Xbox Division Set for Major Layoffs Next Month
Microsoft plans major Xbox layoffs next month after revenue fell nearly half a billion dollars over five years.
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Microsoft OneDrive Adds an Unspecified Convenience Feature
Microsoft says OneDrive will soon receive one new, unnamed feature meant to improve day-to-day ease of use.
Microsoft Ships Majorana 2 Quantum Processor, Moves Commercial Target to 2029
Microsoft introduced the Majorana 2 quantum processor and moved its commercial target to 2029 after agentic AI helped solve qubit reliability issues.
User Alleges Microsoft Has No Knowledge of Windows 11 Flaw Blocking New Features
A user claims Microsoft is unaware of a flaw preventing timely Windows 11 feature releases.
Microsoft Threatens Security Researchers With Digital Crimes Unit Action Over Zero-Day Disclosures
Microsoft's reference to its Digital Crimes Unit in zero-day disclosure disputes has alarmed security researchers and revived questions about coordinated vulnerability handling.
Microsoft Posts Update on Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery Protections
Microsoft Source published a blog post on May 27 titled 'Strengthening protections against non-consensual intimate imagery.'
Microsoft Weekly Recap Surfaces Windows 11 Taskbar Changes and Hardware Leaks
Microsoft's weekly recap gathers Windows 11 taskbar requests, driver work, and early leaks of gamepads and games.
Leaked Images Surface of Microsoft's Smaller Xbox Controller for Cloud Gaming
Leaked certification images reveal Microsoft's compact new Xbox controller with Wi-Fi for direct cloud gaming connections, promising lower latency for streamed play.
Mystery Leaker Drops Two More Microsoft Zero-Days
A disgruntled researcher has released two more zero-day vulnerabilities targeting Microsoft, continuing a series of public leaks that heighten risks for users and developers.
Microsoft Tops $100 Billion in OpenAI Investments
Microsoft has invested over $100 billion in its OpenAI partnership, underscoring its key role in the AI company's growth and reshaping the tech industry's AI landscape.
Microsoft Bolsters Copilot Studio with Smarter Workflows and App Integrations
Microsoft's Copilot Studio gains intelligent workflows and connected experiences, enabling developers to build more autonomous AI agents for business tasks.
Microsoft Releases Dataset Mapping US Electricity Grid for Power Systems Research
Microsoft has released a dataset covering the electricity grid in 48 US states to support research into power systems and grid infrastructure.
Microsoft’s Kenyan Data Center Project Grinds to a Halt
Microsoft's planned data center in Kenya with UAE partner G42 has stalled due to a political impasse with the Kenyan government, casting doubt on the project's future.
Microsoft Acknowledges Long-Standing Bug in Key Outlook Feature
Microsoft has acknowledged a broken productivity feature in Outlook after months of user issues, highlighting reliability concerns in its core email tool.
Microsoft Enables IT Admins to View Copilot Prompts and Responses in Plaintext
Microsoft now allows IT admins to access Copilot prompts and responses in plaintext, enhancing enterprise oversight but compromising user privacy in AI interactions.
Microsoft Opens Copilot Chats to IT Oversight in Plain Text
Microsoft now lets IT admins view Copilot prompts and responses in plaintext, giving enterprises deeper oversight into workplace AI use but sparking privacy concerns.
Microsoft Axes Xbox Copilot AI Project
Microsoft's new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has ended development of the Copilot AI assistant for consoles and mobile, refocusing the team on core player and developer needs amid a reorganization.
Microsoft Retires Gaming Copilot AI for Xbox
Microsoft's new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has ended development of the Gaming Copilot AI for consoles and will remove it from the mobile app, focusing instead on faster community connections and reduced friction.
RAM Shortage Gives Microsoft a Reprieve in Battle with Valve's SteamOS
A global RAM shortage dubbed the RAMpocalypse has slowed Valve's SteamOS expansion, giving Microsoft time to bolster Windows against the Linux-based gaming rival.