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A mammoth spike in the number of users having issues tracked by Downdetector earlier this week (image source: Downdetector)

Microsoft restores Xbox services to ‘pre-incident state’ after Azure-linked crash

An Azure-related outage knocked out Xbox Live sign-ins, matchmaking, and the Microsoft Store earlier this week, Microsoft says fixes have been rolled out, and services should be back to their ‘pre-incident state’.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 01 Nov 2025 03:26

The minimal Windows 7 build needs users to provide missing system files to run even the simplest programs. Windows 7 desktop pictured. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows enthusiast successfully boots a 69MB version of Windows 7 in proof-of-concept experiment

The ultra-light Windows 7 build is an impressive technical feat, though it offers little in the way of practical functionality as it can not even run most applications on its own.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 31 Oct 2025 20:28

A screenshot from a Windows 11 test system that shows multiple instances of Task Manager in the background. (Image Source: Screen Grab)

New Windows 11 bug makes Task Manager replicate itself when you close it

An optional October 2025 update for Windows 11 seems to have introduced a new bug that causes the Task Manager to create duplicate processes every time you close it. Microsoft has not acknowledged the bug yet, and it may cause iss...

Rohith Bhaskar, 31 Oct 2025 20:11

John Romero at Comic Con Malaga (image source: Theromero on Instagram)

Doom creator in talks to revive his unannounced FPS project after Microsoft pulls funding

Doom and Quake co-creator John Romero said Romero Games is in talks with multiple publishers to revive an unannounced AAA FPS after Microsoft abruptly withdrew funding in July, leaving the project in limbo.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 31 Oct 2025 03:05

Xbox Game Pass banner is shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Report shows new Xbox Game Pass subscriptions declined even before price increase

Antenna data confirms that Game Pass sign-ups have declined since August 2024. Highly-rated Xbox Game Pass games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 resulted in a temporary influx of new memberships. Still, an investment adviser argu...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Oct 2025 21:17

Donald Trump wearing Master Chief's Mjolnir armor (image source: The White House on X)

Halo developers have mixed reactions to the Trump administration’s ICE post comparing immigrants to the Flood

The Trump administration’s social post repurposing Halo imagery, which used an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump in Master Chief armor and a DHS/ICE recruitment graphic urging “Destroy The Flood,” has elicited different...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Oct 2025 05:56

Xbox Game Pass and consoles are shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox hardware sales plummet 29% before console price increases, but Game Pass shows growth

After the latest Microsoft earnings report, the state of Xbox hardware sales is predictably dire. The Q1 2026 fiscal data reveal another 29% decline in revenue. Game Pass experienced minor growth, but Xbox price increases have led...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Oct 2025 00:49

Mockup of compact gaming PC with Asus and Xbox logos (Image source: Asus, Microsoft Gaming with edits)

Next Xbox console could be made by multiple manufacturers despite first-party hardware claim

Microsoft executives have stated that the company remains invested in making first-party hardware. Even so, YouTuber Austin Evans suggests that many OEMs will manufacture the next Xbox console. The hybrid PC/consoles would offer m...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Oct 2025 21:29

iPhone 17 series (pictured) sales helped to rally Apple's valuation (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Apple beats tech tariffs to reach a $4 trillion market cap on the back of high iPhone 17 series sales

Apple recently became the third company in history to cross US$4 trillion in market capitalization, thanks to better-than-anticipated iPhone 17 series sales and forward-thinking supply chain decisions.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 28 Oct 2025 20:11

A screengrab of the campaign being run by Warner Brothers for A Minecraft Movie (image source: Warner Bros.)

