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Windows 11 backlash grows: Microsoft regrets missteps, promises major improvements
Technology | Nov 18, 2025, 06:40 PM ISTMicrosoft is facing strong backlash from users and developers over recent Windows 11 updates. Windows chief Pavan Davuluri acknowledged the criticism, admitting that Microsoft has “a lot to fix,” even as the company continues pushing toward an autonomous, AI-driven ‘agentic OS’.
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Microsoft commits to in-country data processing for Copilot users in India, 14 other markets
Technology | Nov 05, 2025, 06:03 PM ISTMicrosoft's blog post indicates that it will first offer local processing for Copilot interactions to customers in India, Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom by the end of 2025.
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Microsoft Azure, 365 Services hit by significant global outage: Root cause identified
Technology | Oct 30, 2025, 07:58 AM ISTMany users have reported problems accessing Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 services. The company has identified the issue and stated that recovery is ongoing.
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Microsoft Teams to auto-track office presence by using Wi-Fi networks: Know-how
Technology | Oct 27, 2025, 12:52 PM ISTMicrosoft is working on a new Teams feature that can automatically detect when users are in the office by connecting to the organisation’s Wi-Fi. The upcoming update aims to simplify hybrid work coordination by automatically updating an employee’s work location.
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Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to join Microsoft and AI company Anthropic in advisory roles
Technology | Oct 10, 2025, 04:45 PM ISTRishi Sunak, the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Indian heritage, stepped down after his Conservative Party suffered a heavy defeat to Keir Starmer's Labour Party, ending 14 years of Tory rule.
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Windows 10 support ends in 11 days: Millions of PCs face obsolescence
Technology | Oct 03, 2025, 06:11 PM ISTWindows 10 support is ending soon. Microsoft's popular operating system will reach its end of life on October 14, 2025. After that date, it will no longer receive security updates.
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Microsoft appoints Judson Althoff as new CEO of company’s commercial business unit: Who is he?
Business | Oct 02, 2025, 08:42 AM ISTMicrosoft has named Judson Althoff as CEO of its commercial business. This move enables Satya Nadella to focus more deeply on AI innovation and technical growth while Althoff spearheads sales, marketing and operations through a new commercial structure.
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Return before Sep 21: Tech giants Microsoft, Meta's advisory to employees after Trump's H-1B order
World | Sep 20, 2025, 07:34 PM ISTTrump's order has raised concerns for tech giants in the US, which have now asked their employees to return as soon as possible. On X (previously Twitter), multiple users have shared screenshots of an internal email by Microsoft, asking its employees to return before September 21 deadline.
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Microsoft faces backlash over Windows 10 end of support and USD 30 extension fee
Technology | Sep 17, 2025, 02:40 PM ISTMicrosoft has confirmed that free security updates for Windows 10 will stop on October 14, 2025. After that date, users will either need to upgrade to Windows 11 or pay for extended security updates.
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Microsoft ends work-from-home: 3-Day office attendance mandatory from 2026
Technology | Sep 10, 2025, 11:34 AM ISTAfter years of work from home, finally Microsoft has decided to bring back the workforce to the office, by mandating attendance for three days a week from next year, in February 2026 onwards. The move will first be implimented in the US, and later will be applied to other offices worldwide.
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Indian software engineer found dead at Microsoft Silicon Valley campus, investigation underway
World | Aug 29, 2025, 06:08 PM ISTPratik Pandey, a 35-year-old Microsoft software engineer, was found dead at the company's Silicon Valley campus on August 20, following a late night at the office, with the cause of death currently under investigation by authorities.
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Microsoft brings improvements to Windows 11 Dark Mode: What’s changing in 25H2 update?
Technology | Aug 19, 2025, 09:45 PM ISTMicrosoft is finally making long-overdue improvements to Windows 11’s dark mode. The latest preview build shows darkened file operation dialogs, though some inconsistencies remain. A broader UI overhaul may arrive later this year with the 25H2 update.
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Big embarrassment for Microsoft: Critical security bug found in new AI tool
Technology | Aug 07, 2025, 08:30 PM ISTMicrosoft's new AI-powered NLWeb protocol, designed to enhance websites with ChatGPT-like capabilities, has already encountered a major security flaw. The vulnerability, discovered by independent researchers, allowed unauthorised access to sensitive files such as OpenAI API keys.
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Microsoft Windows PCs to think, see and talk like humans in future: What else to expect?
Technology | Aug 06, 2025, 08:01 PM ISTMicrosoft has unveiled a futuristic vision for Windows PCs by 2030. With AI-powered features, future devices may interact like Jarvis from Iron Man- seeing, hearing, reasoning, and collaborating.
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Fearing job loss to AI? Here are 40 roles AI could replace and 40 that are safe
Technology | Jul 31, 2025, 05:57 PM ISTThe study was conducted by Microsoft, where researchers analysed Copilot interactions across various industries to find out how it assisted them in completing their work.
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Microsoft backs down: Nayara Energy services restored before Delhi High Court hearing
Technology | Jul 30, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTEuropean Union has imposed new saction on Russia due to on-going war with Ukarine. Russia's Rosneft hold around 49 per cent stake in Nayara Energy.
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Microsoft layoff 9000 people due to H-1B visa issue: Satya Nadella defends the move
Technology | Jul 25, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTSatya Nadella has addressed the recent backlash over the company's 9000 layoffs and allegations of prioritising H-1B visa workers. In an internal memo, he claimed overall headcount remains ‘relatively unchanged’ despite job cuts.
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Microsoft’s Copilot Vision just got better: AI can now scan full desktop for smarter assistance
Technology | Jul 17, 2025, 07:34 AM ISTMicrosoft is expanding Copilot Vision for Windows Insiders, allowing the AI assistant to view your entire screen, not just two apps. The feature can now analyse any open browser or app window, offering help, tips, and real-time coaching based on what it sees.
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Microsoft shuts operations in Pakistan after 25 years, tech giant cites this reason
Technology | Jul 04, 2025, 05:10 PM ISTAfter 25 years of operations, Microsoft has officially shut down its Pakistan office, citing worsening political and economic instability. Once a pioneer of digital growth in the country, the tech giant's exit reflects the broader challenges faced by multinationals operating in the region.
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Manager at Microsoft laid off after 25 years of service, internet reacts with heartwarming messages
Trending | Jul 03, 2025, 03:24 PM ISTChris Bymum, manager at Microsoft for 25 years, shares emotional insight on the company's ongoing large workforce reduction. Check out his post here.