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https://blogs.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2023/01/Judson-Blog-Hero-FY23-Q2-GettyImages-1337196402-1-1024x683.jpg Photo credit: Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images In a rapidly shifting economy, organizations are relying on cloud technologies and intelligent platforms to drive cost efficiencies, while continuing to innovate across their businesses. To provide resiliency and scalability of operations, leaders are collaborating with their customers and partners to design new solutions for the emerging trends and challenges of today’s world. This co-innovation approach results in shared success and new opportunities, from accelerating the pace of digital transformation …
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Today, we are announcing the third phase of our long-term partnership with OpenAI through a multiyear, multibillion dollar investment to accelerate AI breakthroughs to ensure these benefits are broadly shared with the world. This agreement follows our previous investments in 2019 and 2021. It extends our ongoing collaboration across AI supercomputing and research and enables each of us to independently commercialize the resulting advanced AI technologies. Supercomputing at scale – Microsoft will increase our investments in the development and deployment of specialized supercomputing systems to accelerate OpenAI’s groundbreaking independent AI research. We will also…
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Bee Poshek found community as a full-time streamer and content creator after the pandemic disrupted a completely different career path. “As an educator, one of my favorite aspects of teaching was kind of stripped out from under me – not getting to see students in person,” says Poshek, who was working at a university in Wisconsin. “I didn’t get to connect with them in that way or have deeper conversations. I also felt like students were going through some of the hardest things that I’d ever seen them go through and the systems in place were not giving me the tools I needed to really be able to help them.” Poshek, who uses they/them pronouns, burned out. Their disabil…
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Satya Nadella shared the below communication today with Microsoft employees. We’re living through times of significant change, and as I meet with customers and partners, a few things are clear. First, as we saw customers accelerate their digital spend during the pandemic, we’re now seeing them optimize their digital spend to do more with less. We’re also seeing organizations in every industry and geography exercise caution as some parts of the world are in a recession and other parts are anticipating one. At the same time, the next major wave of computing is being born with advances in AI, as we’re turning the world’s most advanced models into a new computing platform.…
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The final free adventure in Minecraft’s New Year’s celebration is now here. Monster Attack: Nian from Next Studio pits you against a giant beast attacking the town. Talk with villagers to find your way, and collect special weapons to defeat your foe. Once the beast is defeated, ride the weapons to victory. To enter the adventure, simply open up the Marketplace on your Minecrafting device and download. Find out more. Continue reading...
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January brings 16 new pieces of Minecraft Realms Plus content. To get your hands on it all, you just need to subscribe to Realms Plus via your Minecrafting device. "This month we’re going to journey to alien dimensions, ride dragon horses, create our own skyblock adventures and more," writes Sophie Austin on Minecraft.net. "Plus, we’ll be discovering some hidden twists along the way." Head over to Minecraft.net to survey the new offerings, find details about Realms Plus and choose your subscription. Continue reading...
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The Minecraft Marketplace is brimming with content to transform you from a farmer to a fighter, a builder to a burrower. Behind every door is a new story. What'll your next story be? Head over to Minecraft.net to explore some of the content bundles available, and be sure to check out the official trailer that gives you a taste of the excitement that awaits. Continue reading...
