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Ahmedabad's 6-year-old Becomes World's Youngest Computer Programmer
Ahmedabad-based 6-year-old Arham Om Talsania has set a Guinness World Record for being the 'World's Youngest Computer Programmer' after clearing the Microsoft Certification (python programming) exam at Pearson VUE test centre. The kid's father Om Talsania said Arham developed a keen interest in gadgets since age 2 and later started creating his own games after learning basics of programming from him. Arham aspires to make apps, games and help… read-more
Tags: Guinness World Records, Ahmedabad, Python, Microsoft
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Data Suggests Microsoft Is Backing Biden's Presidential Campaign
OpenSecrets, a website that tracks money in political campaigns, has claimed Microsoft is backing Democratic Party candidate Joe Biden in the US presidential elections. Reportedly, although companies are prohibited to have direct political engagements, Microsoft managed to donate through its employees and 'political action committees'. The data also suggests LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman and his wife have financial stake in Biden’s campaign.… read-more
Tags: US Presidential Election, Joe BIden, Democratic, Donald Trump, Washington D.C., Microsoft, LinkedIn
Courtesy: Telegraph India
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Microsoft Terms Forced Installation Of PWA Apps As A Bug; Stops Update
After users raised an issue regarding the forced installation of PWA apps, tech giant Microsoft has stopped the release of new updates. Microsoft clarified that they never had an intention of forcibly installing the apps and called it as a 'bug'. Microsoft wanted to bring an update which let users pin the favourite… read-more
Tags: Microsoft, Microsoft Office, PWA Apps, Update
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Microsoft Accused of Installing PWA Version Of Office Apps Without Permission
According to reporte, Progressive Web App (PWA) versions of office apps such as Powerpoint, Excel are forcibly getting installed on the Windows 10 devices without users' permission. Some users have notified that these web apps were installed through a software update. Certain tech websites like The Verge, Bleepingcomputer.com, and Windows Latest have also revealed having similar experiences. Reportedly, people have expressed… read-more
Tags: Microsoft, Web Applications, Microsoft Office, Red Flags
Courtesy: NDTV
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Microsoft To Allow Some Employees To Work From Home Even After Offices Reopen
American tech giant Microsoft has decided to allow some of its employees to work from home permanently. According to The Verge, Microsoft offices will not reopen until January 2021. Once they have been reopened, employees, with their manager's approval, can opt for work from home regularly. However, employees working in the Microsoft labs and the ones who train other employees will not be eligible for this option.
Tags: Microsoft, Work From Home, Washington D.C., United States
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ByteDance Denies to Sell TikTok to Microsoft, Looks to Obtain Deal with Oracle
Microsoft, on September 13, announced that ByteDance declined to sell TikTok's US operations. The company said that it was a good-fit for TikTok and had planned to make significant changes adhering to National Security standards. Sources reported that ByteDance is now considering Oracle. Earlier, the US government imposed a ban on the application, unless Bytedance sells its US operations to an American company.
Tags: TikTok, ByteDance, Microsoft, United States
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Microsoft Alleges Russian Hackers of Targeting Biden's Campaign Firm
Microsoft has identified a Russian hacking group “Fancy Bear”, supposedly targeting US Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s campaign firm. Earlier, US Government had accused the same group of interfering in Hilary Clinton's campaign. Microsoft has shared it’s assessment with SKDKnickerbocker, a strategy firm campaigning for Biden in 2020 elections, who has reportedly refuted such claims. According to a 2016 US Report, ‘Fancy Bear’ is controlled… read-more
Tags: US Elections, Joe BIden, Microsoft, hacking, Hillary Clinton, Cyber Crime
Courtesy: Reuters
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Xbox Series S: Microsoft Announces Its 'Smallest Ever' Xbox for $299
Tech Giant Microsoft has announced Xbox Series S, the "smallest ever" next-gen gaming console at a cost of $299 (Rs 22,000). The news was confirmed by the official Xbox Twitter account on September 8 along with the caption, "Let's Make it official! Xbox Series S | Next gen performance in the smallest Xbox ever. $299." They also shared the first look of Series S, which will be launched later this year.
Tags: Microsoft, X-Box, Gaming Console, Series S
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Tech Mahindra Launches Microsoft Business Unit for Rapid Digital Transformation
Tech Mahindra on September 3, announced the launch of a dedicated Microsoft Business Unit for its customers. The company stated that the launch aims at speedy digital transformation and will focus on developing enterprise cloud solutions. The new business unit will support the company's digital expertise and is expected to meet the expectations of global customers. Tech Mahindra is also looking into opening… read-more
Tags: Technology, Microsoft, Microsoft Azure
Courtesy: Economic Times
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Walmart collaborates with Microsoft to buy Tik-Tok's US business
According to the sources, the world's largest retailer, Walmart have made a partnership with the tech giant, Microsoft for buying the Chinese owned video app, Tik-Tok's US business. "The deal with Microsoft and Tik-Tok can bring a huge change in their advertising business," says Walmart on August 27. Microsoft and Walmart are business partners since 2018, with an already existing partnership, the deal is in it's final stage.
Tags: Walmart, Microsoft, Tik Tok
Courtesy: Times of India
