Common Man Tech: It’s been a big bad day for the giant software maker from Redmond, Washington.
The First Sign of Trouble:
A German court this morning leveled a $730 million dollar fine against Microsoft, because they’ve been pricks about complying with a 2009 commitment they made. The agreement with the EU was to allow customers a clearer path to changing their default browser within Windows, from Internet Exploder Explorer, to whatever they wanted to use. But apparently, those crazy guys at MS haven’t quite been living-up to their end of the bargain here, as Sharif Sakr at Engadget explains:
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.
It’s exciting to think about the potential new features and advancements Microsoft might bring with the next Xbox. As gaming technology evolves so rapidly, it’s no surprise that Microsoft could already be deep into manufacturing. For those interested in keeping up with the latest in tech developments, you can find insightful articles and updates on infobullion.com
