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AMD hints Microsoft could launch its next-gen Xbox in 2027
AMD is developing a custom chip for the next Xbox
AMD spills the beans on possible next-gen Xbox launch in 2027
Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su made a rare comment about future sales for both Valve's Steam Machines and Microsoft's next-generation Xbox.
Rumour: New Xbox Console Won't Release Until At Least Late 2027, Could Be Delayed Further
"I'm not sure if Microsoft is still committed to the late 2027 timeline"
Inside Xbox, a Game Studio Is Trying to Reinvent Itself
Microsoft’s Obsidian Entertainment is searching for ways to make games more quickly and on smaller budgets.
Radiology among the 5 highest paid professions, US News & World Report says
Members of the specialty earned a median salary of approximately $239,200 last year, based on survey data gathered by the media company last fall.
APT28 Uses Microsoft Office CVE-2026-21509 in Espionage-Focused Malware Attacks
APT28 exploited a Microsoft Office flaw to deliver MiniDoor and Covenant Grunt malware in targeted attacks across Ukraine and Eastern Europe.
Russian hackers exploit recently patched Microsoft Office bug in attacks
Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) says that Russian hackers are exploiting CVE-2026-21509, a recently patched vulnerability in multiple versions of Microsoft Office.
Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Falters on Hibernation Fix Flop, Unexpected Xbox Permaban
Tech giant Microsoft ($MSFT) has not been having a great Monday so far. Reports of a hibernation bug previously thought fixed have emerged to say that the fix did n...
NFL mock draft 2026: AI predicts the entire first round
USA TODAY Sports had Microsoft Copilot AI predict the entire first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The experiment yielded a surprise omission.
HHS exploring how to bolster medical imaging exchange across healthcare ecosystem
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology recently released a call for public comment on the work of radiologists
Microsoft Steps Back from "AI Everywhere" in Windows 11 to Focus on Core Features
If you're tired of seeing Microsoft's AI features like Copilot, agentic workloads, and Recall forced into their products, you're not alone. Microsoft has finally confirmed that it will be stepping back from its "AI everywhere" strategy. According to an exclusive report by Windows Central, the intern...
8 new Windows 11 features expected to arrive with the February 2026 update — Patch Tuesday isn't flashy, but it'll deliver (some) meaningful changes
Microsoft's February "Patch Tuesday" for 2026 brings some quality changes to Windows 11, and this is what you need to know.
Tech CFOs face a new challenge: Selling unprecedented capex as ‘disciplined’
Meta and Microsoft CFOs frame AI spending as disciplined, demand-driven.
Radiologists continue to dominate in No Surprises Act payment disputes
The federal government recently released new data pertaining to the landmark legislation, meant to protect patients from receiving unexpected medical bills.
Microsoft is experimenting with a top menu bar for Windows 11
Microsoft wants feedback on its dock proposal
Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature
Microsoft's PowerToys team is exploring a new feature that would add a menu bar to the top of the Windows desktop, offering power user shortcuts similar to the menu bar on a Mac or Linux distro.
M12's Cheng: Health Care One of The Fastest AI Adopters
Cheryl Cheng, managing partner at M12, Microsoft’s venture fund, says health care has shifted from being slow to adopt technology to becoming one of the fastest adopters of AI. She speaks with Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Google Chrome Gets Gemini Side Panel and Agentic Browsing Features
AI-powered browsing features have become a battleground among browser makers in recent months. OpenAI launched its Atlas browser in October, while Microsoft Edge and Opera have also introduced AI assistants and automated browsing capabilities. And now Google is upping the ante. The company has announced a slew of new AI features fro Chrome, including a persistent sidebar for the Gemini chatbot and "auto browse" capabilities that can perform web tasks on your behalf.
Meta Overshadows Microsoft by Showing AI Payoff in Ad Business
The Facebook parent’s results highlight the advantages of its simpler, ad-focused business model.
Premier Radiology Services acquires rival teleradiology group NRad
Backed by private equity investors at Grovecourt Capital Partners, the Florida firm is buying National Radiology Solutions for an undisclosed sum.
Windows 11 will support resuming Spotify, web browsing, and other apps from Android
Microsoft might’ve ditched Android apps in Windows 11 a couple of years ago, but that doesn’t mean it’s abandoned cross-platform...