Warner Bros' A Minecraft Movie targets Best Picture, Director and Actor after impressive $957M box office haul

Warner Bros. has launched a "For Your Consideration" awards campaign for A Minecraft Movie after its mammoth $957 million global box-office haul, targeting major categories including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Oct 2025 05:52

A screengrab from Halo: Campaign Evolved's The Silent Cartographer demo (image source: Halo YT)

Former Halo CE dev talks Halo Campaign Evolved: "There's plenty of ways to improve Halo 1 without breaking it"

After Halo: Campaign Evolved’s 13‑minute Silent Cartographer demo at the Halo World Championship 2025, former Combat Evolved designer Jaime Griesemer took to X to criticize changes. He focused most of his ire on the ability to ste...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 28 Oct 2025 05:01

A picture of Matt Booty, Xbox’s President of Game Content and Studios from social media (image source: Linkedin)

Xbox president says its competition is now Tiktok and movies, not PlayStation as Halo: Campaign Evolved comes to PS5

Xbox’s president of game content and studios, Matt Booty, told The New York Times that it is pursuing a multiplatform strategy and now views competitors as broader entertainment like TikTok and movies rather than rival consoles, a...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Oct 2025 06:20

A picture of Halo community manager Brian Jarrard wearing a PlayStation T-shirt (image source: Halo YT)

Halo community director wears PlayStation t-shirt during Halo: Campaign Evolved announcement for PS5: "It's a long time coming"

At the Halo World Championship 2025 Community Stage, Halo community director Brian Jarrard wore a PlayStation t‑shirt while announcing that Halo: Campaign Evolved, a complete Unreal Engine 5 remake of the 2001 Halo: Combat Evolved...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 27 Oct 2025 05:11

No Rest for the Wicked banner is shown (Image source: Sony PlayStation YouTube with edits)

No Rest for the Wicked declined Xbox exclusivity after refusing to lose PS5 and Switch sales

Studios are increasingly hesitant to embrace platform exclusives. The No Rest for the Wicked director shunned Xbox exclusivity even before Microsoft changed its philosophy. Companies are struggling with higher development costs, m...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Oct 2025 19:05

A screengrab of Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition's promotional poster (image source: Bethesda Softworks YT)

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition brings the “Skyrim treatment” packing all DLCs and 150+ Creations add-ons

Bethesda’s Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition arrives on November 10, 2025, on PC, PS4/PS5, and Xbox One/Series (with a reported Switch 2 port in 2026) and bundles the base game with all six DLCs, 150+ Creation Club add-ons in a singu...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 25 Oct 2025 21:39

Xbox, PS5, and Switch 2 consoles shown with logos (Image source: Xbox Gaming, Sony PlayStation, Nintendo of America with edits)

Former Microsoft executive says Xbox should consider Nintendo before dismissing exclusive games

The former Blizzard President is among the fans critical of Microsoft’s views on exclusivity. Mike Ybarra argues that these titles still can be a selling point for consoles. Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games are only available on ...

Adam Corsetti, 25 Oct 2025 02:44

The current Xbox Series S|X console offerings in a picture (image source: Xbox Wire)

Microsoft’s executive-mandated 30% profit target reportedly drove Xbox layoffs, studio shutdowns, and canceled projects

A Bloomberg investigation reports that Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood had imposed a 30% profit-margin "accountability" target on Xbox in late 2023. The goal, which is nearly double the industry average, seems to have directly co...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 24 Oct 2025 19:33

Phil Spencer speaking at the Tokyo Game Show (Image source: screenshot, Xbox YouTube)

Phil Spencer insists next Xbox console will be first party hardware, unlike ROG Xbox Ally handheld

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer addressed upcoming hardware in a Famitsu interview. While the ROG Xbox Ally is made by Asus, another new Xbox console will be a first-party system. It will offer the revamped Xbox experience, whic...

Adam Corsetti, 24 Oct 2025 17:09

Xbox Gaming Copilot Xbox banner is shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI not only raises privacy concerns but also impacts performance

Not all gamers are welcoming the new Gaming Copilot AI features with open arms. It aims to boost skills, but relies on scanning recorded screenshots for training. Some Windows 11 users think the app is sending data to Microsoft wi...

Adam Corsetti, 23 Oct 2025 22:50

Windows 11 banner shown on Microsoft News (Image source: Microsoft News with edits)

Microsoft issues emergency update for all Windows 11 users

Microsoft has issued an emergency Windows 11 update to fix a bug that disabled USB keyboards and mice in the Windows Recovery Environment. The flaw, introduced with the October 2025 patch, left many users unable to navigate repair...

