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Forza Horizon 5 Gets Free Content to Promote PS5-Xbox ‘Unity’
- Forza Horizon 5 is now available on PS5, marking the first Microsoft Xbox franchise on a PlayStation console.
- Playground Games released a PS5-Xbox themed Lamborghini Revuelto car livery to celebrate the unity of the two game console companies.
- The Lamborghini Revuelto Forza Horizon Special Livery features a green-to-blue gradient design created in collaboration with Lamborghini.
- Players can unlock the special livery for free by winning the Horizon Stadium Circuit race in the game.
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Microsoft Teams will soon prevent screen captures during meetings
- Microsoft is developing a new feature called 'Enhanced Meeting Protection' for Teams to prevent screen captures during meetings.
- The feature automatically turns the app window black when a user tries to take a screenshot, obscuring sensitive content.
- Enhanced Meeting Protection will be available on desktop versions for Windows and Mac, as well as mobile apps on iOS and Android.
- The feature is set to roll out in July 2025, and Microsoft is also planning to introduce a Migration Tool for Teams at the same time.
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OpenAI and Microsoft Reportedly Rework Pact Ahead of Possible IPO
- OpenAI is reworking its agreement with Microsoft, with a focus on a potential IPO and retaining Microsoft's access to AI models.
- Microsoft is a critical player in OpenAI's restructuring to become a public benefit corporation while aiming to turn a profit and stay true to its mission of AI for humanity.
- Discussions include negotiations on the equity Microsoft will receive in the restructured OpenAI, in exchange for its significant investments.
- The companies are revising a contract till 2030, covering IP access and revenue sharing, with Microsoft willing to trade equity for tech access beyond 2030 amidst cooling relations.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5600 (Dev Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5581 (KB5058493) is being released to the Dev Channel.
- New Copilot+ PC experiences include intelligent text actions in Click to Do for AMD and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs.
- Click to Do now offers options like Summarize, Create a bulleted list, and Rewrite for text manipulation.
- Improvements include Dynamic Lighting, Settings experience enhancements, and a dedicated FAQs section in Settings.
- Various fixes are being rolled out for Start menu, File Explorer, Voice Access, Taskbar, Windows Spotlight, and more.
- Known issues include PC reset displaying incorrect build info, Xbox Controller bugcheck, and limitations on intelligent text actions for Spanish or French.
- Updates bring Entra ID support for AI features in Paint and Notepad for commercial customers.
- Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel can enable the toggle to receive latest updates gradually.
- Features in Dev Channel builds may change over time, get localized, and may not necessarily release beyond Windows Insiders.
- Keep track of new developments via Flight Hub and provide feedback on issues encountered during preview.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3964 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3964 (KB5058496) is released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2.
- Changes in Beta Channel builds are documented in new features, improvements, and fixes rolled out gradually.
- Introducing new Copilot+ PC experiences with an AI agent in Settings to assist with solving PC-related issues.
- Enhancements in intelligent text actions in Click to Do for AMD and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs.
- Improvements in Dynamic Lighting and Settings, including a dedicated FAQs section for quick information access.
- Various fixes in Start menu, File Explorer, Voice Access, Taskbar, Windows Spotlight, and other areas.
- Known issues include build version inaccuracies, PC reset issues, Xbox Controller bugs, and Recall feature reminders.
- Entra ID support introduced for AI features in Paint and Notepad on IT-managed PCs.
- Beta Channel updates are delivered in a controlled manner with the option to enable the latest features gradually.
- Features in development may not be fully localized initially, and some accessibility features may not work with preview features.
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TechCrunch
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Microsoft Build 2025: What to expect, from Azure to Copilot upgrades
- Microsoft Build 2025 is scheduled from May 19 to 22, promising announcements on new AI integrations, services, and apps including Windows.
- Expect deeper integrations of Copilot generative AI with Microsoft's software offerings, both consumer and enterprise, likely to introduce new AI-powered features and capabilities.
- Microsoft could unveil changes to Copilot, potentially incorporating alternative AI models from xAI, Meta, Anthropic, and DeepSeek, and introducing 'agentic' functionality for basic PC tasks.
