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Apple confirms cloud gaming services like xCloud and Stadia violate App Store guidelines

The Verge

Cloud gaming is shaping up to have a big moment on mobile starting next month with the launch of Microsoft’s xCloud service , but iOS users are getting left out. We already knew that there was some issue, likely App Store-related, as to why Stadia wasn’t available for Apple devices and why Microsoft’s service would likely face a similar fate.

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Microsoft Azure AI Adds GPT-4 and New Virtual Machines

Tech Republic

Microsoft is also working on creating guidelines for red teams working on making sure generative AI is both secure and responsible.

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Microsoft gives developers a new method for estimating quantum computing needs

GeekWire

Microsoft’s Krysta Svore discusses quantum computing at a 2020 conference. Microsoft has an app for that — and now developers around the world can have it, too. It’s a software tool that was originally developed for Microsoft’s internal use. GeekWire Photo / Alan Boyle).

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Seattle healthcare data startup Truveta lands investment from Microsoft and forms partnership

GeekWire

Seattle-based Truveta will leverage Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to analyze health data under a new partnership with the software giant announced Wednesday. Microsoft is also investing an undisclosed amount in Truveta, which emerged from stealth mode last year and already has more than 100 employees. Microsoft Photo).

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NBA will use new Microsoft Teams ‘Together’ feature for virtual fan experience during games

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More than 300 fans will be shown on 17-foot video screens during NBA games this season, interacting with each other via Microsoft Teams. The NBA is getting help from Microsoft to improve the fan experience as the league embarks on an unprecedented shortened season amid the pandemic. Microsoft unveils ‘Together’ mode for Teams.

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Microsoft condemns Apple’s App Store policies

The Verge

Microsoft is now rebuking Apple over its stringent developer restrictions and its stance on cloud gaming apps, which the iPhone maker does not allow on the App Store for apparent violations of its guidelines. Microsoft says Apple is denying consumers the benefits of such technology through unfair enforcement of its App Store rules.

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Microsoft revenue climbs 13% to $38B as stay-at-home orders boost cloud and games businesses

GeekWire

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, at a past shareholder meeting. Microsoft posted revenue of $38 billion, up 13%, beating Wall Street’s expectations for its fiscal fourth quarter ended June 30. billion, reflecting a $450 million charge from closing Microsoft Stores and an unusual $2.6 GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop).

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