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#copilot
#gaming
Video games
fromKotaku
14 hours ago

Microsoft Kills The Copilot AI For Xbox Nobody Wanted

Microsoft is discontinuing the Gaming Copilot initiative for Xbox due to negative reception from gamers.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

New Data Hints At Just How Well Are Xbox Games Selling On PS5

Microsoft's recent multiplatform strategy has led to significant sales of Xbox titles on PlayStation 5, generating $667M in revenue.
Video games
fromKotaku
14 hours ago

Microsoft Kills The Copilot AI For Xbox Nobody Wanted

Microsoft is discontinuing the Gaming Copilot initiative for Xbox due to negative reception from gamers.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

New Data Hints At Just How Well Are Xbox Games Selling On PS5

Microsoft's recent multiplatform strategy has led to significant sales of Xbox titles on PlayStation 5, generating $667M in revenue.
#xbox
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
18 hours ago

Microsoft's new Xbox shake-up is all about platform changes

Asha Sharma is reorganizing the Xbox platform team to enhance technical expertise and focus on product development.
Games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft's DLSS competitor is now available on the Xbox Ally X handheld

Microsoft is testing Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) for improved frame rates and visual quality in PC games on the Xbox Ally X.
Tech industry
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Xbox CEO Reacts To Yet Another Disappointing Period For Xbox

Microsoft's Xbox division continues to experience significant revenue declines, with further downturns expected in the upcoming quarter.
Tech industry
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Microsoft CEO Says Xbox Needs To 'Win Back Fans'

Asha Sharma is implementing changes to improve Xbox's performance and regain fan trust amid declining hardware and revenue.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs

Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue fell 33%, while cloud and productivity sectors thrived, driving overall revenue to $82.9 billion.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
18 hours ago

Microsoft's new Xbox shake-up is all about platform changes

Asha Sharma is reorganizing the Xbox platform team to enhance technical expertise and focus on product development.
Games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft's DLSS competitor is now available on the Xbox Ally X handheld

Microsoft is testing Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) for improved frame rates and visual quality in PC games on the Xbox Ally X.
Tech industry
fromGameSpot
5 days ago

Xbox CEO Reacts To Yet Another Disappointing Period For Xbox

Microsoft's Xbox division continues to experience significant revenue declines, with further downturns expected in the upcoming quarter.
Tech industry
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Microsoft CEO Says Xbox Needs To 'Win Back Fans'

Asha Sharma is implementing changes to improve Xbox's performance and regain fan trust amid declining hardware and revenue.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs

Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue fell 33%, while cloud and productivity sectors thrived, driving overall revenue to $82.9 billion.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

CISA Adds Actively Exploited ConnectWise and Windows Flaws to KEV

CISA added two vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog due to active exploitation, impacting ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Microsoft Windows.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

CISA Adds Actively Exploited ConnectWise and Windows Flaws to KEV

CISA added two vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog due to active exploitation, impacting ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Microsoft Windows.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
16 hours ago

Jim Cramer Isn't a Fan of Microsoft After Rough Quarter. Is He Right to Be Skeptical?

Jim Cramer's skepticism on Microsoft stems from high capital expenditures and disappointing stock reactions despite consistent earnings beats.
fromGameSpot
18 hours ago

Halo 2 And Halo 3 Remakes Are Coming, Report Says

Microsoft is 'definitely' working on remakes of Halo 2 and Halo 3, which are in 'active development,' according to a reputable leaker. These remakes are moving ahead 'regardless of how well Campaign Evolved does.'
Video games
Games
fromEngadget
19 hours ago

Game Pass additions for May include Subnautica 2 and Forza Horizon 6 - Engadget

Microsoft reversed a price hike for Game Pass Ultimate and is adding major titles like Forza Horizon 6 to attract subscribers.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
20 hours ago

The One Life-Changing Stock I Can't Stop Buying

Microsoft's stock decline presents a buying opportunity due to its strong performance and central role in AI deployment for major companies.
European startups
fromTNW | Tq
22 hours ago

Nscale invests 695M in Portugal with Microsoft as crypto-to-AI neocloud hits $14.6B valuation in two years

