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Microsoft’s new Xbox Copilot will act as an AI gaming coach
- Microsoft is launching an AI-powered Copilot for Gaming that will guide Xbox players through games and act as an assistant.
- Copilot for Gaming will be available through the Xbox mobile app initially and offer tips, guides, and useful information about a game world.
- During a press briefing, product manager Sonali Yadav demonstrated scenarios where Copilot for Gaming could coach players with tips and recommend hero picks in games like Overwatch 2.
- Microsoft will test early versions of Copilot with Xbox Insiders in April, with plans to eventually bring it to multiple devices.
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Microsoft’s Bold Move: Rewriting TypeScript in Go for 10x Performance
- Microsoft announced they’re rebuilding TypeScript’s compiler in Go, a language created by Google.
- The move is unexpected as Go is created by a rival company, but Microsoft aims to achieve a 10x performance boost.
- Anders Hejlsberg, the creator of TypeScript, announced the 'native port' of the TypeScript compiler and tools on February 28, 2025.
- The promised performance improvements could have a significant impact on how developers write code.
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How to Count Data Between Dates by Age Range in Excel ?
- To count entries between dates and categorize them by age range in Excel, you can use a combination of functions including COUNTIFS, FIND, LEFT, RIGHT, SUMPRODUCT, and TEXTBEFORE.
- The first step is to calculate the age by using the DATEDIF function to find the difference between the birth date and the current date.
- Next, use the COUNTIFS function to count employees based on the age range and registration date criteria.
- Alternatively, you can use the SUMPRODUCT function for more flexible filtering, or extract age from text data using FIND, LEFT, RIGHT, and TEXTBEFORE functions.
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Rumoured Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Could Reportedly Be Arriving Sooner Than Anticipated
- A full remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in Unreal Engine 5 is reportedly in the works.
- Virtuous is said to be working on the remake, with an official reveal expected in the next few weeks.
- Speculations suggest that the Oblivion Remake may be released as early as April 2025.
- Fans are excited for the potential return to Cyrodiil and are eagerly awaiting the official reveal.
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Report: FTC to Continue Biden Administration’s Antitrust Probe of Microsoft
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is continuing an antitrust probe of Microsoft that was initiated during the Biden administration.
- FTC staff have been gathering information for the investigation, focusing on Microsoft's artificial intelligence operations, data centers, software licensing practices, and decision to cut funding for its own AI projects after partnering with OpenAI.
- The FTC is reportedly examining whether Microsoft's profits from other parts of the business give it an unfair advantage over other AI companies, as well as investigating competitors' complaints about Microsoft bundling its various software offerings, making it harder for them to compete.
- The ongoing antitrust probe could take years and may not result in a case brought by the FTC.
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How generative AI security helps mitigate risks in enterprise environments
- Generative AI security measures in enterprise environments present new challenges in protecting sensitive data from unintended exposure and misuse.
- Organizations struggle to control sensitive data as AI-powered platforms offer unprecedented access to information, requiring a data-centric approach to security.
- Generative AI tools can surface hidden or forgotten data within an enterprise, posing risks of unintended data exposure.
- Varonis leverages AI-driven monitoring and automation to help enterprises securely deploy generative AI tools and proactively detect and respond to data threats.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27813 (Canary Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27813 released to the Canary Channel.
- Location History feature removed, location data will no longer be saved locally.
- Fixed issues with WDMAud system driver and Color Management in Display settings.
- Known issues related to COPilot+ PCs and d3d9.dll crash.
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The Verge
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Microsoft isn’t launching its Xbox handheld this year, but Asus might be
- Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer warned that Xbox handheld is still in prototype stage and a few years away.
- A recent report claimed that an Xbox handheld might arrive later this year, but it is related to Microsoft's Xbox platform work to compete with SteamOS.
- Microsoft's plans for Xbox platform focus on the unification of Windows and Xbox, with changes expected later in 2025.
- The report generated headlines about an Xbox handheld arriving in 2025, but the reality is more nuanced.
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Main vulnerabilities from Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday | Kaspersky official blog
- Microsoft has released patches for six vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild.
- Four vulnerabilities are related to file systems and are potentially part of the same attack or used by the same actor.
- Two file system vulnerabilities allow attackers to gain access to parts of the heap on the victim's computer, while the other two lead to remote code execution.
- In addition to the actively exploited vulnerabilities, Microsoft also closed a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Access and several other critical vulnerabilities.
