xbox Microsoft Unveils Disc-Free Xbox One S All-Digital Edition for $249 Microsoft introduces a new disc-free version of the Xbox One S that relies entirely on digital downloads. The console costs $50 less than the standard model and includes three popular games.
microsoft Microsoft Email Breach Exposes User Data Through Compromised Support Agent Hackers compromise a Microsoft customer support agent's credentials to access a limited number of web-based email accounts. The breach exposes subject lines and folder names, but not email contents or passwords.
microsoft Microsoft Data Reveals FCC Broadband Reports Massively Overestimate Coverage Microsoft uses its own service data to prove that the FCC severely overstates broadband availability across the United States, highlighting a flawed reporting system.
adobe Adobe and Microsoft Deepen B2B Data Sharing with LinkedIn Integration Adobe and Microsoft introduce Account Based Experience, a new data-sharing integration that connects Marketo, Dynamics 365, and LinkedIn. The partnership aims to give sales teams a more complete picture of complex B2B accounts.
facial recognition Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Regulate Commercial Facial Recognition Two U.S. senators introduce a bill requiring companies to get explicit consent before collecting facial recognition data. The legislation earns immediate praise from Microsoft but excludes law enforcement restrictions.
microsoft Microsoft Seeing AI App Adds Touch-Based Photo Exploration for Blind Users Microsoft updates its Seeing AI app to allow blind and low-vision users to explore photos by touch, hearing descriptions of objects and people wherever they tap. The update also brings native iPad support and interface customization options.
microsoft Microsoft Seeing AI Update Lets Blind Users Explore Photos By Touch Microsoft updates its Seeing AI app for iOS to let visually impaired users explore photos through touch-based audio descriptions. The update also brings native iPad support and interface customization options.
microsoft Microsoft Unveils HoloLens 2 Headset and Azure Kinect at MWC Microsoft introduces the HoloLens 2 with a wider field of view and controller-free hand tracking, alongside a new Azure-powered Kinect for businesses. Both devices focus primarily on enterprise applications rather than consumer gaming.
microsoft Microsoft Unveils Lighter, Cheaper HoloLens 2 for Commercial Use Microsoft debuts the HoloLens 2, a lighter and cheaper mixed reality headset designed specifically for businesses rather than gamers. The release comes amid internal employee protests over a lucrative military contract.
microsoft Microsoft Unveils HoloLens 2 at MWC Barcelona Microsoft introduces HoloLens 2, marking a major step in mixed reality computing that blends the intelligent cloud with intelligent edge devices. The new headset aims to transform how people work, learn, and collaborate in three-dimensional space.
skype Skype Introduces AI-Powered Background Blur for Desktop Video Calls Skype launches a new background blur feature that uses artificial intelligence to hide messy rooms during video calls. The tool is currently available only on the desktop version of the Microsoft-owned app.
super bowl Tech Giants Spend Big on Star-Studded Super Bowl Commercials Major technology companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are unveiling high-profile advertisements during the Super Bowl to showcase new products and improve public perception.
super bowl Tech Giants Showcase Star-Studded Ads During Super Bowl Major technology companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft unveil high-profile commercials during the Super Bowl, featuring celebrity cameos and focusing on positive social impact.
microsoft Microsoft Confirms Bing Restored After Brief Blockage in China Microsoft's Bing search engine experiences a temporary blockage in China, reportedly ordered by the government, but service is quickly restored. The outage highlights the ongoing challenges foreign tech firms face operating within China's strict internet censorship system.
microsoft Microsoft Edge Integrates NewsGuard to Combat Online Misinformation Microsoft's mobile Edge browser now offers a built-in fake news detector called NewsGuard, allowing users to view credibility ratings for news websites.