Recent #Microsoft news in the semiconductor industry

8 days ago

➀ Microsoft is testing a new Teams feature that can automatically update a user's work location based on the Wi-Fi network they are connected to.

➁ The feature is intended to reduce confusion in the workplace by helping colleagues identify who is on-site or remote.

➂ The feature will be off by default, and tenant admins will have the privilege of deciding whether to enable location reporting and require end-user opt-in.

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9 days ago

➀ Microsoft clarifies screenshots from Gaming Copilot are used to analyze in-game actions, not for AI training;

➁ The optional feature is enabled by default, requiring PowerShell admin access for full removal;

➂ Users raise privacy concerns over automatic data transmission and limited transparency in settings.

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14 days ago

➀ 随着ASUS ROG Xbox Ally便携式设备的全球发布,微软宣布了针对两款初始型号以及Windows 11游戏PC的一些即将推出的新功能;

➁ 这些设备将获得默认游戏配置文件,以平衡帧率和能耗,为玩家提供流畅、愉快的游戏体验,同时延长电池寿命;

➂ 另一个即将推出的功能是高级着色器交付(ASD),它类似于Vulkan着色器预缓存,旨在消除初始卡顿;

➃ 微软还强调了Xbox应用库聚合、游戏辅助驾驶和增强控制器导航等功能。

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15 days ago

➀ A Windows user lost access to 3TB of backup data after BitLocker auto-enabled during a system reset, despite no prior activation.

➁ Microsoft's default BitLocker encryption on Windows 11 (with Microsoft account sign-in) triggered irreversible drive locking, leaving recovery tools ineffective due to AES-256 security.

➂ The incident highlights risks of corporate-mandated security measures and underscores the need for manual encryption checks and key backups.

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21 days ago

➀ Microsoft has responded to recent reports suggesting that Target and Walmart are discontinuing Xbox console sales.

➁ The rumors started after a Reddit user posted an image of an empty Xbox display, claiming that Target stores in Kansas City were removing their Xbox stock.

➂ Microsoft confirmed that Target and Walmart are still committed partners for Xbox consoles, accessories, and games.

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21 days ago

➀ Microsoft acknowledges critical bug in Windows Media Creation Tool (MCT) released on Sept 29, causing unexpected closures without error messages;

➁ With Windows 10 EOL on October 14, MCT's failure disrupts user upgrades to Windows 11;

➂ Workarounds include using Windows Update or directly downloading Windows 11 ISO, though compatibility checks may require third-party tools like Rufus.

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21 days ago

➀ Microsoft recently introduced AI agents into Office 365 apps, and is now testing new ways to enhance the integration of Copilot in Windows 11.

➁ Users will be able to use Copilot to connect to personal services and create/export documents.

➂ Copilot can access services like OneDrive, Outlook, Gmail, and Google Drive, and can create documents in various formats like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PDF.

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24 days ago

➀ Microsoft Azure deploys the world's first large-scale GB300 NVL72 supercomputing cluster with 4,608 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs, interconnected via Quantum-X800 InfiniBand for 92.1 exaFLOPS FP4 inference performance.

➁ Each NVL72 rack integrates 72 GPUs and 36 Grace CPUs, delivering 1,440 petaflops FP4 Tensor performance and pooling 37TB memory through NVLink 5, achieving 130 TB/s bandwidth.

➂ The liquid-cooled cluster, dedicated to OpenAI workloads, accelerates AI model training and deployment, marking a strategic milestone in NVIDIA's $100B partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft's global hyperscale AI infrastructure plans.

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25 days ago

➀ AI adoption is 4x faster than early internet growth, with ChatGPT reaching 800M users in 3 years vs. the internet's 13 years;

➁ Work vs. personal AI usage shifted from 53/47% to 73/27% for ChatGPT, while Meta's AI tools hit 1B monthly users;

➂ 'Shadow AI' and concerns about cognitive over-reliance emerge as corporate adoption lags and academic studies warn of reduced critical thinking.

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about 1 month ago
➀ The Halo franchise is currently in a state of limbo, with fans eagerly waiting for updates on the new direction of the series since the rebranding of 343 Industries to Halo Studios. ➁ The team has confirmed a 'deep dive' event at the upcoming Halo World Championships on October 24th. ➂ The event will feature a panel discussing the future of Halo, including the transition to Unreal Engine 5 and the current state of development.
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about 1 month ago

➀ ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and Ally are now available for preorder with confirmed prices;

➁ ROG Xbox Ally X priced at $999.99, ROG Xbox Ally at $599.99;

➂ Preorder prices slightly higher than initial leaks, with some backlash from users;

➃ Strong demand expected despite criticism, with positive comments from users;

➄ Preorders available in 38 countries, expanding to 46 on October 16, 2025.

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