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The end of an era: Microsoft retires Skype after two decades

After more than two decades of virtually connecting the world, Skype has officially been retired. The once-revolutionary video and voice call service, launched in 2003, was officially switched off by Microsoft on May 5, 2025. At its peak, Skype became synonymous with online communication, enabling free......

Former Microsoft Engineer Calls for Global Boycott Over Gaza Stance

In a bold move that has captured international attention, Ibtihal Aboussad, a former AI engineer at Microsoft, has launched a call for a global boycott of the company’s products. This statement comes in the wake of her recent termination from Microsoft following a protest during the company's......

Global support for Moroccan engineer protesting Gaza genocide

Ibtihal Aboussad, a Moroccan Microsoft engineer, has received widespread international backing for her bold protest against Microsoft’s involvement in the ongoing violence in Gaza. Her comments, made during a public confrontation with AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, have sparked significant attention......

Spain's Google tax: Implications of Trump's tariff threats

Spain's controversial 'Google Tax' may soon become a focal point in international trade relations, particularly as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his tariff policies. Announced on April 2, Trump's latest measures could escalate tensions with Europe, raising concerns over the......

Tesla faces plunging stock prices amid broader tech market decline

Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, is facing significant turbulence in the financial markets. Its stock plummeted over 15% on the New York Stock Exchange, wiping out approximately $130 billion in market capitalization in a single session. This sharp decline marks a critical turning point for Elon......

ESITH forum explores educational innovation in Morocco's textile industry

The Higher School of Textile and Clothing Industries (ESITH) will host its 19th ESITH-Enterprise Forum on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, bringing together academic and industry leaders to examine the future of education in an increasingly digitalized world. The event, taking place at ESITH's auditorium,......

Silicon Valley Showdown: Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman over OpenAI

Elon Musk and Sam Altman, two of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures, are locked in a public battle over the future of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The dispute revolves around OpenAI’s shift from a nonprofit research entity to a for-profit model, a transition Musk vehemently......

Trump reveals Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok amid national security concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Microsoft is one of the companies in discussions to purchase the popular video-sharing app TikTok, aiming to avoid a potential ban due to national security issues. When asked about Microsoft's involvement in acquiring TikTok, Trump responded affirmatively,......

Microsoft Unveils $80 Billion Investment Plan for AI Infrastructure

Microsoft has announced plans to invest $80 billion in artificial intelligence data centers through the end of the current fiscal year, marking one of the largest infrastructure commitments in the technology sector. According to a blog post by Microsoft President Brad Smith, more than half of this substantial......