Microsoft releases urgent patch for actively exploited Office zero-day
Microsoft rushed an emergency Patch Tuesday fix after a new Office zero-day began spreading in active attacks. CISA warns organizations to patch immediately.
Microsoft vows to make "behind-the-scenes platform changes" as it begins testing next phase of Windows 11
After a rough few weeks, Microsoft has promised to make behind-the-scenes platform changes to Windows 11 as it begins testing the next wave of features.
Office zero-day exploited in the wild forces Microsoft OOB patch
: Another actively abused Office bug, another emergency patch – Office 2016 and 2019 users are left with registry tweaks instead of fixes.
Microsoft Office Zero-Day (CVE-2026-21509) - Emergency Patch Issued for Active Exploitation
Microsoft released out-of-band patches for an actively exploited Microsoft Office zero-day, CVE-2026-21509, a security feature bypass flaw.
Windows 11 update KB5074109 is “breaking” modems — and Microsoft says it’s not a bug. Here's what's going on.
If your modem suddenly stopped working after installing Windows 11 update KB5074109, you might assume it’s another classic Windows Update disaster. But this time, Microsoft says it’s not a bug at all.
Odd anomaly caused Microsoft's network to mishandle example.com traffic
Company's autodiscover caused users' test credentials to be sent outside Microsoft networks.
Your BitLocker-secured Windows PC isn't so secure after all - unless you do this
Microsoft says it may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon a valid request. Here's how to protect your privacy.
How to encrypt your PC's disk without giving the keys to Microsoft
Storing recovery keys with Microsoft allows the company to unlock your disk.
Microsoft patches actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability
Microsoft has released emergency security updates to patch a high-severity Office zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks.
Microsoft reveals second generation of its AI chip in effort to bolster cloud business
With its newest AI chip, Microsoft plans "wider customer availability" after its initial product was only used for internal projects.
Contrasting Apple standing up to FBI with Microsoft BitLocker keys isn't fair
Confirmation that Microsoft handed over BitLocker keys to the FBI for three Windows laptops is being contrasted with Apple standing...
Microsoft probes Windows 11 boot failures tied to January security updates
: Some machines are failing to start after security updates, prompting yet another Microsoft investigation
Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 has been a mess
Microsoft is struggling with Windows 11 update quality
Microsoft said my Windows 10 PC no longer supported updates - but this software saved it
0patch provides crucial security updates for Windows 10 and fills the support gap left by Microsoft. Here's my verdict after months of use.
Microsoft releases second emergency Windows 11 update to fix Outlook crashes
This second out-of-band update addresses Outlook and cloud storage bugs stemming from Microsoft's January security update.
Windows 11’s Patch Tuesday nightmare gets worse — Microsoft says some PCs might not boot
Microsoft has posted an online bulletin confirming that the company is investigating reports that state Windows 11's latest security update has rendered some PCs unbootable.
Microsoft handed the government ecryption keys for customer data
Microsoft complied with a warrant to hand over BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI, and privacy advocates are worried.
Surrender as a service: Microsoft unlocks BitLocker for feds
: If you're serious about encryption, keep control of your encryption keys
Windows 11 hit by bevy of bugs to kick off 2026
Some of the bugs have been resolved, but others continue to plague Windows users.
Microsoft 365 outage drags on for nearly 10 hours during bad night for North American infra
: Down to 364.5 already: Redmond's crappy 2026 continues
Microsoft Paint can now make AI coloring books
Those Copilot Plus PCs won’t sell themselves.
New Windows 11 KB5074109 Update Breaks Systems - Microsoft Asks Users to Remove Update
Microsoft's January 2026 Windows 11 security update KB5074109 has triggered multiple system stability issues, including lockups and black screens, prompting users to uninstall it. Reports highlight graphics regressions and app failures affecting both consumer and enterprise setups.
'Is Microsoft Down?' Outlook and Teams Go Dark in Widespread Outage
It's not just you: Numerous Microsoft services weren't working most of Thursday, and the outage is continuing.
Microsoft Outlook Outage Leaves Users Without Email; Tech Company Working On Resolving Issue
Microsoft has found what caused an outage that crippled its services like Outlook and Teams.
