BUSINESS & FUNDINGtechcrunch.com
Mistral raises €3B as sovereign AI becomes big business
The French AI lab secured a €3 billion Series D round at a €21 billion valuation, with Samsung, Scaleup Europe, and PSG Equity leading the investment.
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TUE, 08 SEPT 2026
SAT, 05 SEPT 2026
POLICY & REGULATIONtechcrunch.com
Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft
Two additional news organizations have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the companies used their journalism without permission to train artificial intelligence systems.
TUE, 01 SEPT 2026
CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTUREtechcrunch.com
Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving
Microsoft 365 and Outlook are still experiencing service degradations on Tuesday, according to Microsoft’s status page, indicating the issues have not yet been fully resolved and may continue affecting users’ access or performance.
MON, 31 AUG 2026
CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTUREtechcrunch.com
Microsoft tests fix for latest hours-long Outlook outage
Microsoft is testing a fix for widespread Outlook problems that have caused email delays and delivery failures, aiming to restore normal service and reduce disruptions for affected users.
TUE, 18 AUG 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
A vulnerability involving a secret parameter enabled hackers to steal passwords from victims who clicked on a malicious link.
THU, 13 AUG 2026
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
Microsoft is streamlining Copilot by merging consumer and business applications while discontinuing AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and the Mico character.
WED, 12 AUG 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYtechcrunch.com
After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
Security researcher Nightmare Eclipse has released a new zero-day vulnerability, even after Microsoft threatened legal action against them.
CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTUREdcnnmagazine.com
Macquarie, Microsoft sign A$278m data centre deal
Macquarie Cloud Services has signed a A$278 million Microsoft Datacentre Optimisation agreement to enhance Azure consumption for Australian businesses over the next three years.
TUE, 11 AUG 2026
AI & MLWorldofAI
MYSTERIOUS New Claude Model, Grok 4.6 TODAY, Muse Glimmer 30B, New OpenAI Model, & More! AI News
Enthropic's unreleased AI model Claude has made significant progress on the Riemann Hypothesis, a major unsolved math problem, while Meta AI and Microsoft are advancing their AI models, and AIO CRM is streamlining business operations.
TUE, 04 AUG 2026
AI & MLTheAIGRID
The Entire AI Industry Just Turned Against Anthropic
A major controversy has erupted in the artificial intelligence industry as leading companies unite to support open weight AI models, while Anthropic stands alone in opposition, facing criticism for allegedly protecting its closed business model.
THU, 30 JUL 2026
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
Microsoft is openly competing with OpenAI, Anthropic more than ever
Microsoft announced its development of proprietary AI models and tools, including a Mythos competitor, aiming for sustained growth.
MON, 27 JUL 2026
AI & MLarstechnica.com
Microsoft unveils AI security tools it says outperform competing platforms
Microsoft claims its tools are more cost-effective and deliver better performance compared to competitors' offerings.
TUE, 14 JUL 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Microsoft's failure to revoke outdated "shims" has led to vulnerabilities in Secure Boot, making it easier for bypasses to occur.
AI & MLstackoverflow.blog
Your AI is only as responsible as you are
Sarah Bird, Microsoft's Chief Product Officer for Responsible AI, discusses the importance of building AI responsibly using the NIST approach, highlights the risks of irresponsible AI stemming from thoughtless experimentation, and emphasizes Microsoft's research on designing human/AI workflows to minimize unnecessary escalation.
FRI, 10 JUL 2026
AI & MLstackoverflow.blog
Building more than just an agent harness
Ryan and Jay Parikh discuss Microsoft's comprehensive AI agent development system, focusing on enterprise needs for scalable deployment, ensuring reliability and correctness, and achieving measurable ROI.
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot 365 amid breakup chatter
OpenAI's latest model family will be integrated into Microsoft's productivity and workplace applications, enhancing their functionality and capabilities.
THU, 09 JUL 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Patch for Windows Defender 0-day could allow attackers to fill hard disk
The ongoing conflict between NightmareEclipse and Microsoft appears to be persistent, with no immediate resolution in sight.
