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CISA confirms active exploitation of four enterprise software bugs
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S. warned of active exploitation of four vulnerabilities impacting enterprise software from Versa and Zimbra, the Vite frontend tooling framework, and the Prettier code formatter.
CISA Updates KEV Catalog with Four Actively Exploited Software Vulnerabilities
CISA added four actively exploited vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, urging U.S. federal agencies to apply fixes by February 12, 2026.
Ubisoft's long-in-the-works Beyond Good and Evil 2 "a unique proposition" in the open world adventure market, studio says
Ubisoft has confirmed Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains a priority for the studio and "fits with [its] strategy of focusing on Open World Adventures".
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.
With Google Deal, Apple’s Craig Federighi Plots a Cautious Course in AI
Last fall, Apple’s software chief, Craig Federighi, delivered a warm message to a meeting of the company’s combined software and AI groups. Federighi said he was excited about deeper collaboration between his software team and Apple’s AI group. But then came Federighi’s criticism. He added that ...
The Jeff Boals Show Returns Tonight at The Gem Sports Bar
ATHENS, Ohio — The Jeff Boals Show returns this Thursday, January 22, on the Ohio Sports Network from Learfield, presented by Holzer Health System. This week, the live broadcast will take place from 6pm-7pm at The Gem Sports Bar. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Join the "Voice of Bobcat Basketball," Jason Toy, and the seventh year head coach of the Ohio Bobcats, Jeff Boals, for a weekly recap and a look ahead at upcoming matchups. This week's special guests include redshirt senior guard Dior Conners (Columbus, Ohio) and Ohio Softball head coach Jenna Hall.
Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios
The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.
Ubisoft Shares Slump on Plans for Major Structural Overhaul
Shares in Paris fell more than 30% as investors digested plans including the discontinuation and postponement of several games, studio closures and financial-target cuts.
Ubisoft shares plummet 33% after Assassin’s Creed maker unveils reorganization, cancels six games
The games designer saw stock plunge on Thursday, following years of share price decline.
Ubisoft shares tumble after 'Assassin's Creed' creator unveils restructuring, cancels games
Shares in Ubisoft plunged on Thursday after the French video game publisher announced a sweeping reorganisation and said it would cancel six games.
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.
Video Game Maker Ubisoft Unveils Major “Reset,” With Layoffs, Canceled Titles And Back-To-Office Mandate
Ubisoft, a major video game publisher known for titles like Assassin’s Creed, announced a major “reset” Wednesday involving layoffs, canceled and delayed games and a stricter return-to-office mandate. Co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot said in a press release that the Paris-based company would “selectively close several studios and continue restructurings throughout the group. While these […]
Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake as part of major reorganization
Big changes at Ubisoft.
Ubisoft Shake-Up: Layoffs, Studio Closures Begin in Major Reorg; Six Games Canceled, Including ‘Prince of Persia’ Remake
After weeks of speculation following reported studio closures and rounds of layoffs, French video game publisher Ubisoft announced Wednesday it is launching a reorganization of the company
Michelle Obama says US moving toward having a woman president
Former first lady Michelle Obama said in a new interview that the country is moving toward the direction of having a woman president — taking a softer approach after previously saying the country is not ready for one.
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.
OnePlus update starts bricking phones when you try to install older software
OnePlus has implemented new anti-rollback methods in OxygenOS, forcing users to stay on the latest software versions with no way...
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.
System76 Continues Driving More Improvements Into The COSMIC Desktop
Following the December launch of Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS and the first major COSMIC desktop release, System76 software engineers have continued making improvements to their Rust-based desktop environment.
12 Data Science Skills (+10 Hard-Won Career Lessons)
Master the data science skills employers are looking for. Our guide covers 12 key technical and soft skills, plus 10 real-world expert lessons.
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.
Adobe Pledges $10M to Film and TV Fund, Partners With Amelia Dimoldenberg
The software company is launching new partnerships with organizations including Dimoldenberg's Dimz Inc. Academy and Rideback RISE.
Exclusive | OpenAI and ServiceNow Strike Deal to Put AI Agents in Business Software
The AI model maker and business-software provider signed a three-year pact that underscores how AI agents are increasingly being embedded in corporate software.
