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2020
Microsoft donated AI-generated audiobooks to the Heart Library
Microsoft donated its first batch of AI-generated audiobook content to the Heart Library mini-program developed by Beijing Hongdandan Vision Culture Service Center, where it became available to listen to for free.
2020
Microsoft begins selling Windows-themed sweaters
Microsoft began selling three Windows-themed sweaters through its official store. The sweaters feature Paint, Windows XP, and Windows 95 themes; all styles were sold out by the report.
2020
Xbox rolls out November 2020 system update
Microsoft began rolling out the November 2020 system update for Xbox consoles late on November 30. The update added dynamic backgrounds for Xbox Series X/S and included other system improvements.
2020
CNH Industrial collaborates with Accenture and Microsoft on connected products
CNH Industrial is collaborating with Accenture and Microsoft to enhance its digital capabilities and develop connected products and services. The five-year collaboration includes creating digital hubs where the companies will design, launch, and manage digital services for CNH Industrial brands.
2020
Microsoft patent describes meeting-monitoring system
Microsoft filed a patent application describing a system that could monitor employees' body language, facial expressions and meeting participation, then produce a meeting quality score. A privacy campaigner called the system invasive and a step back for workers' rights. Microsoft said filing a patent does not necessarily mean the technology will be implemented in a product.
2020
Microsoft develops expanded dark mode for Word
Microsoft was developing an expanded dark mode for Word, intended to cover the whole application, including document pages and other sections. The feature was still in early development.
2020
Microsoft collaborates with Social Alpha on healthtech startup support
Microsoft collaborated with startup incubator Social Alpha to accelerate the growth of healthtech startups participating in Microsoft's program, providing support through innovation labs, sandbox pilots and incubation initiatives.
2020
EAA and Microsoft partner on scholarships and education
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Microsoft announced a partnership to provide flight training scholarships and educational resources for young people interested in aviation. The collaboration includes three Microsoft Flight Simulator Scholarships each year for three years, software for current EAA youth flight training scholarship recipients, and a limited number of software copies for EAA chapters.
2020
Microsoft unveils Pluton security processor
Microsoft unveiled Pluton, a security processor designed to protect future Windows PCs. It will be integrated into future chips from AMD, Intel and Qualcomm.
2020
Xbox Series X supply shortage
Xbox Series X consoles were difficult to find in stores amid high demand. Xbox head Phil Spencer apologized for the shortage and said Microsoft was trying to get more stock into stores.
2020
Microsoft debuts Pluton security processor
Microsoft debuted its Pluton processor, a chip-to-cloud security technology aimed at making laptops more secure against physical threats and hackers.
2020
Microsoft unveils Pluton security processor
Microsoft unveiled its Pluton security processor, designed to protect future Windows PCs, in collaboration with AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm Technologies.
2020
Microsoft and chipmakers collaborate on Pluton processor
Microsoft and chipmakers AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm are working together on Pluton, a processor security design intended for future CPUs from the three chip vendors.
2020
Microsoft updates Surface Duo camera software
Microsoft pushed a system update to Surface Duo that improved camera launch speed, image capture speed and photo quality.
2020
Microsoft releases .NET 5.0
Microsoft released the .NET 5.0 major update, which includes C# 9 and F# 5 and adds Windows Arm64 support.
2020
Microsoft and dLocal collaborate on local payments in Nigeria
Microsoft and dLocal collaborated to enable local acquiring for credit and debit cards in Nigeria; Microsoft launched the capability in the first phase of the collaboration.
2020
AVEVA and Microsoft extend collaboration on cloud and AI
AVEVA announced that it will extend its collaboration with Microsoft, focusing on helping customers derive value from integrating AVEVA's portfolio with Microsoft cloud services, especially Microsoft Azure.
2020
Hitachi announces the Lumada Alliance Program
Hitachi announced the Lumada Alliance Program, a global partner program bringing together organizations to collaborate on digital solutions. Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Salesforce were identified as initial members.
2020
Microsoft updates Excel for Mac support for Apple Silicon
Microsoft released an Excel for Mac version that supports SQL Server ODBC connections on Apple Silicon devices and adds support for TLS v1.2.
2020
Microsoft makes Surface for Business devices available in the Philippines
Microsoft made Surface Pro 7 for Business and Surface Laptop 3 for Business available in the Philippines through authorized commercial resellers, beginning November 1, 2020.