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Microsoft Will Add Gaming Copilot To Xbox Series Consoles in 2026
Microsoft Gaming Copilot has been out in the open and available as a beta for PC, mobile, and the ROG Xbox Ally since October 2025, but at a recent GDC conference, Sonali Yadav, Xbox Gaming AI partner group project manager, commented that Gaming Copilot would be landing on current-gen Xbox Series X|...
A nasty Windows 11 bug is causing the C drive to become inaccessible in select devices, says Microsoft
There is a custom fix, but it's probably best to wait.
Microsoft: Windows 11 users can't access C: drive on some Samsung PCs
Microsoft is investigating a new issue affecting some Samsung laptops running Windows 11 after installing the February 2026 security updates, in which users lose access to their C:\ drive and are unable to launch applications.
Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year
AI is coming to your Xbox.
Microsoft just fixed my BIGGEST gripe about the Windows 11 setup experience
The latest Windows 11 preview build introduces the ability to specify a custom user directory for your account, something both macOS and Linux have supported for decades.
Microsoft’s New Healthcare Chatbot, an Aneurysm as a Gateway for Romantasy and the Decline of Male Therapists | WSJ Health for March 13
Plus, how an aneurysm led to a love of romantasy and a look at the decline of male therapists
Parallels Desktop creators say MacBook Neo does indeed have enough muscle to run Windows apps
The company’s virtualization software is functional on Apple’s cheapest laptop.
Rise of the Bot Masters, Microsoft’s New AI Health Tool and Aaru, the Billion-Dollar Startup Founded by Teens | Future of Everything for March 13
Plus, Microsoft’s new AI health tool and the billion-dollar startup founded by teenagers
Xbox Gaming Copilot Coming to Consoles This Year
Microsoft has confirmed that the Gaming Copilot AI assistant is coming to current-gen Xbox consoles this year.
Microsoft updates official Windows 11 ISO tool with the latest system updates
A new version of the Media Creation Tool app is here, offering you the latest Windows 11 release with all available updates.
Xbox Ally X handhelds will soon get a performance boost
Microsoft has announced that ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds will get a performance boost in April, thanks to Automatic Super Resolution.
NVIDIA, Intel join Microsoft for Advanced Shader Delivery, confirmed for Lunar/Panther Lake and GeForce RTX 50
Intel and NVIDIA promote Advanced Shader Delivery Advanced Shader Delivery is currently supported through the Xbox PC app, while Intel and NVIDIA say they
Parallels Confirms MacBook Neo Can Run Windows in a Virtual Machine
Parallels Desktop virtualization software is compatible with the new MacBook Neo, according to an update from the company – but Windows VM performance will depend on your intended use case. From Parallels' updated knowledge base article: Parallels Desktop runs on MacBook Neo in basic usability testing. The Parallels Engineering team has completed initial testing and confirmed that Parallels Desktop installs and virtual machines operate stably on MacBook Neo.
Microsoft DirectX Gears Up For ML Era On Windows, Advanced Shader Delivery Solves Game Stutter & Load Times, DXR 2.0 Teased
Microsoft has announced two new updates at GDC 2026: ML-Powered DirectX & Advanced Shader Delivery for the next chapter in gaming.
Former Microsoft lead reviews the MacBook Neo
Steven Sinofsky published an interesting review of the MacBook Neo, where he also explores what went wrong with Microsoft’s similar idea.
Scientists sound alarm over federal plan to dismantle vital weather and climate lab
Hopkins experts warn that dismantling its premiere weather-forecasting resource, NCAR, would leave us more vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather events
Key Microsoft executive Rajesh Jha is retiring. Read the memos.
Jha has been a key Microsoft executive. Business Insider reported in December that he was considering retirement.
Parallels shares update on MacBook Neo and running a Windows virtual machine
Last week, Parallels cautioned that its Parallels Desktop for Mac software was not yet tested for MacBook Neo. Following the...
UW softball coach puts emphasis on joy in youth sports
It's a little over a month into the UW Husky softball season, and head coach Heather Tarr is leading the team through the home opener.
Time to pay your last respects to Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" campaign, as it appears to have been killed off
Microsoft appears to have quietly removed its marketing campaign which proclaimed the Xbox was less of a console and more of a platform.
Microsoft’s Copilot Health can connect to your medical records and wearables
Analyze wearable data with Copilot.
A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully.
Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider.
Microsoft previews Copilot Health AI tool
Microsoft bets that its health care track record will help it beat OpenAI.
Microsoft’s New AI Health Tool Can Read Your Medical Records and Give Advice
A new feature within the Copilot app will offer personalized healthcare advice and make it easy to upload test results, fitness data and more.
