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Microsoft extends Office app support on Windows 10 to 2028
- Microsoft extends support for Office apps (Microsoft 365) on Windows 10 until October 10, 2028.
- Initially planning to stop support after October 14, Microsoft now commits to providing security updates for an additional three years.
- Businesses advised to upgrade to Windows 11 to avoid performance and reliability issues over time, even with the extended Office app support on Windows 10.
- Users not upgrading to Windows 11 can buy Extended Security Updates, priced at $30 for an extra year for consumers, while businesses can purchase up to three years of extended updates.
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Microsoft reveals its rejected Start menu redesigns
- Microsoft is redesigning the Start menu in Windows 11 with a new, wider design allowing users to disable recommended feed of files and apps.
- Microsoft revealed five concept designs for Start menu redesign, including a rounded menu with widget-like functionality, a separate 'For You' section, and a layout resembling a landing page.
- The design process involved various prototypes and testing with over 300 Windows 11 fans to focus on app visibility, customizability, speed, while honoring familiar aspects for users.
- The new Start menu will be bigger, customizable, and include the ability to remove the recommended feed. It will feature a phone companion panel for quick access to recent calls, messages, and phone files.
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Madrid-based startup Shakers raises €14 million to help businesses integrate teams of specialised talent with AI
- Madrid-based HRTech startup Shakers raises €14 million in Series A funding to expand and double its headcount, led by Partech with investment from KFund, Brighteye Ventures, Athos Capital, and Wayra.
- Shakers, founded in 2021, connects businesses with tech freelancers and AI agents, aiming to empower performance-driven freelancers with integrated services and help companies innovate efficiently.
- The company has shown significant revenue growth, with 60% coming from recurring customers and plans to double its team size to facilitate growth and expand AI agent integrations for freelancers and businesses.
- Shakers envisions a future where businesses can easily onboard specialized teams to drive new technological capabilities, redefining how companies find, hire, and collaborate with top talent in the flexible workforce of tomorrow.
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OpenAI, Microsoft ‘Renegotiating’ Deal Around Future IPO
- OpenAI and Microsoft are renegotiating their partnership, estimated at over $13 billion, to allow OpenAI to pursue a future IPO while safeguarding Microsoft's access to OpenAI's upcoming technology.
- Microsoft's hesitation stems from uncertainties around the equity it will receive in return for its sizable investment, hindering OpenAI's transition to a for-profit corporate structure.
- The renegotiations involve adjusting the terms of a prolonged contract, effective until 2030, outlining Microsoft's rights to OpenAI's intellectual property and revenue sharing from product sales.
- Microsoft may relinquish a portion of its equity in OpenAI's new for-profit business to secure access to forthcoming technologies developed post-2030, crucial for OpenAI's restructuring post-recent funding rounds.
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The Microsoft vs OpenAI Power Struggle
- OpenAI negotiating with Microsoft for new funding and a potential IPO, marking a significant development in the AI ecosystem.
- Microsoft's $13 billion investment in OpenAI has led to integration of GPT models in various platforms, underscoring their focus on AI as the future of computing.
- OpenAI, originally a non-profit focused on safe AI development, is transitioning to a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation structure to balance commercial pressures with social impact considerations.
- The renegotiation of terms between OpenAI and Microsoft highlights the shifting AI landscape, with implications for smaller startups and considerations around sustainability and responsible investment.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5600 (Dev Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5581 (KB5058493) is being released to the Dev Channel.
- New Copilot+ PC experiences include intelligent text actions in Click to Do for AMD and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs.
- Click to Do now offers options like Summarize, Create a bulleted list, and Rewrite for text manipulation.
- Improvements include Dynamic Lighting, Settings experience enhancements, and a dedicated FAQs section in Settings.
- Various fixes are being rolled out for Start menu, File Explorer, Voice Access, Taskbar, Windows Spotlight, and more.
- Known issues include PC reset displaying incorrect build info, Xbox Controller bugcheck, and limitations on intelligent text actions for Spanish or French.
- Updates bring Entra ID support for AI features in Paint and Notepad for commercial customers.
- Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel can enable the toggle to receive latest updates gradually.
- Features in Dev Channel builds may change over time, get localized, and may not necessarily release beyond Windows Insiders.
- Keep track of new developments via Flight Hub and provide feedback on issues encountered during preview.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3964 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3964 (KB5058496) is released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2.
- Changes in Beta Channel builds are documented in new features, improvements, and fixes rolled out gradually.
- Introducing new Copilot+ PC experiences with an AI agent in Settings to assist with solving PC-related issues.
- Enhancements in intelligent text actions in Click to Do for AMD and Intel™-powered Copilot+ PCs.
- Improvements in Dynamic Lighting and Settings, including a dedicated FAQs section for quick information access.
- Various fixes in Start menu, File Explorer, Voice Access, Taskbar, Windows Spotlight, and other areas.
- Known issues include build version inaccuracies, PC reset issues, Xbox Controller bugs, and Recall feature reminders.
- Entra ID support introduced for AI features in Paint and Notepad on IT-managed PCs.
- Beta Channel updates are delivered in a controlled manner with the option to enable the latest features gradually.
- Features in development may not be fully localized initially, and some accessibility features may not work with preview features.
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TechCrunch
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Microsoft Build 2025: What to expect, from Azure to Copilot upgrades
- Microsoft Build 2025 is scheduled from May 19 to 22, promising announcements on new AI integrations, services, and apps including Windows.
- Expect deeper integrations of Copilot generative AI with Microsoft's software offerings, both consumer and enterprise, likely to introduce new AI-powered features and capabilities.
