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A new test shows Microsoft Recall’s continued security problems
- Microsoft is previewing its latest version of Recall to Windows Insiders on various PCs.
- The security and privacy architecture of Recall is being tested and it may have some issues.
- The sensitive information filter of Recall failed in detecting certain types of sensitive information.
- Microsoft plans to improve the functionality based on feedback and ensure better security.
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Microsoft anchors $9B renewable energy coalition
- Google and Microsoft are making substantial investments in renewable energy.
- Google has announced its funding of $20 billion for renewable power projects in the U.S.
- Microsoft has helped launch the Climate and Communities Investment Coalition, which aims to invest $9 billion in building 5 gigawatts of renewable power.
- Microsoft has already invested in a 210-megawatt solar farm in Texas through the coalition.
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Microsoft May Be ‘Open’ To Ethereum ETF If This Happens, Says VanEck Exec
- Microsoft is open to investing in an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) if it fulfills the company's yield requirements.
- Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, suggests that Microsoft may be open to an ETH ETF as long as they can collect staking income.
- Amy Hood, CFO of Microsoft, confirmed the company's engagement with digital assets and its acceptance of cryptocurrency payments since 2014.
- Microsoft's treasury team regularly assesses different asset classes, including cryptocurrency, to meet its strategic goals.
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The best subscription gifts to send your friends and family
- There are numerous digital gifts and subscriptions available.
- Gaming subscriptions are popular and ideal for new game console owners.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers access to hundreds of games, including Xbox Game Studios titles.
- Nintendo Switch Online and PlayStation Plus provide access to a variety of games and additional perks.
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Microsoft quietly axes Skype credit and phone number sales to push subscriptions
- Microsoft has removed the ability for users to top up accounts with credit and purchase Skype phone numbers. Instead, the platform is pushing subscriptions for its Skype-to-phone plans for a monthly fee, potentially affecting millions of people globally.
- The change was first spotted by a moderator on a Microsoft forum who responded to a user's complaint that they were unable to add credit to a Skype account.
- A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed the company had permanently halted new sales of Skype credit and numbers but said existing numbers would still work and that existing credits could still be used, once every 180 days.
- Skype has been offering internet-based voice calls, video and file-sharing since it was founded in Luxembourg in 2003. It was acquired by eBay for $4.1bn, and sold to private buyers for $2.75bn four years later. In 2010, it had 124 million monthly users, of whom only 6% paid for premium services.
- Microsoft bought Skype for $8.5bn in 2011. The most recent figures Microsoft released for Skype last year said it had 36 million daily active users, whilst it's not clear how many active users Skype has today.
- Skype was once a trailblazer for the industry, but now Microsoft is pushing for Teams in competition with other communication apps like WhatsApp and Zoom.
- Skype still shows Credit and Skype numbers in some places on its online properties, but the sales of new Skype numbers and Skype credit are permanently stopped.
- It is estimated that the change impacts millions of people who used Skype for its phone functionality specifically.
- Skype was used by 100 million people each month, according to a statement by Microsoft last year.
- Despite the change, existing Skype phone numbers will continue to work whilst existing Skype credit can still be used, albeit with the usual stipulation that users must use their credit at least once in a 180-day period for it to remain active.
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Microsoft Introduces File Sharing Feature for iPhones and Windows PCs
- Microsoft is testing an upgraded version of the Phone Link app that allows easier file sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs.
- The feature is currently available to Windows Insiders for testing.
- Users need an iPhone running iOS 16 or later, the latest version of the Link to Windows app on their iPhone, and the updated Phone Link app on their Windows PC.
- Microsoft plans to make the feature available to all Windows 10 and Windows 11 users in the near future.
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Microsoft’s Bitcoin proposal was rejected with just 0.55% support
- Only 0.55% of Microsoft shareholders supported investing 1% of assets in Bitcoin, showing strong skepticism.
- Microsoft’s board opposed Bitcoin investments, citing its volatility and prioritizing stable financial strategies.
- The rejection shows that many companies are still hesitant to adopt cryptocurrencies, despite efforts to promote them.
