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Nvidia launches ‘superchip’ putting AI power into laptops and PCs
Firm says its RTX Spark PC chip for Microsoft Windows will let AI agents replace the mouse and keyboard
Xbox fan backlash to "PlayStation logos in the Showcase" isn't about gatekeeping
Everybody with a brain knows it takes five seconds to go online and find out whether a game is multiplatform. Microsoft's logo "transparency" simply has users doubting whether it's truly behind Xbox's long-term success.
Microsoft debuts Nvidia-powered Microsoft Surface Ultra laptop
Microsoft is trying again to redefine the PC for the AI era.
NVDA Stock Set For Strong Open Today: CEO Unveils First PC Chips At Computex 2026
During a keynote address at Taiwan’s Computex conference, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a new N1X processor developed in partnership with Microsoft.
The Surface Laptop Ultra is the most powerful Surface yet, thanks to NVIDIA's RTX Spark
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is basically a MacBook Pro clone (that's powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark).
Healthcare CIOs Should Take Note Of Copilot Health
Microsoft's Copilot Health preview is live — and it's heading enterprise. Here's what healthcare CIOs need to know before it reaches your workforce
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra announced with NVIDIA RTX Spark chip
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Ultra gets NVIDIA RTX Spark 15-inch Surface uses NVIDIA's Arm-based PC processor. Microsoft has revealed the Surface Laptop
Everyone Has Their Targets Set on the MacBook Neo
Dell, Microsoft, and others are unveiling new laptops to compete directly with the Neo, but not all are learning the right lessons from Apple.
"They will ruin my life": Microsoft threatens to wield 'Digital Crimes Unit' over zero-day exploit disclosures — causing uproar in the cybersec community
Microsoft's approach to working with security researchers has long been controversial, but some of its recent language has alarmed some commentators.
'What a joke': Github Copilot's new token-based billing spurs consternation among devs
The golden age of Microsoft's Github Copilot appears to be at an end.
Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits
What qualifies as “responsible disclosure” though?
First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports
Nvidia and Microsoft are expected next week to debut the first Windows OS computers that use Nvidia's chips as the main processor, Axios reported on Saturday, citing sources.
The ‘Return To Xbox’ Movement Is Starting To Lose The Plot
Microsoft is trying to recapture Xbox magic, but doing so by getting lost in minor complaints from fans, with big solutions nowhere in sight.
Scoop: First Windows PCs powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week
The chips will appear in Microsoft Surface computers and PCs from other manufacturers.
Xbox Series X and S Upgraded With 4 New Features
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S has been upgraded with four new features following a new update from Microsoft.
Tested: Windows 11's new Start menu lets you fully customize it, and it works surprisingly well
Windows 11’s new Start menu finally adds smaller layouts, removable sections, and deeper customization after years of user complaints.
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Arm are all teasing Nvidia’s new N1X laptop processors
All eyes area now on Nvidia’s keynote at Computex on Sunday night.
Microsoft and NVIDIA Jointly Tease Possible N1X Debut as a "New Era of PC"
Microsoft and NVIDIA, through their X handles, each teased "A new era of PC," along with the map coordinates "25.0528, 121.5990," which correspond to the Nangang Exhibition Centre, the seat of Computex 2026. If it wasn't obvious already, NVIDIA is announcing its much awaited N1X client PC processor,...
Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition Microsoft Store page appears
A Microsoft Store page for the unannounced Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition has gone live.
Xbox games chief confirms Microsoft will show when its titles are coming to PS5 and other platforms at the Xbox Games Showcase — many fans aren't happy
Microsoft will broadcast multiplatform availability during the Xbox Games Showcase, frustrating fans.
"A new era of PC": Microsoft and NVIDIA tease major announcement experts predict to be the fabled N1X chip
Microsoft and NVIDIA just hinted at major announcements at Computex and Build 2026.
Microsoft under fire for threatening security researcher with criminal investigation
A public spat between Microsoft and an independent security researcher reopens a long-running debate over who is responsible for securing software.
Xbox Delays Fable to 2027
Microsoft has announced a delay to its upcoming Fable reboot, which will now launch in February 2027.
Microsoft teases new Surface hardware and ‘a new era of PC’
The teasers point to Computex and Build announcements next week.
Copilot Health: Now in Preview
Your sleep data says one thing. Your blood work says another. It’s not that your health information is missing — it’s that nothing has brought it together in a way that makes sense. We’re building Copilot Health to change that. Back in March, we announced Copilot Health.