THU, 02 JUL 2026
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
Microsoft launches its own AI deployment company with $2.5 billion commitment
Microsoft has launched a new AI deployment group, joining the ranks of Amazon, OpenAI, and Anthropic in advancing AI technology and deployment strategies.
SAT, 27 JUN 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYThioJoe
You Can OFFICIALLY Keep Windows 10 Until 2027
Microsoft has extended the free "Extended Security Updates" for Windows 10 users until September 2027, allowing continued security support despite the official end of support in October 2025, due to the significant number of users still on the platform and the high cost of upgrading hardware.
FRI, 26 JUN 2026
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI
The New York Times has adjusted its copyright claims against OpenAI and Microsoft following a Supreme Court decision that ruled against Sony.
THU, 25 JUN 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTarstechnica.com
Microsoft adds another year to Windows 10 extended update program
Approximately 25% of personal computers continue to operate on Microsoft's older operating system, indicating a slow transition to newer versions.
TUE, 23 JUN 2026
CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTUREstackoverflow.blog
Oh the places you’ll go with spatial data
Ryan discusses with Jeffrey Hightower and Amy Rose about their collaboration to advance Microsoft's spatial data tools through Overture Maps Foundation's open, standardized global data sets and solutions for digital mapping challenges.
WED, 17 JUN 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTDave's Garage
Microsoft's Secret 90s Weapon That Made Windows Fast
Dave Plamer, a retired Microsoft engineer, reveals the secret optimization tool BBT, which rearranged binaries post-compilation to enhance performance by improving memory efficiency and reducing working set size, crucial during an era of limited hardware resources.
TUE, 02 JUN 2026
HARDWARE & DEVICESarstechnica.com
Microsoft plans Linux tools and an RTX Spark desktop for Windows developers
Microsoft Build featured a significant hardware announcement alongside several key software updates, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and enhancing user experience.
AI & MLarstechnica.com
Microsoft's Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps
Microsoft, having missed the opportunity to lead in the app market, is now focusing on developing intelligent agents to stay competitive.
MON, 01 JUN 2026
HARDWARE & DEVICESarstechnica.com
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra looks like its first true MacBook Pro competitor
Microsoft's latest high-end mobile workstation is a more conventional offering compared to its previous, more experimental designs.
SAT, 30 MAY 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTThe AI Advantage
ChatGPT in PowerPoint Explained in 5 Minutes for Beginners
OpenAI's free ChatGPT add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint allows users to create, edit, and enhance presentations directly within the app using features like build, update, understand, and polish, offering a more cost-effective and efficient alternative to Microsoft's Copilot.
WED, 20 MAY 2026
AI & MLIBM Technology
OpenAI’s Daybreak and Mistral’s Mythos competitor
OpenAI's Daybreak, Mistl's Mythos, and Microsoft's Mdash are advancing AI-powered cybersecurity tools with specialized models and agent orchestration to enhance vulnerability scanning and patching.
TUE, 19 MAY 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYpacketpushers.net
PP110: News Roundup–Linux Fragged, Edge’s Password Manager Dragged, Android Intrusions Tagged, and More
JJ and Drew discuss significant infosec issues including Microsoft's plaintext password storage, Linux kernel vulnerabilities, and a new private coalition for critical infrastructure protection in their News Roundup.
MON, 18 MAY 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTarstechnica.com
Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)
Microsoft is experimenting with a smaller taskbar and offering more customization options for the Start menu to enhance user experience.
FRI, 15 MAY 2026
POLICY & REGULATIONFireship
I can’t believe this trial is real...
The trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI's transformation from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity involves accusations of breach of trust and features a colorful cast of Silicon Valley figures, with Musk seeking $134 billion in damages and the unwinding of OpenAI's for-profit status.
THU, 14 MAY 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Zero-day exploit completely defeats default Windows 11 BitLocker protections
Microsoft is currently investigating an unclear exploit, with details on its workings yet to be fully understood.
