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Scammers Are Posing as Microsoft and Google
- Scammers are increasingly posing as well-known brands like Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Mastercard in sophisticated phishing attacks.
- Over 50% of brand-related social engineering attacks impersonated Microsoft, Google, or Apple, with Microsoft being targeted the most at 36%.
- Mastercard users, particularly in Japan, have been targeted by fraudulent campaigns that mimic genuine websites to steal financial information.
- To defend against branded phishing attacks, it is crucial to strengthen cyber awareness, employ anti-phishing measures like filters and link analyzers, and create incident response and recovery plans.
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Silicon Valley used to idolize youth. AI is changing that.
- AI is reshaping tech hiring, leading to reduced demand for entry-level roles and a preference for experienced talent, as evidenced by a 50% drop in entry-level Big Tech hiring since pre-pandemic times, according to SignalFire data.
- Silicon Valley's focus on youth in tech hiring is diminishing, with a higher value now placed on midsenior hires who bring experience over youthful potential.
- SignalFire's report attributes part of this shift to the increasing role of AI in automating tasks that were traditionally given to junior developers, emphasizing the need for qualities like discernment honed through experience.
- The 'experience paradox' has emerged, where companies seek pretrained junior hires, but young candidates struggle to gain experience without opportunities, leading to challenges for young professionals entering the tech industry.
- The cultural shift in tech hiring now prioritizes proven execution over long-term potential, with startups increasingly hiring mid- and senior-level engineers for roles related to machine learning and data science.
- While C-suite hiring has slowed, companies are turning to 'fractional' roles like part-time CTOs and CMOs to access senior talent without significantly increasing costs.
- As AI reduces the immediate demand for junior hires in the tech industry, young professionals need to exhibit more creativity and hustle through avenues like boot camps, freelancing, and AI skills to enter the field successfully.
- The tech industry faces risks of breaking its talent pipeline by not reinvesting in early-career talent, emphasizing the importance of building and training the next generation of technologists for future sustainability.
- In 2025, the paradigm of youthful dominance in tech hiring is being rewritten to prioritize experience, with a focus on qualities like proven execution and autonomy in new hires.
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Windows 11’s New AI Update: Has Microsoft Gone Too Far?
- Microsoft has introduced increased AI integration in Windows 11 through the latest preview build, including enhancements in Copilot and File Explorer.
- Features like dedicated AI shortcuts and contextual access from right-click menus have been added, allowing tasks like document summarization and content generation within the workflow.
- AI agent in the Settings app and AI Actions in File Explorer enable easier accessibility and manipulation of files using AI-powered options directly.
- While the AI integration in Windows 11 provides significant assistance, there are concerns about the pace of AI implementation and the potential complexity it may add to the traditional Windows experience.
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Microsoft Just Showed Us Why VS Code Still Rules
- Microsoft announced making GitHub Copilot in VS Code open-source during Microsoft Build 2025.
- VS Code team believes in open and AI-powered editor experience, staying true to open development principles.
- GitHub Copilot Chat extension will be open-sourced under the MIT license to address needs of organizations.
- Open sourcing is expected to support third-party extension developers by providing easier access to source code.
- Microsoft will begin open-sourcing Copilot Chat and migrating components into VS Code's core.
- Transition to open source for AI efforts in VS Code was motivated by significant shifts in AI development.
- VS Code's open-sourcing aims to empower the community to refine and build upon AI interaction elements.
- Visual Studio Code has reached 40 million users, making it the most widely adopted editor among developers.
- Microsoft introduced a new coding agent for GitHub Copilot to automate tasks like bug fixes and small features.
- Agentic DevOps reimagines traditional DevOps, where intelligent agents collaborate with developers to optimize the software lifecycle.
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Microsoft is putting AI actions into the Windows File Explorer
- Microsoft is integrating AI shortcuts, called AI actions, into the File Explorer in Windows 11.
- These shortcuts allow users to perform tasks like blurring photo backgrounds, erasing objects, and summarizing content from Office files with a right-click.
- Four image actions are being tested, including Bing visual search, background blur, object erase, and background removal in Paint.
- AI actions for Office files will soon be tested, limited to Microsoft 365 commercial subscribers initially.
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We’re about to get more accurate weather forecasts thanks to a new supercomputer
- The Met Office has switched to a new supercomputer, using 50 billion observations a day to improve weather forecasts.
- The new supercomputer is massive, dealing with 200 to 300 terabytes of data daily and enabling longer range predictions for severe weather events.
- In the 'near future', the new technology could make 14-day forecasts almost as accurate as seven-day forecasts, enhancing climate research worldwide.
- The Met Office aims to develop new products and services with the supercomputer, including the use of AI for weather analysis and prediction.
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Microsoft releases Edit: an open source command-line text editor for Windows
- Microsoft has launched Edit, a new command-line text editor for Windows, unveiled at the Microsoft Build conference.
- The Edit app is lightweight, under 250kB in size, and has a modern interface resembling Visual Studio Code.
- It supports mouse mode, common keyboard shortcuts, Word Wrap, Match Case, and Regular Expression features.
- Microsoft has released Edit's source code under the MIT license, written in Rust programming language, and will be available in the Windows Insider Program soon.
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Court Rules Delta Can Pursue CrowdStrike Over Mass Outage
- Delta Airlines can pursue claims against CrowdStrike in a lawsuit over a Windows outage last summer.
- A judge ruled that Delta can proceed with claims of gross negligence against CrowdStrike for a faulty software update.
- CrowdStrike is confident that the case will have no merit or damages will be limited to low millions of dollars under Georgia law.
