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Security
Microsoft says Russian hackers viewed its source code
Microsoft claims that the suspected Russian hackers might have accessed the Microsoft source code. This was done as part of the same act, which has diagnosed several renowned US companies being infiltrated by suspected Russian hackers. Initially, Microsoft claimed that it was safe during the entire...
Gaming
Microsoft’s studio The Initiative announces a new Perfect Dark game for Xbox
Perfect Dark, an all-new title for the legendary Xbox game, is announced. Microsoft's Santa Monica-based studio, The Initiative, launched its first game following its inauguration in 2018. Microsoft broke the news at The Game Awards show with a trailer. So far, the trailer looks...
Gaming
Xbox Series X vs. Xbox Series S
Microsoft's well-known gaming console, Xbox, launched its next-generation consoles on September 9, 2020, and the pre-order starts today. The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were announced last year, but throughout 2020 we have seen its details revealed little by little. In...
Amazon
How bad COVID-19 has hit the tech industry
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 so far has a devastating impact on the U.S. and many other state's economies. As all the affected countries are trying to stem the spread of the virus, life seems to be slowly grinding to a halt. This grind...
Android
Microsoft Defender antivirus software is coming to iOS and Android
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Microsoft announces its plans to bring Defender antivirus software to Android and iOS. The antivirus is expected to be available for both platforms later this year. In the cybersecurity world, malware-ridden apps and various vulnerabilities are exploiting iOS and Android phones. Microsoft believes backing...
Amazon
Amazon vs Microsoft. Judge halts work on JEDI contract by Pentagon
On the request by Amazon, a federal judge has ordered Microsoft to stop proceeding the JEDI Project and asked to cease any work going on the ‘$10 billion cloud-computing contract’ for the Pentagon until Amazon’s challenge of awarding the project to Microsoft is...
Huawei
Microsoft will export its software to Huawei
After the restriction, Microsoft now has been granted a license to sell its software to Huawei. In the wake of the recent trade war, President Trump’s administration put sanctions on some companies to export their services and products to Huawei. The Commerce Department of...
Android
Microsoft is removing Cortana app for iOS and Android
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Microsoft has decided to end Cortana for iOS and Android by January 31st, 2020. The app, as well as the launcher for Android, is expected to be removed from the respective app stores after the timeline. The second-largest company in the world has announced...
Internet
Microsoft Reveals New Edge Browser Logo that Does not Include “e”
Edge browser was explicitly released for Windows 10 on April 29, 2015. Afterward, it was released for both operating systems Android and iOS in 2017. Finally, it was made available for macOS in 2019. The Edge team has posted the number of clues related...
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