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#nfl
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
National Football League

Microsoft's new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls

fromFortune
2 days ago
National Football League

Why the NFL drafted Microsoft's gen AI for the league's next big play

fromThe Verge
1 day ago
National Football League

Microsoft's new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls

fromFortune
2 days ago
National Football League

Why the NFL drafted Microsoft's gen AI for the league's next big play

Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Leaked Microsoft pay data shows how much hundreds of employees report making in AI, cloud, and other teams

Hundreds of Microsoft employees have anonymously posted compensation details in an 850+ entry spreadsheet showing salary, stock, and bonus data during annual raises and promotions.
#azure
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Microsoft employees occupy headquarters in protest of Israel contracts

Protests at Microsoft escalated with employees and community members occupying a plaza, demanding an end to the company's partnership with the Israeli military.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Indiana Jones Is The First Big Microsoft Game Announced For Switch 2

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be released for Switch 2 in 2026, with DLC launching next month on other platforms.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrives on November 14

Black Ops 7 will not release on the Switch despite Microsoft's agreement with Nintendo.
#surveillance
#xbox-game-pass
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Microsoft fixes Windows 10 bug after week of technical issues

Microsoft fixed a critical Windows upgrade bug affecting Windows 10-to-11 migrations and Server upgrades that caused significant installation issues.
#windows-10
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Digital life

A decade later, Windows is still bringing Control Panel features to the Settings app

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options - and 2 months to decide

fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Digital life

A decade later, Windows is still bringing Control Panel features to the Settings app

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? You have 5 options - and 2 months to decide

#xbox
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

The Only AI Proof Stock Also Pays 6% Dividends

Microsoft is potentially set to experience a significant rise in profitability over the coming years, driven by AI-enabled cost reductions and enhanced AI-based product offerings.
Tech industry
Software development
fromDevOps.com
4 days ago

Microsoft Morphs Fusion Developers To Full Stack Builders - DevOps.com

Citizen development enables collaboration between business experts and software engineers through low-code/no-code solutions.
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

New pricing structure affects large business customers Microsoft

Microsoft's new pricing policy for Online Services abolishes volume licensing discounts effective November 1, 2025.
#windows-11
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Asus ROG Xbox Ally Briefly Listed on This Website Ahead of Launch

Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld console is anticipated to launch in October 2025 with prices starting at EUR 599.
#windows
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

I had 12 jobs over 22 years at Microsoft. Here's what it taught me about finding my ideal job.

Brieanne Yuchasz transitioned from a 22-year career at Microsoft to launch her career coaching business in 2023.
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

For August, a 'complex' Patch Tuesday with 111 updates

Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday release offers 111 fixes affecting Windows, Office, SQL Server, and Exchange Server, requiring immediate attention for several vulnerabilities.
Privacy technologies
Gadgets
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Windows XP Nostalgia Hits Footwear: Microsoft x Crocs Classic Clog | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Microsoft x Crocs Classic Clog celebrates 50 years of Microsoft with a nostalgic design inspired by Windows XP and iconic digital symbols.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Microsoft kills volume discounts in name of 'transparency'

Microsoft's pricing update for Online Services aims for consistency and transparency but may increase costs for some customers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How Israel used Microsoft technology to spy on Palestinians podcast

Sariel had a plan to transfer large amounts of Unit 8200's data, including top-secret information, into Microsoft's cloud platform, Azure. This would enable mass surveillance on Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
Privacy professionals
US politics
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Should UK.gov save money by using Microsoft's FOSS rivals?

The UK public sector plans to spend £9 billion on Microsoft products over five years, raising concerns amidst fiscal constraints.
#gaming
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Xbox At A Sega-Like Fork In The Road And May Stop Making Consoles, Ex-PlayStation Boss Says

fromEngadget
2 weeks ago
Video games

Microsoft has ended 'active development' on Contraband

Contraband's development is on hold as Microsoft consolidates and cuts jobs within its gaming division.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago
Video games

Xbox's Canceled MMORPG Sounds Even Cooler In New Leaks

Dan Houser has a new project; Microsoft's canceled MMORPG Blackbird leak reveals impressive plot details; The Elder Scrolls Online briefly goes free-to-play.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago
Video games

Xbox At A Sega-Like Fork In The Road And May Stop Making Consoles, Ex-PlayStation Boss Says

fromAol
1 week ago

4 Ways You Can Leverage Microsoft To Make Money

Joining the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program grants access to resources for building solutions on its platforms, fostering opportunities for passive income streams.
E-Commerce
#return-to-office
#stock-market
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

