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Microsoft Teams faces a class action lawsuit over "illegal" voice collection
Teams Microsoft could face penalties if found to have violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) with voice transcription.
Windows Wrap: Microsoft fixes Windows 11 as OpenAI marriage hits the rocks
News Microsoft restored the movable Taskbar to Windows 11 as the OpenAI partnership showed new cracks. Plus, the latest Presidents' Day PC deals.
Was Microsoft blocking Windows ISO downloads? Rufus' dev says so
Windows 11 A user recently reported failures when downloading Windows 11 ISOs. Rufus developer Pete Batard blamed Microsoft, raising concerns about access and control.
Even ex-Microsoft bosses tried to save the vertical Taskbar in Windows
Windows 11 Former Microsoft CEO of Advertising and Web Services, Mikhail Parakhin, says he was against the decision to remove the vertical Taskbar in Windows 11.
Opera complaint over Edge sparks investigation from Brazil.
News Opera’s complaint has triggered a regulatory investigation into whether Microsoft’s OEM incentives reduce consumer choice at the point of purchase.
AI “recommendation poisoning” is real, and Microsoft says it’s getting worse
News Microsoft is warning that attackers can plant hidden memory instructions inside AI systems to subtly influence recommendations and decisions. The company says this emerging threat could affect everything from chatbots to automated tools
Weezer’s Buddy Holly video almost didn’t make Windows 95
WINDOWS Microsoft’s lawyers had to consult Happy Days reps, including The Fonz, to secure Weezer’s Buddy Holly video for the Windows 95 CD.
Microsoft is bringing back a classic Windows feature people actually miss
Windows 11 Microsoft is planning to bring back the ability to move and resize the Taskbar on Windows 11 as part of its effort to improve sentiment around the OS this year.
