Enterprise software giant Microsoft beat Wall Street expectations, but shares fell as it issued weak guidance for the coming quarter
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Microsoft Confirms Second Round Of Job Cuts
Confirmation of second tranche of job losses at Microsoft, as less than 1,000 staff are let go, amid worsening economic outlook
Sony Influenced UK Activision Blizzard Probe, Says Microsoft
Microsoft fires back at its gaming rival Sony, alleging its objections were used by UK's regulator to justify phase 2 probe
Mark Zuckerberg Unveils Meta Quest Pro Headset
Mark Zuckerberg showcases the Quest Pro virtual and mixed reality headset, as Metaverse moves one step closer
Scammers Target Microsoft Edge Users Via News Feed
Scammers are targeting users of Microsoft's Edge browser via malicious ads inserted into the news feed, warn security experts
No Concessions From Microsoft, Amid Activision Purchase Concern
Microsoft tells UK's CMA it will not offer any 'undertakings' to resolve regulator's competition concerns, prompting start of indepth probe
UK Watchdog Deepens Probe Into Microsoft’s $69bn Activision Purchase
British Antitrust watchdog, the CMA, is concerned Microsoft's purchase of gaming giant could “substantially lessen competition”
Rivals Slam Microsoft Over Licence Change
Cloud rivals AWS and Google hit out at Microsoft's changes to its licence agreements, calling them anti competitive and not fair to customers
Microsoft Q4 Profits From Cloud Growth, But Misses Forecasts
Windows and Xbox declines for Microsoft, which blames economic turmoil as its strong furth quarter earnings misses some analyst forecasts
Microsoft Closing Down Job Openings – Report
Microsoft has begun withdrawing job openings in its Azure and security divisions, as hiring slowdown extends to other divisions
Microsoft President Opens Up About Growing Shortage Of Workers
Microsoft's Brad Smith warns US companies are facing a “new era” of a stagnating labour pool, as fewer people enter the workforce
Netflix Partners Microsoft For Cheaper Subscription Plan…With Adverts
Streaming giant Netflix has partnered up with Microsoft for a cheaper consumer subscription plan, that will feature adverts
Microsoft Cuts Staff But Insists Hiring Continues
Software giant Microsoft becomes latest tech to trim its workforce headcount, as other tech firms slow hiring plans or reduce employees
UK Regulator Begin Probe Of Microsoft’s Activision Buyout
The CMA confirms start of investigation into Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of leading gaming holding company Activision Blizzard
Meta, Nvidia, Microsoft etc Create Metaverse Standards Forum
Open standards move. Big name tech firms including Adobe, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia and Qualcomm form metaverse standards body
EU’s ‘Revised’ Disinformation Code Of Practice Backed By Tech Giants
EU's “strengthened” Code of Practice on Disinformation is signed by 34 tech firms, platforms and civil groups to beef up battle against fake news
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer Retires Today, After 27 Years
The day that IE died. Microsoft has today officially retired its veteran web browser Internet Explorer after 27 years of service
HoloLens Creator Leaves Microsoft Amid Misconduct Allegations
Microsoft’s HoloLens lead developer and boss, Alex Kipman, leaves the software giant after being accused of inappropriate behaviour
Microsoft Slashes Russia Operations, Axes 400 Staff
Software giant Microsoft is “significantly” scaling down its operations in Russia, but will continue to fulfil contractual obligations
IBM Closes Down Russian Operation, Lays Off Staff
After suspending its operations in Russia in Q1, IBM tells local staff it is winding down operations in Russia and laying off employees
Outcry After DuckDuckGo Admits It Allows Microsoft Trackers
Users express frustration after DuckDuckGo explains its Privacy Browser is obliged to allow Microsoft tracking scripts under search syndication deal
Microsoft Executive Indicates Departmental Hiring Slowdown
Amid concern at the state of the global economy, a senior Microsoft executive tells staff to be more cautious when hiring for new roles
NCSC Confirms Russia Responsible For Viasat Hack
British and US intelligence officials say Russia was behind cyberattack on Viasat communication system – hours before Ukraine invasion
Microsoft Discloses True Scale Of Russian Cyberattacks On Ukraine
Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine have been extensive and linked with its military operations, Microsoft reveals for first time
US Court Rules Data Scraping On Public Websites Is Legal
User privacy blow. Scraping data from online LinkedIn profiles is legal, Appeal Court in the United States tells Microsoft
Windows XP Still More Widely Used Than Windows 11, Says Lansweeper
At least it is beating Vista! Despite Windows 11 adoption almost tripling during Q1, overall uptake remains slow and lags behind Windows XP
Microsoft Faces EU Antitrust Questions Over Cloud Business – Report
European Commission reportedly begins questioning Microsoft customers and rivals about Azure business and licensing deals
UK Teens Charged With Hacking After Lapsus$ Arrests
Two British teens charged with computer crimes following arrests of seven alleged members of Lapsus$ gang that attacked Microsoft and Okta
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Okta Now Concedes Hundreds Of Customers Impacted By Breach
Authentication specialist Okta now admits that Lapsus$ may have in fact accessed customer data, after initially denying a breach