SAT, 02 MAY 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTThioJoe
They're ACTUALLY Going to Fix Windows
Microsoft's new initiative, Windows K2, aims to fundamentally revitalize Windows development by prioritizing performance, craft, and reliability, focusing on user feedback, and improving update processes.
FRI, 01 MAY 2026
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks
The Department of Defense is expanding its AI vendor partnerships following a contentious disagreement with Anthropic regarding AI model usage terms.
THU, 30 APR 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTarstechnica.com
Microsoft open-sources "the earliest DOS source code discovered to date"
The 86-DOS source code, originating before Microsoft's acquisition, represents an important piece of early computing history.
TUE, 28 APR 2026
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS
Following Microsoft's agreement to end exclusive rights with OpenAI, AWS introduced new OpenAI model offerings, including an agent service.
MON, 27 APR 2026
BUSINESS & FUNDINGtechcrunch.com
OpenAI ends Microsoft legal peril over its $50B Amazon deal
OpenAI secured concessions from Microsoft, enabling product sales on AWS, while Microsoft benefits from a revenue-share agreement.
THU, 16 APR 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYThioJoe
Enable This New Windows Setting NOW
The latest Windows update introduces Smart App Control, a security feature that shifts from an "innocent until proven guilty" to a "guilty until proven innocent" framework, enhancing protection against malicious software by blocking unknown apps unless verified safe.
THU, 09 APR 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTTheAIGRID
How To Use Claude In Excel - (Claude Excel Tutorial) 2026
Claude and Excel is an AI-powered add-in for Microsoft Excel that allows direct interaction with spreadsheets, offering advanced editing and cell-level citations, requiring a Claude Pro subscription and installation via Microsoft Marketplace.
WED, 08 APR 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTtechcrunch.com
WireGuard VPN developer can’t ship software updates after Microsoft locks account
A prominent open source VPN developer claims Microsoft has locked their account without notice, preventing them from sending software updates to users.
FRI, 20 MAR 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTarstechnica.com
Microsoft keeps insisting that it's deeply committed to the quality of Windows 11
Microsoft is focusing on minimizing redundant access points for Copilot to streamline user experience and enhance productivity.
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
Microsoft rolls back some of its Copilot AI bloat on Windows
The company is scaling back Copilot integration across Windows applications, beginning with Photos, Widgets, Notepad, and additional apps.
WED, 18 MAR 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Federal cyber experts called Microsoft's cloud a "pile of shit," approved it anyway
A Microsoft product received approval after facing years of security concerns.
THU, 12 MAR 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
The who, what, and why of the attack that has shut down Stryker's Windows network"
The company is uncertain about the timeline for restoring its Microsoft environment after an unspecified issue.
WED, 11 MAR 2026
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTThioJoe
Where is Windows 12?
Windows 12 is not expected in 2026, as Microsoft focuses on improving Windows 11's performance and reliability, with potential AI features being a future consideration for Windows 12.
SAT, 28 FEB 2026
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom
Major tech companies like Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI are heavily investing in AI infrastructure projects to enhance their technological capabilities and competitiveness.
FRI, 27 FEB 2026
AI & MLstackoverflow.blog
To live in an AI world, knowing is half the battle
Ryan and Marcus Fontoura explore the relationship between technology, society, and human dignity in a digital-first world, highlighting insights from Fontoura's book, Human Agency in the Digital World.
WED, 18 FEB 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYThioJoe
Notepad Almost Got Hacked
A high-severity vulnerability in Notepad, related to how it handles hyperlinks in Markdown files, has been patched to prevent potential exploitation by hackers, ensuring users are now warned before executing non-website links.
FRI, 13 FEB 2026
SCIENCE & RESEARCHtechcrunch.com
Fusion startup Helion hits blistering temps as it races toward 2028 deadline
Helion's Polaris device achieved a temperature of 150 million degrees Celsius, marking significant progress toward developing a commercial power plant to supply electricity to Microsoft.
FRI, 06 FEB 2026
TRANSPORT & ENERGYtechcrunch.com
Google and Microsoft-backed Terradot acquires carbon removal competitor
The acquisition may signal the start of consolidation in the carbon removal market due to persistently high removal costs.
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