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Why Is Microsoft Betting Big on Quantum Computing?
- Microsoft recently announced a partnership with Atom Computing to drive the commercial adoption of quantum technology at the recent Microsoft Ignite 2024 event.
- The duo plans to launch a commercial quantum computer by 2025, which would unlock advancements in areas like chemistry and materials science.
- Microsoft chief Satya Nadella explains that as they make progress on our journey to large-scale quantum computing, they have achieved the most performant logical qubits on record.
- The partnership provides high-performance computing to successfully process the logical qubits, or quantum bits, marking a milestone in the journey to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing.
- Microsoft is pioneering the development of topological qubits, which are theorised to be more stable and less error-prone than traditional qubits.
- Moreover, by using Azure Quantum, various quantum technologies have been integrated into their cloud-based platform, Azure.
- The race is intense with big tech companies like Google, IBM, and Amazon heading to lead the quantum space.
- The long-term game of quantum computing allows Microsoft to invest in research, partnerships, and quantum education, placing the company as heavy in this field.
- The company's strategy in quantum computing aligns with its broader mission to improving organisations with advanced technology.
- Microsoft aims to secure its position in this highly competitive field by pledging dedication towards quantum technology.
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Microsoft 365 crashes leaving people without access to their emails
- Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, are currently down.
- Users are experiencing an error page when loading Outlook.
- Downdetector reports show a rise in outage reports.
- Microsoft's service health webpage claims everything is functioning normally.
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CE 100 Index Jumps 5.2% as C3.ai and Snowflake Surge by Double Digits
- The CE 100 Index jumped 5.2% driven by AI companies C3.ai and Snowflake.
- C3.ai shares surged by 42.9% after expanding their strategic partnership with Microsoft.
- Snowflake rallied 32.6% with strong third-quarter results and growing customer base.
- Alphabet's shares dropped 3.8% as the US Department of Justice filed a suit calling for Google to divest its Chrome browser.
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Windows 11 24H2 Update Halted Over USB Scanner, Printer Issues
- Microsoft has paused the Windows 11 24H2 update due to compatibility issues with USB-connected devices using the eSCL scan protocol.
- Devices like scanners and printers may fail to detect or function properly after installing the update.
- Microsoft has applied a compatibility hold on these devices to prevent them from receiving the update.
- There is currently no workaround, and users are advised not to manually update until the issue is resolved.
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Windows 11 Update Delayed as Ubisoft Games Face Technical Issues
- Ubisoft games like Assassin’s Creed and Star Wars: Outlaws are facing technical issues after the Windows 11 update.
- Microsoft has confirmed the issues and referred to them as a 'compatibility hold.'
- Players are experiencing crashes, black screens, and freezes while playing these games.
- Both Microsoft and Ubisoft are actively working on a solution to fix the problems.
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Microsoft seizes websites distributing Phishing email kits
- Microsoft has warned about a cybercrime group called ONNX Marketing Services distributing sophisticated phishing email kits.
- The group has compromised the security of 63 networks, primarily in the banking and financial sectors.
- They have used fraudulent websites to deceive victims and steal sensitive information.
- Microsoft also highlighted the cyber threats posed by North Korea's cryptocurrency theft and concerns of Russia engaging in cyber warfare.
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The FTC is investigating Microsoft for anticompetitive practices, some of which may have been directed at the government itself
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Microsoft for anticompetitive practices.
- Microsoft's deals with the government may have breached antitrust laws, including licensing agreements that discourage customers from switching to competitors.
- Lina Khan, chair of the FTC, announced plans to investigate Microsoft's anticompetitive practices in the cloud market.
- A recent report revealed that the government itself might have been a target of these anticompetitive practices, as Microsoft's deals restricted agencies from switching vendors easily.
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Microsoft Announces General Availability of Fabric API for GraphQL
- Microsoft has launched Fabric API for GraphQL, moving the data access layer from public preview to general availability (GA).
- This release introduces several enhancements, including support for Azure SQL and Fabric SQL databases, saved credential authentication, detailed monitoring tools, and integration with CI/CD workflows.
- The release also includes a monitoring dashboard that provides a clear view of API activity, helping developers analyze usage patterns, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
- The Fabric API for GraphQL now supports integration with GitHub and Azure DevOps repositories, allowing developers to maintain version control for API definitions.
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Passwords are giving way to better security methods – until those are hacked too, that is
- Passwords are becoming obsolete due to their vulnerability and human inability to create secure ones.