Antony Muchiri, 23 Oct 2025 15:07

Banner showing Xbox and PlayStation logos (Image source: Xbox Gaming, Sony PlayStation)

New Xbox console may sell for twice as much as PS6 price and offer superior specs

The PS6 may not face as much competition in the next generation of gaming systems. An insider predicts that with less power and memory than the next Xbox console, the machine could cost around $600. Meanwhile, Microsoft looks set ...

Adam Corsetti, 22 Oct 2025 18:08

White Xbox controller resting on a wooden desk beside a small cat figurine (Image source: FOX ^.ᆽ.^= ∫ via Pexels)

Xbox Magnus full specs leak: AMD’s 3 nm chip could outperform PS6 with PC-like performance and match its features

Moore’s Law Is Dead has shared new details on AMD’s Magnus APU, expected to power the next Xbox. The episode outlines its 3 nm dual-chiplet design, improved RDNA 5 graphics, and higher performance targets than Sony’s PS6, along wi...

Anmol Dubey, 22 Oct 2025 10:27

The video game display featuring Ninja Gaiden 4 gameplay that earned the Guinness World Record (image source: Xbox Wire)

Xbox helps Ninja Gaiden 4 set a Guinness World Record with helicopter gameplay over Miami

The event, backed by Microsoft's Xbox division, set a new Guinness World Records title for the largest video game display flown by helicopter as Ninja Gaiden 4 hit multiple platforms on the 20th of October.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 22 Oct 2025 03:47

Xbox President Sarah Bond introducing ROG Xbox Ally handhelds (Image source: screenshot, Xbox Gaming YouTube with edits)

After Sarah Bond says new Xbox console will be very premium, gamers anticipate a high price

Gamers are starting to get a picture of who the next Xbox console will cater to. In a new interview, Xbox President Sarah Bond calls the system premium and high-end. Following recent trends, the console may depend more on PC compa...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Oct 2025 23:17

Xbox dev kit is shown (XDK) (Image source: eBay, Xbox Gaming with edits)

Xbox dev kits follow consoles and Game Pass with price increase, potentially limiting new games

Xbox price increases have made some gamers believe the Series X|S has reached its end of life. Microsoft is now raising the price of dev kits, which developers need to create new games. With fewer retailers selling Xbox consoles, ...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Oct 2025 20:13

Windows 11 debloat: Flyoobe 1.40 removes bloatware and Microsoft Copilot directly during installation

Windows utility program Flyoobe (formerly Flyby11) has received a new range of features via version 1.40, positioning itself as a central tool for debloating and bypassing the requirements of Windows 11. For the first time, the to...

Ulrich Mathey, 21 Oct 2025 17:48

ROG Xbox Ally X running SteamOS (Image source: Microsoft, Steam, Xbox Wire with edits)

Former Microsoft executive says new Windows-based Xbox consoles need Steam to curb piracy

Mike Ybarra envisions how new Xbox consoles built on Windows can attract buyers. Devices like the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds must integrate the dominant Steam. The former Blizzard President argues that without its user-friendly featu...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Oct 2025 18:06

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU. (Image source: Alex Waetzel for NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Weak Asus ROG Xbox Ally X supply leaks suggesting Microsoft doesn't have lot of confidence in handheld console

The launch supply of the new Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is not great according to a leak by Moore's Law Is Dead. Supply of the handheld console, which is the first Xbox-branded portable gaming console, has been compared to GPUs like the...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Oct 2025 12:14

Asus ROG Xbox Ally gaming handhelds launch banner (Image source: screenshot, Xbox Gaming YouTube)

Xbox President says Asus set ROG Xbox Ally price, but confusion over gaming handheld persists

Sarah Bond has tried to clear up misconceptions about ROG Xbox Ally pricing. A new interview addresses why Asus made many of the decisions with MSRPs and specs. Some buyers would have preferred a new Xbox console that was more com...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Oct 2025 01:17

Asus ROG Xbox Ally running Xbox 360 emulator (Image source: Xbox Wire, Asus with edits)

