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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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This Country Was Left Untouched By Biggest-Ever IT Outage
- Microsoft's recent global IT outage, triggered by a problematic software update from CrowdStrike, caused widespread disruption, affecting airlines, broadcasting, and more. However, China remained largely unaffected.
- According to reports, China's airline and banking sectors were not hit because the country relies on its own infrastructure. Beijing's airports continued normal operations, and while some in Shanghai experienced the "Blue Screen of Death" error, the overall impact was minimal.
- Social media in China noted issues with exploring international hotels, but the local tech giant’s systems avoided major interruptions. Microsoft is working to resolve the issues and restore disrupted services.
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Microsoft Techie Moonlights As Auto Driver To Fight Loneliness, Sparks Discussion
- A Microsoft engineer in Bengaluru drives an auto-rickshaw on weekends to combat loneliness, gaining attention on social media. Venkatesh Gupta shared the encounter, featuring the techie in his company hoodie.
- The post sparked discussions on mental health in the tech industry. Users empathized, noting that even advanced technology can't replace human interaction. Comments highlighted similar part-time pursuits for mental health, like bartending.
- Some questioned the stress of driving in heavy traffic, while others praised the engineer for seeking social connection. The story underscores the hidden loneliness in high-pressure jobs and the need for social interaction.
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"Fix Deployed": CEO Of Firm Behind Global Microsoft Outage
- CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz announced that the company has deployed a fix for the global Microsoft outage caused by a faulty update to its Falcon Sensor.
- The issue, affecting stock exchanges, supermarkets, and flight operations worldwide, has led to Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on Windows systems. Mac and Linux systems are unaffected.
- Kurtz confirmed that the outage is not a security incident or cyberattack. Microsoft is addressing the issue with high priority, and Indian CERT-In advises deleting a specific file as a workaround. Both CrowdStrike and Microsoft are working to restore normal service.
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'This is not a cyberattack': CrowdStrike CEO steps in to assist amidst chaos as Microsoft Azure outage grounds flights and other businesses
- Microsoft Azure's recent outage, originating in the Central US, disrupted airlines globally, causing flight groundings and cancellations.
- Major airlines, including American Airlines and low-cost carriers like Frontier and Allegiant, faced severe operational issues. Indian airlines such as IndiGo also reported system failures.
- CrowdStrike's CEO, George Kurtz, clarified that the issue was not a cyberattack but a defect in a Windows content update.
- He assured that Mac and Linux systems were unaffected, and a fix was deployed. The incident underscores the fragility of cloud-dependent systems and the need for robust cybersecurity measures and redundancy.
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Fliers Get Handwritten Boarding Passes After Microsoft Outage Hits Systems
- A global Microsoft outage on July 19, 2024, caused major disruptions at airports, including Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
- Passengers received hand-written boarding passes due to technical issues affecting Microsoft services worldwide. The outage impacted airline operations, with IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa switching to manual check-in processes.
- Hyderabad Airport advised passengers to contact their airlines for updates. Similar disruptions were reported at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Authorities are working to resolve the issue and minimize delays.
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"Don't Deploy on a Friday": The Weekend's Newest Meme is Born
- Shravan Tickoo, Founder of Rethink Systems, recently pointed out on LinkedIn that Microsoft is currently facing significant service disruptions, despite being one of the world's largest and most profitable companies.
- Tickoo used this incident as a teaching moment, emphasizing a critical piece of advice for Associate Product Managers (APMs): "Don’t deploy on a Friday." He humorously warned that such timing can lead to issues that might result in job losses for both the APM and their manager.
- Tickoo concluded his post with a cheerful message, wishing his corporate colleagues a happy weekend.
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Microsoft outage: What is CrowdStrike, the service causing ‘Blue Screen of Death’ worldwide
- Microsoft users worldwide are experiencing a "Blue Screen of Death" (BSOD) issue, causing system crashes and automatic restarts.
- Dell Technologies has pointed to a recent CrowdStrike update as a potential cause. CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, has identified a malfunction in its Falcon Sensor that might conflict with Windows systems.
- The company is addressing the problem but has not confirmed whether it’s the sole cause of the outage. Microsoft has resolved the Azure disruption, but the incident highlights vulnerabilities in cloud-dependent infrastructure. The BSOD typically signals critical system errors leading to unexpected restarts.
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