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Tencent rose when Microsoft joined the list of foreign tech titans felled by Chinese rivals

In ‘Influence Empire’, Lulu Yilun Chen tells the much-awaited story of Tencent, the Chinese tech giant behind WeChat.

Russian army used cyberattacks to target Ukraine & allies amid invasion, says Microsoft study

The study said that 'Foxblade', a cyber weapon found in multiple government entities across Ukraine, was traced to the Russian Army.

Why $69 billion Activision deal could be a blunder for Microsoft

Looking out a few years, the tech giant may be underestimating the level of damage Activision’s brands have suffered from both workplace scandals and complaints about game quality.

Microsoft to shut LinkedIn China, cities ‘challenging operating environment’

LinkedIn has become the last major US social media provider to pull out of Beijing. Other US-based social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook have long been banned.

Amazon, Microsoft line up to harness India’s Rs 1.76 lakh crore farm data trove

Modi govt is betting the private sector can help farmers boost yields with apps and tools built from information such as crop output, soil quality and land holdings.

Microsoft invests $5 million in Oyo to develop AI-driven hotel technologies

Oyo carries a valuation of $9.6 billion after Microsoft's investment, third in the country behind Byju’s and Paytm. The startup is due to file IPO documents in the coming weeks.

Why Apple, Amazon, Microsoft & Google will want to play nice in this post-Snowden era

Tech giants, that once behaved as global actors obligated to protect users across countries, are facing a wave of antitrust probes that could fundamentally crimp how they do business.

Pentagon cancels deal with Microsoft and that makes Jeff Bezos even richer

Jeff Bezos reached a record $211 billion net worth Tuesday. His record haul is even greater than during a 2020 Amazon stock surge, when his net worth topped out at $206.9 billion.

Microsoft first opens its Windows, and then quietly tries to close door on Slack

The move to integrate a burgeoning product into an established one looks like a throwback to the 1990s, when Microsoft bundled other products into Windows and built its dominance.

Microsoft names Satya Nadella chairman, rewards him for turning around tech giant

The company’s shares have soared more than sevenfold and its market value is approaching $2 trillion as Microsoft has been restored to the ranks of the top technology companies.

On Camera

Xi Jinping is courting France. India must make sure its European partner isn’t seduced

Xi won’t be walking away from Europe with a win in hand, but his visit will almost certainly ignite arguments about the continent’s geopolitical future.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.