47 independently sourced, verified news trends involving Microsoft.
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Microsoft prepares a major Windows 11 update for August featuring accessibility enhancements and critical fixes following recent system outages.
Microsoft is challenging industry leaders with a new in-house cybersecurity AI model and an agentic system designed to lower costs.
Microsoft is entering the "agentic era" of security with the launch of its first homegrown AI model and new cybersecurity tools.
Minecraft: Java Edition is increasing its recommended system requirements for the first time in 17 years.
Microsoft’s new TPM‑bound KMS feature sparks debate over whether it curbs all pirated Windows or only enterprise servers
Microsoft has improved the speed of large file deletions within Windows 11's File Explorer.
Microsoft is halting the rollout of select Teams and Outlook features while shifting specific capabilities behind a Copilot subscription paywall.
Dataminers have uncovered a hidden Xbox 360 emulator within Microsoft's PC backwards compatibility system.
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.
Jared Palmer has departed his role as Xbox Vice President of Engineering only months after his appointment.
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 has released a critical Windows 11 update to resolve major reliability issues and unexpected shutdowns affecting certain Dell PCs.
Microsoft's shifting strategy regarding console exclusives has sparked debate as uncertainty persists over the future of Xbox-to-PlayStation ports.
Market volatility surrounding the 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks has intensified focus on Microsoft ahead of its upcoming earnings report.
Microsoft is pivoting back to permanent console exclusives to give consumers a reason to purchase Xbox hardware.
Microsoft has introduced a streamlined, ad-free Windows 11 search interface designed to offer a faster and cleaner user experience.
Microsoft is rolling out an update to the Windows 11 search experience, featuring a 4-pixel increase and interface decluttering for test users.
A Brazilian gamer has successfully challenged Microsoft in court regarding the loss of digital content following an account hack.
Microsoft is testing a new Copilot feature for Windows 11 designed to diagnose system performance issues, though its memory footprint is drawing scrutiny.
Microsoft is reportedly prototyping new features designed to deepen the integration between Windows 11 and Android mobile devices.
A Brazilian gamer successfully sued Microsoft to regain access to a hijacked Xbox account, sparking discussions on digital preservation.
Microsoft is testing deeper native integration between Windows 11 and smartphones to create a more seamless cross-device experience.
Microsoft's mass layoffs at id Software have sparked debate over the studio's future and a notable reaction from John Carmack.
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 takes the helm as Xbox CEO amid scrutiny over her outsider status and reports of significant workforce reductions.
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.
A hacker's arrest has exposed how Microsoft uses Windows telemetry GDIDs to identify and track users, according to recent court filings.
Microsoft is implementing a massive reboot at Xbox, marked by 4,800 layoffs and structural upheaval across its gaming divisions.
Microsoft reports a 25 percent increase in carbon emissions for 2025 as the company expands data centers to support artificial intelligence development.
Microsoft's latest wave of layoffs has reportedly gutted major gaming studios, including id Software and Bethesda.
Microsoft 365 Copilot faces low adoption rates three years post-launch as reports indicate weekly usage remains at only 1%.
Microsoft is cutting 3,200 jobs at Xbox following a failed streaming strategy and significant financial losses.
Microsoft is executing massive workforce reductions at Xbox, including phased layoffs and the departure of four studios.
Arkane founder Raphaël Colantonio has publicly inquired about purchasing the studio back from Microsoft as the parent company explores divestment options.
Microsoft is introducing Cloud Rebuild for Windows 11, a new recovery feature designed to restore systems even when they fail to boot.
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 implementing massive job cuts and divesting multiple gaming studios as part of a major overhaul of its Xbox division.
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
Microsoft is investing $2.5 billion and deploying 6,000 employees to help businesses implement and embed AI technology.
Microsoft is reportedly planning a new round of layoffs impacting thousands of roles across Xbox, sales, and consulting.
Rumors suggest Undead Labs, the developer of State of Decay 3, may face closure or sale amid impending Xbox layoffs.
The FBI has issued a warning to Microsoft users regarding a passwordless scam as AI-powered phishing attacks surge.
A coalition of news publishers, including The New York Times, is suing OpenAI and Microsoft over allegations of mass copyright infringement.
Microsoft has extended free security updates for Windows 10 through October 2027 following user resistance to Windows 11.
Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices for the third time in 13 months, citing rising component costs.
Microsoft has expanded its Surface lineup with lower-cost 8GB RAM models of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop to address rising prices.