A Microsoft support employee activated Windows 10 on a customer's PC using a crack. The operating system failed to activate normally using a genuine serial number the user has bought in advance, so he had to contact the support for help. Much to the surprise of the user, the second line support engineer solved the problem with a crack tool.
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Microsoft Build 2023 will be held from May 23 to 25
Microsoft has announced the Build 2023 annual developer conference that will be held May 23-25 in Seattle, Washington. This year, everyone can join the event in person by paying $1,525 for an entrance ticket. Participation in the pre-seminars on May 22 requires an additional $225.
Microsoft to host a special event on integrating ChatGPT into Bing
Microsoft has announced a special press event to be held at the company's headquarters in Redmond. The event will be in-person, at starts February 7, at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 21:00 UTC+3. It is assumed that they will talk about the rumored ChatGPT integration into Bing and its broader partnership with OpenAI, although there is no official confirmation yet.
Microsoft announces multibillion dollar investment in OpenAI to accelerate AI breakthroughs
Microsoft has announced an expansion of its partnership with OpenAI. Company's machine learning-based solutions will be exclusively available via Azure. Microsoft will increase its investment in super computing, so OpenAI will be able to improve its ML models. The Redmond firm is also going to integrate OpenAI closer with its consumer and corporate products.
Microsoft officially confirmed that they will cut 10,000 employees by March 31
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed in a message to employees that by March 31, 2023, the company will lay off about 10 thousand people, which is approximately 5% of the total number of Microsoft employees.
Joe Belfiore leaves Microsoft after 32 years with the company
Microsoft Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore is leaving the company after 32 years with the company. He posted a statement on Twitter, and also sent out an email to the company's employees detailing his decision. He was in his position for the past two years.
Microsoft fired about 1,000 employees, including Xbox and Experiences+Devices division workers
Microsoft laid off about 1,000 employees this week, people familiar with the matter said. It is known that cuts have affected many divisions, including Xbox, Experiences + Devices, as well as the 'Microsoft Strategic Missions and Technology' that works on the newest tech.
HoloLens CEO Alex Kipman Leaves Microsoft After Misconduct Allegations
Business Insider reports that Alex Kipman, one of Microsoft's top tech specialists, who is head of HoloLens is leaving the company following allegations of verbal abuse and sexual harassment.
Build 2022 registration is now open and it is free
Microsoft announced that Build 2022 will again be an online event. Everyone can join, as registration is free. The registration website is already live and open.
Reportedly, Microsoft may start showing ads in free Xbox games
Microsoft is developing a platform that will allow certain brands to buy and advertise in Xbox games. The ads will only be shown in free games and will not interfere with the gameplay.
