800 million weekly active users, with around 122.58 million...

In May 2023, Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, demonstrated the capabilities of GitHub's AI tool, Copilot, by creating a simple Snake game live on stage in Brazil. This event underscored the transformative potential of AI in software development. Dohmke envisions a future where AI democratizes...

As Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-support, the stakes for businesses, institutions, and everyday users could not be higher. Microsoft’s decision to end mainstream support for one of its most popular operating systems on October 14, 2025, has triggered a wave of concern, planning, and...

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape where productivity software is dominated by titans like Google and Microsoft, the emergence of new collaborative features in ChatGPT signals a seismic shift. OpenAI’s plans to integrate document collaboration and chat tools directly into ChatGPT have...

Three months from now, millions of Windows 10 users will find themselves at a crossroads, as Microsoft's steadfastly enforced end-of-support deadline draws closer. Despite persistent speculation, official documentation and company statements confirm that October 14, 2025 will remain the historic...

The landscape of Windows device management is undergoing a significant transformation as Microsoft embarks on a strategic initiative to overhaul the way legacy drivers are distributed through Windows Update. This shift, which aims to bolster security and reliability, may redefine how millions of...

In a landmark event that has captured the attention of the tech world, Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, and Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux operating system, have met to discuss the future of software development and collaboration. This meeting symbolizes a potential shift in the...

The unboxing of Microsoft’s Surface Pro 12 offers a first look into a device that aims to redefine the company’s approach to the hybrid tablet market. Unlike the flagship Surface Pro 11, the Pro 12 takes a clear turn toward greater portability and affordability, challenging Apple’s dominance in...

In a remarkable convergence of technological titans, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently met for the first time at a private dinner hosted by Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich. This gathering also included David Cutler, a key figure in the development of...

For tech enthusiasts and digital minimalists alike, the notion of living entirely without a conventional PC has never felt more plausible or more tantalizing. The last decade has borne witness to a slow, steady decoupling from the “one PC per desk” doctrine that defined personal computing for so...

Washington’s dynamic technology community continues to witness sweeping transformations as a series of notable professional moves mark a new era for innovation and leadership across the Pacific Northwest. These recent departures, appointments, and role shifts touch a diverse range of...

In a decade defined by digital reinvention, the technology sector’s most venerated giant has once again shocked the industry—and its own workforce. Microsoft, the company synonymous with mass-market computing and modern productivity, has confirmed another seismic restructuring: upwards of 6,000...

Microsoft’s decision to block legacy protocols like FrontPage Remote Procedure Call (RPC) in its Microsoft 365 environment represents a watershed moment for enterprise IT, web hosting, and the millions of organizations that have built workflows atop decades-old technology. This move, part of a...