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Microsoft

China removes Microsoft Windows at state users ahead of plan

The Chinese Ministry of State Security recently told some state-linked entities to uninstall customised Windows 10 software from their machines.
The Chinese Ministry of State Security recently told some state-linked entities to uninstall customised Windows 10 software from their machines.

America Inc has a tight grip on allied governments

British politicians are urging the prime minister to implement a break clause in a contract between Palantir, an American analytics firm, and the National Health Service.
British politicians are urging the prime minister to implement a break clause in a contract between Palantir, an American analytics firm, and the National Health Service.

Microsoft reports gains from cloud and AI investments

Microsoft reported US$90 billion (S$116 trillion) in revenue and US$35.8 billion in net income in the last quarter of its fiscal year.
Microsoft reported US$90 billion (S$116 trillion) in revenue and US$35.8 billion in net income in the last quarter of its fiscal year.

British regulator investigates whether Microsoft misled personal and family customers

Personal and family customers were initially offered Copilot at no extra cost, but some later faced higher-priced subscriptions when renewing.
Personal and family customers were initially offered Copilot at no extra cost, but some later faced higher-priced subscriptions when renewing.

Silicon Valley splits over closing borders to Chinese AI

In recent weeks, the Chinese start-ups Z.ai and Moonshot AI released artificial intelligence models that rival those from American labs.
In recent weeks, the Chinese start-ups Z.ai and Moonshot AI released artificial intelligence models that rival those from American labs.

S&P 500, Nasdaq close sharply higher as Broadcom rallies

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, US, on July 6, 2026.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, US, on July 6, 2026.

Microsoft joins AI-driven tech layoff wave with 4,800 job cuts

Microsoft is joining other tech titans in a wave of layoffs as they shift investments towards AI infrastructure.
Microsoft is joining other tech titans in a wave of layoffs as they shift investments towards AI infrastructure.

Microsoft mobilises 6,000 employees to help customers adopt AI

The idea for the new organisation came in part from customer concerns about the ballooning costs of AI, Microsoft said.
The idea for the new organisation came in part from customer concerns about the ballooning costs of AI, Microsoft said.

At least $1 million lost since May in Microsoft, Crypto.com impersonation scams

Since May, the police have received at least 30 reports, with total losses of at least $1 million.
Since May, the police have received at least 30 reports, with total losses of at least $1 million.

Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce, affecting thousands of jobs: Media report

A sign sits on display outside a building on the Microsoft Corp. campus in Redmond, Washington, U.S., on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, will rerport first quarter results on April 23. Photographer: Kevin P. Casey/Bloomberg News
A sign sits on display outside a building on the Microsoft Corp. campus in Redmond, Washington, U.S., on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, will rerport first quarter results on April 23. Photographer: Kevin P. Casey/Bloomberg News

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