Physical Media Is Making a Comeback. The Next Console Generation Might Kill It
Consoles with disc drives are the easiest way to enjoy all kinds of physical media, but that could end with the next-gen PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Project Helix.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma warns tough decisions are ahead, raising questions about Helix, Xbox Game Studios, and exclusives
We break down what "tough decisions" could mean for the future of Xbox and gaming at Microsoft.
Microsoft 0-day feud escalates as researcher threatens another Windows exploit dump
Six 0-days, three under active exploitation, more to come on July 14?
Microsoft Threatens Researcher Over Bug Reports, Triggers Cybersecurity Uproar
Microsoft says it will coordinate 'as needed with law enforcement' after a disgruntled researcher exposed Windows bugs without proper coordination.
Microsoft debuts a more buttoned-up look for Copilot
Copilot will look a little more consistent, and lose a little personality
The FBI Just Issued an Urgent Warning for Anyone Using Microsoft Teams, Outlook, or OneDrive Over a New Phishing Scheme
A fast-spreading cyberattack kit called "Kali365" allows low-skill scammers to hijack a user's account without ever stealing their password.
Introducing Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot: The new standard for small business
Meet Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot—the AI-powered solution transforming how small businesses work, collaborate, and compete.
What’s next for Microsoft’s Surface PCs?
The future of Surface looks like a much smaller lineup of devices.
Mark Zuckerberg’s $145 Billion AI Gamble Could Spawn Meta’s Next Monster Business
The artificial intelligence arms race has turned Silicon Valley into a spending contest. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) are pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into chips, servers, networking gear, and data centers in a scramble to dominate AI infrastructure. The question investors are wrestling with is simple: how much ... Mark Zuckerberg’s $145 Billion AI Gamble Could Spawn Meta’s Next Monster Business
Google’s AI Search is pushing users away, and Bing has a rare opening it has not seen in years. What happens next is up to Microsoft.
As competitor search engines surge on Google's AI obsession, Microsoft should exploit the situation. But it'll go against everything it's been doing up until now.
Microsoft is Rolling Out Windows 11 Performance Boosting Update
If readers recall, Microsoft was preparing a "Low Latency Profile" feature as part of the Windows K2 effort, which boosts the system's CPU to its maximum frequency for 1-3 seconds to ensure smoother app launches. Today, Microsoft is gradually rolling out this feature as part of the KB5089573 update ...
Microsoft's Windows 11 CPU boost is rolling out, and here's how to enable it right now
Windows 11’s hidden Low Latency Profile boosts CPU responsiveness for smoother UI and faster app launches. Here’s how to enable it now.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store). A release date was not announced. In Japan, it…
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The Seattle Times business section covers Seattle, the Eastside including Bellevue, Snohomish County, the Puget Sound region and Pacific Northwest. Coverage includes Amazon; Boeing and aerospace; Microsoft and technology; Starbucks, Nordstrom and retail; the state and U.S. economy, commercial and residential real estate; personal finances; and stock markets. Columnist Jonathan Talton is featured.
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 KB5089573 update that makes your PC genuinely faster and more responsive
Windows 11 update KB5089573 is now generally available as Microsoft's non-security preview update for May, and is packing genuinely notable performance improvements.
J&J recalls certain heart pump controllers due to hardware issues
This is a Class I recall, according to the FDA. Care teams may need to send in their equipment so that specific hardware updates can be performed.
Microsoft Defender can now automatically isolate hacked endpoints
Microsoft is testing a new Defender for Endpoint capability that will automatically isolate compromised endpoints to thwart attackers' attempts to move laterally across the network.
Microsoft: Domain Controller lookup may fail on Windows Server 2016
Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue affecting Windows Server 2016 systems that causes domain controller lookups to fail after installing the KB5087537 May 2026 security update.
‘Restart Multiple Times’—Microsoft Changes Windows Next Week
Microsoft starts expiring critical Secure Boot certificates next week — "the clock is ticking" on a billion PCs.
Samsung Gallery is ditching OneDrive integration
Microsoft has confirmed that Samsung Gallery is losing the ability to back up to OneDrive starting later this year. Quietly...
Microsoft reveals what happens to Windows 11 PCs if you ignore the Secure Boot deadline in June 2026
Microsoft warns Windows 11 PCs without the new Secure Boot certificates may lose future protections, boot security updates, and upgrades.