Microsoft may release Xbox 360 emulator for Windows to market ROG Xbox Ally to console gamers

The ROG Xbox Ally leaves behind some Xbox games exclusive to Microsoft’s consoles. The company may turn to an Xbox 360 emulator for PCs to enhance its backward compatibility. New Xbox consoles in development with AMD could also su...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Oct 2025 19:47

A picture of Sledgehammer Games co-founder Glen Schofield (image source: IMDB)

Ex-Modern Warfare director fears Call of Duty could lose its identity under Microsoft's ownership

Former Sledgehammer Games co-founder and ex-Modern Warfare director Glen Schofield warned that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard could dilute Call of Duty’s creative identity, citing cultural assimilation, changes to ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 19 Oct 2025 17:23

Asus ROG Ally X running Bazzite, with game titles visible on-screen and USB devices connected. (Image source: Dawid Does Tech Stuff)

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: YouTuber installs Bazzite Linux to recreate a SteamOS-like experience, but it may not be a good idea

YouTuber Dawid Does Tech Stuff experimented with installing Bazzite, a Linux distro inspired by SteamOS, on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X to explore whether it could offer a smoother, more console-like experience than Windows 11. The e...

Anmol Dubey, 19 Oct 2025 12:43

The updated Copilot on Windows 11 (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft just announced new Copilot Actions for Windows 11, turning PCs into hands-free AI platforms that can complete tasks for you

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Actions, a new AI feature that allows Windows 11 PCs to perform tasks and respond to natural voice commands. The update marks a major step toward fully hands-free computing, with all Windows 11 users...

David Odejide, 16 Oct 2025 21:50

ROG Xbox Ally X and Switch 2 performance compared in Star Wars Outlaws (Image source: Asus, Nintendo of America, Ubisoft with edits)

Cheaper Switch 2 rivals performance of ROG Xbox Ally X, with DLSS showing advantages over FSR

Switch 2 specs seem inferior to the ROG Xbox Ally X, anchored by its Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip. Even so, real-world performance might make gamers regret purchasing the Windows 11 handheld. Benefiting from DLSS, many Switch 2 games ...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Oct 2025 18:01

A laptop running Microsoft Windows 11 OS (Image source: Sunrise King/Unsplash)

Microsoft teases something big for Windows 11: Copilot and Voice Access upgrades suggest it is voice-powered computing

Microsoft is hinting at a major Windows 11 update that could make PCs fully voice-controlled. Recent Insider builds point to hands-free interaction through Copilot and Voice Access, signaling the next step toward AI-powered comput...

David Odejide, 15 Oct 2025 22:17

Banner for Xbox AMD partnership is shown (Image source: screenshot, Xbox YouTube)

Microsoft engineers criticized, as source claims AMD is designing new Xbox consoles alone

A source at AMD questions how involved Microsoft is with designing new Xbox consoles. The chip maker is reportedly crafting the systems with little help from Microsoft engineers. Conversely, Moore’s Law is Dead discusses how Sony ...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Oct 2025 01:48

Microsoft accused of "illegally" tracking students through 365 Education: What the ruling means for data privacy

Microsoft has come under scrutiny in Austria after regulators ruled it ‘illegally’ tracked student data through its 365 Education platform. The decision raises fresh questions about data transparency and Big Tech’s compliance with...

David Odejide, 14 Oct 2025 15:11

A worker using an Apple Macbook Pro (Image source: Daniel Thomas/Unsplash)

Macs versus Windows: How companies decide who gets an Apple and why it still matters

Despite Apple’s growing presence in offices, Windows still dominates. New IDC data shows Macs make up just 5% of global enterprise PCs as companies weigh function, cost, and workflow before approving an Apple.

David Odejide, 13 Oct 2025 20:04

At the time of writing, the Xbox Series S is available online at Walmart. (Image source: Microsoft, Unsplash, edited)

Retailers are still selling Xbox consoles as Microsoft clarifies Walmart and Target situation

After several reports emerged online of retailers apparently scaling back Xbox console and game sales, Microsoft has now responded to these rumors. As cited by Windows Central, the company has denied that retailers like Walmart ha...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Oct 2025 13:38

Image from the game Everwild. (Image source: Xbox Game Studios)

Images from the Everwild game cancelled by Microsoft surface

Cancelled by Microsoft, Everwild was a promising Xbox game for many players. And recently, several images of the title were unveiled, revealing its full potential.

