The 90′s will be remembered for a few things: The Gulf War, Full House, Gangsta Rap, Spice Girls and Windows. This was the era of Microsoft and Intel who came to power by making the modern computer more affordable for anyone to buy. The two were unstoppable, many tried to penetrate the armor of the tech titans, but failed miserably. Antitrust cases brought on by governments weren’t enough to stave the beasts, but Y2K ushered in a new era that has the once dominant pair moving in different directions.
Microsoft is laying off more employees, a new round after they cut thousands last year. It seems like many big tech companies are doing the same.
Amidst the AI frenzy of 2023, major players like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are in the spotlight, launching their own generative AI systems.
Microsoft has made it easy for iPhone users to check their mobile updates on Windows-enabled computers.
If Microsoft wants to survive in the future tech world they need to program their O.S. for mobile platforms. That simple. Intel hasn't proven they can make a dent in that area so Microsoft are not gonna wait around while I.O.S., Android, and any future manufacturer jumps over them.
Intel has the Desktop platform on hold for right now with AMD not too far behind. I say good job Microsoft for looking beyond the right now.