Nscale invests €695 million in Portugal to supply 66,000 Nvidia GPUs for Microsoft's Start Campus, enhancing Europe's AI infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Microsoft, Google push AI agent governance into enterprise IT mainstream

Companies are enhancing controls for AI agents, but governing those beyond platform boundaries remains a significant challenge for enterprises.
#windows-11
Software development
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more

Microsoft is testing a refreshed Windows 11 Run menu with a modern interface, faster performance, and dark mode support.
Digital life
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Forced Windows updates can now be paused forever

Microsoft allows indefinite pauses on Windows 11 updates, giving users control over when to install updates.
Digital life
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Windows second-chance setup hurts IT, productivity

Windows 11 setup can confuse users with prompts suggesting incomplete tasks, leading to frustration over unnecessary clicks and unclear settings.
Software development
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more

Microsoft is testing a refreshed Windows 11 Run menu with a modern interface, faster performance, and dark mode support.
Digital life
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Forced Windows updates can now be paused forever

Microsoft allows indefinite pauses on Windows 11 updates, giving users control over when to install updates.
Digital life
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Windows second-chance setup hurts IT, productivity

Windows 11 setup can confuse users with prompts suggesting incomplete tasks, leading to frustration over unnecessary clicks and unclear settings.
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Microsoft is ending reservations for older instance types

Microsoft will phase out older Azure VM instance types, ceasing new reservations this summer and decommissioning some by 2028.
London
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Microsoft plants AI flag in Soho with Film House lease as London tech land grab accelerates

Microsoft is expanding its UK AI operations by leasing Film House in London, reflecting the growing investment in AI by major tech companies.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Analysts See 41% Upside for Microsoft Stock After Nearly 100% Backlog Growth

Microsoft's stock has a 41% upside potential according to analysts, despite a recent selloff after strong earnings.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Microsoft promises to do better, but it has a long way to go

Microsoft has faced significant backlash from users due to poor decisions and buggy updates.
Law
fromABA Journal
5 days ago

Microsoft introduces new legal artificial intelligence tool

Microsoft has launched a Legal Agent AI tool to enhance legal work in Word, focusing on efficiency and accuracy.
#amazon
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Amazon vs. Microsoft and the Great AI Capex Divergence

Amazon's capital expenditures surged, impacting cash flow, while Microsoft reduced spending amid concerns over its AI partnership.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Amazon vs. Microsoft and the Great AI Capex Divergence

Amazon's capital expenditures surged, impacting cash flow, while Microsoft reduced spending amid concerns over its AI partnership.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks | TechCrunch

The U.S. Defense Department has signed AI agreements with major tech companies to enhance military capabilities and decision-making.
#alphabet
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Meta, Microsoft, or Alphabet: Which Magnificent 7 Stock Dominated in April?

Alphabet outperformed Microsoft and Meta in April due to strong ROI visibility and cloud growth.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Meta, Microsoft, or Alphabet: Which Magnificent 7 Stock Dominated in April?

Alphabet outperformed Microsoft and Meta in April due to strong ROI visibility and cloud growth.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Forget MSFT: Google Search Revenue is Up 19% Despite 'Nearly Monopoly-Like Market Share'

Alphabet's revenue and profit growth defies concerns about Google Search's market dominance, while Microsoft faces challenges despite solid earnings.
#xbox-mode
Gadgets
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Microsoft's Xbox mode starts making its way to Windows 11 PCs - Engadget

Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox mode for Windows 11, providing a console-like gaming experience on various devices.
Games
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Xbox Mode is Now Rolling Out on Windows 11 PCs

Xbox mode on Windows 11 brings a console-like gaming interface to PCs, optimizing game access across multiple storefronts.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft's Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft is rolling out Xbox mode to all Windows 11 PCs, enhancing the Xbox PC app with a full-screen interface.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Microsoft's Xbox mode starts making its way to Windows 11 PCs - Engadget

Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox mode for Windows 11, providing a console-like gaming experience on various devices.
Games
fromGadgets 360
5 days ago