Alexis Stegmann, 13 Oct 2025 11:59

A screengrab of Fallout: New Vegas' Zion Park (image source: Steam Community)

Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity director admits lack of job security despite 26 years in the games industry

Veteran game director Josh Sawyer, known for Fallout: New Vegas and the Pillars of Eternity series, told a GCAP keynote in Melbourne that after 26 years of game development, he has still never felt secure in his job, highlighting ...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:29

A screengrab from Halo: Master Chief Collection on PC (image source: Steam Community)

Halo's Art Director leaves studio after 17 years; teases "untold story" behind his departure

Glenn Israel, the art director who shaped Halo across Bungie, 343 Industries, and the newly rebranded Halo Studios, announced his exit after 17 years in a LinkedIn post that hinted at an "untold story", when it would be "absolutel...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:19

Walmart and Target logos shown above Xbox consoles (Image source: Walmart, Target, Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox consoles and games will no longer be sold at Walmart and Target, according to employees

Xbox consoles and games are becoming rare finds at major retailers. Workers confirm that Walmart and Target locations are clearing out inventories and have no plans to restock the products. Repeated Xbox price increases have made ...

Adam Corsetti, 12 Oct 2025 17:07

Age of Empires 5 could employ Unreal Engine, prompting fears of stuttering in RTS game

Age of Empires 5 may address criticisms of the RTS franchise’s dated visuals. A pair of new job listings request Unreal Engine experience for unannounced projects. Even so, some gamers worry that Unreal Engine 5 will introduce per...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Oct 2025 17:53

Xbox Insider program banner is shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox Insider update introduces age verification to comply with UK Online Safety Act

Xbox console users are now witnessing the ramifications of the UK Online Safety Act. Gamers participating in the Xbox Insider program may notice prompts to verify their ages. Despite privacy concerns, the checks are mandatory to r...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Oct 2025 02:44

Will users without Internet be able to install Windows 11? (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

More workarounds appear to get around Microsoft's local account restrictions

Following recent local account restrictions, Microsoft makes life harder for users who don't want to use an Internet connection and sign in to an online account during Windows 11 installation. However, new ways to bypass the lates...

Anton Avdyushkin, 08 Oct 2025 19:44

Xbox app shown running on a desktop PC (Image source: Xbox Wire)

AMD engineer confirms new Xbox hardware in development, but may not be Series X console successor

An AMD source reveals that a new Xbox console built on the Magnus APU remains a possibility. Microsoft is likely to incorporate the chip into future hardware, but it may not lead to a Series X follow-up. More Game Pass and console...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Oct 2025 17:50

Silent Hill f Xbox game listing with ownership disclaimer (Image source: Xbox gaming with edits)

With Silent Hill f ad, Xbox suddenly makes it clear that buyers don't own games with DRM

Xbox is now warning buyers that it’s selling licenses to play games, rather than ownership. A Silent Hill f disclaimer is likely related to a California law regulating the sale of digital games. Xbox Game Pass highlights how downl...

Adam Corsetti, 07 Oct 2025 22:32

The new beta builds introduce more local account restrictions. Pictured: a Windows 11 laptop. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft doubles down on local account restrictions in Windows 11 setup

In the latest preview builds of Windows 11, Microsoft has made it harder to create a local account than before. The company has blocked most of the known workarounds, and the initial setup now requires an internet connection.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Oct 2025 08:29

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Microsoft restores Xbox services to ‘pre-incident state’ after Azure-linked crash

Windows enthusiast successfully boots a 69MB version of Windows 7 in proof-of-concept experiment

New Windows 11 bug makes Task Manager replicate itself when you close it

Doom creator in talks to revive his unannounced FPS project after Microsoft pulls funding

