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January 22, 2021 / Last updated : January 22, 2021 ResearchBuzz Research & Opinion

CNET: Microsoft patent details tech that could turn dead people into AI chatbots

CNET: Microsoft patent details tech that could turn dead people into AI chatbots. “An AI chatbot that lets you interact with dead loved ones sounds like something straight out of science fiction. But if technology in a patent granted to Microsoft comes to fruition, interacting with a chatty 3D digital version of the deceased could […]

January 18, 2021 / Last updated : January 18, 2021 ResearchBuzz Around the Search & Social Media World

CNBC: GitHub head of HR resigns after investigation into firing of Jewish employee over Capitol riot comments

CNBC: GitHub head of HR resigns after investigation into firing of Jewish employee over Capitol riot comments. “Microsoft-owned GitHub, the code sharing site for software developers, said on Sunday that the company’s head of human resources resigned after an investigation into the company’s dismissal of a Jewish employee found ‘significant errors of judgment and procedure.’”

December 20, 2020 / Last updated : December 20, 2020 ResearchBuzz Useful Stuff

MakeTechEasier: What is Microsoft Visio? An Intro to the Flowchart and Diagramming Tool

MakeTechEasier: What is Microsoft Visio? An Intro to the Flowchart and Diagramming Tool . “You’re probably used to hearing about Microsoft Word and Excel, but what about Microsoft Visio? While it’s geared more toward enterprise level users, anyone who needs to create flowcharts or detailed diagrams will find this to be one of the best […]

December 14, 2020 / Last updated : December 14, 2020 ResearchBuzz Useful Stuff

How to Use Meet Now: Skype’s Free Zoom Alternative (Make Tech Easier)

Make Tech Easier: How to Use Meet Now: Skype’s Free Zoom Alternative. “Zoom meetings are very popular, but the free, personal meeting plans have a 40-minute time limit. Microsoft has introduced a free Zoom alternative called ‘Meet Now,’ which supports up to 50 users, unlimited calls and no time limits. If you’re a meeting organizer, […]

December 13, 2020 / Last updated : December 13, 2020 ResearchBuzz Security & Legal Issues

ZDNet: Microsoft exposes Adrozek, malware that hijacks Chrome, Edge, and Firefox

ZDNet: Microsoft exposes Adrozek, malware that hijacks Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. “Named Adrozek, the malware has been active since at least May 2020 and reached its absolute peak in August this year when it controlled more than 30,000 browsers each day. But in a report today, the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team believes the number […]

December 10, 2020 / Last updated : December 10, 2020 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

The Verge: Microsoft Teams gets an overhauled calling interface, CarPlay support, and more

The Verge: Microsoft Teams gets an overhauled calling interface, CarPlay support, and more. “Microsoft is overhauling its calling features inside Microsoft Teams today. A new calling interface will now show contacts, voicemail, and calling history in a single location. It’s designed to allow Microsoft Teams to more easily replace your desk phone, with built-in spam […]

December 5, 2020 / Last updated : December 5, 2020 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

The nightmare is real: ‘Excel formulas are the world’s most widely used programming language,’ says Microsoft (The Register)

The Register: The nightmare is real: ‘Excel formulas are the world’s most widely used programming language,’ says Microsoft. “Microsoft will let users create custom functions in Excel using the number wrangler’s own formula language….Dubbed LAMBDA, the feature (currently rolling out to beta customers) will be a lifesaver for anyone charged with maintaining herds of increasingly […]

November 30, 2020 / Last updated : November 30, 2020 ResearchBuzz Around the Search & Social Media World

Search Engine Land: How DuckDuckGo (and Microsoft) benefit from Google’s sprawling advertising business

Search Engine Land: How DuckDuckGo (and Microsoft) benefit from Google’s sprawling advertising business. “DuckDuckGo is a search engine that was founded in 2008 with a focus on protecting searchers’ privacy, notably showing all searchers the same search results and refraining from building profiles of its users. Its search volume has risen steadily over the years, […]

November 14, 2020 / Last updated : November 14, 2020 ResearchBuzz Security & Legal Issues

ZDNet: Microsoft urges users to stop using phone-based multi-factor authentication

ZDNet: Microsoft urges users to stop using phone-based multi-factor authentication. “Microsoft is urging users to abandon telephone-based multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions like one-time codes sent via SMS and voice calls and instead replace them with newer MFA technologies, like app-based authenticators and security keys.”

November 12, 2020 / Last updated : November 12, 2020 ResearchBuzz Security & Legal Issues

Reuters: Tech companies tied to U.S. lawsuit against Google get more time to propose protective order

Reuters: Tech companies tied to U.S. lawsuit against Google get more time to propose protective order. ” Microsoft Corp…Oracle Corp…and other companies that have provided information to the U.S. government for its antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google… were granted more time on Wednesday to propose a protective order for their confidential data.”

November 11, 2020 / Last updated : November 11, 2020 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

BetaNews: Microsoft releases patch for Windows zero-day flaw found by Google

BetaNews: Microsoft releases patch for Windows zero-day flaw found by Google. “Hacklers were taking advantage of a Windows Kernel Cryptography Driver security flaw (CVE-2020-117087) to gain elevated privileges in Windows 7, 8, and 10, as well as Windows Server 2008 and higher. As part of yesterday’s Patch Tuesday release, Microsoft has now issued a fix […]

November 7, 2020 / Last updated : November 7, 2020 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

BetaNews: Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 20251 with a selection of welcome fixes

BetaNews: Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 20251 with a selection of welcome fixes . “Microsoft has a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build on hand to brighten the days of those in the Dev Channel. Build 20251 (FE_RELEASE) isn’t the most existing of new flights it must be said, consisting mainly of fixes and known […]

November 1, 2020 / Last updated : November 1, 2020 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

Bing Blogs: Bing Search APIs are Transitioning

Bing Blogs: Bing Search APIs are Transitioning. “To reach out to wider audiences, Bing Search APIs will be transitioning from Azure Cognitive Services Platform to Azure Marketplace. Beginning October 31st, 2020, provisioning of any new instances of Bing Search APIs will need to be done via Azure Marketplace. All existing instances of Bing Search APIs, […]

October 31, 2020 / Last updated : October 31, 2020 ResearchBuzz Security & Legal Issues

PCMag UK: Google Calls Out Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability That Remains Unpatched

PCMag UK: Google Calls Out Windows Zero-Day Vulnerability That Remains Unpatched. “Google has revealed the details on a new zero-day Windows bug that it says is currently being exploited by hackers. The vulnerability, which is yet unnamed, has been classified as CVE-2020-17087. Google’s security outfit Project Zero took to its Chromium repository to post the […]

October 24, 2020 / Last updated : October 24, 2020 ResearchBuzz Tweaks & Updates

Microsoft: Survey or quiz your friends and family with Microsoft Forms, now available for personal use

Microsoft: Survey or quiz your friends and family with Microsoft Forms, now available for personal use. “Today, we’re excited to announce the availability of Microsoft Forms for personal use. Forms enables you to create a survey or quiz on any topic and works on any device via the web and the Office mobile app– making […]

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