Microsoft’s Q2 2025 earnings surpassed expectations, with revenue rising 12% to $69.6 billion. Azure and cloud services saw a 21% YoY increase, while AI-driven investments fueled a $13 billion annual revenue run rate. However, high capital expenditures and slower-than-expected Azure growth left investors unimpressed, triggering a 4.5% stock dip. CEO Satya Nadella reaffirmed Microsoft’s commitment to AI and cloud expansion despite market skepticism. Read all
The web hosting industry just witnessed a major shake-up as World Host Group acquired A2 Hosting, marking 2025’s first significant hosting buyout. This acquisition strengthens World Host Group’s foothold in the competitive hosting market and signals an ongoing trend of industry consolidation and expansion. Read all
Microsoft will discontinue its Dev Home control center by May 2025, ending the tool’s brief run after less than two years. The company launched Dev Home to streamline developer workflows, but many found it unnecessary. Microsoft plans to relocate some features but hasn’t detailed its next steps. This move signals a shift in its developer strategy, raising questions about its long-term commitment to developer-focused tools. Read all
Finout has raised $40 million in a Series C round, doubling its valuation as enterprises seek alternatives to Broadcom and IBM-owned competitors. The Tel Aviv- and New York-based FinOps firm helps businesses optimize cloud spending through analytics, predictions, and cost management strategies. With clients like Lyft and The New York Times, Finout plans to expand its engineering and go-to-market teams to meet rising demand. Read all
Microsoft’s new “scareware blocker” in its Edge browser uses machine learning and computer vision to detect fake antivirus scams. This tool blocks full-screen pop-ups, stops alarming audio, and prevents users from falling for deceptive tactics. Running locally on devices for privacy, it allows users to report false positives or scams to improve accuracy. Early adopters can test it via Edge’s privacy settings. Read all
An unnamed company plans to develop a 220-acre data center campus in Van Wert, Ohio, requiring 500MW of power and 1.7 million gallons of water daily. The project could close within 360 days, with construction potentially starting sooner. Located on the ‘Mega Site’ property, this development adds to Ohio’s thriving data center landscape, where AWS, Google, and Microsoft actively invest in large-scale infrastructure projects. Read all
