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Tech Predictions for 2024: Digital Identities, Windows Next and More

As the rise of AI continues, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the tech features heavily in my yearly forecast.

Microsoft Kicks Off Surface Hub 3 Sales

Microsoft announced this week that its Surface Hub 3 videoconferencing device is now shipping.

Microsoft Unveils New Chips to Power AI and Cloud at Ignite

Microsoft will soon be deploying its own custom chips to power the company's AI and cloud services.

Microsoft Partners with iFixit on Surface Device Repairs

Microsoft announced on Thursday that iFixit is now offering replacement parts for Microsoft Surface devices.

Microsoft Unveils Four New Surface Devices

Microsoft on Thursday unveiled four new Surface devices for businesses.

Cisco To Acquire Splunk for About $28 Billion

Cisco is acquiring security and IT solutions provider Splunk for about "$28 billion in equity value," per a Thursday announcement.

Microsoft's Panos Panay Announces Company Departure

Yusuf Mehdi will be filling the newly vacated leadership role.

Google Chromebooks Get 10 Years of Update Support

Google announced this week that its Chromebooks computers will get 10 years of updates automatically.

Microsoft Ending Its Azure Kinect Camera-Sensor Products

Microsoft announced on Thursday that it plans to stop offering its Azure Kinect Developer Kit, although it will still license its depth-sensing camera technology to partners.

Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management Now Includes Firmware Security Advisories

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that firmware security advisories are now available within the Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management service.

Microsoft's Secure Boot BlackLotus Patching To Extend into 2024

Microsoft this week offered guidance to address a Secure Boot vulnerability in Windows and Linux systems, but it'll likely be a long-term project for IT pros.

Report Suggests Microsoft and AMD Collaborating on AI Chip

A Thursday report by Bloomberg stated that Microsoft and AMD are collaborating on an artificial intelligence (AI) chip as an alternative to Nvidia's AI processor market dominance with its graphics processing units (GPUs).

Report Indicates Microsoft Working on AI Chip

Microsoft reportedly is working on a chip, code-named "Athena," that will support large language models used with artificial intelligence (AI) applications, according to a report by The Information (paywalled).

Dell Cutting 5 Percent of Workforce

Dell announced on Monday that it was cutting five percent of its workforce, which amounts to about 6,650 jobs.

Microsoft Assures on HoloLens 2 and Mixed Reality

Microsoft this week gave assurances regarding its commitments toward continuing some of its mixed-reality products, including Microsoft Mesh and the HoloLens 2 headset.

How To Choose a Server Rack

Size, airflow and security should be at the forefront of your decision.

Microsoft Adds Collaboration Capabilities to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides for HoloLens 2

Microsoft this week described enhancements to its Microsoft Dynamics 365 Guides add-on to HoloLens 2, which is its mixed-reality headset.

Microsoft Authenticator Support for Apple Watch Ends in January

The Microsoft Authenticator app, used to assure secure authentications, won't be compatible with the Apple Watch, starting next month.

Microsoft Buys Hollowcore Fiber Cable Maker Lumenisity

Microsoft announced on Friday that it has acquired Lumenisity, a maker of hollowcore fiber cable for global networking infrastructure.

Windows Update for Business Reports Commercially Released

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the "general availability" commercial-release of Windows Update for Business Reports.

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