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OpenAI and Microsoft’s ‘frenemies relationship,’ and what you missed at SXSW
- OpenAI has made a $11.9 billion deal with CoreWeave, securing its own AI computing pipeline and a $350 million equity stake in the company.
- This deal marks a significant shift in the AI cloud wars and raises the question of whether it is a power move against Microsoft or a step towards OpenAI's bid for more compute.
- The hosts of TechCrunch's Equity podcast discuss the deal, founders making moves at SXSW, the vibe shift leading up to Y Combinator's Demo Day, and Scopely's $3.5 billion bid for Pokémon GO maker Niantic.
- Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.
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Microsoft launches Copilot for Gaming to enhance Xbox experience
- Microsoft has unveiled Copilot for Gaming, a new AI assistant designed specifically for Xbox players.
- Copilot aims to enhance the gaming experience by allowing users to issue requests and receive character recommendations for popular titles.
- The feature will initially be accessible to members of the Xbox Insider Program through the Xbox mobile app.
- Concerns have arisen regarding how Copilot will reference and incorporate existing content, which could impact creators and brands.
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Tailor Microsoft 365 Cmdlets to Your Business
- Employees spend time navigating tools like PowerShell that may not align with their business's language and workflows.
- Customizing Microsoft 365 PowerShell cmdlets to suit a company's terminology can enhance script usability and efficiency.
- Standard Microsoft 365 PowerShell commands, though powerful, can be repetitive and disconnected from business processes.
- Creating custom PowerShell cmdlets can streamline tasks, reduce errors, and align scripts with company needs.
- By turning PowerShell commands into reusable scripts, administrators can automate processes and ensure consistency.
- Introducing predefined versioning policies in scripts simplifies applying settings based on organizational requirements.
- Organizing scripts based on policy levels enhances readability and usability for administrators with varying expertise.
- Tailoring PowerShell cmdlets to a company's domain language fosters a more seamless digital workplace and improves IT operations.
- Adapting PowerShell commands to align with business processes can make scripts more intuitive, reduce errors, and increase efficiency.
- Enhancing PowerShell scripts ensures that SharePoint libraries adhere to company standards with minimal effort and maximum consistency.
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Microsoft Bolsters South Africa’s Cloud, AI with $298M Investment
- Microsoft plans to invest ZAR 5.4 billion ($298.6 million) in South Africa's cloud and AI infrastructure expansion.
- The investment aims to meet the growing demand for Azure services in the region.
- The initiative will bring cloud and AI solutions to startups, multinationals, and government entities, boosting efficiency and productivity.
- Microsoft is also funding Microsoft certifications for 50,000 individuals to enhance digital skills in AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Solution Architecture.
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The best laptops for college students
- A good laptop is a sensible investment for every college student.
- The best laptop for college is ideally thin and lightweight, with long battery life.
- Consider your major and specific program requirements when choosing your laptop.
- Ultraportables generally cost between $1,000 and $1,400, but budget options are available.
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AI summaries are coming to Notepad
- Microsoft is testing AI-powered summaries in Notepad.
- Users can generate text summaries by right-clicking and selecting Summarize or using Ctrl + M.
- Users need to be signed into a Microsoft account to access the AI summary feature.
- Microsoft is also introducing new features to Notepad, including viewing recently closed files and a drawing enhancement in Snipping Tool.
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WinRing0: Why Windows is flagging your PC monitoring and fan control apps as a threat
- Some PC gamers woke up to Windows Defender alert flagging a 'HackTool' called WinRing0 as a threat.
- Windows Defender had triggered alarms in PC monitoring and fan control apps, causing some computers to behave oddly, such as running fans at high speed.
- The threat was detected in various apps, including Fan Control, Razer Synapse, SteelSeries Engine, and MSI Afterburner.
- All third-party/open-source hardware monitoring software was affected due to a common piece of kernel-level software, causing their functionality to be impaired.
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Snipping Tool and Notepad app updates begin rolling out to Windows Insiders
- Updates to Snipping Tool and Notepad begin rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels on Windows 11.
- Snipping Tool brings improvements to the inking markup experience with draw & hold feature, and supports a new protocol launch experience for developers.
- Notepad introduces the ability to summarize content with generative AI and adds recent files to the File menu for quick reopening of documents.
- Windows Insiders are encouraged to provide feedback on the updates through the Feedback Hub.
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MMO Business Roundup: Ubisoft’s latest corporate chaos and new accusations from the voice actors union
- Ubisoft shareholder, Juraj Krupa, plans a protest outside the company's Paris headquarters over the alleged failure to disclose discussions about selling off franchises.
- Former Ubisoft executives, including Serge Hascoet and Tommy Francois, are on trial for accusations of sexual harassment, psychological harassment, and humiliation.
- SAG-AFTRA union representing voice actors accuses game companies of sending proposals with alarming loopholes that could lead to AI abuse.
- SAG-AFTRA urges voice actors who are approached by game companies to not take any job offers without protections against AI misuse.
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Xbox Is Experimenting With An AI Clippy For Gaming To Help Players Out
- Microsoft is experimenting with an AI tool called Copilot for Gaming on mobile.
- The tool aims to streamline the process of playing games and minimize confusion.
- Examples of Copilot's assistance include providing tips in-game and displaying strategy guides.
- It is optional and can be turned off entirely.
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22631.5116 to the Release Preview Channel
- Windows 11 Build 22631.5116 (KB5053657) is released to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel.
- New features and improvements in this update include increased file explorer accessibility, enablement of settings home page on commercial devices, gamepad keyboard layout for touch keyboard, changes in Task Manager's CPU utilization calculation, and various fixes.
- Features being rolled out gradually include enhanced text scaling in File Explorer, new context menu labels, and top cards on the About settings page.
- Features rolling out normally include improved directory change notification in File Systems, Noto fonts for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages, fixed troubleshooters in Remote Desktop, resolved mobile connectivity configurations issue, fixed IHV printer driver output issue, and various file system fixes.
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.5674 to the Release Preview Channel
- Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5674 (KB5053643) is being released to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders.
- Features and improvements in this update include providing Noto CJK fonts, updated mobile operator profiles, fixed thumbnails in File Explorer, enabling secure storage of temporary files, fixed Get-Help troubleshooters in Remote Desktop, improved Windows Search support for EEA, and fixed output issues with printers using IHV drivers.
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That Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remake Is Reportedly Launching Soon
- The long-rumored Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remake might be announced very soon and could launch as early as next month.
- On March 11, insider NateTheHate reported that the remake was going to be announced either this month or next month.
- Rumors and reports of an Oblivion remake have kept popping up since it was first leaked in July 2023.
- According to that initial Reddit leak from 2023, we can expect core parts of Oblivion to be updated and modernized in the remake.
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More Xbox handheld details leak, revealing target price and ASUS involvement
- Microsoft has partnered with ASUS for the development of its Xbox-branded gaming handheld.
- The device will use Windows as its operating system and feature a user interface inspired by Xbox consoles.
- There will be two SKUs, with the base model targeting a price range between $499 and $599.
- The project, known as 'Project Keenan', is being developed by ASUS according to sources.
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Fortnite is coming to Windows on Arm
- Epic Games has announced that Fortnite is coming to Windows devices with Qualcomm's Arm-based Snapdragon chips.
- The partnership with Qualcomm will add Windows on Snapdragon support for Easy Anti-Cheat, making the game compatible with these devices.
- The majority of PC games are compiled for x64 architecture, which is not directly compatible with Windows on Snapdragon.
- Testing anti-cheat support with Fortnite will help ensure smooth implementations in other games.
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