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Microsoft has announced the preview of Azure Linux 3.0 on AKS version 1.31, marking a significant update to its Azure Linux container host for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This latest release brings a host of upgrades to key components, promising enhanced performance, security, and developer tools. Microsoft showcased several key updates in Azure Linux 3.0,…

Microsoft has announced a slew of updates added to its Teams collaboration platform in October. These new features are designed to enhance productivity, customization, and cross-platform compatibility for end users. Chat and Meetings features In Microsoft Teams, users will receive a notification in the Activity feed when the AI-powered meeting recap is ready for a…

Microsoft announced its earnings for the first fiscal quarter on Wednesday afternoon. The company detailed a 22% revenue surge in its Azure cloud business as the company focuses attention on artificial intelligence. Microsoft is regarded as a leader in artificial intelligence, bolstered by a strategic partnership with OpenAI. This collaboration has allowed Microsoft to incorporate…

Microsoft-owned GitHub announced some major updates coming to its new products at its GitHub Universe conference. The company is bringing the Copilot AI assistant to Apple’s Xcode IDE. With this release, developers will be able to use Copilot to build apps in Apple’s IDE. This AI-powered feature will offer multi-line suggestions and users will be…

Microsoft has rolled out advanced phishing-resistant capabilities for its Authenticator app. The latest update includes enhancements to the device-bound passkey feature, which has been in public preview since May, offering users a stronger defense against phishing attacks. Microsoft Authenticator’s device-bound passkeys improve security by linking each passkey to a specific device. These passkeys use public-private…

Microsoft has announced that it’s expanding support for passkeys in Windows 11. The company has updated the Windows 11 API to support third-party passkey authentication services, including 1Password and Bitwarden. Passkeys are a modern authentication method designed to replace traditional passwords with a more secure alternative. They use cryptographic keys stored securely on a user’s…

Microsoft has announced new AI-powered experiences coming to its new Copilot+ PCs. The company plans to launch these new features in preview on Copilot+ PCs in November. Windows Recall Microsoft has overhauled the controversial Windows Recall feature with a bigger focus on privacy and security. It allows users to quickly find documents, apps, messages, and…

Microsoft is currently investigating an issue causing unexpected reboots and Blue Screens of Death (BSODs) on Windows 11 devices. The company detailed in a support document that the problem stems from the September optional update (KB5043145) affecting Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. What issues are caused by the Windows 11 KB5043145 optional update? Several…

Microsoft has officially released its new Windows App for Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and the web, with a public preview now available on Android. This all-in-one app serves as a centralized hub, allowing users to seamlessly access Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Dev Box, or their personal Remote Desktop PC. The Windows app acts as…

Microsoft is set to introduce voice isolation support to its Teams desktop app for macOS next month. This feature leverages artificial intelligence to filter out background noise, providing a clearer and more focused audio experience for video calls and meetings. Microsoft Teams rolled out voice isolation support for Windows users in November 2023. This feature…

Microsoft has rolled out a new update that enables users to upload Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF files directly into Loop workspaces. This new file upload feature is available in preview for Microsoft Loop users. Microsoft Loop is a collaborative productivity app that provides a flexible canvas to brainstorm ideas and manage tasks together. It…

Microsoft released yesterday the September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates for all supported versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11. This time around, Microsoft has addressed 79 new vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, Windows Hyper-V, Mark of the Web (MOTW), and other components. September 2024 Patch Tuesday updates fix 7 critical vulnerabilities According to the Zero Day…