CAMBRIDGE, U.K. – A small Microsoft Research team had lofty goals when it set out four years ago to create an analog optical computer that would use light as a medium for solving complex problems.

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REDMOND, Wash. – Microsoft announced that it would launch a review into the Israeli Defense Force’s use of Microsoft Azure after The Guardian reported that the program was being used to monitor ...

Microsoft is revising its prices for its Online Services offerings, consolidating to create a single consistent price point. Effective November 1, standardized pricing will mean the elimination of ...

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Microsoft fixed one publicly disclosed zero-day bug in SQL Server yesterday, alongside over 100 additional CVEs, making it one of the biggest Patch Tuesdays so far in 2025. This year has been notable ...

Microsoft 365 is about to gain a few more apps, at least if you're on Windows 11. As early as this month, Microsoft 365 users will be able to use the new People, File Search, and Calendar apps. Those ...

Microsoft today released updates to fix more than 100 security flaws in its Windows operating systems and other software. At least 13 of the bugs received Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, ...

Sometimes it’s nice to have a simple app that does one thing well without a lot of fuss. Microsoft Lens was that type of app: a mobile document scanner that turned paper documents, business cards, ...

At Black Hat 2025, Microsoft revealed how its security teams work in real time to outpace hackers and stop attacks before they escalate. Microsoft employees at Black Hat 2025 in Las Vegas: (l to r) ...

Have you ever wished you could create stunning visuals without spending hours learning complicated design software? Imagine describing your ideal image—whether it’s a vibrant anime-inspired ...

AI demand expected to help drive nearly 35% growth in Azure Microsoft-OpenAI partnership under scrutiny as ChatGPT maker deepens Oracle tie-up Capex will also be in focus after rival Alphabet boosted ...