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Microsoft shareholders reject Bitcoin investment proposal despite high-profile support

Microsoft shareholders reject Bitcoin investment proposal despite high-profile support

Microsoft shareholders today voted against a groundbreaking proposal to invest in Bitcoin. The proposal, presented by the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), would have directed Microsoft to allocate approximately 1% of its substantial $78.4 billion cash reserves into Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin investment proposal details The initiative, labeled as Proposal 5, requested Microsoft’s Board of …

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Microsoft faces £1 billion UK antitrust lawsuit over Azure cloud computing practices

Microsoft faces £1 billion UK antitrust lawsuit over Azure cloud computing practices

A groundbreaking antitrust lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal, seeking £1 billion ($1.25 billion) in damages over alleged discriminatory pricing practices in cloud computing. The legal action, spearheaded by competition law expert Dr. Maria Luisa Stasi, represents thousands of UK businesses and organizations that claim they were unfairly overcharged for using Windows Server software. …

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Microsoft Edge Game Assist Preview

Microsoft Edge Game Assist Preview now available, aims to offer full-featured in-game browser so you can browse the web while playing a game

Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking new feature for PC gamers – Microsoft Edge Game Assist (Preview), marking a significant evolution in how players interact with web content while gaming. This innovative tool addresses a crucial need, as research shows 88% of PC gamers regularly use browsers during gameplay for various purposes. Microsoft Edge Game Assist (Preview) features and functionality Edge …

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate expands with game ownership streaming feature in beta with 50 games available at launch

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate expands with game ownership streaming feature with 50 games available at launch

Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking expansion to its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, allowing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to stream their personally owned games across multiple devices, marking a significant evolution in the company’s gaming accessibility strategy. Revolutionary gaming access In a major advancement for cloud gaming, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream select games they own outside …

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Xbox Game Pass expands library with exciting November 2024 Wave 2 additions, including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Xbox Game Pass expands library with exciting November 2024 Wave 2 additions, including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

Xbox Game Pass continues to dominate the gaming subscription landscape with its extensive library and consistent delivery of high-quality titles and exclusive perks. November 2024 introduces a diverse lineup of new releases, updates, and benefits. From day-one launches to returning classics, here’s everything you need to know about what’s new on Xbox Game Pass this month. Available now on Xbox …

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Bold new This is an Xbox: where every device becomes a console looks to revitalize their gaming brand yet again

Bold new This is an Xbox: where every device becomes a console looks to revitalize their gaming brand yet again

At Xbox, the vision is clear: create a world where gaming is as accessible and flexible as possible, empowering players to enjoy their favorite games on nearly any device, from traditional consoles to PCs, mobile phones, smart TVs, and even VR headsets. Xbox is redefining gaming by making it easy to connect, discover, and immerse yourself in adventures across multiple …

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Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024: Exciting announcements and game reveals from Xbox Game Studios, Activision-Blizzard, Bethesda, and more

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024: Exciting announcements and game reveals from Xbox Game Studios, Activision-Blizzard, Bethesda, and more

The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 has brought a plethora of exciting announcements and game reveals for Xbox enthusiasts. The broadcast featured new gameplay, news, and updates from Xbox Game Studios, Blizzard, and Bethesda, as well as from various partners across Asia and beyond.

Google files new complaint to European Commission against Microsoft over shady cloud practices and "vendor lock"

Google files new complaint to European Commission against Microsoft over shady cloud practices and “vendor lock”

Google has lodged a complaint with the European Commission against Microsoft, accusing the tech giant of engaging in anti-competitive practices in the cloud computing market. The complaint, filed on September 25, 2024, alleges that Microsoft exploits its dominant Windows Server operating system to prevent competition, thereby stifling innovation and limiting customer choice. Google’s complaint against Microsoft to the European Commission …

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Microsoft to purchase power from the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania in 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy

Microsoft to purchase power from the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania in 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy

Microsoft has signed a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy to purchase power from the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania. The plant, which has been offline for five years, is expected to restart by 2028, pending approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This deal will provide Microsoft with a reliable source of carbon-free energy to power its data centers for AI operations.

The great global tech outage of July 19, 2024: Microsoft addresses aftermath of faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update

The great global tech outage of July 19, 2024: Microsoft addresses aftermath of faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update

Microsoft and its partners are still grappling with the fallout from a massive global tech outage that occurred on July 19. This incident, described as one of the “largest IT outages in history,” was caused by a fulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update and has had far-reaching consequences across various sectors, particularly affecting Windows users worldwide.