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From Amazon to Pinterest: The 40 tech companies that file the most H-1B immigrant work visas
- Tech companies, especially giants like Amazon and Microsoft, file for thousands of H-1B visas annually for skilled foreign workers.
- President Trump's immigration policies have caused a stir around the future of H-1B visas, sparking debate within the tech industry.
- Key figures in Trump's base have expressed opposition to the H-1B program, while tech leaders like Elon Musk acknowledge the need for improvement.
- A public analysis revealed that tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Apple are among the heaviest users of H-1B visas.
- These companies utilize the program to fill various roles such as software engineers, research positions, and data science roles.
- In the 2024 fiscal year, Amazon filed the most H-1B requests with a total of 14,783, followed by Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Apple.
- The top 40 tech companies sponsoring H-1B visas also include IBM, Intel, Oracle, Tesla, Salesforce, Nvidia, Cisco, and Qualcomm, among others.
- The future of the H-1B program remains uncertain, and any changes could significantly impact America's largest technology companies.
- While the number of filings does not directly translate to hires, these companies rely on H-1B visas to access global talent for critical positions.
- The analysis focused on tech product companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, excluding IT consulting firms traditionally large users of H-1B visas.
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But Why Did Microsoft Port TypeScript to Go Instead of Rust?
- Microsoft has made the decision to port the TypeScript compiler and toolset to Go, aiming for a 10x faster compile speed.
- Despite positive feedback, some developers expressed disappointment that Microsoft chose Go over Rust for the port.
- Ryan Cavanaugh, a lead developer of TypeScript, stated that due to portability constraints, Go was a better fit and offered competitive performance.
- Anders Hejlsberg, the lead architect of TypeScript, supported the decision, highlighting Go's simplicity and suitability for the transition.
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Digitaltrends
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Windows 10 security risks are now more of a reality for users
- The percentage of Windows 10 usage has dipped below 60% for the first time.
- Windows 11 usage is slowly increasing, with 38.2% of global users running the OS.
- Windows 10 reaching end of life leaves devices vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.
- Microsoft plans to offer a 12-month security extension for Windows 10 at a cost of $30.
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Microsoft announces quarterly dividend
- Microsoft Corp. announces quarterly dividend of $0.83 per share.
- Dividend payable on June 12, 2025 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2025.
- Microsoft creates AI-powered platforms and tools to deliver innovative solutions.
- The company aims to empower every person and organization to achieve more.
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Medium
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The Rise and Fall of Google Stadia: A Post-Mortem Analysis of Cloud Gaming’s Most Ambitious…
- Google Stadia was positioned as a 'Netflix for games' with a focus on cloud gaming, aiming to deliver high-fidelity gaming experiences without the need for consoles or high-end PCs.
- Stadia utilized custom AMD GPUs and edge computing nodes across 76 countries to minimize latency, with independent tests reporting varying latency experiences for players.
- Challenges for Stadia included high latency issues, limited internet speeds globally, confusion regarding subscription models and game purchases, and a modest game library lacking exclusivity.
- Stadia's Linux-based architecture created challenges for developers, leading to high porting costs and limited adoption of the platform for game releases.
- Stadia's integration with YouTube for interactive gaming experiences faced limited developer participation, hindering its community-driven vision.
- Google's focus on appealing to 'premium gamers' overlooked broader market segments, leading to hardware and pricing missteps that hindered Stadia's competitiveness against established consoles.
- Competitors like Microsoft and Sony leveraged their existing ecosystems to offer seamless cloud gaming experiences, emphasizing user retention and content cohesion where Stadia fell short.
- Stadia's reputation for discontinuing services and lack of developer confidence impacted its ability to secure exclusive content and build a loyal user base.
- Future cloud gaming services are expected to focus on cross-buy incentives, exclusive cloud features, and better market alignment to avoid the pitfalls faced by Stadia.
- Stadia made technical advancements but failed to balance technical ambition with consumer needs, leading to its shutdown despite the growing cloud gaming market.
- The failure of Stadia underlines the importance of reliable infrastructure, strong content offerings, and clear monetization strategies for the success of cloud gaming platforms.
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Microsoft Portable Console Rumored For 2025: Windows OS, Xbox Design, And Game Pass Support
- Xbox is rumored to be launching a portable gaming console in 2025, codenamed "Keenan".
- The console will not be manufactured by Microsoft directly but by an unnamed PC hardware partner.
- It is expected to run on a Windows operating system and support integration with the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass.
- This portable console is seen as a testing ground for Microsoft to evaluate Windows 11 on gaming hardware.
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