Tag: Microsoft
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Technology is transforming the banking industry, and you’re at the centre
Microsoft Blogs – 10.15.19 Around four thousand years ago, merchants in Assyria, India and Sumeria began giving out grain loans to farmers and traders who transported goods between cities. Fast forward to ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, and lenders in temples were providing loans, accepting deposits, and changing money, paving the way for the…
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5 times Hollywood has taken on AI
Microsoft Blogs – 10.10.19 (10.8.19) Artificial intelligence is a staple of many movie plots – and those thrilling stories often revolve around the potential dangers of AI, rather than the good it can do. Since popular culture plays a part in shaping attitudes about technology, it’s not surprising that questions surrounding AI are informed by…
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gamescom 2019 Kicks off with an All-New Inside Xbox
Microsoft Blogs – 8.14.19 With the release of Gears 5 less than a month away, Inside Xbox will unveil the game’s Horde Mode! We’ll also premiere nearly a dozen never-before-seen trailers and have big news and reveals on Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Wasteland 3, Empire of Sin, Greedfall, The Surge 2, Vigor, Metro Exodus, Blair…
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How AI is changing arts and culture
Microsoft Blogs – 8.7.19 (7.30.19) If you were to ask people how AI could change their lives, they may immediately think of self-driving cars and chatbots. In a business context, increased efficiencies and advanced data analytics would be among the likely responses. Read more: How AI is changing arts and culture | Microsoft On The Issues
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The Internet of Things is going mainstream, Microsoft survey finds
Microsoft Blogs – 8.6.19 (7.31.19) Over 80% of large companies around the world are adopting IoT solutions, stoking an “invisible revolution” that will reach 94% of enterprises in two years, according to a new Microsoft survey, IoT Signals. Read more: The Internet of Things is going mainstream, Microsoft survey finds
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Meet Mackenzie “Mac” Book
Microsoft YouTube Channel – 8.6.19 (7.31.19) Meet Mackenzie “Mac” Book from Sydney, Australia. We asked Mac Book to compare Surface Laptop 2 to MacBook Air. Find out what he has to say. Source: Meet Mackenzie “Mac” Book
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9 nostalgic tech sounds you (probably) haven’t heard in years
Microsoft Blogs – 8.5.19 (7.30.19) We all have memories like this. Whether it was your first colour TV, or shiny new console, certain technologies have a special place in our hearts. Beyond their looks, the sounds associated with our favourite gadgets can usher in a powerful sense of nostalgia. We’ve rounded up some of our…
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Meaningful innovation: Human ingenuity, powered by AI
Microsoft Blogs – 7.29.19 (7.18.19) This week, I’ve had a great time in the 110-degree heat in Las Vegas at our Inspire and Ready conferences (well, maybe not enjoying the heat so much). I’ve had the opportunity to share the role of innovation and the power of artificial intelligence with partners and employees from every corner…
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How AI can help save lives in emergencies
Microsoft Blogs – 7.26.19 (7.23.19) Disaster can bring out the best in human nature. Emergency service personnel, rescue crews and volunteers work tirelessly, often putting their own lives at risk. Whether they’re responding to a natural disaster or other accident, rescue and relief teams increasingly use AI as a vital tool to save lives and to get help to the…