- Microsoft could unveil changes to Copilot, potentially incorporating alternative AI models from xAI, Meta, Anthropic, and DeepSeek, and introducing 'agentic' functionality for basic PC tasks.
- Rumors suggest Microsoft may announce a follow-up to its Azure Maia 100 AI Accelerator, possibly unveiling 'Maia 2,' a custom AI chip for Azure cloud service manufactured by Marvell.
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Microsoft Moves to Protect Its Turf as OpenAI Turns Into Rival
- Microsoft is renegotiating its partnership deal with OpenAI to protect its equity stake while ensuring future technology access as OpenAI eyes a possible IPO in the future.
- OpenAI's potential IPO could be a significant move in the AI investing landscape, offering retail investors a chance to back LLM innovation through a public listing.
- Microsoft's initial $1 billion investment in OpenAI proved prescient as ChatGPT rose to global prominence, with further investments totaling around $13 billion.
- OpenAI's shift from a capped-profit entity to a PBC stirred legal disputes, with Elon Musk opposing its conversion to a for-profit corporation.
- As OpenAI transitions to a more commercial entity, competition with Microsoft intensifies through offerings like ChatGPT, API services, and enterprise deals.
- The restructuring deal provides Microsoft long-term access to OpenAI's technology while sacrificing some equity, ensuring a strategic foothold in the evolving AI landscape.
- Balancing profit and purpose, OpenAI's success could set new industry standards, showing that raising funds while remaining mission-driven is achievable in the tech sector.
- Microsoft's role in OpenAI's restructuring plan involves negotiations on equity ownership post-2030, aiming to secure future access to evolving AI solutions.
- The evolving relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI signifies the intersections between tech giants and emerging AI players, shaping the future of AI innovation and investment.
- Ultimately, Microsoft's strategic move in the evolving AI landscape involves securing a position for long-term access to cutting-edge AI solutions through the renegotiated partnership.
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Forza Horizon 5 Gets Free Content to Promote PS5-Xbox ‘Unity’
- Forza Horizon 5 is now available on PS5, marking the first Microsoft Xbox franchise on a PlayStation console.
- Playground Games released a PS5-Xbox themed Lamborghini Revuelto car livery to celebrate the unity of the two game console companies.
- The Lamborghini Revuelto Forza Horizon Special Livery features a green-to-blue gradient design created in collaboration with Lamborghini.
- Players can unlock the special livery for free by winning the Horizon Stadium Circuit race in the game.
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Copilot on Windows: Windows Insiders can now use Vision with 2 apps and new Highlights feature with 1 app
- Microsoft Copilot app on Windows is receiving an update via the Microsoft Store, introducing Highlights feature and 2-app support for Copilot Vision.
- Highlights feature allows Copilot to guide users through tasks in a shared browser or app window using visual cues upon request like 'Show me how'.
- 2-app support enables Copilot to analyze, offer insights, and answer questions across two shared applications.
- The update is rolling out with version 1.25044.92.0 and higher, initially to Windows Insiders in the U.S., and feedback can be provided within the Copilot app.
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20 Years Ago Today, MTV Revealed The Xbox 360 To The World
- 20 years ago on May 12, 2005, Xbox 360 was unveiled on MTV, hosted by Elijah Wood, showing Microsoft's foresight in the gaming industry.
- The 20-minute show, though now embarrassing, showcased Xbox's forward-thinking approach and early adoption of digital content and online gaming.
- The show featured a woman revealing the Xbox 360 from her shoulder bag, introducing the console to viewers as the 'future of gaming.'
- The special also included celebrities, music performances, and a segment explaining the design and concept behind Xbox 360.
- J Allard discussed the idea of buying digital content on a console using the internet, a concept that was groundbreaking in 2005.
- Xbox Live, the marketplace, and other features introduced with Xbox 360 laid the foundation for modern gaming experiences.
- While excited about the technological advancements, the show also hinted at the early stages of microtransactions, like buying clothes for digital characters.
- Elijah Wood signed off by expressing excitement for the potential of Xbox 360, a console that marked Microsoft's success in the gaming market.
- The event highlighted how Xbox's vision for online gaming and digital content has become standard in the industry over the past two decades.
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TechDigest
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Photographer Charles O’Rear regrets selling Windows wallpaper
- Charles O’Rear, photographer of the Windows XP 'Bliss' wallpaper, regrets selling the iconic image.
- The image was captured in 1996 in Sonoma County, California, and was initially titled 'Bucolic Green Hills.'
- Microsoft acquired full rights to the image in 2000 and made it the default Windows XP wallpaper.
- O’Rear believes he should have negotiated a better deal considering the image's immense popularity worldwide.
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Microsoft Teams will soon prevent screen captures during meetings
- Microsoft is developing a new feature called 'Enhanced Meeting Protection' for Teams to prevent screen captures during meetings.
- The feature automatically turns the app window black when a user tries to take a screenshot, obscuring sensitive content.
- Enhanced Meeting Protection will be available on desktop versions for Windows and Mac, as well as mobile apps on iOS and Android.
- The feature is set to roll out in July 2025, and Microsoft is also planning to introduce a Migration Tool for Teams at the same time.
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Microsoft: P2 Sender Address Compliance
- Microsoft has introduced new sender requirements causing confusion among senders trying to comply.
- The main question many senders have is what it means to have a compliant P2 sender address and to have a sender address that can accept replies.
- Microsoft's announcement provides some clarification on this matter, particularly regarding RFC compliance.
- For more detailed explanation on compliant sender addresses, a Valimail video has been shared breaking down P1 and P2 addresses.
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