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Quantum Computing Breakthroughs Push Industry Toward Scalability

The quantum computing industry is witnessing rapid advancements, with tech giants Microsoft, Google, and IBM driving innovation. The recent introduction of Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip and Google’s Willow chip signals major progress toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. While companies push forward, skepticism remains, with some industry leaders questioning the commercial viability of quantum technology in the …

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Skype’s Shutdown Marks the End of an Era in Encrypted Communication

Skype, once the world’s leading internet calling app, will officially shut down on May 5, 2025. While its popularity has faded, its legacy of end-to-end encryption remains. This groundbreaking technology changed digital communication, making private conversations accessible to millions. Skype’s Revolutionary Impact on Privacy Launched in 2003, Skype introduced end-to-end encryption at a time when …

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Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in May After 21 Years

Skype shutdown is officially happening as Microsoft has announced that it will retire the video-calling service in May. Once a dominant force in online communication, Skype will now merge with Microsoft Teams, allowing users to access their accounts through the newer platform. This decision reflects Microsoft’s strategy to streamline its communication services in an increasingly …

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Microsoft’s Quantum Chip Breakthrough Signals

Quantum computing is advancing at a rapid pace, and Microsoft’s latest quantum chip breakthrough has brought the reality of encryption vulnerabilities closer than ever. On February 19, Microsoft introduced Majorana 1, a revolutionary hardware chip that paves the way for quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption protocols within years, not decades. This development marks …

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Microsoft Cloud Growth Disappoints, AI Competition Looms

Redmond, Washington: Microsoft’s stock fell 4.5% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company forecast slower growth in its cloud computing business, raising concerns about AI monetization, rising costs, and competition from cheaper Chinese AI models. Despite beating overall revenue estimates, Microsoft’s Azure cloud division reported 31% revenue growth, missing Wall Street’s expectation of 31.8%. …

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Microsoft Resolves Office 365 Deactivation Errors

Microsoft has resolved a persistent bug causing “Product deactivated” errors in Microsoft 365 Office apps. These unexpected errors, which disrupted user access, primarily occurred due to changes in licensing configurations. The fix aims to restore seamless functionality and improve user experience. Cause of the Deactivation Errors The issue originated when administrators made changes to licenses …

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Xbox May Abandon Permanent Console Exclusives

Xbox appears to be moving away from permanent console exclusivity, signaling a major shift in the gaming landscape. According to a credible insider, Microsoft’s first-party games, including future exclusives, may launch on competing platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo consoles “over time.” This new approach stems from Microsoft’s broader strategy to expand its reach and recoup …

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Is Google’s New Blue Checkmark Feature the Key to Identifying Legitimate Websites in Search Results?

Google is testing a new verification feature that aims to help users avoid fraudulent websites. The company is experimenting with adding blue checkmarks beside business links in search results, similar to the verification symbols seen on social media platforms like Meta and Apple. These checkmarks indicate that the business is legitimate and not a copycat …

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OpenAI Launches Advanced AI Models for Complex Problem Solving

OpenAI, backed by Microsoft (MSFT.O), announced on Thursday the launch of new AI models aimed at tackling complex problems in fields like science, coding, and math. The models, named o1 and o1-mini, are designed to spend more time processing tasks, improving their ability to reason and solve harder problems compared to previous versions. Starting Thursday, …

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Microsoft Decides to Fire 10,000 Employees

Lately, times have been challenging for the world economy because of high inflation rates, high-interest rates, and businesses slowing down. Many companies have laid off their employees last year because of unstable economic conditions all over the world. Amazon, Twitter, Facebook, Tesla, etc have laid off thousands of employees and cut down their workforce. Now …

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System Limited earns a place in the Microsoft inner circle 2021/22

Karachi: Systems Limited, Pakistan’s leading information technology consulting and services company, has achieved the prestigious Microsoft Business Applications 2021/2022 Inner Circle award. Membership in this elite group is based on sales achievements that rank Systems Limited in the top echelon of Microsoft’s Business Applications global network of partners. Inner Circle members consist of the top …

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Microsoft emphasizes the need to encourage girl learners to embrace STEM subjects

Karachi: “It’s evident by the significant investments into skills development and educational programmes that Microsoft believes in upskilling our youth to have the right skills to succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. But even as we strive to include as many young learners in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects as possible, our girl …

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