Microsoft Issues Refunds for Redfall Game Following Studio Closure
Microsoft issues refunds for Redfall game after closure of developer Arkane Austin, following the shutdown of several Bethesda studios. The move aims to address player concerns and maintain customer satisfaction amidst industry challenges.
Microsoft’s ‘iPhone Moment’ on the Horizon with AI Advancements
Microsoft is poised for significant growth in the field of AI, with analysts comparing its potential to an ‘iPhone Moment.’ Wedbush raises Microsoft’s price target to $550, citing the increasing adoption of Copilot and Azure. With a focus on AI, Microsoft is positioned to lead in the cloud industry and capitalize on monetization opportunities.
Wedbush Securities Analyst Raises Microsoft Corp Price Target to $550
Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives raises Microsoft Corp (MSFT) price target to $550, citing positive AI customer feedback and increasing monetization of Copilot and Azure. Microsoft stock has grown over 29% in the last year. Learn more about Microsoft’s AI and cloud computing advancements and potential investment options.
Microsoft Edge 126 Launches with AI Theme Generator and Security Enhancements
Microsoft has launched Edge 126 in the Stable Channel, featuring an AI theme generator, security setting controls, and Copilot summarization notification. Admins can manage the AI theme generator with the AIGenThemesEnabled policy, while the security settings enhance browser security. The release also includes new policies and updates for a better browsing experience.
Microsoft Introduces Quick Share Feature in Windows 11 Preview Build
Microsoft has introduced a new Quick Share feature in Windows 11 Preview Build 22635.3785, allowing users to easily share files between PCs and Android devices. The ‘My Phone’ icon simplifies wireless file transfers, requiring both devices to be paired and specific apps to be installed. This feature, currently available to Insider Program users, hints at a broader rollout in the future, alongside other enhancements like jump lists and Windows Spotlight improvements.
Anticipation Grows for GPT-5 as AI Models Continue to Advance
Excitement builds as the AI community anticipates the arrival of GPT-5, with industry experts like Eric Schmidt and Kevin Scott predicting significant advancements in AI capabilities. Leopold Aschenbrenner’s thought-provoking post on the future of AI models sparks both excitement and skepticism, pointing towards a potential milestone in 2027 where AI models could perform the work of researchers and engineers. The consensus among experts is that scaling AI models through increased computing power and data inputs is crucial for unlocking their full potential, with the evolution from GPT-2 to GPT-4 setting the stage for the highly anticipated GPT-5.
Microsoft Addresses Dangerous DNSSEC Flaws
Microsoft recently addressed a dangerous DNSSEC zero-day flaw, CVE-2023-50868, affecting a third-party DNSSEC mechanism called NSEC3. The delay in releasing a fix raised questions about Microsoft’s response time. Researchers also discovered another serious DNSSEC flaw, ‘KeyTrap’ (CVE-2023-50387), capable of impacting up to 31% of all DNS servers. Both vulnerabilities allow attackers to overload DNS resolvers’ CPU cycles, leading to unresponsiveness and facilitating DNS cache poisoning.
Microsoft Enhances Data Platform Fabric for AI Applications
Microsoft introduces new updates to its data platform, transforming Fabric into an application platform to simplify data management and analytics. With tools like Azure Synapse and Power BI, Fabric aims to support AI applications by offering enhanced features and flexibility in working with diverse data sources.
Malicious VSCode Extensions Discovered in Marketplace
Israeli researchers have uncovered malicious Visual Studio Code extensions infiltrating organizations through popular themes. The ‘Darcula’ extension mimicked the legitimate ‘Dracula Official’ theme, collecting system data undetected. With security vulnerabilities in the VSCode Marketplace, the need for improved measures against malicious extensions is crucial.
Microsoft Deprecates DirectAccess, Recommends Always On VPN as Alternative
Microsoft has announced the deprecation of DirectAccess from Windows, urging users to transition to Always On VPN for a more advanced network connectivity solution. Deprecated features like DirectAccess will no longer be actively developed or supported by Microsoft, emphasizing the importance of migrating to newer technologies for an improved computing experience.