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Bill Gates Confesses Past Affairs and Apologizes to Foundation Staff
Bill Gates admitted to two extramarital affairs and apologized to his foundation staff for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein during a 2026 town hall meeting.
SABC Plus to Host Microsoft AI Skills Initiative for Millions
SABC Plus is expanding its public service mission by integrating Microsoft’s AI and digital skills training, aiming to equip millions of South Africans with critical digital literacy.
Microsoft Q2 Earnings: Strong AI, Cloud Revenue, Yet Stock Sees After-Hours Dip
Microsoft reported strong Q2 2026 financial results, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations driven by AI and Cloud. However, slower Azure growth and increased capital expenditure led to an after-hours stock decline of over 4%, while Xbox revenue decreased.
Bill Gates Warns of AI Bubble Amid Push for Data Center Expansion
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates likens the current AI investment surge to the dot-com bubble, while simultaneously spearheading a major data center infrastructure push in Europe to support AI’s growth.
Microsoft Issues Second Emergency Update Amid Windows 11 Instability
Microsoft has released an urgent out-of-band update, KB5078127, for Windows 11 to fix widespread Outlook crashes affecting millions of users, marking the second emergency patch this month following the problematic January 2026 security rollout.
Microsoft 365, Outlook Services Restored After Eight-Hour Outage
Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook and Teams, experienced a widespread, eight-hour outage on Thursday, January 22, 2026, disrupting vital communication for thousands. The disruption, caused by an infrastructure issue and complicated by a failed mitigation attempt, has now been resolved,…
IREN Stock Rallies After Rep. Cleo Fields Offloads Shares
U.S. Representative Cleo Fields’ sale of IREN Limited stock has drawn renewed attention after the company’s shares surged over 40% shortly after his transaction. The timing has sparked debate over congressional stock trading and potential conflicts of interest, as IREN…
Microsoft Deploys Emergency Windows 11 Fixes Amid Shutdown, Remote Access Outages
Microsoft has released urgent out-of-band updates for Windows 11, addressing critical bugs that prevented some systems from shutting down or hibernating correctly and caused failures in Remote Desktop sign-ins after the January 2026 security patches.
Elon Musk Seeks $134 Billion from OpenAI, Microsoft Over ‘Wrongful Gains’
Elon Musk has escalated his lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, formally seeking up to $134 billion in damages. He alleges the companies made “wrongful gains” from his early contributions while abandoning OpenAI’s original non-profit mission, setting the stage for a…
Musk’s $134 Billion OpenAI Lawsuit: Trial Revelations Expected
Elon Musk has filed a $134 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging fraud over OpenAI’s transition from a non-profit to a for-profit entity. The high-stakes trial, set for April in Oakland, California, promises explosive revelations and could significantly impact…
Forza Horizon 6 Leak Reveals May Launch, Signals Microsoft’s Evolving Gaming Strategy
An accidental in-game pop-up in Forza Horizon 5 has revealed the highly anticipated release date for Forza Horizon 6: May 19, 2026. This leak, alongside details of its Japan setting and multi-platform launch strategy, offers a glimpse into Microsoft’s evolving…
AI Data Centers Face New Reality: Power Grids, Water Scarcity, and Public Costs Drive Industry Shift
The rapid expansion of AI data centers is straining power grids, escalating electricity costs, and fueling public opposition, forcing tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon to redefine their operational models and invest in sustainable, community-aligned infrastructure.
Microsoft Reveals Africa’s AI Surge: South Africa Leads, Free Platforms Bridge Digital Divide
A recent Microsoft study highlights South Africa’s leading role in generative AI adoption across Africa, with free platforms like DeepSeek driving significant growth and narrowing the digital divide in underserved markets. The report examines global AI trends and the potential…
IREN Limited’s Meteoric Rise: From Bitcoin Miner to AI Powerhouse
IREN Limited saw its stock jump nearly 285% in 2025, transforming from a Bitcoin miner into a leading AI neocloud provider. Discover how landmark deals with Nvidia and Microsoft, backed by vast renewable energy assets, propelled its growth and what…
Minecraft Bedrock Realms Crash Leaves Thousands Frustrated: No Official Word on Fix
Thousands of Minecraft Bedrock Realms players faced widespread connection issues and server outages over a recent weekend, leaving them unable to access their worlds. Frustration mounted on social media and Reddit as players awaited an official response or timeline for…