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How Microsoft Security Experts Product Looks to Tackle Cybercrime
Microsoft is betting on its Security Experts product to beef up a cybersecurity industry finding itself with a personnel shortage amid a rise in cyberattack incidents. Vasu Jakkal, CVP for security, compliance, identity and management at...
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Pentagon Scrutinizes Microsoft's IVAS Combat Goggles Based on HoloLens ARG
Tech giant Microsoft won a military contract for the production of its IVAS (integrated visual augmentation system) combat goggles, based on its HoloLens ARG tech, worth up to $21.9 billion over 10 years. However, the Pentagon is now...
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U.S. Stocks Close at Session Lows on Friday
U.S. markets closed the day at session lows as the Dow marked its fifth straight week of losses. Investors continue to weigh inflation and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and growing economic risk factors. George Seay, CEO of Annandale...
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'Slow and Steady Wins the Race' for Netflix Gaming, Says Arkadium Co-Founder
Streaming giant Netflix has thrown its hat into the ring with some video game offerings of its own so far, but the hurdles to gaining market share in the space might be daunting despite recently acquiring its third game development...
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Smart Shipping Startup Nautilus Gets Microsoft Climate Investment
Nautilus Labs closed $34 million in funding from investors including the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund. The company plans to use its funding to improve shipping industry efficiency with its software. Nautilus CEO Matt Heider joined...
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Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in $69BN metaverse bet
Founded in 1979, Activision is home to some of the most popular game franchises in the world, including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Candy Crush and Guitar Hero.
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Microsoft buys Activision: Makers of Candy Crush and Call of Duty strike historic deal
The deal will make Microsoft one of the biggest game producers in the world, making them more competitive with tech giants like Meta in the creation of the metaverse
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Microsoft Ends Production of All Xbox One Consoles
Microsoft has discontinued the Xbox One as it looks to focus on ramping up production for its current Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. The Xbox One first hit the market in November 2013.
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After 2021's reckoning, what comes next for Big Tech?
Big Tech faced a major reckoning in 2021, with lawmakers and the general public both agreeing that more needs to be done to rein in platforms like Facebook, Google and Amazon. With 2022 on its way, the tech industry is likely preparing...
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Need2Know: NATO Update, Kyiv Fighting, China's BA.2 Surge & Teen Hacker Mastermind
Catching you up on what you need to know Mar 24, 2022, with NATO meeting updates, Ukraine retaking suburbs around Kyiv, the spread of omicron subvariant BA.2 in China, Google Pay launching a third-party billing option, and a 16-year-old...
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Microsoft Teams Essentials Looks to Help Small, Medium Businesses Adapt to Hybrid Work
Microsoft recently announced the standalone Teams Essentials as businesses continue to update their practices for the new norm of hybrid work life. Jared Spataro, corporate VP at Microsoft Modern Work, joined Cheddar to talk about...
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Microsoft Integrating Activision With 'Next Phase of the Internet' as Its Goal
In what could be the biggest deal in video games history, Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard underlines the company's aggressive push in gaming and beyond into its long-term vision of being top dog in the metaverse. Adam...
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Augmented reality project brings Olympic birthplace to life
What would it be like to walk around the ancient site of Olympia at the time the original Olympic Games were held? A partnership between Microsoft and Greece's Ministry of Culture and Sport is offering visitors the answer, launching an...
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Microsoft Makes the Case for Mesh Metaverse on Teams Coming in 2022
Just days after Facebook's Meta announcement, Microsoft announced that it will be launching its own mixed reality platform called Mesh through Teams. Jared Spataro, corporate vice president at Microsoft 365, joined Cheddar to provide...
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Supply Chain and Cloud Hacking in Microsoft Report Is 'Ever-Present Danger'
On Monday Microsoft reported that the same Russia-backed hackers behind the 2020 SolarWinds attack have been assailing the global technology supply chain and cloud services. The former White House CIO under President George W. Bush and...
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How Joe Montana-Backed Software Company GitLab Surged in Nasdaq Debut
Gitlab went from being worth a mere $200 million just three years ago and being buried behind the competition to being worth $16.5 billion dollars. Cheddar News was joined by Ivestopdeia Editor-In-Chief Caleb Silver to discuss Gitlab's...
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Microsoft U.S. President Talks What International Women’s Day Means to Her
On this International Women’s Day, Deb Cupp, president of Microsoft U.S., joined Cheddar News to talk about the implementation of her pillars to extend the company's culture, such as acting with care and putting the team first. "What I...
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Adobe and Microsoft Team Up to Bring 'Delightful' Productivity Tools to Workers
Software giants Adobe and Microsoft are further partnering to build synergy between their productivity tools for the digital-first workplace. Ashley Still, the senior vice president and general manager of digital media at Adobe, talked...
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Microsoft Acquisition of Activision a Step Towards Leading on the Metaverse
Microsoft announced on Tuesday it's acquiring video game publisher Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion in cash, a company that's is known for big titles like "Call of Duty" and "World of Warcraft." Lyron Bentovim, Glimpse Group...
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Shopify Teams Up with Microsoft, Oracle to Launch Business Tools for Merchants
E-commerce company Shopify has teamed up with Microsoft and Oracle to help brands streamline business operations on the platform. The company is launching what it calls its Global Enterprise Resource Planning Program, allowing select...
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Microsoft Shuts Down LinkedIn in China Amid Nation's Tech Crackdown
Job seekers and networkers in China will have one less outlet after Microsoft announced that it's shutting down its professional social networking platform LinkedIn, the last American social media site in the country. Technology...
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Microsoft Introduces New Lineup of Surface Products, Windows 11
Yusuf Mehdi, vice president of modern life, search, and devices at Microsoft, joined Cheddar's "Opening Bell" to discuss the rollout of a host of new products, including Windows 11. Mehdi talked about improvements made to its operating...
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Truepic CEO Says $26M Fundraise to Expand Tackling Deepfakes, Verifying Images
As deepfake technology continues to advance, Truepic is looking to be an equalizer when it comes to verifying the authenticity of photos and videos. CEO Jeff McGregor joined Cheddar to talk about his company’s $26 million Series B...
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With No Prenup, Divorce Lawyer Breaks Down How Gates Split Could Play Out
Bill and Melinda Gates announced that after 27 years of marriage they will be divorcing. Jacqueline Newman, Divorce Attorney and Author of "The New Rules of Divorce: 12 Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness," joined...