Microsoft’s Windows Hello fingerprint authentication easily bypassed by cybersecurity firm (VIDEO)

Microsoft’s Windows Hello fingerprint authentication easily bypassed by cybersecurity firm (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 — If you’re using a premium or even a basic-yet-decent Windows laptop, chances are you’ll have a fingerprint sensor on it, typically doubling as a power button or perhaps located just off the keyboard in a corner somewhere. This fingerprint sensor is also typically one of the easiest ways for you … Read more

Microsoft’s AI Copilot will be on hand to help in Windows (VIDEO)

Microsoft’s AI Copilot will be on hand to help in Windows (VIDEO)

PARIS, May 25 — Microsoft is bringing the power of artificial intelligence to Windows 11, as well as to the Edge browser and the Microsoft Store. At its Build 2023 conference, Microsoft confirmed that artificial intelligence remains more than ever at the heart of its development strategy. As part of this, the American company announced … Read more

Microsoft’s bid to buy games giant faces triple anti-trust threat

Microsoft’s bid to buy games giant faces triple anti-trust threat

BRUSSELS, April 16 — Depending on which side you’re on, tech giant Microsoft is either the hero fighting to bring some of the most popular video games to more people, or the villain on the brink of killing competition in the sector. The Xbox-owner has embarked on a campaign to convince all three EU, UK … Read more

Users say Microsoft’s Bing chatbot gets defensive and testy

Users say Microsoft’s Bing chatbot gets defensive and testy

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 16 — Microsoft’s fledgling Bing chatbot can go off the rails at times, denying obvious facts and chiding users, according to exchanges being shared online by developers testing the AI creation. A forum at Reddit devoted to the artificial intelligence-enhanced version of the Bing search engine was rife on Wednesday with tales … Read more

Amazon, Google slam Microsoft’s cloud computing changes

Amazon, Google slam Microsoft’s cloud computing changes

Microsoft on Monday announced amended licensing deals and other changes that will take effect on October 1 and which they say will make it easier for cloud service providers to compete. ― Reuters file pic Wednesday, 31 Aug 2022 7:31 AM MYT BRUSSELS, Aug 31 ― Amazon and Alphabet unit Google criticised Microsoft’s cloud computing … Read more

China requires Microsoft’s Bing to suspend auto-suggest feature | Malay Mail

China requires Microsoft’s Bing to suspend auto-suggest feature | Malay Mail

Internet companies in China have been hit over the past year by a regulatory crackdown that has imposed fresh curbs on areas from content to customer privacy. — AFP pic SHANGHAI, March 21 — Microsoft Corp’s Bing, the only major foreign search engine available in China, said a “relevant government agency” has required it to … Read more

Microsoft’s Windows 11 will allow for Android apps | Malay Mail

Microsoft unveiled a new version of the Windows software on Thursday. — Reuters pic SAN FRANCISCO, June 25 — Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a new version of the Windows software powering most of the world’s computers, opening the door to apps tailored for Google-backed Android operating system. The US technology titan said Windows 11 will be … Read more