2 AI Stocks I'm Following the Smart Money Into

Hedge funds favor Meta Platforms and Microsoft, showing strong performance in recent quarters.
fromHackernoon
1 week ago

Microsoft AppSource: Key Figures for 2025 and Future Outlook | HackerNoon

Microsoft AppSource is crucial for discovering applications that enhance productivity and digital transformation.
fromInfoWorld
1 week ago

Wassette: A bridge between Wasm and MCP

Wassette is a new open source tool that allows developers to assemble lightweight Model Context Protocol servers using WebAssembly components, enhancing AI-driven functionalities.
Web development
fromTheregister
1 week ago

The 9 billion question: To Microsoft or not to Microsoft?

The UK government's SPA24 with Microsoft commits £1.9 billion annually, raising questions about value for taxpayers and market competition.
fromGadgets 360
1 week ago

Turn 10 Studios Confirms Support for Forza Motorsport Despite Cuts

Forza Horizon 5 and Forza Motorsport will continue to receive updates and support from developers Turn 10 Studios and Playground Games.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Warns: OpenAI Will 'Eat Microsoft Alive' | Entrepreneur

Microsoft includes OpenAI's GPT-5 in Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI Foundry.
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Xbox Cancels Avalanche Studios' Contraband Four Years After Reveal

Microsoft has canceled the development of Contraband, a multiplayer co-op game initially announced in 2021.
#cybersecurity
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
2 weeks ago

Video: Google Clicks To Sites Stable, Volatility Cooled & Heated, AI Mode Ads, GPT-5 & Sullivan Drops Liaison

Google's Liz Reid stated that website clicks from Google have remained relatively stable following the launch of AI Overviews, yet skepticism persists among industry observers.
Digital life
Remote teams
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

Microsoft could be preparing for a crackdown on remote work

Microsoft plans to require most employees to return to the office three days a week as part of a new hybrid work policy.
#cloud-computing
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Digest: Amazon & Microsoft Cloud Dominance Harms Competition, Says CMA; Reddit Revenue Surges on AI and Ad Growth

fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Digest: Amazon & Microsoft Cloud Dominance Harms Competition, Says CMA; Reddit Revenue Surges on AI and Ad Growth

fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Microsoft's new Copilot 3D feature is great for Ikea, bad for my dog

Copilot 3D is a free-to-use feature that transforms 2D images into 3D models for applications in game creation, animation, 3D printing, and more.
Artificial intelligence
#hybrid-work
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Microsoft rolls out GPT-5 across its Copilot suite - here's what we know

Microsoft is rolling out GPT-5 across all AI offerings, including to free users.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

German researchers show 'Windows Hell No' flaw at Black Hat

A critical flaw in Windows Hello allows local admin access to inject insecure biometric information.
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

Microsoft Cancels Xbox Game Pass Day-One Release Contraband - Report

Contraband, a co-op game by Avalanche, has been cancelled amid ongoing game cancellations and layoffs at Microsoft.
#ai
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Gadgets

Microsoft gives Copilot a face - here's how to try your new Appearance chat buddy

Copilot Appearance animates Microsoft's AI assistant with real-time facial expressions and synchronized voice interactions, enhancing user experience.
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's AI CEO thinks Copilot will age and 'have a room that it lives in'

Microsoft introduces a new Copilot Appearance virtual character with real-time expressions aimed at creating a personalized AI experience.
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Gadgets

Microsoft gives Copilot a face - here's how to try your new Appearance chat buddy

fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's AI CEO thinks Copilot will age and 'have a room that it lives in'

Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

New Details Emerge About Elder Scrolls Online Team's Reportedly Canceled MMO

Microsoft canceled Project Blackbird, an action-RPG MMO by ZeniMax, along with other projects amid recent layoffs.
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

Microsoft patched a critical vulnerability in its NLWeb AI search tool - but there's no CVE (yet)

A critical flaw in NLWeb enables remote users to read sensitive files without authorization.
#security-vulnerability
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Microsoft's plan to fix the web with AI has already hit an embarrassing security flaw

fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Microsoft's plan to fix the web with AI has already hit an embarrassing security flaw

fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Why Windows switched seasons for letters and numbers

