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Jul 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Advice for Laid-Off Workers: A Missed Mark?

Microsoft recently let go of around 9, 000 employees, a move that came alongside an $80 billion investment in AI. Amidst this, a Microsoft executive faced backlash for suggesting that those who lost their jobs should seek comfort and guidance from AI tools like ChatGPT. Matt Turnbull, an executive

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Jul 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giant Cuts Jobs to Boost AI Efforts

Microsoft is letting go of 9, 000 workers. This is part of a bigger plan to reshape the company. The cuts are happening in different areas and at all levels. Even though the company is making a lot of money, it wants to work more efficiently. The company says it needs to simplify things. This means

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Giant Trims Workforce Again: What's Happening at Microsoft?

Microsoft is letting go of thousands of employees, marking its second big round of job cuts in just a few months. This time, the cuts are hitting various teams worldwide, including sales and the Xbox gaming division. The company hasn't shared the exact number of people affected but says it's less t

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Xbox's Big Shift: What's Happening with Perfect Dark and Everwild?

Xbox has decided to stop working on two big games, Perfect Dark and Everwild. They are also closing one of their studios, The Initiative. This is part of a bigger plan to change their focus and use their resources more wisely. This move is not surprising. The gaming industry is always changing. Com

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 Drops the Classic Blue Screen of Death

The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) has been a staple in the Windows operating system for nearly forty years. It has been a symbol of frustration and fear for many users, signaling a critical system error. However, Microsoft is now retiring this iconic screen in favor of a simpler, all-black alternative

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Missed Chance: How Apple and Microsoft's Paths Diverged

In 1985, a young Bill Gates, known for his work on the Mac, sent a memo to Apple's top bosses. He suggested that Apple should let other companies use its Mac operating system. This idea was not well received by Apple's leaders, John Sculley and Jean Louis Gassée. They believed that the Mac was too g

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Goodbye to the Blue Screen of Death: What's Changing and Why It Matters

Microsoft has decided to say goodbye to the "blue screen of death" (BSOD) after 40 years. This change is part of their effort to make Windows 11 more user-friendly and resilient. Starting this summer, users will see a black screen with an error code instead of the familiar blue screen with a frown.

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Keeping Kids Safe Online: Microsoft's Browser Blocking Feature

Microsoft has been making waves with its Family Safety feature, which is designed to keep kids safe online. Lately, there have been some hiccups with this feature, especially when it comes to blocking non-Microsoft browsers like Google Chrome. The idea behind this feature is simple: parents can set

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Jul 01 2025SPORTS

Soccer Fans Get a Tech Boost with AI-Powered App

The English Premier League is teaming up with Microsoft to bring artificial intelligence to its fan app. This new deal will run for five years and will bring Microsoft's Copilot AI into the mix. Fans will get access to a huge amount of content, including over 300, 000 articles, 9, 000 videos, and st

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's 13-inch Surface Laptop: A Confusing Mix of Old and New

Microsoft released a new 13-inch Surface Laptop. It's not quite as good as last year's 13. 8-inch model, but it's also not a good replacement for the cheaper Surface Laptop Go. It's a bit cheaper than last year's models, but only because Microsoft removed some lower-priced options. This laptop is o

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