- The worldwide outage caused by CrowdStrike's faulty update disrupted operations for many organizations, including causing Delta up to $500 million in costs.
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Microsoft Open Sources Windows Subsystem for Linux After 8 Years
- Microsoft has decided to open source Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) after almost 10 years since its launch.
- WSL allows running Linux distributions directly on Windows without needing a dual-boot setup or a separate virtual machine.
- The open-sourced codebase is available on GitHub under the Microsoft/WSL repository, enabling users to download, build, and contribute to its development.
- The move marks a significant shift in how WSL is developed and maintained, as it includes command-line entry points and binaries to enable Linux functionalities.
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Leaks Suggest Next Xbox Will Run Windows and Support Steam
- Microsoft's next Xbox is rumored to run Windows under the hood, allowing users to install and use Steam alongside the Microsoft Store.
- The console is expected to have a hybrid design, blending console and PC functionalities, with an emphasis on Windows OS for flexibility.
- Leaked information suggests a customized Windows shell for living-room use, seamless integration with Xbox Game Pass titles and Steam games, and potential access to Steam and Epic Game Store.
- To ensure backward compatibility, Microsoft is working on an internal emulator layer for running legacy console games on the Windows-based Xbox, aiming for a unified PC-console identity.
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Grok 3 by xAI Rolls Out on Azure AI Foundry with Free Trial
- xAI’s Grok 3 model is now available on Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry Models, launching with a free preview to drive AI innovation.
- Grok 3 became available on Microsoft’s Azure AI Foundry Models on May 19, 2025, offering developers a cost-free trial until early June.
- The collaboration between Microsoft and xAI integrates Grok 3 with Azure’s infrastructure for enterprise applications in reasoning, coding, and visual processing, promoting AI accessibility.
- Microsoft offers flexible deployment options for Grok 3 on Azure, including pay-per-token API calls for quick scaling and Provisioned Throughput Units (PTUs) for steady high-volume scenarios, aiming to support diverse AI ecosystems.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 (Dev Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 has been released to the Dev Channel with new features and improvements.
- AI actions in File Explorer have been introduced, allowing users to perform various tasks like image editing and document summarization with ease.
- New image actions such as Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, and Remove Background are now available in File Explorer.
- Additional AI actions for Microsoft 365 files, like Summarize and Create an FAQ, will be rolled out gradually.
- Advanced Settings in Windows 11 now include options like Enable long paths, Virtual workspaces, and File Explorer + version control.
- Improvements in Taskbar & System Tray, Windows search box, Voice access, Widgets, Power & Battery settings, and Windows Share have been implemented.
- Various fixes have been made for issues related to Start menu, File Explorer, Settings, and other areas.
- Known issues include discrepancies in build versions after PC resets, problems with Xbox Controllers, and ongoing investigations into various system functionalities.
- Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel can provide feedback and are reminded about feature rollouts and potential changes during preview stages.
- Overall, the update introduces new AI capabilities, advanced settings, and several improvements across different aspects of Windows 11.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4151 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.4151 (KB5058486) is being released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on version 24H2.
- This build marks an upgrade from version 23H2 for all Beta Channel Insiders, automatically transitioning to version 24H2.
- New features include AI actions in File Explorer for tasks like editing images and summarizing documents.
- AI actions include Bing Visual Search, Blur Background, Erase Objects, and Remove Background for specific file types.
- Upcoming AI actions will support Microsoft 365 files with features like Summarize and Create an FAQ.
- Advanced Settings now accessible via Settings > System > Advanced, offering features like Enable long paths and Virtual workspaces.
- Changes to Taskbar & System Tray, Search box improvements, and Voice access adjustments are being implemented.
- A revamped widgets board experience is introduced with Copilot-curated stories and customization options.
- Enhancements include User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management and Windows Share UI improvements.
- Various fixes and improvements are rolling out, covering areas like File Explorer, Settings, Backup, Snipping Tool, and more.
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Microsoft CTO says the number of people using AI agents on a daily basis doubled in the last year
- Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott shared at the Build 2025 developer conference that the daily active users of AI agents has doubled in the past year.
- The conference featured updates on agentic AI in GitHub, Microsoft 365 Copilot, with appearances from Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
- Scott mentioned the proliferation of AI agents and their potential growth in capability and affordability in the future.
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasized creating tools for an open, 'agentic web' using Azure and AI advancements.
- The introduction of Azure SRE agent for site reliability engineering and GitHub Copilot showcased advancements in AI assistance for developers.
- Virtual appearances at the event included talks from AI CEOs like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang.
- OpenAI's Codex and Microsoft's Copilot Tuning were introduced as tools to enhance coding experiences using AI.
- Microsoft aims to integrate xAI's Grok 3 and Grok 3 Mini into Azure while enhancing Copilot capabilities with company data.
- The focus remains on fueling ambition through AI applications in various software development and 'agentic web' products.
- Some real-life examples highlighted include speeding up disease diagnosis and innovative wellness app creation.
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Where to Buy Real Windows 11 Pro Key Under $13? (35% Coupon Code “ffttl”)
- Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 11 Pro 24H2 update to a broader range of users, introducing improvements like a smarter File Explorer, cleaner Start Menu, revamped Power Settings, and AI-powered enhancements.
- After initial bugs on specific hardware, the 24H2 update is now polished, making it a good time for users to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro.
- FFTTL is offering Windows 11 Pro keys for under $13 with a 35% discount coupon 'ffttl', providing affordable options for genuine licenses.
- Various Windows and Office licenses are available at discounted prices, ensuring users can upgrade to fully licensed versions without breaking the bank.
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