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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Good Call: Black Ops 6 Boosts Game Pass

Microsoft's bet on Black Ops 6 for Game Pass seems to be paying off. The latest Call of Duty game had a massive launch weekend, and Xbox's Game Pass subscriptions are soaring. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called it the biggest Call of Duty release ever, with record-breaking first-day players and a su

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Oct 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Black Ops 6: A Huge Hit, But How Big?

Black Ops 6 has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming the biggest Call of Duty launch yet. Microsoft and Activision are calling it the largest release in the series' history, based on player numbers, hours played, and matches played. But they're keeping the exact figures under wraps. "This is t

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Big Bet on OpenAI: A Profit Pinch This Quarter

Microsoft's CFO, Amy Hood, spilled the tea on the company's earnings call. The massive investment in OpenAI is expected to cut into profits this quarter, to the tune of $1. 5 billion. Why the big hit? OpenAI is losing money, and Microsoft is feeling the pinch. The company has poured in nearly $14 bi

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 Update 24H2 Causes Trouble for Intel Motherboards

Windows 11's latest update, 24H2, has turned out to be a real headache for Microsoft and users with Intel motherboards. The update is causing these motherboards to crash, requiring users to fiddle with their BIOS settings to get their systems back online. The problem seems to occur on various Z890 m

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Mastering Your Meetings: Discover Copilot's Handy Features

Ever showed up late to a meeting and felt lost? Microsoft Copilot has you covered! This smart assistant can quickly catch you up on what you've missed. But there are a few things to keep in mind. You need a Microsoft-based work account and access to Microsoft 365 Copilot, which is different from the

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's New AI Tools: A Game-Changer for Developers and a Headache for AWS?

Microsoft just dropped some major news for developers: they're making it much easier to build AI apps with new tools. GitHub Copilot for Azure and other developer-friendly features are here, and it's a big deal. Microsoft wants to cut down on the time developers waste switching between tools, which

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Snag Microsoft Office Lifetime Access for a Fraction of the Price

Tired of paying yearly fees for Office 365? Stack Social has a deal for you! Grab a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows or Mac, starting at just $55. That's a whopping 75% off the regular price of $220. Install it on one device and enjoy Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPo

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Iran's Election Hackers on the Hunt

You might think Iran's just minding its own business, but think again. Some hackers linked to the Iranian government have been snooping around US election websites in swing states. They were looking for weak spots they could use to mess with the presidential election. This isn't anything new for the

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Oct 27 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft CEO Takes Pay Cut After Security Breaches

Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, saw a significant pay increase for the fiscal year 2024, reaching $79. 1 million. However, this amount was $5. 5 million less than it could have been due to several cybersecurity incidents. Nadella's compensation was mainly in the form of stock. The board's compensati

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Oct 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

Grab a Lifetime Microsoft Office 2019 License for Just $25

Need to get things done with Microsoft Office? You're in luck! StackSocial is offering a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for both Windows and Mac at a massive discount of 89%. That's right, you can snag it for just $25! This version includes all the essentials like Word,

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