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Microsoft is integrating TPM chip hardware authentication to target enterprise KMS servers and curb Windows piracy.
Microsoft is testing a smart download client for Xbox to automatically identify and connect users to the fastest available game servers.
Microsoft has improved File Explorer in Windows 11, specifically increasing the speed at which the system deletes large files.
Financial outlets focus on Microsoft's Q4 earnings release on July 29 alongside a stock forecast reset by Morgan Stanley.
Microsoft is restricting access to certain Teams and Outlook features, shifting specific functionalities behind a paid Copilot subscription.
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta are collectively lobbying Washington to avoid imposing premature restrictions on open-weight AI models.
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Palantir are lobbying the US government to prevent bans on open-weight AI models amid growing geopolitical tensions with China.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns AI leaders against alarmist rhetoric as major tech firms push for U.S. support of open-weight AI models.
Dataminers and major tech outlets reveal Microsoft's new PC Xbox Backward Compatibility features an emulator called XeO3.
A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted essential tools including Teams, Outlook, and Xbox Live for thousands.
Microsoft is piloting a free, ad-supported tier for Xbox Cloud Gaming, inviting volunteers to test a new model for game streaming.
Investors warn that natural gas, not semiconductors, is becoming the primary bottleneck for AI scaling, potentially leaving tech giants vulnerable.
Recent coverage reveals Microsoft paid more for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2's one-year console exclusivity than the entire game's development budget.
Microsoft is expanding the Xbox ecosystem by bringing original console games to Windows PCs and testing ad-supported cloud streaming.
Xbox engineering vice president Jared Palmer leaves Microsoft shortly after joining Asha Sharma's team.
A critical remote code execution flaw in Microsoft SharePoint, CVE-2026-50522, is being actively exploited following the release of a public PoC.
Meta is integrating the Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition into its Horizon+ subscription, expanding gaming access for Quest VR users.
A former Forza Horizon 5 director is sparking debate by defending Xbox Game Pass while linking its subscription shortcomings to recent company layoffs.
Xbox Game Pass announces its July 2026 Wave 2 lineup, headlined by the highly anticipated Halo: Campaign Evolved remake.
Microsoft has deployed an emergency out-of-band update to resolve critical performance and shutdown bugs affecting Dell PCs running Windows 11.
Microsoft has officially confirmed service degradation and synchronization delays affecting Windows Server Update Services across all Windows versions.
LibreOffice and The Document Foundation have renewed their public criticism of Microsoft's proprietary file formats and user 'lock-in' strategies.
AMD launches Helios, its first rack AI system to rival Nvidia, as Microsoft expands its infrastructure partnership.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are facing a significant loss of content on July 31, leading to widespread reports of user dissatisfaction.
Financial markets focus heavily on major technology stocks ahead of upcoming corporate earnings reports.
Xbox Game Pass is set to lose eight titles on July 31, 2026, sparking subscriber backlash and highlighting library turnover.
The launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved is marred by technical lockouts, account linking failures, and an immediate software crack.
Internal friction at Xbox grows as studio leaders argue that Game Pass has destroyed the perceived value of high-cost gaming titles.
Financial analysts are re-evaluating Microsoft's market position as the broader 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks experience a significant valuation shift.
Microsoft is shifting Xbox strategy back toward permanent console exclusives to give consumers a concrete reason to purchase their hardware.
Xbox Game Pass expands with new titles and day-one releases while also preparing to lose several high-rated games.
Microsoft's new Surface hardware reveals a critical gap between official Windows 11 system requirements and actual performance needs.
Bethesda unveils a comprehensive game roadmap including Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 following a strategic reset at Xbox.
Former id Software developers critique Microsoft's management following a massive 3,200-job purge at Xbox.
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Microsoft pauses Windows 11 update KB5101650 on Dell PCs following unexpected shutdowns, while issuing subsequent fixes.
Mozilla warns that Microsoft is utilizing 'dark patterns' in Windows to steer users toward the Edge browser, sparking new regulatory scrutiny.
ZeniMax Online Studios leadership exits amid mass Microsoft and Xbox layoffs, sparking widespread protests and legal action.
Microsoft has released a record-setting wave of security updates for July 2026, addressing over 600 bugs including a flaw in Age of Empires II.
A new Windows zero-day exploit has emerged on the same day Microsoft released a record volume of security patches, complicating the global update cycle.
Microsoft has blocked a July Windows 11 update for certain Dell PCs after reports of overheating and random system shutdowns.
CISA urges immediate action as multiple actively exploited SharePoint vulnerabilities trigger widespread industry alarms.
New phishing kits including Kratos and Forg365 are targeting Microsoft 365 accounts by evading multi-factor authentication through advanced technical maneuvers.
A decade-old vulnerability in Microsoft-signed UEFI shims has left Secure Boot exposed, requiring urgent updates to prevent system bypasses.
Microsoft releases its July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates, addressing a record number of security flaws and citing the use of AI.
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday introduces a significant update cycle featuring a record number of security fixes and new Windows 11 update settings.
Analysts project a significant sales gap between the upcoming PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Xbox Project Helix, driven by pricing concerns.
Microsoft is mandating a transition to passkeys as the default authentication method for Entra ID starting in September.
Mozilla Firefox is doubling its update frequency to a two-week cycle to keep pace with Chrome and Edge and counter AI-driven security threats.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns companies using AI that they are paying for their own intellectual property.
Microsoft is overhauling the Windows 11 search experience to remove ads and clutter, introducing a more streamlined interface for users.
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Microsoft is testing a new Copilot 'PC insights' feature for Windows 11 designed to diagnose system slowdowns and hardware health issues.
Brazilian courts have ordered Microsoft to restore a hacked Xbox account and pay damages, setting a precedent for digital game preservation.
Microsoft is prototyping a significant Windows 11 UX overhaul to create deeper, more native integration between PCs and smartphones.
Microsoft's layoffs at id Software have sparked controversy and a pointed response from former lead John Carmack.
Microsoft's carbon emissions have spiked by 25% as AI expansion pushes big tech's footprint to a third of France's total.
Asha Sharma takes the helm as Xbox CEO, facing intense scrutiny over her outsider status and controversial workforce reductions.
Current technology coverage tracks emerging software additions and promotional events for Xbox Game Pass.
A Brazilian court has ordered Microsoft to restore a hacked Xbox account and pay damages, signaling a significant legal blow to digital gaming ownership.