- Rumors suggest Microsoft may announce a follow-up to its Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator, possibly unveiling 'Maia 2,' a custom AI chip for Azure cloud service manufactured by Marvell.
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Microsoft Moves to Protect Its Turf as OpenAI Turns Into Rival
- Microsoft is renegotiating its partnership deal with OpenAI to protect its equity stake while ensuring future technology access as OpenAI eyes a possible IPO in the future.
- OpenAI's potential IPO could be a significant move in the AI investing landscape, offering retail investors a chance to back LLM innovation through a public listing.
- Microsoft's initial $1 billion investment in OpenAI proved prescient as ChatGPT rose to global prominence, with further investments totaling around $13 billion.
- OpenAI's shift from a capped-profit entity to a PBC stirred legal disputes, with Elon Musk opposing its conversion to a for-profit corporation.
- As OpenAI transitions to a more commercial entity, competition with Microsoft intensifies through offerings like ChatGPT, API services, and enterprise deals.
- The restructuring deal provides Microsoft long-term access to OpenAI's technology while sacrificing some equity, ensuring a strategic foothold in the evolving AI landscape.
- Balancing profit and purpose, OpenAI's success could set new industry standards, showing that raising funds while remaining mission-driven is achievable in the tech sector.
- Microsoft's role in OpenAI's restructuring plan involves negotiations on equity ownership post-2030, aiming to secure future access to evolving AI solutions.
- The evolving relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI signifies the intersections between tech giants and emerging AI players, shaping the future of AI innovation and investment.
- Ultimately, Microsoft's strategic move in the evolving AI landscape involves securing a position for long-term access to cutting-edge AI solutions through the renegotiated partnership.
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Windows
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Copilot on Windows: Windows Insiders can now use Vision with 2 apps and new Highlights feature with 1 app
- Microsoft Copilot app on Windows is receiving an update via the Microsoft Store, introducing Highlights feature and 2-app support for Copilot Vision.
- Highlights feature allows Copilot to guide users through tasks in a shared browser or app window using visual cues upon request like 'Show me how'.
- 2-app support enables Copilot to analyze, offer insights, and answer questions across two shared applications.
- The update is rolling out with version 1.25044.92.0 and higher, initially to Windows Insiders in the U.S., and feedback can be provided within the Copilot app.
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Kotaku
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20 Years Ago Today, MTV Revealed The Xbox 360 To The World
- 20 years ago on May 12, 2005, Xbox 360 was unveiled on MTV, hosted by Elijah Wood, showing Microsoft's foresight in the gaming industry.
- The 20-minute show, though now embarrassing, showcased Xbox's forward-thinking approach and early adoption of digital content and online gaming.
- The show featured a woman revealing the Xbox 360 from her shoulder bag, introducing the console to viewers as the 'future of gaming.'
- The special also included celebrities, music performances, and a segment explaining the design and concept behind Xbox 360.
- J Allard discussed the idea of buying digital content on a console using the internet, a concept that was groundbreaking in 2005.
- Xbox Live, the marketplace, and other features introduced with Xbox 360 laid the foundation for modern gaming experiences.
- While excited about the technological advancements, the show also hinted at the early stages of microtransactions, like buying clothes for digital characters.
- Elijah Wood signed off by expressing excitement for the potential of Xbox 360, a console that marked Microsoft's success in the gaming market.
- The event highlighted how Xbox's vision for online gaming and digital content has become standard in the industry over the past two decades.
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TechDigest
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Photographer Charles O’Rear regrets selling Windows wallpaper
- Charles O’Rear, photographer of the Windows XP 'Bliss' wallpaper, regrets selling the iconic image.
- The image was captured in 1996 in Sonoma County, California, and was initially titled 'Bucolic Green Hills.'
- Microsoft acquired full rights to the image in 2000 and made it the default Windows XP wallpaper.
- O’Rear believes he should have negotiated a better deal considering the image's immense popularity worldwide.
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Microsoft: P2 Sender Address Compliance
- Microsoft has introduced new sender requirements causing confusion among senders trying to comply.
- The main question many senders have is what it means to have a compliant P2 sender address and to have a sender address that can accept replies.
- Microsoft's announcement provides some clarification on this matter, particularly regarding RFC compliance.
