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How do you pronounce 'Azure?' Microsoft wants to know.
By Sean Endicott published
A new marketing video from Microsoft asks people how they pronounce Azure. There's some debate on the correct pronunciation of the word, and how people say it also varies by region.

Microsoft is part of a $2 billion investment in self-driving car maker Cruise
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft announced a long-term relationship with General Motors and Cruise today. Microsoft joins General Motors, Honda, and other investors as part of a $2 billion equity investment.

Microsoft Azure 'PlayFab' multiplayer servers expand to more regions, AMD support in tow
By Jez Corden last updated
Microsoft's Azure PlayFab powers various games — from No Man's Sky to Rainbow Six Siege — and it's getting a big upgrade today.

Minecraft Realms completes migration to Microsoft Azure cloud platform from AWS
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Minecraft finally completes its move to Microsoft Azure.

PUBG, PUBG Mobile will run on Microsoft Azure, plays on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S day one
By Zachary Boddy published
More secure servers, more stable gameplay.

Leaked details shed light on Microsoft's rumored 'Cloud PC' service
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft's Remote Desktop seems set to take the next step into Cloud PCs.

Microsoft launching first cloud region in Austria, invests big in Brazil
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
The investments will expand Microsoft's cloud reach while bringing digital skilling to, potentially, millions.

Microsoft tapped to power CES 2021 digital experience
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster published
Microsoft Azure, Teams, and Power Platform will all have a part in CES 2021.
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