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What to Know Before Installing Windows 11

Windows 11 has introduced some fantastic new features. Microsoft has simplified the process of upgrading to a new OS. However, to guarantee a clean installation, it’s still important to do certain background checks and a few tins to keep in mind before installing Windows 11. First, before any major shift in software, make sure everything […]

Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Deal Could Harm Competition, UK Says

Britain’s antitrust regulator said Microsoft Corp’s $69 billion acquisition of “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard could harm competition in gaming consoles, subscription services and cloud gaming, and it needs to be investigated in depth. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Thursday the deal, the largest ever in gaming, could damage the industry […]

Amazon, Google Slam Microsoft's Cloud Computing Changes

Amazon and Alphabet unit Google criticised Microsoft’s cloud computing changes on Tuesday, saying they limit competition and discourage customers from switching to rival cloud service providers. The U.S. software giant on Monday announced amended licensing deals and other changes that will take effect on Oct. 1 and which they say will make it easier for […]

Why You Might Want to Start Interning at a Tech Startup 

The current job market can be a very challenging space to squeeze into, so interning at a tech startup or with a big name in the industry seems like a catch. Many brilliant students or jobseekers jump into such opportunities seeking big names. With all their allure, big tech internships can be a big step […]

Direct Picture Editing on Microsoft Edge is Coming Soon

In the near future, users of the direct picture editing on Microsoft Edge might soon be allowed via the right-click menu. When the most recent Microsoft Edge Canary version becomes available, the functionality will be a downloadable A/B testing option. Leopeva64-2, a Reddit user, shared their use of the feature on the site, demonstrating how it […]

Microsoft – Activision Blizzard Deal Faces Antitrust Probe in the UK

Mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships have been lately considerably increasing in numbers. The notably fast evolution in technology has pushed big technology companies (techcos) and most recently telecom companies (telcos) to look for avenues to spearhead the competition into adopting emerging concepts and practices. The scale of such events and the significantly large amounts spent in […]

Tech Giants’ Fight Against Russia

The world’s Big Tech giants, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft have played a vital role in tailoring the public’s opinion that the crisis between Russia and Ukraine was ignited. When the world was comprehending the sudden Russian invasion of Ukraine, the American tech industry’s leading tech companies were preparing to fight with Russia on […]

Meta and Other Tech Giants Form Metaverse Standards Body, Without Apple

Meta, Microsoft and other tech giants racing to build the emerging metaverse concept have formed a group to foster development of industry standards that would make the companies’ nascent digital worlds compatible with each other. Participants in the Metaverse Standards Forum include many of the biggest companies working in the space, from chip makers to […]

Teams vs Zoom: Which One Should You Use?

If you have been alive and online for the past two years you have probably had the Microsoft Teams vs Zoom debate at some point with your coworkers or classmates. Many businesses switched from Zoom to Teams and back again during the pandemic, and everyone and their dog had an opinion on which software was […]

Top Seven Companies Developing the Metaverse in 2022

The word “metaverse” is the most popular in the worldwide tech market today. Big tech companies worldwide are racing for a piece of the virtual pie that analysts expect will be worth trillions. Companies Developing the Metaverse are concentrating on creating new technologies and features that will allow users to communicate with one another more […]