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Microsoft Follows Google on a Controversial Decision
- Microsoft has updated Bing Maps to rename the 'Gulf of Mexico' to the 'Gulf of America' for users in the United States.
- This change aligns Bing Maps with Google Maps and Apple Maps, following an executive order by President Donald Trump.
- The renaming has sparked international debate, with the Mexican President threatening legal action against Google.
- Public opinion in the United States is largely against the renaming, according to a recent poll.
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Microsoft Outlook’s new minimize button makes mobile emails much easier
- Microsoft is adding a new minimize button to Outlook mobile.
- The button allows users to quickly switch between composing an email and other emails or calendar events.
- The feature is currently being tested in beta versions of Outlook on iOS and Android.
- It is gradually rolling out to all users, and can be accessed earlier through the Microsoft 365 Insider program.
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Thomson Reuters Wins Copyright Case Against Former AI Competitor
- Thomson Reuters has won a copyright case against former AI competitor Ross Intelligence.
- Thomson Reuters sued Ross Intelligence for alleged improper use of copyrighted materials to train its AI model.
- The court determined that the fair use defense was inapplicable as Ross Intelligence sought to develop a competitive product.
- The court's decision may have implications for pending copyright cases against other companies using AI training data.
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Releasing Windows 10 Build 19045.5552 to the Release Preview Channel
- Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5552 (KB5052077) released to Release Preview Channel.
- Updates include support for Daylight Saving Time changes, fixes for Chinese IME, dwm.exe responsiveness, Country and Operator Settings Asset, and Narrator issues.
- Also, a known issue with OpenSSH service failing to start has been fixed.
- Windows Insider Program Team made the release.
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Releasing Windows 11 Build 22631.4969 to the Release Preview Channel
- [Taskbar] New! You can now share files directly from a jump list on the taskbar.
- [Windows Spotlight] New! Quick and easy way to find more information about a background image.
- [Lock screen] New! Easier to learn more about the image on lock screen when you click the "Like" icon.
- [Narrator] New functions for Narrator scan mode to skip past links and access lists more quickly.
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Microsoft Edge and Interop 2025
- Microsoft Edge announces participation in Interop 2025, a collaborative effort with Apple, Bocoup, Igalia, Google, and Mozilla to improve web platform interoperability.
- Interop ensures that code written for the web works the same way across different browsers and devices, focusing on resolving bugs and driving full interoperability.
- In 2024, Interop resolved issues in areas such as Popover API, declarative shadow DOM, CSS nesting, and accessibility improvements for assistive technology users.
- Focus areas for Interop 2025 include CSS anchor positioning, view transitions, navigation API, backdrop-filter, JSON module scripts, and improving core web primitives.
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The next Xbox is going to be very different
- Microsoft has been secretly building its future Xbox hardware and platform.
- Xbox president Sarah Bond has promised that the next Xbox will deliver the largest technical leap ever seen in a hardware generation.
- Xbox chief Phil Spencer wants Microsoft to innovate and make hardware the differentiator.
- Microsoft is considering creating hardware that sells to gamers because of the unique aspects of the hardware.
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Microsoft Opens New Hyderabad Campus, Partners with Telangana Govt for AI Growth
- Microsoft inaugurated a new 1.2 million-square-foot engineering facility in Hyderabad on Thursday, housing 3,000 engineers.
- The Telangana government is investing $15 billion in initiatives to solidify the city's position in the technology sector.
- Hyderabad aims to transform into a Global Value Centre (GVC) and has become a growing influence in the world's deep technology value chain.
- Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Telangana to collaborate on modernizing government IT, cloud infrastructure, and accelerating AI adoption.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is getting DLSS 4 support next week
- Bethesda is adding DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation and DLSS Ray Reconstruction to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
- Nvidia has released a new Game Ready driver (572.42) supporting these improvements.
- The updates will improve image quality, shadows, lighting, and reflections in the game.
- Nvidia's latest driver also includes support for Obsidian's Avowed and addresses several bugs.
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Create the future with AI: Join Microsoft at Nvidia GTC
- Microsoft is an elite sponsor at the Nvidia GTC AI Conference, showcasing the power of Microsoft Azure AI.
- Microsoft's partnership with Nvidia enhances the performance and scale of Azure AI services.
- Examples of organizations benefiting from Microsoft Azure AI infrastructure and Nvidia technology include the NBA, BMW, and OriGen.
- The Nvidia GTC AI Conference offers an opportunity to explore the future of AI and interact with experts in the field.
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Utilities want to power Big Tech's AI ambitions with natural gas. These are the data centers they're betting on.
- Big Tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft require large amounts of electricity to power their AI data centers, leading utilities in states like Louisiana and Wisconsin to consider building new natural gas plants to meet their energy needs.
- Microsoft's data center hub in Wisconsin lacks local grid capacity, prompting WEC Energy Group to plan a $2 billion investment in new natural gas generation to power Microsoft's AI operations.
