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Adding ZIP file support to Windows 30 years ago almost got the creator of Task Manager fired

Former Microsoft engineer and Task Manager creator Dave Plummer added ZIP file support to Windows, but initially through his own independently-sold kernel extension, VisualZIP.

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Microsoft News Roundup: Xbox takes over PlayStation Store, Fallout tops charts, and Microsoft's project Stargate

Microsoft News Roundup: Xbox takes over PlayStation Store, Fallout tops charts, and Microsoft's project Stargate

This week we saw Microsoft games take over the PlayStation Store, Fallout rise in player count and popularity, and a report about a $100 billion investment into AI.

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The big tech firms want an AI monopoly – but the UK watchdog can bring them to heel

The big tech firms want an AI monopoly – but the UK watchdog can bring them to heel

Microsoft, Meta and Google are snapping up small players in the burgeoning industry – but the Competition and Markets Authority is demanding fair play

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5 things the next Xbox console needs to get right with backwards compatibility

Xbox’s commitment to backwards compatibility is impressive, so how should the next generation of Xbox improve preservation?

Microsoft is mulling a change for widgets in Windows 11 that could prove controversial

With taskbar notifications being tested for widgets, we wonder if the future of the taskbar is very much more animated.

Google Chat now works with Slack and Microsoft Teams

Google Chat can now chat with Slack and Teams directly, no more app juggling to talk to everyone.

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ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech news stories from Boston Dynamic's new robot to Sony's OLED-beating Micro-LED TV tech

Here's your tech news round up for April 20, 2024, with the 8 biggest stories from Boston Dynamics, Humane AI, and Sony.

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I just stumbled on my favorite Xbox feature — I really wish PS5 had this

I just stumbled on my favorite Xbox feature — I really wish PS5 had this

I made an accidentally purchase on Xbox and was delighted with the ease of obtaining a refund — PlayStation take note.

World of Warcraft boss says Microsoft is happy to 'let Blizzard be Blizzard,' but I'm not sure that's entirely true

World of Warcraft boss says Microsoft is happy to 'let Blizzard be Blizzard,' but I'm not sure that's entirely true

Microsoft has already made some pretty high-profile changes since acquiring Blizzard in 2023.

All Xbox owners can get Apple TV Plus free for 3 months — here's how

All Xbox owners can get Apple TV Plus free for 3 months — here's how

Apple and Microsoft are offering 3 months of free Apple TV Plus to Xbox owners, with apparently no strings attached.

Manor Lords FAQ: Release date, price, Xbox, Early Access, and other questions answered

Manor Lords FAQ: Release date, price, Xbox, Early Access, and other questions answered

Manor Lords is one of this year's most exciting games, so you probably have lots of questions about it. Lucky for you, we have answers.

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Microsoft Teases Lifelike Avatar AI Tech But Gives No Release Date

Researchers at Microsoft have revealed a new artificial tool that can create deeply realistic human avatars -- but offered no timetable to make it available to the public, citing concerns about facilitating deep fake content.

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Microsoft was recently hit by a 'Mike-rosoft' catastrophe — here's everything that transpired with insider emails and Copilot AI

Microsoft was recently hit by a 'Mike-rosoft' catastrophe — here's everything that transpired with insider emails and Copilot AI

Microsoft's VP for Bing, Michael Schechter, woke up to a slew of unread emails only to find out someone had mistakenly added every Mike/Michael at Microsoft to a discussion alias.

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Windows 11 on Arm users will soon have a new web browser, and you can try it today

Windows 11 on Arm users will soon have a new web browser, and you can try it today

Vivaldi is now testing a version of its browser optimized for Windows 11 on Arm. Once stable and bug-free, the new version of the browser should be more efficient and perform better than Vivaldi running through emulation.

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3 Internet Stocks Building Investor Wealth in April

The internet has revolutionized how we work, communicate, and shop, creating numerous growth opportunities for companies providing internet-based services. Against this backdrop, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound internet stocks Angi (ANGI), 8x8 (EGHT), and 1stdibs.Com (DIBS) this month. Read more.

Google Chat will now play nice with all your other work messaging platforms

You can now connect your Google Chat with Microsoft Teams and Slack, but there’s a potentially pricey catch.

FBI claims China could be set to launch attacks on US infrastructure any day

Earlier attacks by Chinese attackers on US infrastructure were just practice, with the worst possibly still yet to come.

Fallout Franchise Sees Massive Resurgence In Sales And Player Counts.

Fallout 4 sales surge post Fallout TV series success, dominating European charts. Resurgence in popularity across games and Steam. Fallout 76 breaks player...

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Office LTSC 2024, which gets you Office without a subscription, is here in preview, but it's probably not for you

Microsoft just launched the preview version of Office LTSC 2024 for commercial customers running Windows or macOS. Office LTSC 2024 provides a perpetual license to Office and several other Microsoft applications.

Windows Central

What does Microsoft's big NetEase-Blizzard partnership mean for Xbox? An analysis.

With NetEase and Microsoft buddying up more than ever before, Blizzard has once again seen its titles return to one of the world's most lucrative gaming markets. To that end, we spoke to Daniel Ahmad of Niko Partners to learn more about what this partnership means for Microsoft, and by…

Copilot is everywhere in Windows 11 and it’s about to get harder to ignore – but is Microsoft in danger of wearing out the AI assistant’s welcome?

Prepare to see a lot more of Copilot in Windows 11 – and Edge – if recent developments are anything to go by.

Microsoft has huge plans to expand its data center output to fuel AI boom

Generative AI is estimated to double our need for data centers in the next two years, and Microsoft is all in.

Meta AI isn't the next ChatGPT, but it could be the next Threads

Meta has launched a standalone site for its new, Llama 3-powered Meta AI, but can it really rival ChatGPT?

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FBI Director Says Chinese Hackers Are Waiting For 'Devastating Blow' To US Infrastructure

FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a warning on Thursday, cautioning that hackers associated with the Chinese government are poised to deliver a significant blow to critical infrastructure in the United States.

EU To Investigate Microsoft-Openai Partnership For Antitrust Concerns

The European Union is reportedly considering an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI over competition concerns in the AI sector.

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