FBI warns of Kali365 phishing service targeting Microsoft 365 accounts
The FBI is warning about the Kali365 phishing-as-a-service platform (PhaaS) that is used to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts by abusing OAuth device code authentication to steal session tokens and bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Use Tiny11 to Rescue a Computer Running Windows 10
If you can’t—or don’t want to—upgrade to full Windows 11, consider this lightweight version of Microsoft’s operating system that works on a wide range of computers.
Microsoft Copilot Returns as a Sidebar in Windows 11
Microsoft is still experimenting with how to integrate its Copilot AI into the Windows 11 operating system, and the company seems determined to make its AI companion a primary feature on the desktop. According to a change that is gradually rolling out, Copilot now appears as a sidebar application, r...
FBI Warns Microsoft Users—New Attack Gains Access To Accounts
If you see one of these emails — check carefully, you may be under attack.
Small Business Technology News From Epicor, Google, Microsoft, Boston Dynamics And Claude
Small Business Tech News This Week: Epicor, Google, Microsoft, Boston Dynamics, Claude
Microsoft lets users exile floating Copilot button after interface rage
Listening to your customers? Who are you, and what have you done with Microsoft?
The big strategy themes behind Microsoft's executive overhaul
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is upending his leadership team to better compete in the AI age. Here's who is on the rise and falling behind.
Microsoft is letting Office users remove an annoying Copilot button
A floating Copilot button has irritated Excel users the most.
Microsoft's AI reboot reshapes Satya Nadella's leadership team
Microsoft is reshaping its leadership for the AI era as CEO Satya Nadella pushes flatter teams, faster decision-making, and AI-focused executives.
Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi plans departure after role transition
Microsoft executive vice president Yusuf Mehdi is leaving after 35 years. He wrote that he plans to help "reimagine Windows for the agentic era."
Advocacy group wants TAVR changes, urging Trump admin to ‘stop getting in between patients and their doctors’
The Alliance for Aging Research wants CMS to go through with policy changes that could make many more patients eligible for TAVR. The agency is currently considering the changes, and a final decision is expected in June.
CEO of Paul Allen’s $3.1B science and tech fund stepping down less than a year after launch
Dr. Lynda Stuart is departing as the first CEO of the Fund for Science and Technology, the foundation created under late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's instructions. The change comes amid broader shifts in the Allen philanthropic ecosystem, including the departures of top AI researchers from the Allen Institute for AI.
Scammers are abusing an internal Microsoft account to send email spam
The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts.
Xbox expands leadership team with major hires
Xbox has added two big names to its leadership team: Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet. The new recruits are part of an on-going drive from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to move faster, build better products, and make more focused business decisions. The Game Business can reveal that Ball is joining as Chief Strategy Officer. He is a popular industry analyst who is responsible for the annual The State of Video Gaming report, which is widely read across the business. His first job will be to strengthen the console side of Xbox, which is facing significant pressures, not least from the rising costs of memory and storage. In an interview with The Game Business earlier in the year, he admitted he was “pretty frightened” by the situation for the console sector. Ball had previously worked as head of strategy and planning for Amazon Studios, and wrote the 2022 international best-seller The Metaverse. He is currently CEO of Epyllion, a venture partner at investment group Makers Fund and senior advisor at KKR & Co. Meanwhile, Scott Van Vliet joins as Chief Technology Officer. He was previously in charge of Azure OpenAI and AI Core infrastructure at Microsoft, and he also led engineering for Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic. But he has a games background. He previously worked across games for Amazon, including Alexa, Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon App Store. He directly worked on the Minecraft: Fire TV Edition. Prior to that, he was VP of Digital Play at Mattel, and worked across brands such as Batman, Barbie, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope. His job will be to improve how Xbox builds products so teams can move faster and deliver stronger results. For more breaking stories, sign-up to The Game Business today Subscribe In addition to these new hires, Xbox has promoted Chris Schnakenberg to Corporate Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development. He was previously VP of partnerships and business development, and joined from Activision Blizzard, where he spent 12 years in various strategy, business development and partner relations role. His focus is on third-party games, publishers and developers working with Xbox. The news follows a number of new hires and promotions earlier in the month, including Jason Ronald taking leadership over Xbox’s upcoming Project Helix console. “These changes are about strengthening our foundation by creating more clarity and improving execution,” Sharma said in an email to staff. “As we head toward Showcase and beyond, we’ll continue making the changes needed to position XBOX for the future.” Matthew Ball is speaking with Christopher Dring at The Game Business Live on Monday, June 8. More details on the event can be found here.