- Meta's data center in Louisiana will require over two gigawatts of electricity, leading Entergy to plan new natural gas plants, marking their first such construction in 50 years.
- Entergy's subsidiary in Mississippi is constructing a 754-megawatt natural gas plant to support Amazon's data center plans, with the potential to power 385,000 homes.
- US power companies are increasingly building new natural gas infrastructure in response to AI data center demand, contrasting with the push for renewable energy to combat climate change.
- Concerns arise that utilities may overestimate data center power needs to profit from building new infrastructure, potentially leaving customers to bear the financial burden.
- The rapid pace of data center development is driving utilities to expedite natural gas plant construction, despite the environmental and financial implications of such projects.
- Natural gas is favored for rapid grid expansion to meet data center demands, although renewable sources like solar and wind offer quicker generation options but may not provide the 24/7 power AI centers require.
- Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon have committed to renewable energy projects to offset non-renewable energy use, but the quick development timelines of data centers pose challenges for transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
- Microsoft in Wisconsin, Meta in Louisiana, and Amazon in Mississippi are key sites where utilities are planning to build natural gas plants to cater to the surging power demands of Big Tech's AI data centers.
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Rapid7 shares drop on mixed fourth quarter results and weak outlook
- Rapid7 shares drop over 8% in late trading after mixed Q4 results and weak outlook.
- Q4 adjusted earnings per share of 48 cents, down from 72 cents YoY, and revenue of $216.25 million, up 5% YoY.
- Rapid7 added 201 new customers, taking the total count to 11,727 and achieved $840 million in annual recurring revenue.
- Q1 2025 outlook: adjusted EPS of 33-36 cents and revenue of $207-209 million. Full-year outlook: EPS of $1.72-$1.85 and revenue of $860-$870 million.
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Anduril To Take Over Microsoft’s US Army HoloLens Order
- Anduril Industries partners with Microsoft to oversee the US Army's HoloLens order.
- Initial testing of the custom HoloLens headsets led to complaints of headaches, nausea, and eyestrain.
- Microsoft's HoloLens division faced speculation about the future of the project before Anduril took over.
- Anduril will assume oversight of production, future development, and delivery timelines of hardware and software.
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Inside South of Midnight: How Compulsion Games Crafted a Modern Folktale
- South of Midnight is a unique video game experience that combines compelling storytelling, art style, and gameplay reminiscent of late '90s and early 2000s action-adventure games.
- Art Director Whitney Clayton and Gameplay Director Jasmin Roy from Compulsion Games discuss the challenges and creative process behind crafting the stop-motion-inspired look of the game.
- The deliberate art style required setting rules for artists while allowing flexibility for individual interpretations, resulting in a cohesive world that feels handcrafted.
- The game evokes dark platformer experiences from past decades, aiming for a condensed 10-12 hour narrative focused on protagonist Hazel's abilities and magical elements.
- Design decisions led to a third-person action experience that complements Hazel's powers and provides a fluid traversal system while maintaining the game's depth and atmosphere.
- The map in South of Midnight maintains visual continuity and landmarks across chapters, creating a wide linear gameplay experience with chapter breaks and connected spaces.
- Creature design draws inspiration from Southern folktales and folklore, with various creatures playing significant narrative roles and adding depth to the game's world.
- The game blends magical realism with allegory, leaving elements open to interpretation while grounding the story in a fantastical folkloric world.
- South of Midnight aims to immerse players in a modern folktale, offering a unique and engaging experience that challenges perceptions of reality and mythology.
- Players can anticipate an intriguing and immersive adventure when South of Midnight releases later this year, blending storytelling, gameplay, and artistic vision.
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SGNL snags $30M for a new take on ID security based on zero-standing privileges
- Identity security is crucial in the cybersecurity landscape, considering leaked and spoofed credentials expose vulnerabilities.
- Startup SGNL innovates with a zero-standing privilege approach for secure app access, raising $30 million in a Series A round led by Brightmind Partners.
- Microsoft (via M12), Cisco Investments, and Costanoa are among the investors in SGNL, bringing its total funding to $42 million.
- SGNL serves major enterprise clients, improving access management across cloud environments and addressing breaches like those at MGM and T-Mobile.
- SGNL founders Scott Kriz and Erik Gustavson previously co-founded Bitium, acquired by Google, recognizing the need for enhanced identity security solutions.
- The platform focuses on closing off access when circumstances change, leveraging CAEP and a rich context approach for robust access management.
- CAEP, endorsed by the OpenID Foundation, and the innovative data fabric design set SGNL apart in providing dynamic access policies and conditions.
- SGNL's use of AI in managing the data fabric enables companies to simplify access policies for large employee bases and numerous roles.
- Competitors in the zero-standing privilege space include CyberArt and SailPoint, but SGNL's expertise and platform uniqueness attract investors like Brightmind Partners.
- SGNL's founders' industry experience and understanding of enterprise needs position them to establish a significant market presence with their innovative identity security platform.
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