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Pantone and Microsoft (MSFT) announced the beta launch of the Pantone Palette Generator on November 5, 2025, an AI-powered, chat-based tool inside Pantone Connect that accelerates color research, palette creation and concept generation.

Built on Azure OpenAI with Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Azure AI Search and Azure Cosmos DB, the Palette Generator semantically searches Pantone Color Institute forecasting and Color Insider content to produce palettes from Pantone’s libraries, starting with Fashion, Home & Interiors. The open beta is available to all Pantone Connect users, including free accounts, with plans to expand to the full color library and integrate Color of the Year features.

Microsoft (MSFT) reported fiscal Q1 ended Sept 30, 2025: revenue $77.7B (+18% YoY; +17% constant currency), operating income $38.0B (+24%; +22% cc), GAAP net income $27.7B (+12%) and non-GAAP net income $30.8B (+22%; +21% cc).

EPS GAAP $3.72 (+13%), non-GAAP $4.13 (+23%; +21% cc). Microsoft Cloud revenue was $49.1B (+26%; +25% cc) and Azure revenue grew 40% (+39% cc). The company returned $10.7B to shareholders in the quarter. Non-GAAP excludes a $3.1B OpenAI-related loss that reduced net income and EPS.

Candy Crush Solitaire (MSFT) is launching a limited-time Care Bears Season starting November 3, 2025 and running through the end of November. The collaboration with Cloudco Entertainment, King, and Born Licensing adds Care Bears-themed card decks, in-game makeovers, and a new Care-o-Meter event where kindness unlocks rewards.

The season requires players to be level 22, includes an exclusive Care Bears Album with collectible cards available until November 30, and is free on iOS, Android, Amazon, and Nook.

Microsoft (MSFT) announced on Oct 16, 2025 expanded AI features for Dragon Copilot, introducing the first commercially available ambient nursing experience and partner extensibility to embed third‑party AI apps and agents into clinician workflows.

Highlights include general availability of a healthcare agent service in Copilot Studio, partner integrations with Elsevier, UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer, Cohere Health, Canary Speech and others, and ambient documentation, clinical insights and task automation aimed at reducing nurse documentation burden.

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) on October 16, 2025 expanded Dragon Copilot with the first commercially available ambient AI experience for nursing and new partner extensibility that lets third‑party AI apps and agents run inside the clinical assistant.

Key elements include general availability of a healthcare agent service in Copilot Studio, partner content integrations (Elsevier, OpenEvidence, Wolters Kluwer UpToDate), revenue‑cycle and prior‑authorization partners, and previews such as Canary Speech with early adopters. Microsoft says built‑in knowledge sources and clinical safeguards support reliable generative outputs. The release cites workflow pressures (15‑minute average visits, 2.7 concerns and eight actions per visit; 65% of nurses report high stress; >25% of nurse shift on documentation) and positions Dragon Copilot to reduce documentation burden and streamline revenue cycle tasks. A medical device disclaimer notes Dragon Copilot is not a medical device.

Candy Crush collection launch (MSFT) — Oct 15, 2025: Candy Crush unveiled its first official online store and debut merchandise collection, turning game visuals into apparel, accessories, collectibles, and gift items.

The Candy Crush Shop is live at https://shop.candycrush.com, with ongoing limited-edition drops and capsule releases planned. The collection aims to extend the game’s playful aesthetic beyond screens and celebrate millions of Candy Crush Saga players. Candy Crush Saga remains free to download on iOS and Android.

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) will release fiscal year 2026 first-quarter results after market close on Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025. A live webcast of the earnings conference call will be available at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time on the company's Investor Relations site.

Investors can find shareholder and financial information, webcasts, and related materials on the Microsoft Investor Relations website.

Match (MSFT) partner King released Tasty: The Official Candy Crush Desserts Book on October 7, 2025, a cookbook with more than 50 recipes inspired by Candy Crush Saga.

The book, published by Insight Editions and priced at $27.99 on Amazon, features themed chapters, step-by-step recipes, bold visuals, and characters like Tiffi and Yeti to bring game elements to the kitchen. Candy Crush Saga remains free on iOS and Android.

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Curated for You have launched an innovative AI-powered fashion discovery experience within Microsoft Copilot. The collaboration integrates lifestyle-led shopping directly into Copilot's interface, allowing users to discover fashion through natural conversation.

Major retailers including REVOLVE, Steve Madden, Rent the Runway, and Lulus have joined the platform, enabling users to receive personalized fashion recommendations based on specific occasions or contexts. The system works by responding to natural language prompts with curated, shoppable fashion edits, creating a seamless path from inspiration to purchase.

This integration represents a new marketing channel for retailers, connecting them with high-intent consumers at key decision-making moments through visually compelling stories and personalized recommendations.