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Today, Microsoft is announcing the acquisition of Fungible Inc., a provider of composable infrastructure aimed at accelerating networking and storage performance in datacenters with high-efficiency, low-power data processing units (DPUs). Fungible’s technologies help enable high-performance, scalable, disaggregated, scaled-out datacenter infrastructure with reliability and security. The Fungible team will join Microsoft’s datacenter infrastructure engineering teams and will focus on delivering multiple DPU solutions, network innovation and hardware systems advancements. Today’s announcement further signals Microsoft’s commitment to long-term differentiated invest…
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https://blogs.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2023/01/Satya-M12-photo-1024x683.jpg Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella with Manny Medina, cofounder and CEO of Outreach, one of M12’s portfolio companies. As we begin a new year, I am delighted to share some exciting changes we’ve made at M12 to better deliver value to our portfolio companies and to Microsoft. While I experimented with ChatGPT while writing this blog post, and have been impressed by its results, I decided on a traditional, human approach. 2022 was quite the year overall, with some exceptional volatility in the startup and venture capital ecosystem. We whipsawed from valu…
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At CES 2023, one of the most influential tech events in the world, new Windows 11 PCs showcased innovation throughout its partner ecosystem. These include advances from silicon partners Intel, AMD and NVIDIA, as well as the latest consumer, commercial and gaming devices from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo and other gaming device partners. This technology reinforces how relevant the PC is in daily life; to connect, create, work, learn and play – from anywhere. It does all that while being accessible and secure, freeing up time and peace of mind to be creative. As an ecosystem, Microsoft is focused on achieving consistent sustainability targets across Windows 11 devices. Wit…
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CES always brings exciting new developments in hardware, and never more so when it comes to gaming devices. CES 2023 is no exception, bringing us early looks at portable-but-powerful laptops, beefy home rigs, future-proofed AI chips, and more. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up a sampling of the new Windows 11 PCs announced at CES 2023 from several of our top partners. Each one is designed to run the newest, most demanding games, not least from PC Game Pass. Even better, every single gaming PC comes with at least a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate included*, helping you jump straight into a game the moment you get your hands on your new device. Head over to Xbox Wir…
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At CES 2023, Lenovo introduced an array of Windows 11 PCs to satisfy both personal and professional demands and needs. With Windows 11’s latest update, you’ll be able to tap into features such as Focus sessions, snap layouts that make it easier to get things done and the new Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to keep you safer on the web. [caption id=attachment_178049" align="alignnone" width="1024]https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2023/01/ThinkPhone-1000x1024.jpg Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola[/caption] Lenovo debuted another head-turner at CES: the Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola. Microsoft worked with Motorola (a Lenovo company) to bring Microsoft prod…
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At CES 2023, AMD revealed a considerable lineup of new processors for desktops and laptops, GPUs and Windows 11 AMD Advantage-certified laptops. This technology aims to deliver enough horsepower for daily tasks, gaming, hybrid work, remote learning and more. AMD introduced additions to the Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processor lineup with the Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700 and Ryzen 5 7600 Series processors, aimed at delivering better gaming performance at lower power. Built on the “Zen 4” architecture and featuring a 65W TDP, the new Ryzen processors are optimized for both efficiency and performance. AMD announced additional 7000 Series Mobile processors with the new Ryzen 704…
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At CES 2023 ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) showcased an array of Windows 11 PCs for gamers and creators through its “Seeing An Incredible Future" virtual launch event, including its newest lineup of thin-and-light Zephyrus gaming laptops, which come with cooling improvements, better display options and chip upgrades from Intel, AMD and NVIDIA. All models include three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate providing access to hundreds of high-quality PC games.* And with Windows 11, there are many ways to enhance professional and personal pursuits, such as Focus sessions, snap layouts and Clipchamp. [caption id=attachment_178036" align="alignnone" width="1024]https://blogs.windo…
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https://blogs.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/2023/01/iStock-1190108780-1024x576.jpg Vehicles are becoming increasingly smarter, more connected, and software defined. It’s hard to believe a mere 200 years ago, the horse and carriage were the predominant mode of transportation — and had been for hundreds of years. And then, with the invention of the internal combustion engine, moving people and goods changed immensely in a short period of time. Mobility became more accessible, affordable and created opportunities far beyond the scope of imagination. It was that once-in-a-century change that brought us to where we are today. Now, we’re facing another once-in…
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At CES 2023, HP announced new Windows 11 PCs focusing on sustainable hybrid experiences, including the new HP Dragonfly Pro, inspired by freelancers and their increasing presence in the U.S. workforce. This PC, co-engineered with AMD, is the first HP device to provide one-touch access to HP 24/7 live concierge support directly via one of the device's four hot keys. The Control Center hot key delivers quick access to the device's most common settings, while you can easily adjust camera settings with the Camera hot key. You can customize the fourth key to help optimize workflow or simple navigation. [caption id=attachment_178021" align="alignnone" width="1024]https://blogs.…
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Minecraft's New Year's Celebration continues with the free Rising Lava Parkour map – actually three Parkour maps – from Dodo Studios. Claim it now and get jumping on an adrenaline-filled adventure. Find out more about what you'll get by just opening up the Marketplace on your Minecrafting device and downloading. Continue reading...