Report shows new Xbox Game Pass subscriptions declined even before price increase

Halo developers have mixed reactions to the Trump administration’s ICE post comparing immigrants to the Flood

Xbox hardware sales plummet 29% before console price increases, but Game Pass shows growth

Next Xbox console could be made by multiple manufacturers despite first-party hardware claim

Apple beats tech tariffs to reach a $4 trillion market cap on the back of high iPhone 17 series sales

Warner Bros' A Minecraft Movie targets Best Picture, Director and Actor after impressive $957M box office haul

Former Halo CE dev talks Halo Campaign Evolved: "There's plenty of ways to improve Halo 1 without breaking it"

Xbox president says its competition is now Tiktok and movies, not PlayStation as Halo: Campaign Evolved comes to PS5

Halo community director wears PlayStation t-shirt during Halo: Campaign Evolved announcement for PS5: "It's a long time coming"

No Rest for the Wicked declined Xbox exclusivity after refusing to lose PS5 and Switch sales

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition brings the “Skyrim treatment” packing all DLCs and 150+ Creations add-ons

Former Microsoft executive says Xbox should consider Nintendo before dismissing exclusive games

Microsoft’s executive-mandated 30% profit target reportedly drove Xbox layoffs, studio shutdowns, and canceled projects

Phil Spencer insists next Xbox console will be first party hardware, unlike ROG Xbox Ally handheld

Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI not only raises privacy concerns but also impacts performance

Microsoft issues emergency update for all Windows 11 users

New Xbox console may sell for twice as much as PS6 price and offer superior specs

Xbox Magnus full specs leak: AMD’s 3 nm chip could outperform PS6 with PC-like performance and match its features

Xbox helps Ninja Gaiden 4 set a Guinness World Record with helicopter gameplay over Miami

After Sarah Bond says new Xbox console will be very premium, gamers anticipate a high price

Xbox dev kits follow consoles and Game Pass with price increase, potentially limiting new games

Windows 11 debloat: Flyoobe 1.40 removes bloatware and Microsoft Copilot directly during installation

Former Microsoft executive says new Windows-based Xbox consoles need Steam to curb piracy

Weak Asus ROG Xbox Ally X supply leaks suggesting Microsoft doesn't have lot of confidence in handheld console

Xbox President says Asus set ROG Xbox Ally price, but confusion over gaming handheld persists

Microsoft may release Xbox 360 emulator for Windows to market ROG Xbox Ally to console gamers

Ex-Modern Warfare director fears Call of Duty could lose its identity under Microsoft's ownership

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: YouTuber installs Bazzite Linux to recreate a SteamOS-like experience, but it may not be a good idea

86% Full-screen Xbox experience for gaming handhelds - Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review

Microsoft just announced new Copilot Actions for Windows 11, turning PCs into hands-free AI platforms that can complete tasks for you

Cheaper Switch 2 rivals performance of ROG Xbox Ally X, with DLSS showing advantages over FSR

Microsoft teases something big for Windows 11: Copilot and Voice Access upgrades suggest it is voice-powered computing

Microsoft engineers criticized, as source claims AMD is designing new Xbox consoles alone

Microsoft accused of "illegally" tracking students through 365 Education: What the ruling means for data privacy

Macs versus Windows: How companies decide who gets an Apple and why it still matters

Retailers are still selling Xbox consoles as Microsoft clarifies Walmart and Target situation

Images from the Everwild game cancelled by Microsoft surface

Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity director admits lack of job security despite 26 years in the games industry

Halo's Art Director leaves studio after 17 years; teases "untold story" behind his departure

Xbox consoles and games will no longer be sold at Walmart and Target, according to employees

Age of Empires 5 could employ Unreal Engine, prompting fears of stuttering in RTS game

Xbox Insider update introduces age verification to comply with UK Online Safety Act

More workarounds appear to get around Microsoft's local account restrictions

AMD engineer confirms new Xbox hardware in development, but may not be Series X console successor

With Silent Hill f ad, Xbox suddenly makes it clear that buyers don't own games with DRM

Microsoft doubles down on local account restrictions in Windows 11 setup

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