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2020
Digital Nigeria eLearning Platform launched
The African Development Bank, the Nigerian government and Microsoft launched the Digital Nigeria eLearning Platform, which provides digital-skills courses to Nigerian youth.
2020
Microsoft services affected by authentication outage
Microsoft reported an authentication issue that disrupted access to multiple cloud-based services, including Teams, Outlook and Office 365. The company said it was investigating and pursuing mitigation, and reported most services restored on September 29.
2020
Microsoft adds custom theme support to Edge new tab page
Microsoft added a feature to the Edge browser that lets users download custom themes from third-party stores and apply them to the new tab page. The feature was being rolled out to beta and stable users.
2020
Microsoft investigates Windows source-code leak
After Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 source code was reported leaked online, Microsoft said it was actively investigating the matter. The source also says the leaked material had been confirmed as authentic.
2020
Microsoft released an Edge developer tools extension for VS Code
Microsoft released an Edge browser tools extension for VS Code, combining the Elements and Network extensions so developers can use browser developer tools and inspect network requests within the editor.
2020
Xbox Family Settings app launches
Microsoft launched the free Xbox Family Settings app on Android and iOS, giving parents tools to manage children’s Xbox playtime, game access, friends and activity reports.
2020
Microsoft announces acquisition of ZeniMax Media
Microsoft announced that it would acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion, paid entirely in cash.
2020
Microsoft announces an Arizona data center plan
Microsoft announced plans to build a new data center region in Arizona, called US West 3, with opening expected in 2021.
2020
Microsoft acquires ZeniMax
Microsoft acquired ZeniMax, the parent company of Bethesda; the article discusses the acquisition’s implications for Xbox and Microsoft’s access to Bethesda’s Orion streaming technology.
2020
Microsoft provides HoloLens access for NASA Orion engineers
Microsoft announced that engineers working on NASA's Orion spacecraft would have access to augmented reality, including its HoloLens 2 headset, to help build future versions.
2020
Microsoft announces Premonition platform private preview
Microsoft announced that Premonition, a robotics, sensor and cloud-software platform for monitoring and analyzing disease carriers and biological threats, would soon enter private preview.
2020
Microsoft announces Azure Orbital satellite connectivity service
Microsoft announced the launch of Azure Orbital, a service intended to give satellite operators a platform to communicate with satellites and process their data, including access to ground stations.
2020
Volt announces partnership with Microsoft and LAB3 to develop Volt 2.0
Volt announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft and technology provider LAB3 to develop its Banking-as-a-Service platform, Volt 2.0.
2020
Microsoft announces Azure Communication Services
Microsoft announced it was launching Azure Communication Services, a set of features that lets developers add voice and video calling, chat, text messages, and telephony to their apps.
2020
Microsoft announces acquisition of ZeniMax
Microsoft agreed to acquire ZeniMax for $7.5 billion. The article says the acquisition was expected to be completed in the second half of fiscal 2021.
2020
Microsoft completes acquisition of ZeniMax Media
Microsoft completed its $7.5 billion cash acquisition of ZeniMax Media, the owner of several game developers, including Bethesda and id Software.
2020
Microsoft unveils 85-inch Surface Hub 2S
Microsoft unveiled the 85-inch Surface Hub 2S at the Ignite conference. The device was available for pre-sales reservations in the US, with shipping planned to start in January 2021.
2020
Microsoft expands HoloLens 2 availability to additional markets
Microsoft expanded the HoloLens 2 headset's availability for purchase to Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
2020
Microsoft announces Windows 10 Team 2020 Update for Surface Hubs
Microsoft described the Windows 10 Team 2020 Update, which was planned for the coming months, and said it would also become available to older Surface Hubs. The update integrates a Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser and is designed to make Microsoft Teams the central hub for collaborative experiences.
2020
Microsoft announces Azure Object Anchors private preview
Microsoft announced a private preview of Azure Object Anchors, a mixed-reality service that enables HoloLens devices to recognize real-world objects and map visuals onto them.