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Gamers looking to level up now have more options, thanks to Windows 11 PCs introduced at CES 2023 by Dell and Alienware. And with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate [1] built in through the Xbox app, players can access hundreds of PC games. Game Pass on Windows 11 takes advantage of features like DirectX 12 Ultimate, DirectStorage, Auto HDR and Controller bar [2] to make playing easier and faster. https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2023/01/G15-03-1024x767.jpg Dell’s new G15 gaming laptop is a top-notch entry-level PC for gaming enthusiasts, with colors appealing to ‘80s pop aesthetics. It comes with exclusive gaming function macro keys and toggle audio keys to…
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At CES 2023, Acer debuted the first models of its new Swift Go line, highlighting an ultraportable design with Windows 11 and 13th Gen Intel Core processors built in. The Swift Go 16 and Swift Go 14 have an OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The thin-and-light laptops deliver vibrant, true-to-life images with 500-nit peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color range and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500-certification. Long hours of work, learning and play are made easier thanks to the laptop displays’ TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe display certification, productivity-optimized 16:10 ratio and touch-optional capabilities. The laptops’ backlit keyboards and OceanGlass touchpads further en…
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At CES 2023, NVIDIA announced its largest generational leap in performance ever with its GeForce RTX 40 Series laptop graphics processing units (GPUs) that run on Windows 11 and include DirectX 12 Ultimate. Gamers and creators will find plenty of appeal with DLSS 3, which boosts performance and creates additional high-quality frames using AI. This builds upon NVIDIA RTX, a platform for ray tracing and AI technologies that more than 250 top games and applications use to combine realistic graphics with fast performance. Creators will also find that NVIDIA’s AI can speed up workflows in 3D rendering, video editing, graphic design and more. And these powerful new laptop GPUs …
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At CES 2023, Intel rolled out its 13th Gen Intel Core mobile processor family, led by the launch of the new flagship Intel Core i9-13980HX – what the company calls “the first 24-core processor for a laptop.” The new H-series processors push the computing possibilities for gamers and creators with up to 5.6GHz turbo frequency – the highest clock speed available for the laptop market. Intel also debuted the 13th Gen Intel Core P-series and U-series mobile processors, intended for those who want high performance on the go in sleek, thin systems. These processors feature up to 14 cores (6 Performance-cores, 8 Efficient-cores) and the enhanced Intel Thread Director. New Intel …
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Explore the ocean depths in Trident City, this week's free adventure as part of Minecraft's New Year's Celebration. The newest release from Shaliquinn's Schematics, Trident City takes you to a far flung location, a mystical place from the depths of the sea. How do you get it? Open up the Marketplace on your Minecrafting device and download to explore wonders from the darkest areas of the ocean. Find out more. Continue reading...
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It's only Dec. 20 but the Minecraft New Year's Celebration is already underway. Claim Lucky’s Minigame Mayhem by Logdotzip by downloading it from the Minecraft Marketplace. And while you're there explore the Marketplace for deals of up to 75% off. Find out about Lucky’s Minigame Mayhem, where you can morph into mobs like the Warden and master the art of furniture design in a minigame that showcases the diversity of Minecraft. Continue reading...
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Lenovo has started its CES 2023 announcements a few weeks ahead of the annual event, unveiling several Windows 11 PCs that include ThinkPad X1 laptops that have more recycled materials, a new generation of IdeaPad Pro and a refresh of the compact IdeaCentre Mini. In line with its vision of achieving net-zero by 2050, Lenovo continues to increase its use of recycled and recyclable materials in its products and packaging, and collaborating with industry partners to help increase its devices’ energy efficiency. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 includes 90% recycled magnesium in the palm rest and a 55% recycled aluminum bottom cover, while the ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3 has 90% recy…
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I’m delighted to share the news that Melanie Nakagawa will join Microsoft in January as our new Chief Sustainability Officer. Reporting directly to me as a Corporate Vice President, Melanie will partner with teams across Microsoft and take on the leadership role for our company-wide environmental sustainability work. Melanie brings to Microsoft almost two decades of environmental sustainability experience at the nexus of policy, business and technology, which will be vital as we continue our sustainability journey. She most recently served as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Climate and Energy on the National Security Council at the White Hous…
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