Xbox Mode is Now Rolling Out on Windows 11 PCs

Xbox mode on Windows 11 brings a console-like gaming interface to PCs, optimizing game access across multiple storefronts.
Video games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft's Xbox mode is now available for all Windows 11 PCs

Microsoft is rolling out Xbox mode to all Windows 11 PCs, enhancing the Xbox PC app with a full-screen interface.
#earnings-report
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Microsoft's AI Growth Signals Big Upside Ahead

Microsoft's strong Q3 FY2026 earnings report indicates a compelling investment opportunity despite current stock price fluctuations.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago
Business

Opinion: Microsoft Probably Should Have Rallied After Those Solid Earnings

Microsoft's strong earnings report did not lead to a stock rally, with shares down nearly 6% despite positive financial metrics.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Microsoft's AI Growth Signals Big Upside Ahead

Microsoft's strong Q3 FY2026 earnings report indicates a compelling investment opportunity despite current stock price fluctuations.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Opinion: Microsoft Probably Should Have Rallied After Those Solid Earnings

Microsoft's strong earnings report did not lead to a stock rally, with shares down nearly 6% despite positive financial metrics.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

The Incredible Number Hiding in Microsoft's Earnings Report

Microsoft's fiscal Q3 2026 report shows strong growth metrics but a significant capex bill led to a 5.26% stock decline.
#openai
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Here's how the new Microsoft and OpenAI deal breaks down

Microsoft and OpenAI ended their partnership amicably, allowing OpenAI to offer services across all cloud providers, including AWS.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Satya Nadella says he's ready to 'exploit' the new OpenAI deal | TechCrunch

Microsoft's revised partnership with OpenAI ensures royalty-free access to AI models through 2032, enhancing its competitive edge and financial outlook.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS | TechCrunch

Amazon's AWS now offers OpenAI's latest models following the revised agreement with Microsoft.
Tech industry
fromAxios
1 week ago

OpenAI breaks free of Microsoft's cloud

OpenAI can now sell through any cloud, limiting Microsoft's revenue share and removing the AGI clause from their agreement.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Here's how the new Microsoft and OpenAI deal breaks down

Microsoft and OpenAI ended their partnership amicably, allowing OpenAI to offer services across all cloud providers, including AWS.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Satya Nadella says he's ready to 'exploit' the new OpenAI deal | TechCrunch

Microsoft's revised partnership with OpenAI ensures royalty-free access to AI models through 2032, enhancing its competitive edge and financial outlook.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Amazon is already offering new OpenAI products on AWS | TechCrunch

Amazon's AWS now offers OpenAI's latest models following the revised agreement with Microsoft.
Tech industry
fromAxios
1 week ago

OpenAI breaks free of Microsoft's cloud

OpenAI can now sell through any cloud, limiting Microsoft's revenue share and removing the AGI clause from their agreement.
#ai-investment
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Microsoft Falls 5% Despite Q3 Beat: Why $190 Billion in AI Spending Has Investors Worried

Microsoft shares fell 5% despite strong Q3 earnings due to concerns over a $190 billion AI capital expenditure pledge for 2026.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
Retirement

For the First Time, Microsoft Is Offering Voluntary Retirement to 7% of Its Workforce - Here's Why

Microsoft is offering early retirement to 7% of its US workforce as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Microsoft Falls 5% Despite Q3 Beat: Why $190 Billion in AI Spending Has Investors Worried

Microsoft shares fell 5% despite strong Q3 earnings due to concerns over a $190 billion AI capital expenditure pledge for 2026.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

For the First Time, Microsoft Is Offering Voluntary Retirement to 7% of Its Workforce - Here's Why

Microsoft is offering early retirement to 7% of its US workforce as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Microsoft open-sources "the earliest DOS source code discovered to date"

Microsoft has reached back further than ever by releasing the earliest DOS source code discovered to date, which includes sources to the 86-DOS 1.00 kernel and several development snapshots of the PC-DOS 1.00 kernel.
Software development
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Splits on Microsoft After Earnings: Is the Azure Acceleration Worth the CapEx?

