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OpenAI to move to Google Cloud infrastructure to boost ChatGPT computing power

As OpenAI's exclusive deal with Microsoft comes to an end, Google Cloud joins Oracle, CoreWeave and more to provide cloud infrastructure.

This Microsoft pay scale reveals AI pros are making bank — with compensation packages reaching up to $336,000/year

This Microsoft pay scale reveals AI pros are making bank — with compensation packages reaching up to $336,000/year

A report recently detailed how much Microsoft pays its employees in 2025, from software engineers to product managers.

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ZeniMax QA testers face whiplash and "rancid" work morale following Microsoft's gaming layoffs — but the union still fights

ZeniMax QA testers face whiplash and "rancid" work morale following Microsoft's gaming layoffs — but the union still fights

ZeniMax Workers United ratified a historic contract with Microsoft just weeks before layoffs cut into the team, but the union is still pushing on.

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AMD quietly reveals cheapest Ryzen AI yet — AI 5 330 is a quad-core budget processor with a 50 TOPS NPU

AMD introduces the Ryzen AI 5 330, a budget-friendly quad-core processor with a 50 TOPS NPU that meets Microsoft Copilot+ PC requirements, aiming to bring AI features to inexpensive Windows 11 laptops.

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Microsoft’s Copilot Vision can now see your entire desktop – but it probably won't judge you for the clutter

Microsoft’s Copilot Vision update gives AI eyes on your desktop

Inside OpenAI’s Slack-driven evolution — engineer reveals secrets behind its meteoric rise and chaotic brilliance

A former OpenAI engineer who worked on the company's most promising products recently shared an intriguing account of what it’s like to work at the $300 billion AI firm, following his resignation.

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Got buyer's remorse with your 8GB graphics card? Nvidia's AI texture compression promises huge benefits for GPUs with stingy amounts of memory

Think your GPU doesn't have enough memory? Nvidia's AI texture compression trick looks like a killer solution in this demo (with caveats).

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VRAM shortages could be a thing of the past — NVIDIA and DirectX tech drops usage by up to 90% as seen in early tests

VRAM shortages could be a thing of the past — NVIDIA and DirectX tech drops usage by up to 90% as seen in early tests

Using an early combination of NVIDIA Neural Texture Compression and DirectX Raytracing 1.2's Cooperative Shaders, one enthusiast is already seeing a massive drop in VRAM consumption while rendering with an RTX 5080.

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Tech layoffs 2025: How Microsoft, Google, and Meta are plotting for the AI era

Tech layoffs 2025: How Microsoft, Google, and Meta are plotting for the AI era

As tech giants like Microsoft, IBM, and Google shed thousands of workers, experts weigh in on the motivations behind these layoffs.

You can now stream select Xbox games you own to PC, no Xbox required—but there's a catch

You can now stream select Xbox games you own to PC, no Xbox required—but there's a catch

Xbox Insiders with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription can now stream some games they own to their PC, TV or smartphone, including some console-only games.

Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant can now optionally see your entire desktop—maybe it will be able to finally explain what Windows error code 0x8007002c means

Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant can now optionally see your entire desktop—maybe it will be able to finally explain what Windows error code 0x8007002c means

Oh, and you can make it look like Clippy, too...

From book sales to cloud market dominance: 30 years of Amazon have come and gone in a flash

From book sales to cloud market dominance: 30 years of Amazon have come and gone in a flash

Amazon officially launched on July 16th 1995, and has since grown into a true tech industry behemoth.

Microsoft scraps Windows 11's simplified Taskbar system tray layout after negative feedback from testers — but I don't understand why

Microsoft scraps Windows 11's simplified Taskbar system tray layout after negative feedback from testers — but I don't understand why

A year since it was first put into testing, Microsoft still hasn't delivered its new simplified date and time layout for the System Tray on the Taskbar for Windows 11. Turns out, that's because of negative feedback from users.

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When Microsoft's Identity Was A Company 'Run By Bill Gates, Mary Gates' Son' — How His Mother Helped Him Strike Gold With The Game-Changing 1980 IBM Deal

When Microsoft's Identity Was A Company 'Run By Bill Gates, Mary Gates' Son' — How His Mother Helped Him Strike Gold With The Game-Changing 1980 IBM Deal

In the early days of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Bill Gates credits his mother, Mary Gates, for playing a crucial role in securing a pivotal contract with IBM that set the stage for the company’s success.

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Microsoft-Backed Builder AI Leaves 200 UK Workers Without Redundancy Pay Since April

Microsoft-backed Builder AI, once a £1 billion 'unicorn,' collapsed in May, leaving ~200 UK staff without redundancy pay.

Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI can now see your whole desktop — here's what it does

Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI now has eyes on your entire screen as it rolls out an update to Windows Insiders on Windows 11 PCs.

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Half of Windows PCs are still yet to upgrade to Windows 11 — and are running out of time, says study

A study from ControlUp says that about 50% of PCs are now running Windows 11, with the other 50% still on Windows 10. End of support is fast approaching.

ChatGPT to Get Built-In Excel and PowerPoint Tools

OpenAI seems to be gearing up to compete against Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with a new set of office agents for ChatGPT. With this feature, you will

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Leaked Windows 11 gaming handheld UI hints at long-overdue fix ahead of ROG Xbox Ally launch — and it’s about time

A new leak has revealed a new UI experience for Windows 11 on gaming handhelds — ahead of the launch of the ROG Xbox Ally.

Windows 11's handheld mode spotted in testing, and I'm seriously excited for Microsoft's big bet on small-screen gaming

Isn't Windows 11 on a gaming portable the worst? Not for much longer, hopefully, as new handheld mode is spotted in testing.

'Candy Crush's' King Lays Off Employees in Favor of AI Tools They Developed, Says Reports

King, best known for Candy Crush, has laid off its employees and replaced them with AI tools that they helped develop.

Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Now Available on PC For Select Titles Only

Xbox is expanding its service yet again, and this time, "Stream your own game" has arrived on PC.

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Microsoft saved $500 million using AI — after slashing over 15,000 jobs in 2025

Microsoft recently announced that the company saved approximately $500 million by using AI across its call centers.

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Microsoft begins testing sharing your desktop with Copilot on Windows 11 — allows AI to view and chat about what's on your screen

First announced earlier this year, sharing your desktop with Copilot on Windows 11 is now in testing with insiders across all preview channels.

Microsoft employee uses terrible AI-generated image to advertise for Xbox artists just weeks after massive layoffs

A Microsoft ad on LinkedIn is getting roasted for using a terrible AI-generated graphic to promote a graphic designer role at Xbox.

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