Xbox expands leadership team with major hires
Xbox has added two big names to its leadership team: Matthew Ball and Scott Van Vliet. The new recruits are part of an on-going drive from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to move faster, build better products, and make more focused business decisions. The Game Business can reveal that Ball is joining as Chief Strategy Officer. He is a popular industry analyst who is responsible for the annual The State of Video Gaming report, which is widely read across the business. His first job will be to strengthen the console side of Xbox, which is facing significant pressures, not least from the rising costs of memory and storage. In an interview with The Game Business earlier in the year, he admitted he was “pretty frightened” by the situation for the console sector. Ball had previously worked as head of strategy and planning for Amazon Studios, and wrote the 2022 international best-seller The Metaverse. He is currently CEO of Epyllion, a venture partner at investment group Makers Fund and senior advisor at KKR & Co. Meanwhile, Scott Van Vliet joins as Chief Technology Officer. He was previously in charge of Azure OpenAI and AI Core infrastructure at Microsoft, and he also led engineering for Microsoft Teams during the COVID 19 pandemic. But he has a games background. He previously worked across games for Amazon, including Alexa, Amazon Game Studios and the Amazon App Store. He directly worked on the Minecraft: Fire TV Edition. Prior to that, he was VP of Digital Play at Mattel, and worked across brands such as Batman, Barbie, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and Cut The Rope. His job will be to improve how Xbox builds products so teams can move faster and deliver stronger results. For more breaking stories, sign-up to The Game Business today Subscribe In addition to these new hires, Xbox has promoted Chris Schnakenberg to Corporate Vice President, Partnerships & Business Development. He was previously VP of partnerships and business development, and joined from Activision Blizzard, where he spent 12 years in various strategy, business development and partner relations role. His focus is on third-party games, publishers and developers working with Xbox. The news follows a number of new hires and promotions earlier in the month, including Jason Ronald taking leadership over Xbox’s upcoming Project Helix console. “These changes are about strengthening our foundation by creating more clarity and improving execution,” Sharma said in an email to staff. “As we head toward Showcase and beyond, we’ll continue making the changes needed to position XBOX for the future.” Matthew Ball is speaking with Christopher Dring at The Game Business Live on Monday, June 8. More details on the event can be found here.
S. ‘Soma’ Somasegar, 1966-2026: Microsoft and Madrona leader was a champion of developers and startups
Friends and colleagues remembered S. "Soma" Somasegar, the longtime Microsoft developer leader and Madrona managing director, as a generous mentor to developers and founders, and a fixture of Seattle's tech community.
Microsoft reveals new business Surface devices with Intel and Qualcomm processors
Microsoft unveils Surface Pro/Laptop for Business with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and upcoming Snapdragon X2 for faster on-device AI—see prices and...
Microsoft's New Surface Laptop For Business Has A Privacy Screen And Quirky Haptics
The new laptops are geared towards corporate buyers, with a price to match.
Microsoft launches Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 with Intel chips
Three new Intel-powered Surface devices arrive for businesses, but they all have high price tags.
Xbox fans want exclusives, more backward compatibility, and free online multiplayer
Microsoft’s new Xbox Player Voice portal makes fan feedback a lot more visible.
Microsoft confirms patching issues in restricted Windows networks
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.
Xbox Player Voice requests reveal what fans want most from Microsoft
Xbox fans have wasted no time in submitting feedback to Microsoft with the new Xbox Player Voice portal. Here are the top 10 requests from players.
Microsoft is killing SMS codes for Microsoft account sign-in, aggressively pushes passkeys on Windows 11
Microsoft is ending SMS login codes for personal accounts and replacing them with passkeys, authenticator apps, and backup email on Windows.
Microsoft surprises with its first server Linux distribution: Azure Linux 4.0
You'll be able to run this Linux distro on both Azure and your desktop using Windows Subsystem for Linux. Here's what we know about it so far.
Boston Scientific invests $1.5B in MiRus with option to buy its TAVR business
Boston Scientific has invested heavily in Georgia-based MiRus, a rising name in the competitive TAVR landscape.
Microsoft Announces Fan Feedback Program 'XBOX Player Voice', And It's Now Live
"A simpler way to share feedback"
Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)
Microsoft is also testing a smaller taskbar and more customizable Start menu.
Microsoft admits faulty drivers were killing Windows 11 battery life for years
Microsoft is changing how Windows evaluates third-party drivers as bad ones were silently draining batteries and tanking performance for years.
