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Microsoft logo on the facade of an office building, symbolizing the company's strategic withdrawal from China by 2026

Strategic Retreat: How Microsoft Reshaped Its China Business by 2026

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:41
🇨🇳 By 2026, Microsoft reduced its presence in China: 15 branches closed, exit from retail and production. 📉 Key facts: - Reduction of 2,000+ jobs at partner Wicresoft and 400 Azure employees. - Production of Surface and Xbox moved out of the PRC. - China's share of revenue dropped to 1.5%. ☁️ But the company is not leaving completely: retains business with ByteDance and Shein, and access to OpenAI models for Chinese corporations. Strategy: risk minimization while maintaining profitability.
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Concept of the 2014 Microsoft Raven smartphone: front and back view with Windows logo

Microsoft Raven: The Tech Giant's Missed Opportunity. What the Cancelled 2014 Surface Phone Looked Like

Technology 08/12/2026, 14:27
📱 Microsoft Raven: The Tech Giant's Missed Opportunity. Photos of a secret 2014 Surface Phone prototype have appeared online. The device with a metal body and Windows logo could have become Microsoft's first own smartphone. ❌ The project was cancelled after the acquisition of Nokia. 🔄 The idea was revisited only in 2020 with the Surface Duo. #Microsoft #SurfacePhone #TechHistory #Raven
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Microsoft logo on building facade: company prepares launch of Maia 300 AI chips to challenge Nvidia

Microsoft Prepares Strike Against Nvidia: Launch of Maia 300 AI Chips and Plan for One Million Units

Technology 08/12/2026, 07:22
🚀 Microsoft prepares a powerful response to Nvidia: the launch of Maia 300 AI chips is expected as early as September 2026. 📉 Goal: Reducing dependence on competitor chips and developing its own Azure infrastructure. 🏭 Scale: An order for more than 300,000 chips from TSMC is being discussed, with plans to reach 1 million units. 🤝 Clients: New accelerators may be offered to major partners, including Anthropic. 📊 Context: Microsoft is catching up with Google and Amazon, which are already actively monetizing their TPU and Trainium chips. #Microsoft #AI #Maia300 #Nvidia #TechNews #XABinfo
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Windows 11 logo on abstract blue waves — visual accompaniment to news about August update with biometric revolution and new File Explorer features

Microsoft releases August Windows 11 update: a revolution in biometrics and new File Explorer features

Technology 08/12/2026, 04:58
🚀 Microsoft has released the August Windows 11 update (KB5121003)! 🔒 **Security:** Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint scanners with ESS protection. 📂 **File Explorer:** Files are displayed in MB/GB, and middle-click to open a new tab has been added. 🔍 **Search:** Typo tolerance improved and application launch speed increased. 🗣 **Voice Access:** New "Voice Isolation" mode removes background noise. ⚠️ Important: Support for Windows 11 24H2 Home/Pro ends on October 13, 2026!
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Global AI neural network by Microsoft manages oil and gas fields, illustrating the efficiency paradox and resource extraction growth

The Efficiency Paradox: How Microsoft's AI Could Increase the World's Dependence on Oil and Gas

Technology 08/12/2026, 04:19
🚨 Microsoft study shocks the world: AI could increase oil production by hundreds of billions of barrels! 🛢️ Scientists have found that algorithms optimize fossil fuel extraction more effectively than they help green energy. This threatens additional CO2 emissions of 1.8 billion tons annually. Without strict state regulation, technologies could exacerbate, rather than solve, the climate crisis. 🌍📉 #Microsoft #AI #ClimateChange #OilGas #Economy
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Microsoft logo on office building against circuit board background, symbolizing Windows price hike and PC component shortage

Double blow to the PC market: component shortage and rising Windows prices from Microsoft

Technology 08/11/2026, 03:29
💻 **PC market in shock: Microsoft raises Windows prices** In August 2026, computer manufacturers faced a double blow. Microsoft increased the cost of Windows OEM licenses by 7–10%, tying the price to processor power. 📉 **Why this matters:** • Hardware prices are already rising due to shortages and the AI boom. • ASUS and Acer have warned of further price increases of up to 5%. • ASUS PCs have already risen by 30% since the end of 2025. Buyers risk being left without new computers or having to pay astronomical sums for them. #Microsoft #PC #Technology #Economy
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WinUI 3 logo on the background of Windows 11 interface with text about Microsoft's transition to native UI

The End of the Win32 Era: Microsoft to Completely Rewrite Windows 11 Interface with WinUI 3

Technology 08/11/2026, 03:11
🚀 Microsoft officially confirmed the full transition of Windows 11 to WinUI 3. 🛠️ The File Explorer properties window has already been rewritten from scratch. 🚫 End of the era of "patches" over Windows 95. ⚠️ Risk: WinUI 3 currently consumes more memory. Read the full analysis of Microsoft's strategy in our article! 👇 #Windows11 #WinUI3 #Microsoft #TechNews
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