Microsoft Joins Crowd With Health Assistant for Copilot Chatbot
Microsoft Corp. is adding a dedicated health assistant to its Copilot chatbot, joining the ranks of technology companies betting that customers will turn to artificial intelligence tools for medical care.
How Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady is 'the engine' of her own NIL empire
Texas Tech star NiJaree Canady is the face of college softball, which required a strategy with the future in mind to piece together her portfolio.
Watch Atlassian CEO explain AI-driven layoffs in video message
Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes explained the company's 1,600 layoffs in a four-minute video as the software firm pivots more heavily toward AI.
West Henderson's Ella Rousseau tops Week 3 girls spring sports top performers
Western North Carolina high school spring sports are in Week 3. See the top performers in girls soccer and softball.
LACLxS Work-in-Progress Seminar: The Politics of Everyday Conflict in Refugee Shelters
Fabricio Carrijo, a research affiliate at the Jagiellonian Centre for Migration Studies at Jagiellonian University, will give a talk titled "The Politics of Everyday Conflict in Refugee Shelters: Decolonial Perspectives from the Brazilian Amazon" for the Program in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies.
Cierra Harrison shines as Mizzou Softball run-rules UT-Martin
Mizzou Softball secures run-rule victory backed by stellar performance from Cierra Harrison in the circle.
I guess this wasn't an Xbox after all
Microsoft is no longer promoting Xbox by telling people what an Xbox is.
AZ Digest. ASU baseball defeats Arizona in midweek matchup
Here are the news and events happening around Arizona sports.
macOS 26.4: Four new features are coming to your Mac
macOS Tahoe 26.4 is coming soon as the next software update for your Mac. Here are four new features included in macOS 26.4.
Project Helix alpha development kits to ship in 2027; Xbox mode coming to Windows 11 in April
Microsoft Gaming shared updates on its newly announced next-generation hardware Project Helix during the Xbox Developer Summit keynote address at Game Developer Conference 2026, including that it p…
Microsoft's full screen 'Xbox Mode' will roll out to Windows 11 PCs in April
Today at GDC, Microsoft revealed that its big screen Xbox UI is headed to all Windows 11 devices.
Microsoft will start providing game studios with Project Helix consoles in 2027
Microsoft plans to begin shipping early units of its next generation console to game studios starting sometime next year.
Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, will barely reach alpha by 2027
We’ll have to wait a while for the new Xbox.
Microsoft says you should build next-gen Xbox games by building them for PC.
We’re in line for Microsoft’s keynote, but look what we spotted at its booth at GDC! “Cross-platform is the future of the Xbox ecosystem,” it writes. “Build for Xbox on PC.” Again, the future of Xbox is W. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/20260311_085610.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/slack-upload-1773247555310.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/slack-upload-1773247563110.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all]
Microsoft Confirms SQL Zero-Day Security Vulnerability—Here’s The Fix
Microsoft has confirmed that a hacker who successfully exploits a zero-day SQL vulnerability could gain system administrator privileges. Here’s how to fix it.
Best Bookkeeping Software for Small Business (2026): Sage Awarded for Streamlined Recordkeeping by Better Business Advice
Better Business Advice has recognized Sage in its 2026 assessment of the best bookkeeping software for small business, highlighting the platform's structured approach to digital recordkeeping, automation, and financial visibility.
Xbox hardware teased at GDC, just one week after PC/console hybrid Project Helix was first confirmed
Microsoft has posted a set of photos giving us a small teaser for some unspecified work-in-progress Xbox hardware.
Microsoft Patches 84 Flaws in March Patch Tuesday, Including Two Public Zero-Days
Microsoft patches 84 vulnerabilities, including two public zero-days, strengthening defenses against privilege escalation and cloud token theft.
Microsoft SQL Server Zero-Day Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Escalate Privileges
Microsoft has disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in SQL Server that allows authenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to the highest administrative level on affected database systems.
EA-Inside Politics Podcast: The Modern Face of Irish America
37 minutes on state of Irish America: its power may be waning but with St. Patrick's Day in White House, can Ireland use it for "soft power"?
Microsoft backs Anthropic in fight against the Pentagon
Microsoft said the effective blacklisting of Anthropic "imposes substantial and wide-ranging costs and risks" on the company.
Ford launches new AI to grow multibillion-dollar Pro commercial business
Ford CEO Jim Farley last month said diversifying Pro's revenue — specifically in software — is a crucial growth area for the company.
Amazon tightens code guardrails after outages rock retail business
Internal documents obtained by Business Insider show how Amazon is reacting to a series of recent outages related to software coding issues.
Critical Microsoft Excel bug weaponizes Copilot Agent for zero-click information disclosure attack
: Could steal sensitive personal and financial data
Murrieta Mesa is new No. 1 team in Southland softball rankings
Murrieta Mesa is unbeaten in 11 games this season and move ahead of JSerra into the top-ranked position.
Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 79 flaws
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Windows 11 KB5079473 released with features, direct download links for offline installers (.msu)
Windows 11 KB5079473 is now rolling out as part of Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday, and it has up to nine new features, including Emoji 16, Internet Speed Test, Extract all options in Explorer, and more. You can download it via Windows Update or use one of the direct download links for KB5079473 offline installers […]
Medtronic to acquire medtech company Scientia Vascular for $550M
Scientia Vascular, a Salt Lake City-based medtech company focused on developing new vascular devices, was founded in 2007 and has more than 300 employees.
Small business optimism slips further as sales outlook weakens
U.S. small business optimism slipped again in February as owners grew more cautious about future sales and broader economic conditions, Bloomberg writes. The National Federation of Independent Business’ optimism index edged down to 98.8, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and reflecting softening expectations across several key indicators. A major drag on sentiment was the […]
Nordic Semiconductor introduces precise, adaptive battery health-monitoring to enable smarter, longer-lasting IoT devices
Nordic Semiconductor, a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions, today announces Nordic Fuel Gauge v2.0, a major upgrade of its highly accurate software-based fuel gauge solution for the award-winning nPM1300, and nPM1304 Power Management ICS, at Embedded World 2026. The release adds sophisticated State-of-Health estimation, adaptive battery modeling, and long-term fleet analytics capabilities, extending advanced battery management to a wide range of power-constrained IoT prod
Microsoft boss Nadella vows to "always" invest in video games following Xbox leadership change
The CEO says that the company is "long" on the sector; his comments come amid concerns about the future of the firm's games business
Halfpricesoft.com Launches 2026 ezPaycheck Network Version to Empower Growing and Remote-Ready Businesses
Halfpricesoft.com announces the release of the latest 2026 ezPaycheck payroll software , now available in a powerful network version designed to support growing companies and remote teams. This enhanced edition allows businesses to securely share payroll data between multiple offices while enabling simultaneous printing of payroll checks and tax forms, streamlining operations for organizations with expanding workforces and distributed staff.
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores
CIF City and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.
GDC 2026: Microsoft Is Finally Ready To Talk About The Future Of Xbox
And this is what we want to know.
Evaluating Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) After A Strong Multi‑Month Share Price Run And Rich P/E Multiple
Why Sphere Entertainment Has Caught Investor Attention Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) has been drawing more interest lately, with the stock showing a mix of short term pullbacks and stronger returns over the past month and over the past three months. See our latest analysis for Sphere Entertainment. At a share price of $112.82, Sphere Entertainment has seen short term share price softness, with a 1 day return of a 0.85% decline and a 7 day return of a 1.38% decline, set against a 30 day share...
Pre-midterms, GOP confronts cooling support from young men over Trump
Polling suggests a softening of support among young men over Trump's policies, threatening Republicans' hopes of retaining majorities in Congress.
Microsoft CEO On Xbox's Future: 'We'll Always Invest In Gaming'
Satya Nadella says it's one of the main identities of the company
Tesla Engineer Behind OTA Updates and Robotaxi Platform Departs After 11 Years
Thomas Dmytryk, a veteran software engineering director who helped build Tesla's OTA infra and new ride-hailing service, has left the company after 11 years.
NFL free agency starts (kinda) Monday − ranking top 100 players available
NFL free agency starts Monday with something of a soft launch as players on expiring deals can begin negotiating with outside teams.
Corpus Christi executive leaders spearhead local women’s heart health movement
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, March 3, 2026 — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women[1] in Corpus Christi and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of...
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an internal Q&A, amplifying that Microsoft will "always" invest in gaming. "We're long on gaming. We'll continue to invest, and we'll always do so."
At a big internal Q&A session, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hosted Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, discussing the "long" vision for Xbox's future.
How Usable Is Windows 98 In 2026?
With the RAM and storage crisis hitting personal computing very hard – along with new software increasingly suffering the effects of metastasizing ‘AI’ – more people than ev…
LIVE SCORE UPDATES & ANALYSIS: Arkansas softball vs. Georgia
Follow along as the Razorbacks host the Bulldogs in a series-deciding Game 3 at Bogle Park.
Apple now has a MacBook for everyone, and that should worry Google and Microsoft
Apple's MacBook Neo is a threat to Microsoft's PC empire and the Google Chromebook's grip on the education market.
High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores
CIF City and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Saturday's games.
Chamath Palihapitiya said AI costs are becoming unsustainable
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya said that his software company's AI costs are tripling every 3 months but his revenues are not.