- For more detailed explanation on compliant sender addresses, a Valimail video has been shared breaking down P1 and P2 addresses.
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TechJuice
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Microsoft-OpenAI partnership set to rethink AI collaboration
- Microsoft-OpenAI partnership undergoing renegotiations for corporate restructuring and AI technology access.
- OpenAI revising corporate strategy to transition into for-profit public benefit corporation while maintaining nonprofit board control.
- Microsoft has invested $13 billion in OpenAI and holds a key role in approving the restructuring.
- Renegotiations include discussions on Microsoft's equity in the new for-profit arm and extended access to OpenAI technology.
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OpenAI and Microsoft engage in tense negotiations over the future of their partnership
- OpenAI and Microsoft are currently engaged in challenging negotiations over the future of their partnership as OpenAI seeks to redefine its strategic alliance in preparation for a future IPO.
- The talks are crucial for OpenAI as it aims to balance its mission 'to benefit humanity' with the commercial demands of its investors, notably Microsoft, which has already invested over $13 billion in the AI startup.
- OpenAI recently abandoned plans to separate its nonprofit and for-profit arms, indicating that the nonprofit entity will maintain control, while the for-profit arm will be converted into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC).
- Key issues in the negotiations include the equity stake Microsoft will receive in the new PBC and the renegotiation of terms outlined in their original 2019 agreement.
- OpenAI has expanded its ambitions in serving enterprise clients and collaborating with rivals of Microsoft, raising concerns and criticisms from some Microsoft executives regarding the partnership.
- The shift from a pure nonprofit to a PBC model has faced opposition, with notable figures like Elon Musk raising concerns and initiating legal challenges against OpenAI's corporate restructuring.
- Regulators, including Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, are scrutinizing OpenAI's plans to ensure compliance with state laws and alignment with the startup's charitable mission.
- Columbia Law School professor Dorothy Lund highlighted the challenges faced by mission-driven companies seeking substantial investments while needing to keep investors satisfied to continue operations.
- The negotiations between OpenAI and Microsoft are described as 'tough,' with both parties aiming to reach agreements that address the future of their partnership and access to innovative technologies beyond 2030.
- The evolving dynamics between the two companies underscore the complexities of balancing commercial interests, technological advancements, and mission-driven goals in the AI industry.
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TechCrunch
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Microsoft and OpenAI may be renegotiating their partnership
- OpenAI is currently renegotiating its partnership with Microsoft, one of its biggest investors and partners.
- The AI startup announced changes to its corporate restructuring plans, intending to retain control of its nonprofit board.
- Microsoft, which has invested $13 billion in OpenAI, is a key holdout in approving the restructuring.
- The negotiations between OpenAI and Microsoft involve equity allocation in the for-profit entity and access to future OpenAI technology, amid their increasingly competitive relationship.
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4 things I’m excited about in the new Microsoft Surface laptops
- Microsoft's new Surface laptops come with promising features powered by Snapdragon X processors, offering increased battery life and performance enhancements.
- The 13-inch Surface Laptop boasts up to 23 hours of video playback, while the 15-inch version offers up to 22 hours, a significant improvement over previous models.
- The Surface Pro 11 delivers up to 16 hours of video playback and 10 hours of web use, catering to those on the go and users needing extended battery life.
- The new Surface laptops feature upgraded Neural Processing Units (NPU), capable of up to 45 trillion operations per second, enhancing AI tasks locally.
- The sleek design of the Surface Pro 11 includes optional OLED display with richer colors and better contrast, while the Surface Laptops focus on improved LCD screens.
- Microsoft's shift to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus and Elite processors brings faster multitasking, lower power consumption, and improved sustained performance.
- The new processors aim to cater to heavier workloads like video editing and design software, while also enhancing the on-device AI tasks for improved user experience.
- The switch to Snapdragon X processors offers benefits like extended battery life, reduced heat, and better performance for everyday users.
- Microsoft's Surface laptops showcase significant upgrades in battery life, AI performance, display quality, and processor efficiency, making them competitive in the market.
- While some features like the microSD card slot removal and Windows 11 Home limitation exist, overall, the new Surface laptops present a compelling option for users.
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