- The proposal to allocate 1% of Microsoft's assets to Bitcoin received only 0.55% approval.
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Google asks FTC to break up Microsoft’s cloud deal with OpenAI
- Google has requested the U.S. government to revoke Microsoft's exclusive contract to host OpenAI's technology on its cloud servers.
- Google and other IT firms competing with Microsoft in the cloud server rental market want to host OpenAI's models for their cloud clients without using Microsoft servers.
- The FTC is investigating Microsoft for possible anticompetitive actions, as concerns were raised that Microsoft's exclusive agreement with OpenAI impedes competition from rivals like Google and Amazon.
- Google argues that the existing setup puts additional expenses on businesses that want to use OpenAI's technology but do not use Microsoft's Azure platform.
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Microsoft will take an $800M hit over Cruise robotaxi shutdown
- Microsoft will take an $800 million impairment charge due to GM's decision to shut down its Cruise robotaxi program.
- The charge will be recorded in other income and expense and is estimated to have a negative impact of approximately $0.09 to second quarter diluted earnings per share.
- GM owns about 90% of Cruise and plans to raise its ownership to more than 97% by buying back shares from minority shareholders.
- Honda, another minority investor, has also announced that it will stop funding a joint venture with GM and Cruise to launch a robotaxi service in Japan.
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Bitcoin gets almost no support from Microsoft shareholders, as AI data scrutiny tops voting
- None of the six outside shareholder proposals at Microsoft's annual meeting won enough support for adoption.
- Less than 1% of shareholders voted in favor of Microsoft considering investing in Bitcoin.
- The top proposal with over 36% approval called for Microsoft to prepare an annual 'Report on AI Data Sourcing Accountability.'
- Another proposal receiving significant support, about 32%, called for a report on Microsoft's decisions to put data centers in countries 'of significant human rights concern.'
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Microsoft will take $800 million charge on Cruise investment as GM exits robotaxi business
- Microsoft will take an $800 million charge on its investment in the Cruise robotaxi business after General Motors announced its exit from the initiative.
- The charge will result in a 9 cent reduction in Microsoft's earnings per share for the quarter ending Dec. 31.
- GM will combine Cruise and its internal teams to develop autonomous and assisted driving technologies.
- GM cited the need for considerable time and resources to scale the robotaxi business, and the increasing competition in the market, as reasons for its decision.
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Report: Google Asks FTC to End Microsoft-OpenAI Cloud Deal
- Google has reportedly asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to end Microsoft's exclusive agreement with OpenAI.
- The FTC is investigating Microsoft's business practices and Google's request is part of the investigation.
- Google wants to host OpenAI's AI models on its own cloud servers to avoid reliance on Microsoft.
- The investigation focuses on allegations of anticompetitive practices in Microsoft's cloud computing business.
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Microsoft simplifies file transfers between iPhone and Windows PC
- Microsoft introduces a feature that allows seamless file transfers between iPhone and Windows PC.
- The new feature aims to imitate the functionality of Apple's AirDrop.
- Microsoft Phone Link enables Windows users to make calls, reply to texts, check notifications on their iPhone.
- The feature is currently being rolled out to Windows Insider Program members.
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Microsoft Teams for iPad now works with external USB-C cameras and webcams
- Microsoft Teams for iPad now supports external USB-C cameras for enhanced videoconferencing.
- The updated Teams app recognizes and uses any compatible USB-C camera plugged into the iPad.
- External cameras offer sharper images, adjustable angles, and improved dynamic range compared to the iPad's built-in front camera.
- Support for external cameras is made possible by iPadOS 17 and is not yet available in popular apps like Zoom, Twitch, and YouTube.
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Microsoft begins testing the ability to share files between iPhones and Windows PCs
- Microsoft is testing the ability to share files between iPhones and Windows PCs.
- The feature is being rolled out to Windows Insiders via the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps.
- Users can now share files from an iPhone to a PC and vice versa.
- The availability of the feature for all Phone Link users is not yet known.
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