The new Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft and leading PC OEMs, powered by Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus processors have garnered significant attention within the PC industry. These devices present a potentially disruptive proposition: seamless integration of AI through a novel combination of hardware, software, and a focus on user experience.
Microsoft reported a strong Q3FY4, driven by continued growth in its cloud business, Azure. Revenue reached $61.9Bn, a 17% increase YoY, with net income climbing 20% to $21.9Bn.
At its Ability Summit 2022 keynote, Microsoft has highlighted several new accessibility features that are coming soon to Windows 11. Focus makes it easier for everyone to be more productive on Windows. This is especially challenging for people with ADHD. Focus experience with people with ADHD to help the ADHD community and everyone, focus and …
There are >1.3 billion reasons to make technology accessible. Disability could be permanent, temporary or situational. The legal, ethical and moral imperatives for accessible tech has been well-known and established. It took a black swan event to put accessibility at the core of businesses. With the advancements in technology, there is significant opportunity as well …
Google is acquiring cybersecurity firm Mandiant for $5.4Bn. “Organizations around the world are facing unprecedented cybersecurity challenges as the sophistication and severity of attacks that were previously used to target major governments are now being used to target companies in every industry. We look forward to welcoming Mandiant to Google Cloud to further enhance our …
The quarterly results of tech companies are in. While bigshots like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft kept the markets buoyant, Meta lost $230Bn in value in one day. Additionally, relatively smaller companies like PayPal and Spotify had to take a bath after a double-digit percentage drop in the market value. Apple’s privacy policy has had …
Microsoft reported strong FY22 results. Driven by the continued shift to a hybrid/remote-first work and consequent solid demand for distributed computing fabric, Microsoft Cloud continued to gain momentum growing 32% YoY. Beyond Cloud, I love the razor-sharp focus of Microsoft on steering “community-centric bets” that offer strong value; drives engagement as well as long-term revenue. These …
Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the maker of ‘Call of Duty’ and ‘Candy Crush’, for $68.7Bn is one the biggest-ever tech and gaming industry deals ever. Microsoft becomes the world’s third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony. Driven by the pandemic-induced uptick, gaming has taken centrestage today. The deal marks a bold bet on …
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger outlined Intel’s new vision and strategy to manufacture, design and deliver leadership products and create long-term value for stakeholders. “We are the only company with the depth and breadth of software, silicon and platforms, packaging and process with at-scale manufacturing our customers depend on for their next generation innovations.”- Pat Gelsinger, …
Samsung Electronics hosted its first-ever, virtual Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event livestreamed from Korea to introduce a new suite of power devices. The event is significant as it comes in the midst of the global pandemic. In preparation of the neo normal, Samsung used the Galaxy Unpacked platform to focus on driving purposeful innovations, operational agility, …