Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1 billion users, according to a report by The Verge. This achievement, reached during the recent holiday quarter, highlights the company's continued growth in the software market. Concurrently, Microsoft is experiencing strong cloud-driven revenue growth, even as its personal computing division faces challenges.
The Verge reported that Windows 11 reached the 1 billion user mark in 1,576 days, outpacing the adoption rate of Windows 10, which took 1,706 days to reach the same milestone. This 45% year-over-year growth in users is attributed to the impending end of support for Windows 10, driving increased Windows OEM revenues for Microsoft.
In other developments, Microsoft is offering discounts on its Surface Laptop line. According to Wired, the 15-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop is currently available at Best Buy for $1,110, a $400 reduction from its usual $1,500 price tag. Wired described the Surface Laptop as "our favorite Windows laptop for non-gamers," citing its smooth performance and strong battery life.
While Microsoft experiences growth in some areas, other tech companies are also making moves. Multiple news sources, including Wired, reported on Samsung's Galaxy Buds FE sale and Apple's development of more affordable AirPods with AI integration. Additionally, Luminar's lidar business sale to MicroVision was approved amidst company restructuring.
In other news, unrelated to the technology sector, former President Donald Trump touted his "Trump Accounts" initiative at a U.S. Treasury event, according to Time. The initiative proposed giving every newborn American child a $1,000 seed contribution, which would then be allowed to grow over the course of their lives. Trump stated that parents and other contributors could add up to $5,000 annually to the account, with the goal of reaching at least $50,000 by the time the child turns 18. He also paid tribute to tech billionaires Michael and [name missing from source].
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