Massive Microsoft 365 outage affects Outlook, Defender, more
Microsoft is investigating a widespread outage affecting several Business and Enterprise Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook.
Microsoft 365 outage: Outlook, Teams, Exchange down. What we know.
Outlook users are reporting that emails won't send.
Microsoft Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Reports
Thousands of users reported issues with Microsoft services including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams due to an outage.
Microsoft finally reveals Fable in full — A new quality bar for Xbox
Playground Games "Fable" is the first RPG from the iconic racing game studio, and dare I say it, it seems like the studio absolutely cooked.
Forza Horizon 6 shows off the series' "largest" ever map as Microsoft confirms a May release and a PS5 launch later this year
Forza Horizon 6 get 19th May release date on Xbox and PC, with a PS5 launch due later this year.
'We've Been Working on This Game for a Really, Really Long Time' — the Big Fable Interview With Microsoft Developer Playground
IGN interviews Playground Games' founder and general manager, Ralph Fulton, on Microsoft's upcoming Fable reboot.
Claude Code is suddenly everywhere inside Microsoft
Microsoft is increasingly adopting Claude Code
Microsoft Teams to add brand impersonation warnings to calls
Microsoft will soon add new fraud protection features to Teams calls, warning users about external callers who attempt to impersonate trusted organizations in social engineering attacks.
Microsoft updates Notepad and Paint with more AI features
Microsoft is rolling out new artificial intelligence features with the latest updates to the Notepad and Paint apps for Windows 11 Insiders.
Why Satya Nadella said he's psyched about more competition
The Microsoft CEO said current competition is intense, but that's not a bad thing.
Microsoft ports the Xbox app to Arm-based Windows PCs
The Xbox app will download and stream games on all Arm-based Windows devices, and now more than 85 percent of the Game Pass catalog is compatible.
Xbox 'Developer Direct Sale' Now Live With Big Discounts On Xbox Game Studios Titles
Microsoft debuts a new Dev Direct sale
Microsoft Surface Pro (12-inch) Review: Smaller, Cheaper, Longer Lasting
The 12-inch version of Microsoft's detachable two-in-one will suffice for most users, but getting nickel-and-dimed by optional accessories that feel quite necessary is annoying.
Microsoft admits Outlook might freeze when saving files to OneDrive
: January update is the gift that keeps on giving
Surprise Xbox Developer Direct Sale 2026 goes live on Microsoft Store
With Microsoft's next big Xbox showcase on the horizon, a new Xbox Developer Direct Sale has just gone live with big discounts on a selection of games.
‘Nightmare’—Microsoft Update Breaks Windows For Millions
Do not install this Microsoft Windows update until you understand the risks.
Another alliance of health care and AI signals why pharma stocks should be back in favor
Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft's new partnership aimed at accelerating early detection of lung cancer.
Here's the next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for January
Microsoft has revealed the next batch of games coming to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service this January.
Microsoft veteran explains the one weird trick that made Windows 95 restart faster
: Hold down Shift to make the magic happen (or not, as the case might be)
Live updates: Day two dawns on Davos
The second day of Davos features discussions on AI, EVs, and more. Speakers include Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Salesforce's Marc Benioff.
Reports of ad-supported Xbox game streams show Microsoft's lack of imagination
Xbox maker needs some fresher ideas for expanding access to cloud gaming.
Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Event Date, Start Times & What To Expect From The Showcase
It's going to be a big show for Microsoft
Windows 11 shutdown bug forces Microsoft into out-of-band damage control
: Ships emergency update to fix a Patch Tuesday misfire that prevented systems from switching off
Report: Microsoft Is Set To Launch An Xbox Cloud Gaming Ad-Tier This Year
Messages are already popping up for some users
Microsoft issues emergency fix afer a security update left some Windows 11 devices unable to shut down
The latest patch targets issues related to some users not being able to shut down or log in remotely to their Windows devices.
Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shuting down
Microsoft was forced to release an emergency update after the first Windows 11 update of 2026 stopped some computers from shutting down or hibernating.
Small Business Technology News: How Coca-Cola, Nike & Starbucks Are Using AI
Big brands are leveraging AI for customer experience, Deloitte says AI is helping workers, Microsoft Teams is becoming more secure, and more news impacting your business this week.
