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Big Tech’s job-slashing wave
PARIS: Google's announcement Friday (20th of Jan 2023) it would slash 12,000 jobs worldwide is the latest in a series of mass layoffs in the once-unassailable tech sector, which is…
Microsoft, Sindh Govt agreement
ISLAMABAD: Microsoft signs an Educational Transformation agreement (ETA), agreement with two major departments of the Government of Sindh, The School Education and Literacy Department (SELD) & Sindh Education Foundation (SEF).…
Microsoft warns thousands of cloud customers of data vulnerability
SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft says it has warned thousands of its cloud computing clients of a recently discovered flaw that left their data vulnerable for an extended period. The problem involved…
Microsoft profits jump as cloud services keep momentum
WASHINGTON: Microsoft said Tuesday profits rose sharply in the past quarter amid strong momentum in cloud services for businesses amid the extended pandemic. Profits in the three months to March 31…
Microsoft wins $22B US army contract for augmented reality gear
SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft has won a Pentagon contract for augmented reality headgear for soldiers worth $21.88 billion over the next decade, the company and the US military announced Wednesday. The…
Microsoft announce several new capabilities
KARACHI: Mohamed El Nemr, Modern Workplace & Security Business Group Lead for Microsoft Emerging Markets, announced several new capabilities across its compliance offering. He stated: "Compliance is crucial for businesses…
Russia denies Microsoft claims of healthcare cyber attacks
MOSCOW: Moscow on Tuesday vehemently rejected claims by Microsoft that Russia was behind cyber attacks on companies researching coronavirus vaccines and treatments, saying it was being made a scapegoat. Russian…
Could PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X be swansong for consoles?
PARIS: The upcoming release of a ninth generation of video game consoles by Sony and Microsoft is set to be a sales slam dunk with consumers seeking entertainment during pandemic…
Diversity, streaming reshape video games for a new generation
HONG KONG: In the quarter of a century since Sony launched the groundbreaking PlayStation, video games have exploded into the biggest form of entertainment in the world, and analysts say…
With PlayStation 5 launch, Sony needs a high score
TOKYO: Sony launches its PlayStation 5 console next week angling for a mega-hit, and with the Japanese firm increasingly dependent on the lucrative gaming sector there is little room for…
Microsoft rides cloud to higher earnings
SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft on Tuesday said its profit in the recently ended quarter continued to soar as the pandemic boosted a trend toward business being taken care of in the…
Microsoft re-imagining the face of education
KARACHI: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore fault lines – particularly within the education space that has required educators, learners and parents alike to be aware of the realities…
IT ministry, Microsoft jointly to explore investment avenues
ISLAMABAD: The information technology (IT) ministry and Microsoft will work jointly to explore investment avenues. This was agreed in a meeting between Microsoft Country Director for Pakistan Shahzad Khan and…
Imran Khan
Time for Pakistan to gear towards knowledge economy: PM
HARIPUR: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said knowledge economy was the best option for Pakistan to capitalize its large youth pool and immense talent for scientific innovation and technical…
TikTok rejects Microsoft offer, Oracle sole remaining bidder
NEW YORK: American tech giant Microsoft said Sunday its offer to buy TikTok was rejected, leaving Oracle as the sole remaining bidder ahead of the imminent deadline for the Chinese-owned…
Russia, China hackers targeting US vote, Microsoft warns
WASHINGTON: Microsoft said that it thwarted recent cyber attacks from China, Russia and Iran targeting both Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns, as technology giants scrambled to protect election security less…
Microsoft defends Fortnite maker in Apple fight
NEW YORK: Microsoft came to the defense of the maker of video game sensation Fortnite on Sunday, saying in a court filing that Apple's moves to cut off the company…
TikTok lovers rage against Trump threat of US ban
SAN FRANCISCO: A TikTok star pounds a beat as she weaves lyrics mocking the idea of US President Donald Trump banning the short-form video sharing app. The "Trump Freestyle" post…
US ‘cloud’ supremacy has Europe worried about data
PARIS: Europe is sitting on a wealth of data that is the 21st equivalent of a precious metal mine during the gold rush. But instead of exploiting it themselves Europeans…
LinkedIn to cut 960 jobs amid sales slump
WASHINGTON: Professional social network LinkedIn said Tuesday it was cutting 960 jobs, or six percent of its workforce, as the global pandemic has hit demand for its paid recruitment services.…
New features in Microsoft Teams announced
KARACHI: Microsoft has announced a set of new features in Microsoft Teams here today, that make virtual interactions more natural, more engaging, and ultimately, more human. These features offer three…
Microsoft to permanently close all retail stores
SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft said Friday it will close all of its stores and move its retail operations online, keeping just four locations and transforming them into "experience centers." The move…
HEC deploys Microsoft Teams to over 100 universities for online education
KARACHI: In an effort to accelerate remote learning in a safe and secure environment, the US multinational technology company Microsoft is supporting the Higher Education Commission (HEC) by deploying Teams…
COVID-19: Microsoft shares guidelines on cyber security and data protection
KARACHI: To keep devices safe from cyberattacks during COVID-19 lockdowns, Microsoft has shared some useful guidelines on cybersecurity & data protection. “Our world has changed dramatically over the last couple…