- Companies like Mastercard and Visa are looking to replace passwords with biometric authentication methods such as fingerprints and facial recognition.
- However, even these new security methods are not foolproof and can still be hacked or compromised.
- It is important for businesses to stay vigilant, train employees, update security software, and take measures to minimize the risk of data breaches.
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Microsoft Releases Recall Preview Feature For Windows Insiders On Copilot+ PCs
- Microsoft has officially launched its Recall feature for Windows 11 as an Insider Preview for Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs in the Dev Channel.
- Recall allows users to quickly access previously viewed or completed tasks and is an opt-in feature with enhanced privacy measures.
- Users must enable biometric authentication and choose to save snapshots for Recall to function.
- Microsoft assures that the Recall feature does not transmit snapshots or have access to user-encrypted data.
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Top 10+ Companies In The World And Their Business Models
- NVIDIA develops and sells GPUs for industries ranging from gaming, data centers, visualizations, and autonomous driving. Its revenue streams come from sales of GPUs, enterprise chips, and software tools for large enterprises. Apple’s business model is divided into product and service segments. In 2023, it generated over $383B in revenue. Online stores, including the App Store, iTunes Store etc., contributed over 40% of Amazon's revenue in 2023 while third-party seller services, AWS, subscriptions, and advertising were also major revenue streams. Google primarily makes money through advertising and generated over $175B from search ads, $31.51B from the network members, and $31.31B from YouTube ads in 2023. Airbnb utilizes a service fee model that charges guests between 5% and 15% service fees for reservations.
- Microsoft's business model is diversified across its Office suite, cloud services (Azure), gaming (Xbox), enterprise (GitHub), search (Bing), and devices. Teaming up with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Starlink, and others, Microsoft is pushing research and development of futuristic space-based cloud-gaming. Facebook, the main product of Meta, is mainly an advertising-based platform. In 2021, Meta generated revenues of $117.9B, of which $114.9B was from advertising. Netflix is a subscription-based streaming model, offering three plans to watch shows, movies, or series while Netflix Originals is a key competitive edge. TikTok's business model is attention-based social media, with a short-form video format that generated advertising revenues of $11B in 2022. Uber generates revenue through fees collected from gross bookings while Airbnb charges both guests and hosts on bookings at various rates.
- Tesla's business model is vertically integrated, manufacturing its cars and batteries in-house and selling them directly through their stores. They are dominating the EV market with cutting-edge technology. Amazon has a diversified business model, including selling products online, third-party marketplace, physical stores, AWS cloud services, subscriptions, and advertising. It is also pushing its advertising business that features Echo smart speakers and advertising books. Subscriptions have been a key success at the firm as prime members spent almost twice as much as non-Prime customers in 2023.
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Microsoft Plans to Launch an Xbox Handheld — But It Will Take Years
- Microsoft plans to launch an Xbox handheld device in the future.
- Currently, their focus is on improving the Xbox app on portable devices.
- The Xbox handheld will likely be powered by the Game Pass service.
- The device is still a few years away from hitting the market, expected in 2027 or later.
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Microsoft Ignite Conference: AI Capabilities and Partnerships
- Microsoft focuses on AI capabilities and partnerships at the Ignite conference.
- GenAI strategy introduced with new tools for developers to build small language models (SLMs).
- Partnership with Nvidia and Synopsys offers foundry services on Azure to build advanced AI models.
- Improved version of Copilot chatbot introduced, integrated into OneDrive for better user experience.
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Nvidia Surpasses Wall Street Forecasts Amid Soaring Demand for AI Applications
- Nvidia's quarterly revenue of $35.1 billion nearly doubled from the same period last year.
- The company's data center business revenue rose 112% to $30.8 billion.
- Nvidia's market value reached $3.579 trillion, making it the largest player in the S&P 500.
- Investors are watching Nvidia's performance as it releases its next-generation AI chip, Blackwell.
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Microsoft is testing a Steam-like in-game overlay
- Microsoft is testing Edge Game Assist, a gaming-optimized in-game browser similar to Steam's overlay.
- Edge Game Assist appears on top of the game in Game Bar, offering tips and access to browsing data.
- Users can pin Game Assist on the screen, watch walkthroughs, and access apps like Spotify and Discord.
- Game Assist is available on Windows 11 in beta, with plans to add controller and handheld support in the future.
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