Microsoft Confirms Emergency Updates For Most Windows PCs
Windows users warned new security update causes multiple failures — fixes are now here.
$70 Xbox Series X Game Discounted to Just $7 for Very Limited Time
An Xbox Series X AAA Game that normally costs $70 on the Microsoft Store can currently be purchased for just $7.
PC hardware is entering a golden age of design and engineering, while Windows — with its newfound AI obsession — has never felt worse. Something must change.
Microsoft's cramming of AI into every corner of Windows is alienating lifelong users and creating unnecessary frustration. Too bad it's happening as PC hardware is hitting its stride.
Musk wants up to $134 billion in OpenAI legal battle
Elon Musk wants OpenAI and Microsoft to pay him damages in the range of $79 billion to $134 billion over his claims that he was defrauded.
Microsoft Confirms First Free Windows Update For 2026
This free update offer is available for hundreds of millions of Windows users.
NFL divisional predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every playoff game
Microsoft Copilot AI was near-perfect predicting the results of the NFL's wild-card weekend. Will it repeat its success in the divisional round?
I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Alternative
LibreOffice is saving me money on an offline word processor, and it doesn't have Microsoft Copilot either.
A new breed of Big Tech is drawing huge consumer health demand
GenAI native giants OpenAI and Anthropic are driving consumer uptake where Google and Microsoft struggled.
Here's where Microsoft's data centers are located
Business Insider found where 44 of Microsoft's data centers are located as of 2024. It promised this week consumers won't be on the hook for them.
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox update their 2020 pledge to "improve player safety across our platforms"
Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Microsoft continue to collaborate in a bid to "improve player safety acro…
An Update to Our Shared Commitment to Safer Gaming
Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Microsoft continue to collaborate to improve player safety across our platforms - today, we're providing an update on our shared online safety principles.
Microsoft might have just leaked Forza Horizon 6’s release date
A May 19th release date has appeared inside a Forza Horizon 5 notification.
Reprompt attack let hackers hijack Microsoft Copilot sessions
A new attack against Microsoft Copilot Personal called 'Reprompt' allows attackers to silently exfiltrate user data after tricking the target into clicking on a legitimate Copilot link.
Microsoft Fixes 114 Windows Flaws in January 2026 Patch, One Actively Exploited
Microsoft’s January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 114 Windows flaws, including an actively exploited Desktop Window Manager bug added to CISA’s KEV list.
Bobby Kotick claims lawsuit objecting Microsoft-Activision deal was "tied to Embracer's desire to boost sales"
Former CEO describes lawsuit filed by Swedish pension fund as a "collateral attack" on Activision Blizzard
The first Windows 11 OS update for 2026 is now rolling out with important fixes — including one that impacts battery life on PCs with an NPU
Microsoft has issued its first Patch Tuesday security updates for Windows 11 in 2026, and this round includes some important fixes for battery life and networking.
Microsoft Desktop Window Manager 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the wild
Microsoft patched a critical zero-day information disclosure flaw in its Desktop Window Manager (DWM) on January 13, 2026, in the Patch Tuesday update after detecting active exploitation in the wild.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5073724 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5073724 extended security update to fix the Patch Tuesday security updates, including 3 zero-days and a fix for expiring Secure Boot certificates.
Windows 11 KB5074109 & KB5073455 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5074109 and KB5073455 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features.
Microsoft January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 114 flaws
Today is Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 114 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday January 2026 - 114 Vulnerabilities Fixed Including 3 Zero-days
Microsoft's January 2026 updates fix 114 vulnerabilities, with critical severity assigned to several remote code execution bugs in Office applications and Windows services like LSASS.
Why Businesses are Turning to Mass Timber For Office and Data Center Construction
Companies like Crow Holdings, Toyota, Microsoft, and Walmart are embracing the natural material for productivity gains, sustainability, and the bottom line.
Anthropic launches Cowork, a file-managing AI agent that could threaten dozens of startups
The new tool brings Claude Code's capabilities to non-technical users, positioning Anthropic to compete with productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft is retiring its Office Lens app on iOS and Android
The scanning features of Lens are now available in Microsoft’s OneDrive app instead.
Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer
Microsoft is testing a hidden 'Chat with Copilot' button in Windows 11 File Explorer, signaling deeper AI search and a coming Agent Launchers framework.