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Microsoft To Shut Down Skype After 20 Years
- Microsoft has announced the shutdown of Skype, ending its two-decade run as a pioneering internet communications app.
- Skype was founded in 2003, allowing users to make free audio and video calls over the internet. It had hundreds of millions of users at its peak.
- Acquired by Microsoft in 2011, Skype struggled to integrate with other Microsoft tools and faced competition from Apple's FaceTime and Google's communication apps.
- Existing Skype users will be transitioned to Microsoft Teams, and no job cuts are expected as a result of Skype's closure.
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Embracing the Agentic AI Age: Transforming Productivity with Microsoft Ecosystem
- Microsoft offers a suite of tools designed to enhance productivity and foster innovation.
- M365 Copilot provides a personal assistant to help users prioritize tasks and streamline workflows.
- Copilot Studio empowers organizations to apply AI in innovative ways and automate routine tasks.
- AI Foundry, in combination with Visual Studio and GitHub, enables the creation of rich experiences and services for customers.
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OpenAI's power players: Here are the leaders driving the ChatGPT maker's future
- OpenAI has been promoting research and technical talent to leadership roles after facing departures and has also hired new executives.
- The company is adapting to the competitive landscape with heavyweights like Microsoft, Google, Anthropic, and Elon Musk's xAI.
- Key figures like Sarah Friar, Jason Kwon, Che Chang, Kevin Weil, and others play pivotal roles in shaping OpenAI's future.
- Friar, as CFO, secures funds for building models and data centers while leading efforts to make OpenAI profitable.
- Kwon, as chief strategy officer, navigates non-research initiatives and legal challenges, working closely with policymakers.
- Chang, the general counsel, handles legal challenges related to AI development, drawing on his experience at Amazon.
- Weil, the chief product officer, leads the transformation of research into market-ready products for consumer and enterprise use.
- Turley, head of product for ChatGPT, plays a crucial role as the chatbot expands into enterprise markets with new features.
- Narayanan, VP of engineering, oversees product development and scaling systems, including ChatGPT, developer platform, and infrastructure.
- In the research domain, key figures like Jakub Pachocki and Mark Chen lead OpenAI's ambitious AI projects and research efforts.
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Claude Sonnet 3.7 Arrives on Vertex AI Through Google, Anthropic Alliance Partnership | VBM
- Google and Anthropic have partnered to bring Claude Sonnet 3.7 to Vertex AI, providing developers and businesses with a versatile tool for coding, content generation, data analysis, and planning.
- Vertex AI offers enterprise-grade reliability, advanced development tools, and supports up to 128K output tokens for rich code generation and planning.
- Anthropic's Claude Code enables developers to delegate coding tasks to Claude directly from the terminal, streamlining the software development process.
- Google is expected to announce updates to its AI services at Google Cloud Next 2025 and Google I/O 2025, with the launch of the mid-range Pixel 9a also anticipated.
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Warp Terminal Finally Launches on Windows: A Deep Dive Into the Technical Journey
- After months of anticipation, Warp Terminal has officially launched for Windows, bringing its modern, AI-powered terminal to Windows users.
- Warp emerged from private beta in April 2022, winning over developers with its modern UX, AI-driven workflows, and rich autocompletions.
- Porting Warp to Windows required solving three critical Windows-specific challenges: rendering pixels, text handling, and shell support.
- To match the polish of macOS/Linux versions, Warp added Windows-specific features, including installer bundling and UI/UX inspirations from Windows Terminal.
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Skype is Shutting Down on May 5th
- Skype service will be shutting down on May 5.
- Skype, originally created in 2003, was acquired by Microsoft in 2011.
- The split between 'classic' UI and the new interface caused by a user interface overhaul in 2017.
- Skype users are advised to either download their data or migrate their user account to Teams.
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Revolutionizing Quantum Computing: The Majorana 1 Chip and the Future of Unparalleled Computational…
- Quantum computing has long been considered the future of computational technology, but has faced limitations hindering its full potential.
- The Majorana 1 chip is a groundbreaking innovation that overcomes traditional constraints in quantum computing.
- It introduces a revolutionary approach that enhances stability, scalability, and error correction in quantum mechanics.
