Microsoft AI Stories

Non-work use of ChatGPT surges, now 73 per cent of conversations - OpenAI study
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 07, 2025

Non-work-related use made up 73 per cent of all ChatGPT conversations as of June this year, up from 53 per cent during the same period last year, a 38...

Microsoft launches Agent Mode, transforming how we use Excel and Word
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 30, 2025

Unlike app-specific Copilots, Office Agent can navigate between apps, integrating notes from Word, slides from PowerPoint, and data from Excel within...

Microsoft integrates Anthropic to strengthen Copilot platform
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 27, 2025

For organisations cautious about AI unpredictability in sensitive tasks, Claude offers a compelling alternative.

Top Microsoft apps in 2025 ranked by downloads
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 23, 2025

Microsoft Authenticator follows in second place with nearly 59 million downloads, reflecting the growing demand for secure sign-ins and data protectio...

Microsoft Word now saves new documents to the cloud by default
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 30, 2025

Under the new system, when users launch Word and begin typing, the document is automatically saved to OneDrive (or a designated cloud account) without...

AI on TVs: Samsung brings Microsoft Copilot to 2025 TVs and monitors
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 28, 2025

Whether you're looking for spoiler-free recaps of the latest show, trying to remember where you left off in a series, or need a quick weather update,...

Windows 11 to get Android App continuity feature
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

While Apple’s ecosystem has famously offered cross-device continuity for years, Microsoft is distinguishing itself by embracing Android, the world’s m...

Microsoft Excel integrates Copilot AI to streamline spreadsheet workflows
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 20, 2025

Copilot for Excel is now available to Microsoft 365 commercial subscribers with the Copilot add-on license. Microsoft plans to extend availability to...

How hype and Western narratives shape AI reporting in Africa, and what must change
The Conversation  |  Aug 19, 2025

The rarity of terms like 'Africa' or 'African' in coverage shows a neglect of the continent’s specific needs and challenges, overlooking its growing A...

Microsoft: Cheaper Xbox Cloud gaming plan will soon be available for users
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 19, 2025

Now, Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart, during an interview with The Verge, has suggested that the company is looking at cheaper and more accessible way...

WhatsApp discontinues old Windows app, launches faster, more secure desktop version
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 22, 2025

Users can expect a more native feel that blends seamlessly with the Windows desktop environment, making messaging more intuitive and enjoyable.

Mercedes-Benz partners with Microsoft to bring video calls, AI tools into cars
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 17, 2025

Mercedes-Benz is working to incorporate Microsoft 365 Copilot into its infotainment system, one of the first implementations of AI-based productivity...

OpenAI to launch AI-powered browser, challenging Google Chrome with conversational web experience
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 13, 2025

Unlike traditional browsers that rely on search bars, tabs, and manual URL entry, OpenAI’s upcoming product will be built around a conversational inte...

Windows 11 finally overtakes Windows 10 as the world’s most used desktop OS
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 08, 2025

Meanwhile, Microsoft continues to refine Windows 11, with recent updates focusing on AI-powered productivity tools, a redesigned File Explorer, improv...

Skype shutting down in May: Here is what we know and other alternatives
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 17, 2025

Microsoft noted that the move comes as part of a strategic shift towards enhancing other communication tools, particularly Teams.

Skype's final call set for May as Microsoft prioritizes Teams
Reuters  |  Feb 28, 2025

Shutting down Skype will help Microsoft focus on its homegrown Teams service by simplifying its communication offerings, the software giant said on Fr...

Microsoft says about 8.5 million of its devices affected by CrowdStrike-related outage
Reuters  |  Jul 21, 2024

A software update by global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, one of the largest operators in the industry, triggered systems problems that grounded fli...

Microsoft cloud outage grounds flights globally, causes widespread disruptions
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 19, 2024

According to CNN, the Federal Aviation Administration said Frontier asked it to pause the airline's departures across the United States.

Kenya's digital infrastructure gets major boost through US partnership
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 24, 2024

The Microsoft-G42 Olkaria data centre campus is scheduled to break ground in the third quarter of this year, with the East Africa Cloud Region expecte...

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