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Microsoft refreshes its smaller Surface Pro and Laptop with Qualcomm’s X2 Plus

Microsoft to give DARPA hands-on access to quantum system at new Maryland site

Trump discloses more than 1,100 July trades, including up to $25 million each in sales of Microsoft, Amazon

Microsoft disrupts AI-assisted platform that compromised 12,000

Microsoft patent describes in-game advertising triggered by boss fights, loading screens, and cutscenes

Microsoft exec called AI scraping ‘the largest theft of labor in human history,' new unredacted filings reveal

Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th

Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 update to fix its record-breaking patch

Microsoft patches Windows and Excel

Microsoft sets limits for future AI models as industry throttles frontier development

PHYSINT shifts from PlayStation to Xbox as Kojima signs a new deal with Microsoft

Hideo Kojima's upcoming project Physint shifts publishers from PlayStation to Xbox.

Microsoft is combining its Copilot apps ahead of a ‘super app’

Microsoft is merging consumer and business Copilot tools into a single platform ahead of a planned super app.

Microsoft is rolling out big Windows 11 improvements in August and here’s everything you should know

Microsoft prepares a major Windows 11 update for August featuring accessibility enhancements and critical fixes following recent system outages.

Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system

Microsoft is challenging industry leaders with a new in-house cybersecurity AI model and an agentic system designed to lower costs.

Microsoft Unveils A.I. Cybersecurity Tools

Microsoft is entering the "agentic era" of security with the launch of its first homegrown AI model and new cybersecurity tools.

Minecraft Java Edition raises recommended memory to 16GB ahead of Vulkan transition

Minecraft: Java Edition is increasing its recommended system requirements for the first time in 17 years.

Microsoft is using TPM chips to crack down on pirated Windows activations

Microsoft’s new TPM‑bound KMS feature sparks debate over whether it curbs all pirated Windows or only enterprise servers

Windows 11's File Explorer is now faster at deleting large files, in a rare speed win from Microsoft

Microsoft has improved the speed of large file deletions within Windows 11's File Explorer.

Microsoft stops rollout of some Teams and Outlook features

Microsoft is halting the rollout of select Teams and Outlook features while shifting specific capabilities behind a Copilot subscription paywall.

Dataminers have discovered an Xbox 360 emulator hiding within the Xbox PC backwards compatibility

Dataminers have uncovered a hidden Xbox 360 emulator within Microsoft's PC backwards compatibility system.

AMD’s Zen 6 EPYC Venice Pictured as a 256-Core Monster, Massive Twin I/O Dies & First 2nm HPC Chip To Enter Volume Ramp

AMD's upcoming Zen 6 EPYC 'Venice' processor is emerging as a 256-core powerhouse and the first 2nm HPC chip to enter volume ramp.

Xbox VP Leaves Just 3 Months After Joining Asha Sharma's Team

Jared Palmer has departed his role as Xbox Vice President of Engineering only months after his appointment.

Two thirds of remaining Doom (2016) devs laid off during latest round of Xbox cuts

Recent reports reveal that two thirds of the developers who worked on Doom (2016) have been laid off in the latest round of Xbox cuts.

Microsoft rushes out Windows fix for Dell's hot and bothered PCs

Microsoft has released a critical Windows 11 update to resolve major reliability issues and unexpected shutdowns affecting certain Dell PCs.

'It Isn't Something Carved in Stone': Xbox Still Unclear on Future PS5 Ports

Microsoft's shifting strategy regarding console exclusives has sparked debate as uncertainty persists over the future of Xbox-to-PlayStation ports.

Bank of America sends strong verdict on Microsoft stock

Market volatility surrounding the 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks has intensified focus on Microsoft ahead of its upcoming earnings report.

"There has to be a reason for people to buy an Xbox": Making sense of Microsoft's messy return to console exclusivity

Microsoft is pivoting back to permanent console exclusives to give consumers a reason to purchase Xbox hardware.

Microsoft tests Windows Search without all the ads and fluff

Microsoft has introduced a streamlined, ad-free Windows 11 search interface designed to offer a faster and cleaner user experience.

Windows 11 is getting a 4-pixel upgrade. It sounds like a joke, but it actually matters.

Microsoft is rolling out an update to the Windows 11 search experience, featuring a 4-pixel increase and interface decluttering for test users.

Brazilian gamer proves you can fight for the digital preservation of Xbox games and win

A Brazilian gamer has successfully challenged Microsoft in court regarding the loss of digital content following an account hack.

Windows 11 Copilot now tells you what’s slowing down your PC, while using 1GB RAM itself

Microsoft is testing a new Copilot feature for Windows 11 designed to diagnose system performance issues, though its memory footprint is drawing scrutiny.