Wall Street is divided on Microsoft's stock outlook following its fiscal Q3 2026 report, with differing price targets from Barclays and Wells Fargo.
European startups
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Survey: US workers are not keen on Microsoft's AI

US workers believe Microsoft is using its productivity tools to lock employers into AI services, with many preferring alternatives like Google Gemini.
#windows
Tech industry
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Microsoft boss says company is working to 'win back fans'

Microsoft aims to regain customer trust due to dissatisfaction with Windows quality and stability.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Microsoft encourages chunk of experienced US staff to leave

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to US employees to improve Windows quality and reliability.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Microsoft boss says company is working to 'win back fans'

Microsoft aims to regain customer trust due to dissatisfaction with Windows quality and stability.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Microsoft encourages chunk of experienced US staff to leave

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to US employees to improve Windows quality and reliability.
#azure-local
DevOps
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Microsoft levels up Azure Local for sovereign clouds

Microsoft's Azure Local has been revamped to support large-scale sovereign infrastructure with enhanced management and scalability features.
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Microsoft scales up Azure Local to a sovereign cloud, or does it?

Microsoft is scaling up Azure Local to meet sovereignty requirements for governments and regulated sectors, allowing for thousands of servers in a sovereign environment.
DevOps
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Microsoft levels up Azure Local for sovereign clouds

Microsoft's Azure Local has been revamped to support large-scale sovereign infrastructure with enhanced management and scalability features.
DevOps
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Microsoft scales up Azure Local to a sovereign cloud, or does it?

Microsoft is scaling up Azure Local to meet sovereignty requirements for governments and regulated sectors, allowing for thousands of servers in a sovereign environment.
Tech industry
fromFortune
6 days ago

Microsoft, Meta, and Google just announced billions more in AI spending. Only Google convinced investors it's paying off. | Fortune

Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft are increasing AI investments, impacting stock prices differently, with Alphabet's stock rising significantly.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Microsoft lifts 2026 CapEx by $25B to cover price rises

Microsoft anticipates $190 billion in capital expenditure by 2026, driven by rising component costs and a focus on AI infrastructure.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Microsoft says it has over 20M paid Copilot users, and they really are using it | TechCrunch

M365 Copilot now has 20 million paid enterprise Copilot seats, with companies like Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche adopting over 90,000 seats each. A recent deal with Accenture includes over 740,000 seats, marking our largest Copilot win to date.
Artificial intelligence
#elon-musk
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Elon Musk blasts OpenAI 'bait-and-switch' during heated Day 2 testimony

Elon Musk expressed concerns about Microsoft's $10 billion investment in OpenAI, fearing it undermines the charity's original mission and control over AGI.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

Musk drops fraud claims against OpenAI, Altman ahead of trial | Fortune

Elon Musk narrowed his lawsuit against OpenAI, focusing on two claims as jury selection approaches.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Elon Musk blasts OpenAI 'bait-and-switch' during heated Day 2 testimony

Elon Musk expressed concerns about Microsoft's $10 billion investment in OpenAI, fearing it undermines the charity's original mission and control over AGI.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

Musk drops fraud claims against OpenAI, Altman ahead of trial | Fortune

Elon Musk narrowed his lawsuit against OpenAI, focusing on two claims as jury selection approaches.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Internal Microsoft CFO memo touts 'increased pace' and 'tighter' teams

Microsoft reported strong financial results, with cloud revenue at $54.5 billion and AI revenue surpassing $37 billion, reflecting increased pace and accountability.
Software development
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Microsoft Releases .NET 11 Preview 3 with Updates Across Runtime, SDK, MAUI, and ASP.NET Core

Microsoft released .NET 11 Preview 3, introducing significant updates across runtime, SDK, libraries, and ASP.NET Core, with general availability set for November 2026.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Stock Market Live March 29, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Flat Ahead of Key Earnings

Major indices are flat as Microsoft and Amazon prepare to release earnings, with analysts optimistic about their growth prospects, particularly in AI.
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Microsoft sets its sights on the past with 86-DOS and PC-DOS

The listings include sources to the 86-DOS 1.00 kernel, several development snapshots of the PC-DOS 1.00 kernel, and some well-known utilities such as CHKDSK.
Software development
#windows-update
Software development
fromZDNET
6 days ago

