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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.
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Blizzard union workers ratify historic contract covering 1,900 employees
Nearly 1,900 Blizzard employees have ratified a union contract securing guardrails on generative AI, wage increases, and remote work protections.
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Ikea’s Xbox collection includes a giant thumbstick stool
IKEA and Xbox launch a gaming‑themed furniture line, turning the controller’s thumbstick into a giant stool.
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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.
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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.
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Amazon, Meta and Microsoft face skeptical investors this week after Google report sparked sell-off
A Google AI spending report fuels investor skepticism across Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, sparking a market sell‑off.
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Update: Xbox Online Services Fully Restored After Hours-Long Outage
Xbox online services have resumed following a 16-hour disruption that blocked game access and fueled debates over all-digital media reliance.
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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.
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Xbox Outage Locks Players out of Games and Accounts for Over 12 Hours
A widespread Xbox service failure prevented users from accessing both digital accounts and physical game discs for more than 12 hours.
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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.
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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.
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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
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What to Expect in Markets This Week: Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft Earnings; Fed Interest Rate Decision
Tech earnings and a Fed rate call converge to test the market’s rally
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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.
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Inside Nadella's hardest year: Is Microsoft's North Star also a noose?
Satya Nadella faces a pivotal year as Microsoft navigates an AI credibility crisis and mounting pressure over Azure's capital expenditures.
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4 Big Tech earnings reports, a Fed meeting, and $100 oil: It's the busiest week of the quarter
A dense confluence of Big Tech earnings, a Federal Reserve policy meeting, and global economic data creates a high-stakes week for financial markets.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Xbox Game Pass loses eight more games at the end of July
Xbox Game Pass will remove eight titles from its library on July 31, 2026, prompting some subscribers to consider canceling.
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'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.
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Why Xbox pushed ahead with Game Pass even though studio heads "detest" it
Internal friction at Xbox is coming to light as reports suggest studio leadership holds negative views on the Game Pass subscription model.
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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.
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"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.
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Two 'Day One' Games Are Available Today Across Xbox And PC Game Pass (July 17)
Xbox Game Pass is seeing a volatile July with new 'Day One' releases and perks countered by reports of internal studio friction and upcoming title losses.
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I break down 6 new Windows 11 Insider features for July, including one that can save your PC
Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider features for July, including a tool designed to save PCs.
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Microsoft’s Secure Boot has been broken for a decade and no one noticed until now
Research has revealed that decade-old Microsoft-signed UEFI shims can be used to bypass Secure Boot protections.
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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.
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Halo Studios reportedly cancels Halo multiplayer project Ekur, which had customisable Spartans and Elites and large player battles
Microsoft has reportedly canceled 'Project Ekur,' a multiplayer Halo title featuring large-scale battles and customizable characters.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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6 months to live for open models
Anthropic restores access to Mythos 5 following a period of restricted use, sparking debate over government regulation, AI safety, and the future of open models.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Report: Xbox Could Introduce Its Disc-to-Digital Game Conversion System Next Week
Xbox may introduce a disc-to-digital game conversion system next week amid a surge of new game releases.
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft’s Xbox to Shift Obsidian Studio to New ‘Fallout’ Video Game
Microsoft is pivoting Obsidian Entertainment to develop a new Fallout game following the cancellation of Avowed 2.
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Microsoft Spent $80 Billion On Its Bet For Xbox Game Pass. It Did Not Work.
Microsoft is reconsidering its multiplatform strategy as Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers fluctuate and exclusive titles return to the spotlight.
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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.
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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%.
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"We simply spread ourselves too thin"
Microsoft is cutting 3,200 jobs at Xbox following a failed streaming strategy and significant financial losses.
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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.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Admits Microsoft Big Bet on Game Pass Has Failed
Microsoft shifts its Xbox strategy back toward console exclusivity as reports suggest the Game Pass subscription model has underperformed.
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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.
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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.
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Game Pass Is Reportedly Back Down To 30 Million Subscribers
Xbox Game Pass has reportedly fallen to approximately 30 million subscribers as the service fails to meet Microsoft's growth projections.
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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.
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Rumour: Xbox Still Evaluating Whether Project Helix Will Support Physical Discs
Microsoft is reportedly evaluating 'Project Helix,' a program that could allow Xbox users to convert physical games into downloadable files.
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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.
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Microsoft and LinkedIn Just Analyzed the Future of Work and AI. It All Points to One Key Skillset
Microsoft and LinkedIn research suggests AI fluency is becoming the defining skillset for the next generation of business leaders.