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Microsoft
Microsoft is an American technology company developing operating systems, productivity software, cloud services and artificial intelligence technologies. Its ecosystem includes Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, Edge and Xbox. Its software and hardware strategies have a major influence on the personal computing market and everyday digital experiences.
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Windows 11 promises up to 40% faster multitasking on 8GB PCs, but Microsoft's test results need context
Microsoft has published new performance figures for Windows 11 PCs equipped with 8GB of RAM. The company reports up to 20% better responsiveness and a multitasking workload completed up to 40% faster than on earlier 2026 builds. Behind those numbers is a collection of operating-system and application optimizations, rather than a single dramatic performance breakthrough.
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Microsoft's Maia 300 is a bet on cheaper AI inference, not an overnight Nvidia replacement
Microsoft has revealed its third-generation Maia accelerator, and its purpose is unusually specific: make the AI services Microsoft operates more efficient at enormous scale. The hardware is ambitious, but the larger story is about who controls the economics of serving AI models when millions of people rely on them every day.