Microsoft Confirms Active 0-Day Exploit—Check Emergency Mitigation Now
Microsoft Exchange users are urged to mitigate a zero-day vulnerability that CISA has confirmed is under active exploitation.
Windows boot partition runs out of space for Microsoft's May security update
Testing? We've heard of it
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 security update install issues
Microsoft has confirmed that the May 2026 Windows 11 security update (KB5089549) fails to install on some systems and triggers 0x800f0922 errors.
Microsoft Brings Back Windows 10-Style Taskbar and Start Menu Customization in Windows 11
If you were a user of the Windows 10 operating system with a customizable Taskbar location, you were familiar with Taskbar customization and different placements. However, Microsoft kept this feature restricted in Windows 11 for a long time. The company is now introducing full support for Taskbar an...
IRC to World Health Assembly: Close the Global Health Equity Gap — for the World’s Benefit
As the world faces the largest Ebola outbreak in more than a decade in a region with chronic violence and instability, and as infectious diseases such as the hantavirus command global attention, the International Rescue Committee is urging delegates gathering for the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) to make sustained investments into fragile and conflict-affected states.
Microsoft is retiring Teams’ Together Mode
The company wants to focus on improving video quality and performance instead of gimmicks.
Microsoft is rebuilding XBOX and Windows 11 while Surface collects dust
Xbox and Windows 11 are finally getting the leadership and fixes fans have asked for. Surface is still waiting for its turn.
Microsoft Confirms Active 0-Day Exploit—Check Emergency Mitigation Now
Microsoft Exchange users are urged to mitigate a zero-day vulnerability that CISA has confirmed is under active exploitation.
Microsoft admits customization is in Windows' DNA, promises new Windows 11 controls
Microsoft says Windows has personalization and customization in its DNA, and it plans to roll out new features over the coming months.
Get Microsoft’s core productivity apps for $130 with Office 2024
The apps you already know and love but without the subscription.
Microsoft rejects critical Azure vulnerability report, no CVE issued
A security researcher claims Microsoft quietly fixed an Azure Backup for AKS vulnerability after rejecting his report, and without issuing a CVE. Microsoft disputes the claim, telling BleepingComputer the behavior was expected and that "no product changes were made," despite the researcher documenting a silent fix.
Microsoft Exchange Active 0-Day Exploit—Enable Emergency Mitigation Now
Microsoft Exchange users are urged to mitigate a zero-day vulnerability that CISA has confirmed is under active exploitation.
Microsoft confirms more Windows 11 Start menu customization and improvements are on the way
Windows 11 now has a movable taskbar, but Microsoft is not done with upgrades. The company confirmed that more Start menu improvements and features are on the way.
Microsoft appears to rebrand Xbox as XBOX
Microsoft changes Xbox account name to XBOX after fan poll Microsoft appears to be changing Xbox branding to “XBOX”, at least across part of its public
The movable Taskbar is back on Windows 11 — here is how to test it now
Microsoft is now testing the option to move the Taskbar to the side of your screen on Windows 11.
UnitedHealth’s AI push now includes employee tracking
UnitedHealth Group is pushing deeper into artificial intelligence—and tracking whether some employees are actually using it, Bloomberg writes. The health care giant is monitoring AI engagement among some Optum workers, including whether they make at least one daily query using tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot. The effort is part of a broader companywide […]
Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Jumps as Microsoft Plans to Roll Back Faulty Drivers
Tech giant Microsoft ($MSFT) has recently come under fire for releasing software updates that actually do more harm than good. But Microsoft may also have a plan to...
Microsoft Edge to stop loading cleartext passwords in memory on startup
Microsoft is updating the Edge web browser to ensure it no longer loads saved passwords into process memory in clear text at startup.
Microsoft to automatically roll back faulty Windows drivers
Microsoft is introducing a new Windows Update capability that will allow it to remotely roll back problematic Windows drivers delivered through Windows Update.
Windows 11 KB5089549 can now be downloaded for USB installs using official Microsoft tool
Microsoft has made an update related to the Media Creation Tool, its official utility for downloading and installing Windows via ISOs.
On-Prem Microsoft Exchange Server CVE-2026-42897 Exploited via Crafted Email
CVE-2026-42897 is exploited in on-prem Exchange; crafted emails enable spoofing, forcing urgent mitigation.
Microsoft starts canceling Claude Code licenses
Thousands of Microsoft developers will use GitHub Copilot CLI instead
Zero-day exploit completely defeats default Windows 11 BitLocker protections
It's not entirely clear how the exploit works. Microsoft says it's investigating.