Microsoft News & Breaking Stories

Apple's iOS 17 update for iPhones is here, featuring enhanced security measures and new features like Lockdown Mode and Live Transcription.

Wall Street indexes gain as data suggests the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged in September.

Game engine Unity has faced backlash after announcing that it will charge developers a fee for each user installation of their games. Developers have criticized the policy change, which will come into effect on 1 January 2023, for its potential to harm game studios. Unity has responded to concerns, stating that developers will only be charged once if a user deletes and reinstalls a game on the same machine, but will be charged for installations on different devices. Developers have also criticized the lack of transparency regarding Unity's installation data.

Chipmaker Nvidia and seven other companies have agreed to a set of artificial intelligence (AI) standards led by the White House. The standards include requirements to disclose AI-generated content, share vulnerabilities, and commit to external testing before releasing products. The companies joining the agreement include Adobe, Palantir, IBM, and Salesforce. The White House has been engaging with industry on AI development and is promoting steps to ensure AI safety and security. The agreement will go into effect immediately and requires companies to prioritize research into minimizing harm and addressing security challenges.

Bill Gates and Elon Musk had a confrontational meeting in 2022 over Gates shorting $1.5 billion worth of Tesla stock, according to a new biography. Musk was upset and "super mean" to Gates during the meeting. The book also reveals Gates' criticism of Musk's beliefs on climate change and Mars colonization.

The highly anticipated Texas Chainsaw Massacre video game will be released on August 18th for PS5, PC, and Xbox. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.

Ex-wife of slain Microsoft exec arrested for his murder 18 months after his death in front of their daughter.

Red Dead Redemption is getting a re-release on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, but without significant upgrades, gamers are skeptical.

Microsoft stock reaches new high as AI tool Copilot pricing is revealed.

June CPI rises by 0.2% and 3.0% over the last year, with shelter accounting for 70% of the increase; food prices also increase.

UK regulator rejects Microsoft's proposed remedies for Activision-Blizzard acquisition, demands restructuring.

Mark Zuckerberg's reputation is improving thanks to Elon Musk's behavior.

Hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan launches cyberattacks on websites to cause disruption.