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Microsoft's Free PowerToys Hits 70 Million Downloads
Innovation5h ago

Microsoft's Free PowerToys Hits 70 Million Downloads

Microsoft is giving away 30 powerful Windows tools for free, with no ads or hidden fees. PowerToys has become a phenomenon among tech users who can't believe Microsoft built something this good just to help people work better.

Fast Company - Innovation2 min read
Your Job Was Eliminated. Your Skills Weren't
Acts of KindnessMar 8

Your Job Was Eliminated. Your Skills Weren't

Losing your job feels personal, but most layoffs aren't about your abilities. A former Amazon and Microsoft leader explains why your capability remains intact even when your role disappears.

Fast Company2 min read
7 Tech Giants Pledge to Cover New Data Center Power Costs
SolutionsMar 6

7 Tech Giants Pledge to Cover New Data Center Power Costs

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI have committed to paying for new power generation and grid infrastructure needed for their data centers. The move aims to protect consumers from electricity price hikes as AI expansion drives unprecedented energy demand.

Ars Technica2 min read
Quantum Computers Accelerate AI to Design Life-Saving Drugs
InnovationMar 3

Quantum Computers Accelerate AI to Design Life-Saving Drugs

Microsoft scientists have found a way to combine quantum computing with artificial intelligence to dramatically speed up the discovery of new medicines, batteries, and materials. This breakthrough could help solve problems from climate change to disease treatment in a fraction of the time it takes today.

IEEE Spectrum3 min read
Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Across Global Operations
InnovationFeb 25

Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Across Global Operations

Microsoft just matched 100% of its electricity use with renewable energy, one year ahead of schedule. The tech giant now contracts 40 gigawatts of clean power across 26 countries, making it one of the largest corporate renewable achievements ever.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Microsoft Backs $75M Tech to Cut Data Center Energy Waste
InnovationFeb 22

Microsoft Backs $75M Tech to Cut Data Center Energy Waste

A new superconducting cable technology could slash energy waste in AI data centers by replacing copper wiring with materials that transmit power with almost zero resistance. Microsoft just invested $75 million to make it happen.

IEEE Spectrum2 min read
Microsoft Glass Tech Stores Data for 10,000 Years
InnovationFeb 20

Microsoft Glass Tech Stores Data for 10,000 Years

Microsoft just perfected a way to store digital information in glass for thousands of years, potentially preserving human culture forever. The breakthrough uses lasers and ordinary glass to create nearly eternal archives.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough2 min read
Microsoft Matches 100% of Power Use With Renewables
Planet WinsFeb 20

Microsoft Matches 100% of Power Use With Renewables

Tech giant Microsoft has officially matched its entire global electricity consumption with renewable energy, contracting 40 gigawatts of clean power across 26 countries since 2020. The milestone marks a major win in the race to decarbonize one of the world's most energy-hungry industries.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Microsoft Glass 'Books' Store Data for 10,000 Years
InnovationFeb 20

Microsoft Glass 'Books' Store Data for 10,000 Years

Scientists at Microsoft Research created tiny glass rectangles that can store massive amounts of data for millennia using lasers. The technology could preserve humanity's most important knowledge far longer than any current storage system.

Scientific American3 min read
Microsoft's Blueprint Could Stop AI Fakes Online
InnovationFeb 19

Microsoft's Blueprint Could Stop AI Fakes Online

Microsoft researchers evaluated 60 ways to verify real content and created a new standard that could make it much harder to deceive people with AI fakes. If tech companies adopt it, experts say it could eliminate a huge chunk of misleading content flooding the internet.

MIT Technology Review3 min read
Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Goal for Data Centers
Planet WinsFeb 19

Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Goal for Data Centers

Microsoft just reached a major milestone by matching all its electricity use with renewable energy purchases. The tech giant contracted 40 gigawatts of clean power to fuel its AI expansion while keeping its climate promises.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Goal Early
Planet WinsFeb 19

Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Goal Early

Tech giant Microsoft just achieved a massive climate milestone two years ahead of schedule, matching all its global electricity use with renewable energy. The company's decade-long effort has sparked enough clean energy to power 10 million American homes.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Microsoft Stores 37 iPhones' Worth of Data in Glass
InnovationFeb 19

Microsoft Stores 37 iPhones' Worth of Data in Glass

Scientists created an automated system that stores massive amounts of data in glass that could last over 10,000 years. This breakthrough could transform how we preserve everything from cultural treasures to scientific records.

New Scientist3 min read
Microsoft Stores Data in Glass for 10,000 Years
InnovationFeb 19

Microsoft Stores Data in Glass for 10,000 Years

Scientists just cracked the code on storing digital information for millennia using simple glass slabs. Your photos, videos, and data could outlast civilizations.

Ars Technica Science2 min read
Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Goal Two Years Early
Planet WinsFeb 18

Microsoft Hits 100% Renewable Energy Goal Two Years Early

Microsoft just matched 100% of its electricity use with renewable energy purchases, hitting its 2025 target ahead of schedule. The tech giant's power deals are bringing solar farms, hydroelectric plants, and community investments to life across the globe.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Microsoft Stores 10,000 Years of Data on Kitchen Glass
InnovationFeb 18

Microsoft Stores 10,000 Years of Data on Kitchen Glass

Scientists can now save decades of family photos, videos, and memories on the same glass used in your oven door, and it will last 10,000 years. Microsoft's breakthrough means we may never lose precious data again.

Live Science3 min read
Microsoft Invests $50B to Bring AI to Global South
SolutionsFeb 18

Microsoft Invests $50B to Bring AI to Global South

Microsoft is committing $50 billion by 2030 to help developing nations access artificial intelligence technology and training. The investment could spark the biggest economic growth opportunity of the century for countries in the Global South.

YourStory India2 min read
Couple in Love Uses Translation App to Bridge Languages
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Couple in Love Uses Translation App to Bridge Languages

David Duda and Hong Liang don't share a common language, but they share a life. The married couple relies on Microsoft Translator to communicate every day, proving that love finds a way.

Google News - Technology3 min read
UAE Partners with Microsoft to Build AI Learning Tools
InnovationFeb 6

UAE Partners with Microsoft to Build AI Learning Tools

The UAE is developing four AI prototypes to personalize education and connect students with future jobs. The collaboration with Microsoft aims to make the nation a global innovation leader.

Google News - Uae Innovation2 min read
UAE and Microsoft Build AI Agents for Higher Education
InnovationFeb 6

UAE and Microsoft Build AI Agents for Higher Education

The UAE Ministry of Higher Education is partnering with Microsoft to develop four AI prototypes that will personalize learning, help teachers design courses, and connect research to real-world challenges. The collaboration positions the Emirates as a global innovation leader while preparing students for tomorrow's economy.

Google News - Uae Innovation2 min read

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