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Microsoft 50th Anniversary Copilot Event recap — all the big AI news and announcements

Microsoft is celebrating its 50th birthday with an anniversary Copilot Event today — follow along with us live.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft turns 50: How it’s remained essential, based on my 27 years there

From the earliest days of software to the latest breakthroughs in AI, Microsoft’s work has asked a simple but profound question.

Fortune

From IBM to OpenAI: 50 years of winning (and failed) strategies at Microsoft

Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary. This article was written using Microsoft Word on a computer running Microsoft Windows. It is likely to be published on platforms hosted by Microsoft Azure, including LinkedIn, a Microsoft subsidiary with over one billion users. In 2024, the company generated a net profit of $88 billion…

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Four Men Loom Large In Microsoft History

Microsoft was shaped by Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella over the course of the last half-century in the male-dominated tech world.

International Business Times

Computer Pioneer Microsoft Turns 50 In The Age Of AI

Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as lifestyles embraced the internet.

International Business Times

Bill Gates now drives an electric Fiat500 with a top speed of 100mph

Philanthropist Bill Gates revealed he was gifted an EV from Fiat by U2 frontman Bono for his birthday.

Fortune

Bill Gates says Satya Nadella almost missed the cut for CEO of Microsoft — Even with Steve Ballmer's support

In a recent interview, Bill Gates revealed that Satya Nadella was nearly overlooked as CEO but has become one of its most successful leaders.

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Bill Gates says Satya Nadella was 'almost' passed over for Microsoft CEO role

Bill Gates said he always backed Satya Nadella to lead Microsoft, but the current CEO was "almost" passed over in the succession process.

Fortune

Microsoft shutting down Skype in May

Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011

The Independent UK

The Upfront Summit, less than two months after the fires, draws tech’s elite to Los Angeles

The Upfront Summit, known for its glamour and LA-long ethos, was held this year at the Intuit Dome.

Fortune

‘A goal of mine’: Patty Mills seeks to turn Ben Simmons into green and gold

The Australian pair will team up again in the NBA after the former No 1 draft pick joined the Boomers captain at the Los Angeles Clippers

The Guardian - AU

Bill Gates says he'd "hide from the press" if former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer traded "the new and hot OS" for Windows 10

In a recent interview with Bill Gates, Mark Cuban compared The Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to Microsoft trading Windows 11 for Windows 10.

Windows Central

Fireaid Benefit Concert Raises Over 0 Million For Wildfire Relief

FireAid concert raises 0 million for Los Angeles wildfire relief, with U2 and L.A. Clippers support.

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Top 10 Richest People See Record Wealth Increase

Top billionaires, including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, saw significant wealth gains post-election.

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Trump’s victory adds record $64bn to wealth of richest top 10

Share surge increases Elon Musk’s fortune by $26bn in a day as Jeff Bezos, Sergey Brin and Bill Gates also benefit

Sports Illustrated

Steve Ballmer Spent the Entire Clippers' Home-Opener Freaking Out

Steve Ballmer spent the entire Clippers season opener freaking out.

Fortune

America’s 10 richest men can’t agree who should be the next president

Some have thrown money and support behind the candidates, while others have stayed quiet.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Wall in the Intuit Dome is a brilliant idea and other teams should absolutely steal it

This is what a true home court advantage looks like.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Steve Ballmer joined The Wall at the Clippers’ Intuit Dome and predictably went nuts

The Clippers owner was one of the most enthusiastic fans in the building!

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Durant 'Loved' One Cool Part of Clippers' New Intuit Dome

Durant was incredibly impressed with the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

International Business Times

From Brownie Mix To Billions: Steve Ballmer's Wealth And Legacy Post-Microsoft

Steve Ballmer, who once served as the CEO of Microsoft, has seen his wealth skyrocket in recent years, surpassing that of his former boss and company co-founder, Bill Gates.

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