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Hate Windows 11? Just make sure you aren't falling for fake download sites hosting upgrade dodgy bypass tools

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

Windows 11 bypass tools like Flyoobe are being copied to trick unsuspecting users.

Microsoft accused of creating a monopoly on US government systems through free upgrades

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft reportedly offered the US government $150m in free cybersecurity services, and injected consultants into agencies.

Could this be bigger than OpenAI? Microsoft invests billions in French startup — Mistral AI is a multilingual maestro that's almost as good as ChatGPT 4

By Wayne Williams published

Microsoft has invested heavily in French AI startup Mistral AI.

Microsoft misses deadline for secure EU Azure

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft agreed to make an EU-specific version of Azure to support competition following a CISPE complaint, but it failed.

The IBM deal that sparked Microsoft’s rise to prominence

By Ross Kelly published

Microsoft's landmark deal to deliver an operating system for IBM changed the face of tech.

Microsoft is fighting hard to avoid cloud antitrust claims in Europe

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft is busy trying to reach an agreement with European cloud providers, with a submission is under review.

Microsoft accused of overcharging UK businesses in £1 billion legal claim

By Craig Hale published

Unfair Windows Server software pricing has disproportionately affected UK SMBs, suit claims.

Microsoft announces its own Black Hat-like hacking event with big rewards for AI security

By Ellen Jennings-Trace, Sead Fadilpašić published

Microsoft will offer top-level bug bounties at its own BlackHat-esque security event.

Chinese software makers can now sell through the Microsoft store

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft is now allowing Chinese software vendors to sell through its commercial marketplace.

Microsoft quits Pakistan, but says customers won't be affected

By Craig Hale published

After 25 years, Microsoft has decided to shut Pakistan operations, primarily over widespread instability, and instead focus on India.

Microsoft loses bid to ban license reselling as UK court gives it the thumbs up

By Craig Hale, Craig Hale published

Tribunal rules ValueLicensing was legally allowed to resell Microsoft licenses.

Microsoft claims its servers were illegally accessed to make unsafe AI content

By Luke Hughes published

Unsurprisingly, a scheme which involved developing tools to steal API keys and access Microsoft servers without permission isn’t faring well in a Virginia court.

Copilot Pro for Excel review

By Ian Betteridge published

The surprise hit of the package, Copilot Pro for Excel is a great tool for less savvy users

Microsoft's Chinese joint-venture set to halt operations, lay off staff

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft’s joint venture in China has halted operations, laying off 2,000 workers in the process.

Microsoft wants to ban pre-owned software, cheap Office keys and Windows 11 serials but is that a lost battle already?

By Wayne Williams published

Microsoft faces appeal tribunal in long-running dispute with ValueLicensing over the resale of Windows and Office licenses.

Want to build on Bill Gates? Microsoft open-sourced the original code written by the company founder - now it's over to you

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Microsoft open-sourced Bill Gates’ 1976 6502 BASIC interpreter, showcasing early programming features and its historical role in shaping personal computing.

Microsoft facing its biggest US FTC antitrust investigation yet

By Craig Hale published

The FTC is unhappy with Microsoft’s practices and dominance across the cloud computing, AI and cybersecurity industries.

Microsoft unveils a whole host of new AI agents to solve even your trickiest business problems

By Mike Moore published

Agents are set to give Microsoft 365 Copilot a whole new lease of life.

Microsoft's up to its old tricks, this time pushing Copilot AI in your face when searching on Bing - and this is getting tiresome

By Darren Allan published

Microsoft dips into its underhand promo playbook (again), this time pushing Copilot AI via Bing.

Microsoft says it found out about FTC probe by watching the news

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft finds out about FTC probe on the news.

Microsoft just dropped its Store fees for Windows developers

By Craig Hale published

Independent developers can now distribute their apps via the Microsoft Store for free.

Microsoft hit by new legal claim over restrictive licensing and overcharging allegations

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft has been accused of unfair software licensing practices relating to Windows and Office subscriptions since 2015.

I've been covering Microsoft, DOS, and Windows since the 1980s, and Microsoft turning 50 is more important than you think

By Lance Ulanoff published

On the eve of its 50th anniversary, I have decades of Microsoft memories.

Microsoft 50th Anniversary Copilot Event live – we're on the ground with all the latest news

By Philip Berne, John-Anthony Disotto last updated

Microsoft's 50th Anniversary Copilot Event live: Everything you need to know about the upcoming AI event as we celebrate 50 years of Seattle's tech giant.

The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft software for an open source alternative

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

The ICC wants to become less dependent on US providers like Microsoft.

A shockingly high amount of Microsoft code is now written by AI, CEO Satya Nadella admits

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft joins Google by confirming a significant portion of its code is now written by AI, not humans.

European cloud providers claim success over Microsoft in latest CISPE court battle

By Craig Hale published

CISPE members will now be able to offer Microsoft software on non-Microsoft clouds without paying extortionate fees.

Microsoft and Palantir announce major AI deal with US military and intelligence agencies

By Benedict Collins published

AI-driven operational workloads have arrived for the US Defense and Intelligence Community, with Microsoft and Palantir at the helm.

Microsoft will expand bug bounties - even on programs without official payouts

By Craig Hale published

Any dodgy code affecting Microsoft's products and services will now be covered under the 'In Scope by Default' bug bounty program.

Microsoft announced Phi-4, a new AI that’s better at math and language processing

By Graham Barlow published

New Phi-4 AI from Microsoft is lightweight but great at math and language processing