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Microsoft prepares a major Windows 11 update for August featuring accessibility enhancements and critical fixes following recent system outages.
A Google AI spending report fuels investor skepticism across Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, sparking a market sell‑off.
Xbox online services have resumed following a 16-hour disruption that blocked game access and fueled debates over all-digital media reliance.
Microsoft is challenging industry leaders with a new in-house cybersecurity AI model and an agentic system designed to lower costs.
A widespread Xbox service failure prevented users from accessing both digital accounts and physical game discs for more than 12 hours.
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
Tech earnings and a Fed rate call converge to test the market’s rally
Microsoft has improved the speed of large file deletions within Windows 11's File Explorer.
Satya Nadella faces a pivotal year as Microsoft navigates an AI credibility crisis and mounting pressure over Azure's capital expenditures.
A dense confluence of Big Tech earnings, a Federal Reserve policy meeting, and global economic data creates a high-stakes week for financial markets.
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.
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.
Xbox Game Pass will remove eight titles from its library on July 31, 2026, prompting some subscribers to consider canceling.
Microsoft's shifting strategy regarding console exclusives has sparked debate as uncertainty persists over the future of Xbox-to-PlayStation ports.
Internal friction at Xbox is coming to light as reports suggest studio leadership holds negative views on the Game Pass subscription model.
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.
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.
Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider features for July, including a tool designed to save PCs.
Research has revealed that decade-old Microsoft-signed UEFI shims can be used to bypass Secure Boot protections.
Microsoft has introduced a streamlined, ad-free Windows 11 search interface designed to offer a faster and cleaner user experience.
Microsoft has reportedly canceled 'Project Ekur,' a multiplayer Halo title featuring large-scale battles and customizable characters.
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.
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.
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.
Xbox may introduce a disc-to-digital game conversion system next week amid a surge of new game releases.
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 is pivoting Obsidian Entertainment to develop a new Fallout game following the cancellation of Avowed 2.
Microsoft is reconsidering its multiplatform strategy as Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers fluctuate and exclusive titles return to the spotlight.
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.
Microsoft shifts its Xbox strategy back toward console exclusivity as reports suggest the Game Pass subscription model has underperformed.
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.
Xbox Game Pass has reportedly fallen to approximately 30 million subscribers as the service fails to meet Microsoft's growth projections.
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 reportedly evaluating 'Project Helix,' a program that could allow Xbox users to convert physical games into downloadable files.
Microsoft is implementing massive job cuts and divesting multiple gaming studios as part of a major overhaul of its Xbox division.
Microsoft and LinkedIn research suggests AI fluency is becoming the defining skillset for the next generation of business leaders.
New updates to the free Rufus utility allow users to bypass Microsoft's hardware requirements to install Windows 11 on incompatible PCs.
Microsoft confirms Halo: Campaign Evolved will feature a physical disc release for collectors.
Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 version 26H2 alongside an internal overhaul known as Windows K2.
Enterprises are shifting from simple automation toward agentic AI architecture to create autonomous 'digital coworkers.'