Microsoft is known all over the world today. One of the most sought after companies, Microsoft has a long list of success stories to its name. While the achievements of this Company are known to most people, there are still a lot of facts not known about the software company.
Surprising facts about Microsoft:
1. The place of foundation
Unlike most startups founded during the boom, Microsoft did not have its roots in the United States of America (USA.) It was initially founded in New Mexico on the 5th of April,1975 and only after it was established, the founders shifted base. Founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen moved the base of Microsoft to Redmond in 1986, a little after a decade of the Company’s founding.
2. Favourite food
Food makes you happy and when you’re happy, you work well. Microsoft completely believes in this philosophy. Did you know their favourite food is the pizza? With more than 35 cafeterias across various Microsoft campuses, this tech company definitely knows how to pamper its employees and treat them like kings!
3. The first logo
The logo is the first thing people remember about any company. Realising the importance a company’s logo has, Allen and Gates designed the first logo of Microsoft in under a day! While the logo did go through its fair share of variations since then, it was still quite a notable first impression. The funky O in the logo was called the Blibbet!
4. Code names for products
Microsoft takes its work seriously and to make sure no copyright infringement happens, they use code names. Did you know, when Windows was going to be launched, Bill Gates wanted to name it “Interface Manager?” It it wasn’t for an employee at the Company who convinced Bill Gates to do otherwise, Windows would be something else altogether! Some of the other code names used by Microoft for its products include names like “Vienna,” “Lone Star” and “Longhorn.” Clearly, Gates and Allen have a geographic fetish when it comes to naming their products!
5. Microsoft employees are called Softies
Microsoft has a really weird name for its employees. Did you know, an average techie at the Company is called a Softie? In simple Microsoft terms, a Softie is usually a 30 year old employee who draws in an annual salary of $ 106,000.
6. Anniversaries
Microsoft has a sweet tooth. Did you know, apart from doling out candies to employees as and when they feel like, Microsoft has a huge obsession with M&Ms? In fact, the tech Company celebrates its anniversary by asking employees to provide pounds of M&Ms equivalent to the number of years they worked there! For example, if Bill Gates was going to take part in this activity in 2019, he would have to give 44 pounds of M&Ms!
Apart from having a great office culture, Microsoft really does go all out in making the place employee friendly. If you think we missed out on any other fun Microsoft facts, comment and let us know!
Meta is developing its first true AR glasses, set to launch in 2027. Before the public release, employees will test the device starting in 2024. The company is also releasing new generations of Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2023 and 2025 with enhanced features like a “viewfinder” display.
Specifications and Features
The AR glasses are expected to feature OLED displays and Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, offering sophisticated AR and AI capabilities. They will enable users to interact with virtual objects and project high-quality holograms of avatars onto the real world.
Design and Competition
Meta aims for a sleek design, potentially building on its Ray-Ban partnerships. The AR glasses market is competitive, with Apple and Google also investing heavily. Meta seeks to make its AR glasses a game-changer by offering a unique user experience.
Future Plans
In addition to AR glasses, Meta is expanding its VR offerings with new headsets like the Quest 3 and exploring other wearable technologies. The company is focused on reducing costs to make the AR glasses more consumer-friendly by launch.
MobiKwik is venturing into the stock broking sector with the launch of its subsidiary, MobiKwik Securities Broking Private Limited (MSBPL), following approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on March 3, 2025. This move aims to diversify MobiKwik’s offerings beyond its core digital payments services and compete with established players like Zerodha and Groww.
MSBPL will provide a range of brokerage services, including trading in shares, securities, commodities, and derivatives. The subsidiary has an initial capital of Rs 1 lakh, with plans for an additional Rs 2 crore investment to support its operations.
As MobiKwik enters this competitive market, it brings a substantial user base of 172 million and a merchant network of 5 million. Despite recent financial challenges, including a reported loss of Rs 55.2 crore in Q3 FY25, the company aims to leverage its existing infrastructure and user engagement to capture a share of the growing investment technology market, projected to reach $74 billion by 2030.
This strategic expansion aligns with MobiKwik’s broader goals of enhancing its financial service
Nazara Technologies has sold its entire 71.54% stake in Sports Unity Private Limited, the company behind the multiplayer quiz game ‘Qunami’, for INR 7.15 lakh. This divestment, effective March 25, 2025, signifies a strategic shift for Nazara, which had previously acquired a controlling interest in Sports Unity in 2019 for INR 7.5 crore.
The decision to offload the stake comes as Sports Unity has faced financial difficulties, reporting no active business operations and a negative net worth of INR 0.45 crore at the end of FY24. This move aligns with Nazara’s broader strategy to streamline its operations and concentrate on more profitable ventures within the gaming sector.
This sale follows Nazara’s recent divestment of a 94.85% stake in another subsidiary, Open Play, to Moonshine Technologies for INR 104.33 crore. Despite reporting record quarterly revenue of INR 544.7 crore in Q3 FY25, Nazara experienced a 53.5% decline in net profit year-over-year.
Nazara continues to focus on enhancing its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and investments in high-potential gaming platforms while navigating the competitive landscape of the gaming industry.