Looking back on the history of women’s sports at Baylor
When you think of the greatest moments in Baylor women's athletics history, you likely think of highlights like Women's Basketball's three national championships, Acrobatics & Tumbling's decade of dominance, and Softball's six Women's College World Series appearances. Not surprisingly, many o
Here's how private credit is distancing itself from software jitters
As redemptions jump and AI fears swirl, private credit giants defend their software bets.
SoftBank seeks up to $40 billion loan to finance OpenAI investment, Bloomberg News reports
SoftBank is seeking a loan of up to $40 billion, primarily to finance its investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, a Bloomberg News reporter said in an X post on Friday.
Owen's Cadyn Pressley leads Week 2 WNC spring sports top performers
See the top high school baseball, girls soccer, and softball players who shined in Western North Carolina during Week 2 of spring sports.
California’s Problematic Attempt To Add Age-Verification To Software
Last year California’s Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) was signed into law, requiring among other things that operating system providers implement an API for age verification purposes. Wi…
Microsoft confirms Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox console
The next-generation of Xbox is official.
Xbox CEO confirms next-gen 'Project Helix' console will play PC games
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is gearing up to spill the beans on Microsoft’s next-generation console.
Microsoft teases its next Xbox, says ‘Project Helix’ will play PC games too
The console will also “lead in performance.”
Xbox's next console "Project Helix" codename revealed — CEO Asha Sharma re-affirms new Xbox-PC hybrid is on the way
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console comes into focus, as Asha Sharma re-affirms commitment to first-party hardware.
Windows 11’s March 2026 update is packing 9 new upgrades you’ll actually notice
Microsoft fine-tunes Windows 11 with some practical upgrades, more admin tools, and subtle UI polish in the March 2026 Patch Tuesday release.
Getting started with Windows Hello for Business and Day 1 authentication at Microsoft
Discover how we moved to passwordless authentication internally at Microsoft and get tips on how your organization can implement your own solution.
Commentary: IC does not adequately support club sports
The memories, lessons and love that softball has brought me have proven invaluable, and that is something worth protecting. This institution does not give us money and actively impedes on our ability to play and practice. Access to Kostrinsky Field, even for just one day across a semester, would be a game-changer.
macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 update will "upgrade" your M5's CPU to new "super" cores
In otherwise minor software update, macOS now uses M5's new nomenclature.
Microsoft Copilot to hijack your browser... for your own convenience
: Embeds Edge into AI assistant, ignores questions about opt-in
Prep talk: Oaks Christian softball team is off to 7-0 start
Unbeaten Lions have a victory over Mater Dei and face defending City Section champion Granada Hills on Thursday.
CZ Health Insurances Chooses Sapiens IDITSuite for P&C to Modernise Their Business
/PRNewswire/ -- Sapiens International Corporation N.V. ("Sapiens"), a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, today announced...
CZ Health Insurances Chooses Sapiens IDITSuite for P&C to Modernise Their Business
/PRNewswire/ -- Sapiens International Corporation N.V. ("Sapiens"), a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, today announced...
Broadcom’s AI Business Is Booming. The Rest Is Complicated.
Like Nvidia, Broadcom is having a hard time impressing investors with blowout chip projections. And its software business is a drag.
BearingPoint delivers over €1 billion in revenue for the third year running
BearingPoint closed 2025 with €1.026 billion ($1.160 billion) in revenue, marking the third consecutive year above €1 billion despite a softer market environ...
Radiology practice’s severance agreement is unlawful, National Labor Relations Board rules
Leena Mammen, MD, first brought the complaint against Fayetteville-based Valley Radiology in 2023.
High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores
Check out Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores.
Ubisoft's worst-kept secret is finally official as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced artwork is revealed
Three years after reports of an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake first surfaced, Ubisoft has finally made its worst-kept secret official.
OpenAI brings its Codex coding app to Windows
The software allows developers to task multiple AI agents to work on a single task.
Ubisoft confirms Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake
Ubisoft just confirmed Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the original game. This could come out by the end of the year.
Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 With Support for Studio Display and Studio Display XDR
Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.3.1, a minor update to the macOS Tahoe operating system that came out last September. macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 comes three weeks after Apple launched macOS Tahoe 26.3. Mac users can download the new software by opening up the System Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section. According to Apple's release notes for the update, it adds support for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. Apple has also released a firmware update for the new displays.
Ubisoft Confirms Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Dubbed 'Resynced' is in Development
Ubisoft has confirmed that the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake is real and will be called 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced'.
Assassin's Creed: Into 2026
Take a look at what we’re planning over the next few months across the Assassin's Creed brand.
Experts warn of 'mysterious' leaked US government tool that breaks into iPhones
The "powerful" software kit, dubbed Coruna, uses 23 different vulnerabilities to exploit iPhones and break into the device, Google warned in a PSA.