Microsoft’s latest Surface tablet promises to be a generational upgrade that’s more than just faster, quieter, and more efficient. It’s all thanks to a change in the type of processor inside. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Find out more. The Surface Pro 11 … Read more
If you want proof of Microsoft’s progress toward its environmental goals, look closer to Earth: to a construction site on an industrial estate in west London. The company’s Park Royal data center is part of its drive to drive the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), but that ambition runs counter to its goal of being … Read more
Enlarge / EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager said the bloc is investigating practices that could lead to one company controlling a larger share of the AI market. Brussels is preparing for an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI, after the European Union decided not to proceed with a merger investigation into the … Read more
Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Brussels is preparing for an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI, after the EU decided not to investigate a merger of the most powerful alliance in the artificial intelligence sector. The European Commission, … Read more
The announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection during Nintendo Direct was a delight for fighting game fans, especially since it featured the beloved Marvel vs. Capcom is bringing 2 to modern platforms for the first time in years. But while the collection is coming to Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC, the decision to skip … Read more
A participant in the Copilot+PC demo room on the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington, USA, … [+] on Monday, May 20, 2024. Microsoft Corp. CEO Satya Nadella is betting that a new generation of computers with specialized artificial intelligence chips and faster performance will end the long-running rivalry between Windows PCs and Apple Inc.’s Mac. … Read more
Microsoft’s latest AI-powered tool gives your computer a ‘photographic memory’, but experts worry it could come at the expense of your privacy. The new tool, called ‘Recall’, automatically takes screenshots of your laptop every few seconds that you can scroll through later. Microsoft says the screenshots are stored locally on your computer and cannot be … Read more
What you need to know Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is reportedly concerned about OpenAI’s new deal with Apple to bring AI capabilities to the iPhone. Nadella worries about the impact the deal will have on Microsoft’s products and services, which are already heavily infused with AI capabilities. OpenAI is seemingly on good terms with Apple, … Read more
What you need to know Google recently acquired exclusive rights to reddit content to power its AI. Google’s AI has now gone completely crazy. Users with access to Google’s AI search have reported that Google recommends eating rocks and glue and possibly even committing suicide – although not every reported answer has been reproduced. Comparative … Read more
Even more ransomware uses Microsoft BitLocker to encrypt company files, steal the decryption key and then extort a payment from the victim organizations, Kaspersky said. The antivirus maker’s Global Emergency Response team discovered the malware, called ShrinkLocker, in Mexico, Indonesia and Jordan, and said the code’s unnamed operators targeted steel and vaccine manufacturing companies, plus … Read more