5 ways your Windows updates are about to get a lot less painful

Microsoft is improving Windows Update by allowing users to delay updates indefinitely, addressing long-standing user frustrations.
Software development
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time

Windows users can now delay updates for up to 35 days, reducing disruptions during gaming or busy periods.
Software development
fromZDNET
6 days ago

5 ways your Windows updates are about to get a lot less painful

Microsoft is improving Windows Update by allowing users to delay updates indefinitely, addressing long-standing user frustrations.
Software development
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Microsoft will let you pause Windows Updates indefinitely, 35 days at a time

Windows users can now delay updates for up to 35 days, reducing disruptions during gaming or busy periods.
Apple
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Who's the better CEO, Apple's Tim Cook or Microsoft's Satya Nadella?

Tim Cook's retirement prompts a comparison of his leadership with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's impact on their respective companies.
Tech industry
fromTNW | Amazon
1 week ago

AWS to sell OpenAI models after Microsoft drops exclusivity, as OpenAI misses revenue targets and faces $100B infrastructure commitments

AWS will sell OpenAI models after Microsoft ended its exclusive reselling rights, following a significant investment and restructuring in their partnership.
Software development
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Microsoft finally open sources DOS 1.0 - and it's so much more than the code

Microsoft's acquisition of 86-DOS led to its dominance in the computing industry with the release of PC-DOS 1.00.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Matt Firor Opens Up About Microsoft Killing His Dream MMO

Microsoft canceled Project Blackbird, an online loot shooter RPG, due to cost-cutting measures despite its potential and investment in a new engine.
fromwww.seroundtable.com
1 week ago

Bing Webmaster Tools Shows New AI Reporting Features

The new features include citation share, which indicates the share of total citations for a grounding query, grounding query intent with 15 predefined intents, semantic topic labels, and GEO-focused recommendations.
Marketing tech
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Microsoft Confirms Active Exploitation of Windows Shell CVE-2026-32202

Microsoft acknowledged active exploitation of a high-severity security flaw in Windows Shell, now patched, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Michael Burry Just Bought Microsoft. It's a Genius Move Worth Following

Michael Burry's investment in Microsoft comes at a pivotal time ahead of Q3 FY26 results, reflecting confidence in its growth despite recent stock declines.
Artificial intelligence
fromDevOps.com
1 week ago

Microsoft Turns to Anthropic's Mythos to Improve Cyber Defense

Microsoft integrates Anthropic's AI models into its Security Development Lifecycle to enhance code analysis and vulnerability detection.
Tech industry
fromFortune
1 week ago

More than 90,000 tech workers have been laid off this year. But here's why companies like Microsoft are offering voluntary buyouts instead | Fortune

Tech companies are laying off employees while investing heavily in AI, with Microsoft offering voluntary buyouts to reduce workforce without traditional layoffs.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Microsoft hit pause on carbon removal purchases. Now what?

Microsoft's potential pause on carbon removal purchases has significant implications for the carbon removal industry.
fromTNW | Meta
1 week ago
Tech industry

Meta cuts 8,000 jobs and Microsoft offers first-ever buyouts as Big Tech converts payroll into AI capital expenditure

Meta and Microsoft are cutting 23,000 jobs combined to invest in AI infrastructure, not due to financial distress.
#apple
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Apple vs. Microsoft: One Quietly Grew Its Dividend 900% in 10 Years

Apple and Microsoft showcase contrasting capital-return strategies, with Apple focusing on iPhone sales and services, while Microsoft emphasizes Azure and AI growth.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Apple vs. Microsoft: One Quietly Grew Its Dividend 900% in 10 Years

Apple and Microsoft showcase contrasting capital-return strategies, with Apple focusing on iPhone sales and services, while Microsoft emphasizes Azure and AI growth.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Tech layoffs update: Meta, Nike, Snap, and others join the growing list of companies slashing jobs in April 2026

April sees significant job cuts in the tech sector, with Microsoft offering buyouts and Meta laying off 8,000 employees.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement buyouts to about 7% of the US workforce

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to 8,750 employees as part of its first program of this kind in response to AI investment pressures.
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