One of my colleagues raised his hand. He grew up in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are opposite from those in the Northern Hemisphere. He pointed out that naming the updates Spring and Fall shows a Northern Hemisphere bias and is not inclusive of our customers in the Southern Hemisphere.
Software development
UK news
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Faced with 40B budget hole, UK commits 9B to Microsoft

The UK public sector plans to spend £9 billion on Microsoft products over five years under SPA24.
Gadgets
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

Microsoft Edge Introduces Copilot Mode: A Step Toward Full AI Browser Integration

Copilot Mode in Edge uses AI for advanced browsing tasks like summarizing tabs and making reservations.
#windows-xp
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Microsoft brings OpenAI's smallest open model to Windows users | TechCrunch

Microsoft is making OpenAI's new free and open GPT model, gpt-oss-20b, available to Windows 11 users via Windows AI Foundry, the tech giant's platform that lets users tap AI features, APIs, and popular open-source models on their computers.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Microsoft Launches Project Ire to Autonomously Classify Malware Using AI Tools

Microsoft has announced Project Ire, an autonomous AI system for automated malware classification, capable of fully reverse engineering software files.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Microsoft makes OpenAI's new open model available on Windows

OpenAI's new free and open GPT model, gpt-oss-20b, designed for PCs, is now made accessible to Windows users via Windows AI Foundry.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Microsoft's real AI challenge: Moving past the prototypes

Historically, Microsoft seems cursed: It's often early to big technological shifts, and it's great at prototyping them. But then, after a hype-filled launch where Microsoft celebrates its lead, the company seems to lose interest.
Digital life
Software development
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Microsoft Releases A2A .NET SDK for Building Collaborative AI Agents

Microsoft released the A2A .NET SDK to build interoperable AI agents using the Agent2Agent protocol.
#pgampe
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

After just five years, Microsoft will end support for low-cost Windows 11 SE

Support for Windows 11 SE-including software updates, technical assistance, and security fixes-will end in October 2026. While your device will continue to work, we recommend transitioning to a device that supports another edition of Windows 11 to ensure continued support and security.
Digital life
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Microsoft tops $4T in valuation - great news for the company, not so great for its workers

Microsoft's $4 trillion valuation contrasts sharply with its recent layoffs of 25,000 employees, emphasizing the paradox of success in the tech sector.
fromIT Pro
2 weeks ago

Microsoft's harebrained idea to offset AI emissions involves burying poop underground - and it stinks of greenwashing

Microsoft recently signed a deal with Vaulted Deep to bury over 4.9 million metric tonnes of organic waste in an effort to offset its carbon emissions.
Environment
fromInfoWorld
2 weeks ago

.NET Aspire 9.4 boasts CLI core commands, AI integrations

Version 9.4 of Microsoft's .NET Aspire tools introduces key CLI core commands that enhance the development of cloud-ready, distributed applications.
Software development
fromPCWorld
2 weeks ago

Searching for ChatGPT? Bing begs you to use Copilot instead

Microsoft promotes its tools to keep users within its ecosystem, particularly encouraging the use of Copilot over competitors' offerings.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

CMA told to expedite action against AWS and Microsoft to rebalance UK cloud market | Computer Weekly

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended that Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) face "targeted and bespoke" interventions to curb harmful competitive behaviours in the UK cloud market.
UK news
Video games
fromGadgets 360
2 weeks ago

Starfield to Release on PS5 in Spring 2026, Alongside New Expansion: Report

Starfield is expected to launch on PS5 in 2026 alongside its second expansion.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

When hyperscalers can't safeguard one nation's data

Data sovereignty is often superficial, as true control over data can be diminished by legal obligations and foreign influence.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Microsoft cut off Indian company's cloud due to EU sanctions

Nayara Energy protested the sanctions in a strongly-worded statement that asserts "This unilateral move by the European Union is founded on baseless assertions, representing an undue extension of authority that ignores both international law and the sovereignty of India."
Privacy technologies
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Microsoft employees react to CEO's 'enigma of success' memo with a mixture of suspicion, anger, and speculation

Microsoft has cut thousands of jobs despite generating significant profits and spending heavily on AI.
fromCreative Bloq
4 weeks ago

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 is what happens when PC hardware wears its software like a glove

Apple's integration of hardware and software gives it a competitive edge in the laptop market.
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Microsoft's controversial Recall feature is now blocked by Brave and AdGuard

Microsoft's Recall feature faced opposition for privacy concerns from developers, notably Signal, AdGuard, and Brave, who block its access.
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