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Microsoft offers overseas transfers to China-based cloud and AI staff amid geopolitical tensions
- Microsoft has reportedly asked hundreds of employees in its cloud-computing and artificial intelligence operations in mainland China to consider transferring outside of the country amidst geopolitical tensions.
- Around 700 to 800 employees, mostly engineers with Chinese nationality, were allegedly offered the opportunity to transfer to countries including the U.S., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Employees were given until early June to decide and those who don't wish to leave can remain in China.
- Microsoft's plans in mainland China remain disputed, with the company denying reports of its AI team moving to America, but stating that only a small number of employees have been given the opportunity for international rotation.
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Xbox user interface update promises automatic updates; we’ll believe it when we see it
- Microsoft is introducing an 'Update Pre-Download' feature to its Xbox Insider program.
- The feature allows certain games to download patches days before their scheduled release.
- Currently, Xbox users have to manually download updates, causing delays in gameplay.
- The success of the 'updates automatically' claim remains to be seen due to various factors.
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AI Money: Earnings Reports Show a Tech Firm Bonanza
- Tech firms are experiencing a boom with Q1 sales results indicating strong demand for cloud computing and voice assistants.
- Santa Clara-based SoundHoud experienced a particularly strong quarter amidst increased interest in voice-based AI use for customer service.
- Voice AI appears to be increasingly becoming a necessity amongst consumer services.
- Nvidia, which sells computer chips that power AI systems, reported better-than-expected earnings for Q1; Microsoft unveiled plans to invest $4.3bn in French technology in order to secure 1 million people and bring back 2,500 AI ventures by 2027 and Drive.ai commenced trials amidst claims that it had developed a 'low-cost retrofitting solution for enterprises to drive transformation'.
- Microsoft's funds will go towards cloud computing, AI training, and startup support.
- Baidu posted better-than-expected results for Q1 helped in part by investments in AI.
- Digital Ocean, which caters to small and midsize businesses, invested in AI and machine learning offerings.
- Investors will be closely watching such tech giants to see who can harness the power of AI and emerge as leaders in this growing market.
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Xbox celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day with new controller, game updates
- Xbox has announced new initiatives to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).
- They unveiled the 'Proteus,' a Designed for Xbox accessibility kit that allows users to customize the shape and buttons of a controller.
- Xbox is updating its Adaptive Controller with new features based on community feedback.
- Several Xbox games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Candy Crush Soda Saga, have added new accessibility features.
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Revolutionizing Productivity: Exploring the Power of Microsoft Copilot AI
- Microsoft Copilot AI is an intelligent assistant embedded within Microsoft 365 applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- It automates repetitive tasks, provides contextually relevant suggestions, and offers insights to improve work quality.
- Copilot AI enhances collaboration, assists with data analysis, prioritizes emails, and facilitates communication within Microsoft Teams.
- It revolutionizes the way professionals work by integrating advanced AI capabilities into everyday applications.
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New Xbox Feature Could Save Players Loads Of Time
- Microsoft is testing an "Update Pre-Download" feature on Xbox Series X/S.
- This feature allows updates to be downloaded ahead of time, so they don't interrupt gameplay.
- Sea of Thieves will be the first game to support this feature.
- Microsoft is also introducing mouse and keyboard support for cloud gaming.
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Activision Finally Opens A Studio To Make Something Other Than Call Of Duty
- Activision has announced the opening of a new AAA studio in Poland that will develop a non-Call of Duty game.
- The new studio, named Elsewhere Entertainment, will focus on creating a new narrative-based AAA franchise.
- Activision's decision to open a new studio has faced criticism due to recent layoffs at Microsoft-owned studios.
- The timing of the announcement has been perceived as insensitive, considering the closure of Bethesda-owned studios by Xbox.
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Activision Announces New AAA Studio, Elsewhere Entertainment
- Activision has announced the formation of a new AAA development studio called Elsewhere Entertainment.
- The studio, based in Warsaw, Poland, aims to create a new narrative-based and genre-defining AAA franchise.
- The team at Elsewhere Entertainment consists of storytelling experts with credits including The Last of Us, Uncharted, The Witcher, Cyberpunk, Destiny, Tom Clancy's The Division, and Far Cry.
- No further details about the studio's projects have been revealed.
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World of Warcraft’s Pandaria Remix speed-leveling event is live this afternoon
- World of Warcraft's Mists of Pandaria remix event, called World of Warcraft Remix, is a time-limited event that allows players to experience the Mists of Pandaria expansion at an accelerated rate from level 10 to 70.
- The event offers accelerated leveling and content, a variety of loot, customizable items, and the ability to keep collected transmogs when The War Within goes live.
- The event started at 1 p.m. EDT today and aims to provide a quick leveling experience and significant loot rewards for players.
- Activision-Blizzard, the company behind World of Warcraft, has faced controversies and scandals in the past, including lawsuits, layoffs, and mismanagement.
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Streamline Your Workflow with MetaDocs’ Document Scanning Worksheet
- MetaDocs offers a Document Scanning Worksheet feature to streamline document management.
- The feature allows bulk scanning, automated document sorting, and improves accuracy.
- It enhances productivity, seamlessly integrates with existing systems, and is user-friendly.
- MetaDocs is a comprehensive solution prioritizing efficiency and productivity.
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Activision forms studio to develop new narrative-driven franchise
- Activision has formed a new internal studio called Elsewhere Entertainment.
- The studio aims to develop a new narrative-based and genre-defining AAA franchise.
- Elsewhere is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland and has hired industry veterans from franchises like Uncharted and Cyberpunk.
- The goal of the studio is to craft a franchise with an enduring legacy that could potentially expand beyond games.
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Why Business Central enhances and streamlines solutions
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is software that provides organisations with a complete management solution.
- Business Central can streamline operations, increase efficiency, and automate manual processes.
- It offers real-time insights, enables quick analysis, and helps reduce business costs.
- Business Central is flexible, easy to navigate, and can evolve with your business needs.
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Microsoft App Assure helps Opera build Arm-optimized browser
- The Microsoft App Assure team helped Opera optimize their Arm-based Windows version of the Opera Browser.
- App Assure offers technical assistance to ensure compatibility and performance optimization for Arm-based apps on Windows.
- App Assure engineers collaborated with Opera's engineering team through technical workshops and documentation.
- The Arm-optimized version of Opera Browser will be available on the developer stream for early adoption on Arm-based Windows devices.
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Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google
- A group of threat actors known as Storm-1811 has been exploiting Microsoft's Quick Assist platform to distribute malware.
- The implementation of a Cybersecurity Tax in Nigeria has been delayed due to financial challenges.
- Santander discloses a cyber incident where user data was compromised through a third-party provider.
- Australia's MediSecure falls victim to a cyber attack, exposing sensitive information.
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Microsoft Offering Relocation Out Of China For AI, Cloud Engineers
- Microsoft is offering hundreds of AI and cloud engineers in China the option to relocate to the United States and other countries.
- This move comes amid growing tensions between the US and China, with the Biden administration imposing tougher export controls on Chinese access to American technology.
- Around 700 to 800 engineers have been given the opportunity to transfer to countries such as America, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
- While Microsoft remains committed to the region, it is facing challenges from local authorities, as the Chinese government halts the use of Microsoft's Windows operating system and chips from companies like AMD and Intel.
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