- With the capacity to utilize millions of qubits, the Majorana 1 chip aims to solve complex global challenges.
- Unlike conventional quantum models, the Majorana 1 chip leverages Majorana fermions for increased stability and reliability.
- By harnessing millions of stable qubits, the Majorana 1 chip offers vast computational power.
- This technology can impact various sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, material science, and environmental sustainability.
- In drug discovery, the Majorana 1 chip's accuracy can accelerate the process and reduce research costs.
- For materials science, it could lead to innovations in aerospace, electronics, and renewable energy.
- Concerning climate change, the chip's capabilities may aid in processing environmental data for better solutions.
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Microsoft to Shutdown Skype in May 2025: What It Means for Users and the Future of Communication
- Microsoft has announced that it will be retiring Skype in May 2025.
- Skype's user base has decreased over the years, while Microsoft Teams has gained popularity.
- Users can seamlessly transition from Skype to Microsoft Teams, which offers a more powerful and versatile experience.
- Skype's impact on the way we communicate is undeniable, and its retirement symbolizes the continuous evolution of communication technology.
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Microsoft Outlook suffers global outage
- Thousands of people were left without access to their email on Saturday after Microsoft Outlook suffered an apparent outage.
- Over 35,000 complaints were posted on Downdetector and users also complained on social media.
- Microsoft identified the cause, reverted the code, and services are now recovering.
- Tech companies, including Slack, have experienced outages in the past year.
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Microsoft Outlook is down across the globe with millions locked out of accounts
- Millions of people across the world have been unable to access Microsoft services, including their Outlook accounts.
- The outage is impacting Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Store.
- Microsoft is investigating the issue and has found a potential cause for the outage.
- Users have been expressing frustration on social media about the Outlook outage.
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Microsoft to discontinue Skype after more than 20 years
- Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of Skype, directing users to Microsoft Teams.
- Skype will officially shut down on May 5 after 22 years since its release.
- Skype experienced rapid growth, reaching 560 million registered accounts and 124 million monthly active users by 2010.
- Microsoft is focusing on Microsoft Teams, which has over 320 million monthly active users.
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Microsoft releases a standalone Copilot app for the Mac
- Microsoft has released a standalone Copilot app for the Mac.
- The app, built on OpenAI technology, offers generative AI features for text and image generation based on prompts.
- Users can have extended conversations with Copilot using their voice and utilize OpenAI's advanced reasoning model.
- The app supports features such as text summarization, translation, proofreading, and AI image creation.
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Several Xbox Games Planned for PS5 Release in April, Reports Claim
- Forza Horizon 5 launches on PS5 on April 25, joining Microsoft's initiative of bringing its games to Sony's console.
- A new report suggests that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, developed by Xbox Games Studios, may release on PS5 in April.
- Windows Central's Jez Corden hinted at the potential release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II for PS5.
- In addition to Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and potentially Hellblade II, two other Xbox games, Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold, are set to release on PS5 this year.
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Microsoft to Retire Skype in May, Focus on Teams
- Microsoft will retire Skype in May and focus on Microsoft Teams as its communication and collaboration hub.
- Teams offers many of the features of Skype, along with additional features like hosting meetings, managing calendars, and building communities.
- During the transition period, users can sign into Teams with their Skype credentials to access their Skype chats and contacts.
- Skype users who don't wish to migrate to Teams can export their data, including chats, contacts, and call history.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5015 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5015 (KB5052089) is released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders.
- New experience added to improve the discoverability of emojis and more panel with a system tray icon on the taskbar.
- Enhancements in File Explorer accessibility, text scaling support, and fixes for File Explorer Home and Snap Bar issues.
- Fixed incorrect storage count in Settings and an issue related to OneDrive file resuming.
- Known issues include delays in app icons showing, context menu flashes, and Windows Tools app organization.
- An update for Snipping Tool introduces trim feature for adjusting start and end times of screen recordings.
- Windows Insiders in Beta Channel receive updates based on Windows 11, version 23H2 via an enablement package.
- Features are rolled out gradually to receive feedback before full rollout in the Beta Channel.
- Feedback on Snipping Tool update can be filed in Feedback Hub under Apps > Snipping Tool.
- Some features may not be fully localized yet, and issues can be reported through Feedback Hub.
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