Microsoft accuses Google of blocking game purchases on Xbox Android app
Google fires back, reigniting arguments over sideloading and commission fees
Hacking group claims to have cracked Microsoft's software licensing security on a massive scale
Is Microsoft's entire licensing business in trouble?
Microsoft gets fact-checked over Copilot+ PC performance claims in a somewhat embarrassing way
Sorry, Redmond, but they're not the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever
Browser Alliance is accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice with Edge browser
Google accusing Microsoft of limiting user choice, just like pigs are flying right now
After a turbulent launch, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 gets first reviews
Reviewers say Flight Simulator 2024 delivers stunning visuals, highly detailed environments and aircraft. However, persistent glitches and rendering issues hinder the overall experience at this stage.
Windows 11 24H2 is now incompatible with USB scanning devices, too
Editor's take: Windows 11 24H2 increasingly shows how the Windows Insider program does nothing to improve Windows security and reliability. The number of show-stopper bugs experienced by customers who updated to the latest OS version is staggering. Meanwhile, Microsoft is just saying that they're working on (yet another) fix with no specific release date in sight.
Only around 720,000 Snapdragon X laptops sold in Q3, less than one percent of PC market
About one out of every 120 laptops sold
Microsoft is using Word and Excel user data for AI training by default (or not?... Update)
A seven-step process to disable the feature
Windows 11 24H2 update breaks Ubisoft games, fix still pending
The latest Windows 11 upgrade is buggy, and gamers are fuming
Microsoft Edge's Game Assist wants to reinvent the Steam in-game browser
A game-aware feature to cheat and speedrun with ease?
Thieves steal $1.5 million worth of Oculus VR headsets, $900K in Microsoft goods during truck heists
And sold it to someone in Florida for a fraction of the price
The official "Bing Wallpaper app" does some nasty, malware-like things to Windows
Microsoft is back to exploiting not-so-nice tactics
Microsoft unlocks Xbox cloud streaming of games you own
50 games are available now, with many more on the way
Microsoft pushes Windows 11 upgrade with full-screen prompts on Windows 10 users
But the campaign doesn't mention the other options for Windows 10 users
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches to "Overwhelmingly Negative" Steam ratings due to congested cloud servers
Asobo also admits to using machine learning to help generate assets
Did you know? Windows 95 used three different operating systems during setup
The endless parade of Windows 95 tech oddities keeps going
Microsoft introduces Windows "Quick Machine Recovery" to prevent another CrowdStrike-like incident
Microsoft doubles down on Windows security with transformative updates and new recovery features
Minecraft in real life: Microsoft signs $110 million deal for theme park attractions in UK and US
Just as a second trailer for the Minecraft movie drops
Microsoft to integrate AI into Windows 11 for smarter search and taskbar functionality
The new features will roll out in early 2025
Microsoft Teams previews real-time translation for conference calls, coming next year
More AI features are coming to Microsoft 365
Microsoft unveils $350 cloud mini PC for enterprises
First device designed for Windows 365, available April 2025
FTC set to probe Microsoft over alleged anticompetitive cloud business practices
The final bequest of Biden Administration to the federal antitrust agency
Xbox chief calls recent PC exclusives an "anomaly," reaffirms Xbox ecosystem goals
Goal: Games playable across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud
Microsoft confirms mistake in Windows 11 update causing false "end-of-support" alerts
Windows 11 23H2 is still supported until November 2025, Windows 11 24H2 goes until Oct 2026