Microsoft ( (MSFT) ) has been popular among investors this week. Here is a recap of the key news on this stock.
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Microsoft has made a significant update to Windows 11, enhancing the gaming experience for devices powered by Arm chips. This update allows for game downloads and local play on Arm devices, which are often laptops with less power than desktops. This move is part of Microsoft’s broader effort to improve compatibility for Arm devices, as Arm continues to expand its efficient processors into the PC market. Despite the update, Arm’s stock saw a slight decline, possibly due to the limited initial rollout of the update.
In other news, Microsoft has introduced ‘StreamMind,’ an AI system that processes video data in real-time, mimicking human brain functions. This innovation aims to improve AI’s ability to detect and respond to visual data quickly. However, the announcement did not significantly boost Microsoft’s stock, which saw a fractional decline. Additionally, Microsoft is phasing out volume rebates on its products to simplify licensing, a move that may lead to higher costs for some customers but is intended to enhance transparency.