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
Prosser: iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island Moving to Top-Left Corner
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will have a front camera cutout in the top-left corner of the screen alongside a new under-display Face ID system, which will see the Dynamic Island software feature relocated to the same corner. That's according to the latest YouTube video from Front Page Tech's Jon Prosser.
Report: Microsoft Is Set To Launch An Xbox Cloud Gaming Ad-Tier This Year
Messages are already popping up for some users
Ubisoft Keeps Far Cry 3, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and Far Cry Primal Alive on Current Gen Consoles With 60 FPS Support
Far Cry Primal, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and Far Cry 3 — the 2012 instalment starring Michael Mando as Vaas Montenegro in what is arguably the best game in Ubisoft's first-person shooter series — is getting a 60fps update on current gen consoles.
Earth may have a 'buttery' center, described as a new state of matter by scientists
New research suggests that the Earth's solid inner core is softer and more dynamic than previously thought, changing ideas.
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.
Ex-Assassin's Creed Boss Sues Ubisoft Over Alleged Forced Firing
Marc-Alexis Côté was previously in charge of Ubisoft's biggest franchise
Ubisoft All-Timer Far Cry 3 Is Getting a 60fps Update on PS5, with More to Follow
The definition of, well, peak
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.
Streamline Your Business Operations With This $25 Office Suite Alternative
Cut software costs while maintaining professional productivity tools with this $25 deal.
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.
A Look At Ubisoft Entertainment (ENXTPA:UBI) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound
Recent share performance and context Ubisoft Entertainment (ENXTPA:UBI) has recently drawn investor attention after a 1 day return of 1.4%, capping a month gain of 17.7% and a past 3 months decline of 13.3%. Those short term moves sit against a year total return of 41.3% decline and a 5 year total return of 91.9% decline, raising questions about how current pricing lines up with the company’s fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Ubisoft Entertainment. At a share price of €6.89, Ubisoft...
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.
Evidence mounts to suggest Ubisoft really is about to announce an Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake
Ubisoft has uploaded a bunch of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag music, hinting again at a remake reveal.
Chinese scientists unveil reliable lunar clock that accounts for Einstein's relativity
A new software package detailed by Chinese scientists promises to tell what time it is on the moon, accounting for effects of relativity.
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…
2 Aggies earn Top 100 spots from D1Softball, Softball America
Texas A&M stars Mya Perez and KK Dement earned Top 100 honors from D1Softball and Softball America ahead of the 2026 season.
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.
Rachel Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
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.
Windows info-disclosure 0-day bug gets a fix as CISA sounds alarm
: First Patch Tuesday of 2026 goes big
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.
UK announces ‘full and further sanctions’ amid Iran killings and arrests
Sanctions to target finance, energy, transport, software and other significant industries, Yvette Cooper tells MPs
Apple rolls out Creator Studio to boost services push, adds AI features
Apple on Tuesday unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle of professional creative software priced at $12.99 a month or $129 a year, as the iPhone maker steps up its push into paid services for creators, students and professionals. The company has used its services business, which includes its Apple Music and iCloud services, to drive growth in recent years, helping counter slower hardware growth and generate recurring revenue. Apple Creator Studio bundles some of the company's best-known creative tools into a single subscription, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro across Mac and iPad.
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.
Star Wars Outlaws developer Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm face layoffs
In its latest cost-cutting effort, Ubisoft proposed a headcount reduction of around 55 people across its two Swedish studios.
Ubisoft Layoffs Impact Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm Employees
Ubisoft confirms restructuring at Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm. 55 roles may be affected by the changes.
Ubisoft hits The Division and Avatar studio, Massive Entertainment, with layoffs
Around 55 roles could be affected; Studio remains focused on future of The Division…
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.
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Palantir, Zoom, Microsoft, Roku, Netflix & more
Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street.
Independence Power Holdings, Inc. Completes Business Combination/Reverse Merger with TriUnity Business Services; Addresses Permian Basin Power Shortfall with Software-Driven Microgrids
MENTONE, Texas, January 12, 2026--Independence Power Holdings (OTC: ITXP) announces its transition to a public-reporting company following a completed business combination.
Gaston County students put science to the test in annual competition
Find out how a rocket can land softly enough not to break an egg after a 600-foot fall.
167 developers weighed in on vibe-coding. Here's what they said.
167 software engineers responded to Business Insider's vibe-coding survey. Over 45% reported "keeping up" with AI tools. Almost 17% feel behind.