Microsoft may make big changes to bring Android and Windows 11 closer together

Microsoft is reportedly prototyping new features designed to deepen the integration between Windows 11 and Android mobile devices.

Brazilian Courts Force Xbox To Restore Hacked Account

A Brazilian gamer successfully sued Microsoft to regain access to a hijacked Xbox account, sparking discussions on digital preservation.

Microsoft wants to integrate your smartphone more natively across Windows 11's user experience

Microsoft is testing deeper native integration between Windows 11 and smartphones to create a more seamless cross-device experience.

Microsoft laid off id Software employees, and John Carmack’s response is hitting a nerve

Microsoft's mass layoffs at id Software have sparked debate over the studio's future and a notable reaction from John Carmack.

Datacentres drive up big tech’s carbon emissions to a third of those of France

AI expansions and datacentre growth have pushed big tech's carbon emissions to a level equivalent to one-third of France's total.

Asha Sharma, the outsider handed the Xbox controls

Asha Sharma takes the helm as Xbox CEO amid scrutiny over her outsider status and reports of significant workforce reductions.

Microsoft loses lawsuit after blocking hacked Xbox account with digital games

A Brazilian court has ordered Microsoft to restore a hacked Xbox account and pay damages after the company blocked a user's digital game library.

Windows Is Tracking You? What You Missed in Cybersecurity This Week

A hacker's arrest has exposed how Microsoft uses Windows telemetry GDIDs to identify and track users, according to recent court filings.

What Xbox's layoffs, massive reboot says about the gaming industry

Microsoft is implementing a massive reboot at Xbox, marked by 4,800 layoffs and structural upheaval across its gaming divisions.

Microsoft’s carbon emissions went up 25 percent last year

Microsoft reports a 25 percent increase in carbon emissions for 2025 as the company expands data centers to support artificial intelligence development.

Bethesda, id Software reportedly hit hard by Microsoft layoffs

Microsoft's latest wave of layoffs has reportedly gutted major gaming studios, including id Software and Bethesda.

Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption is under 4.5% after 3 years, only 1% use it weekly, yet prices went up

Microsoft 365 Copilot faces low adoption rates three years post-launch as reports indicate weekly usage remains at only 1%.

"We simply spread ourselves too thin"

Microsoft is cutting 3,200 jobs at Xbox following a failed streaming strategy and significant financial losses.

Xbox Layoffs Announced: 1600 Now, 1600 More into 2028, Four Studios Leave and id Software Reportedly Gutted

Microsoft is executing massive workforce reductions at Xbox, including phased layoffs and the departure of four studios.

Founder Asks 'How Much' As Xbox Looks To Cut Arkane Loose

Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio has publicly inquired about purchasing the studio back from Microsoft as the parent company explores divestment options.

Microsoft announces new Cloud Rebuild recovery feature for Windows 11

Microsoft is introducing Cloud Rebuild for Windows 11, a new recovery feature designed to restore systems even when they fail to boot.

Former Xbox studios Double Fine and Compulsion will keep games after going indie

Microsoft has announced a strategic shift for its gaming division involving thousands of layoffs and the spin-off of several key development studios.

Microsoft is selling off four Xbox studios as part of significant gaming cuts

Microsoft is implementing massive job cuts and divesting multiple gaming studios as part of a major overhaul of its Xbox division.

7 Windows 11 features you’ll actually want to use in version 26H2

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 version 26H2 alongside an internal overhaul known as Windows K2.

11 Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Early July 2026

11 games are leaving Xbox Game Pass in early July 2026

Microsoft commits $2.5 billion and 6,000 employees to new AI implementation unit

Microsoft is investing $2.5 billion and deploying 6,000 employees to help businesses implement and embed AI technology.

Xbox Layoff Plans Reportedly Include Closing Arkane, Canceling Blade

Microsoft is reportedly planning a new round of layoffs impacting thousands of roles across Xbox, sales, and consulting.

Rumour: State of Decay 3 Dev Also Facing Xbox Axe, Weeks After Game Was Revealed for PS5

Rumors suggest Undead Labs, the developer of State of Decay 3, may face closure or sale amid impending Xbox layoffs.

FBI warns Microsoft users about passwordless scam

The FBI has issued a warning to Microsoft users regarding a passwordless scam as AI-powered phishing attacks surge.

NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI

A coalition of news publishers, including The New York Times, is suing OpenAI and Microsoft over allegations of mass copyright infringement.

Windows 10 support quietly extended until Oct 2027, as users reject Windows 11

Microsoft has extended free security updates for Windows 10 through October 2027 following user resistance to Windows 11.

Updated XBOX Console Prices

Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices for the third time in 13 months, citing rising component costs.

Microsoft quietly launches 8GB RAM models of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop to combat skyrocketing prices

Microsoft has expanded its Surface lineup with lower-cost 8GB RAM models of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop to address rising prices.