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Video games

Starfield PS5 Release: What to Expect This Year

Video games

Hellblade II is the latest Xbox game coming to PS5 this summer

Video games

Xbox Game Hellblade 2 Coming To PS5 Soon

Video games

Starfield PS5 Release: What to Expect This Year

Video games

Hellblade II is the latest Xbox game coming to PS5 this summer

Video games

Xbox Game Hellblade 2 Coming To PS5 Soon

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#technology

Microsoft's new AI tool lets you edit images and summarize docs right in File Explorer

Microsoft introduces AI actions in File Explorer to simplify file interaction using AI commands.

Windows is getting support for the 'USB-C of AI apps'

Microsoft is integrating Model Context Protocol to enhance Windows for AI agents.

MCP allows seamless interaction between AI apps and Windows.

New developer capabilities are being introduced to support MCP in Windows.

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott on the birth of the agentic web

Microsoft's new AI tool empowers websites to offer effective search without large centralized indexes.

fromBusiness Insider

Microsoft put an ex-Facebook exec in charge of a new AI unit. Internal memos reveal how it's going.

Microsoft aims to lead in AI development by creating digital personal assistants to automate tasks, overseen by new hire Jay Parikh.

Web frameworks

Why is Microsoft offering to turn websites into AI apps with NLWeb?

Tech industry

Microsoft fires employee who interrupted CEO's speech to protest AI tech for Israel

Microsoft's new AI tool lets you edit images and summarize docs right in File Explorer

Microsoft introduces AI actions in File Explorer to simplify file interaction using AI commands.

Windows is getting support for the 'USB-C of AI apps'

Microsoft is integrating Model Context Protocol to enhance Windows for AI agents.

MCP allows seamless interaction between AI apps and Windows.

New developer capabilities are being introduced to support MCP in Windows.

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott on the birth of the agentic web

Microsoft's new AI tool empowers websites to offer effective search without large centralized indexes.

fromBusiness Insider

Microsoft put an ex-Facebook exec in charge of a new AI unit. Internal memos reveal how it's going.

Microsoft aims to lead in AI development by creating digital personal assistants to automate tasks, overseen by new hire Jay Parikh.

Web frameworks

Why is Microsoft offering to turn websites into AI apps with NLWeb?

Tech industry

Microsoft fires employee who interrupted CEO's speech to protest AI tech for Israel

FTC drops final challenge to Microsoft's $69B Activision Blizzard deal

The FTC is dropping the case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant shift in regulatory stance.

Video games

FTC drops case against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal

Video games

Microsoft's Years-Long Battle To Buy Activision Blizzard Is Now Finally Over

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Video games

FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

fromVG247

The FTC has dropped its lawsuit against Microsoft following the Activision Blizzard acquisition, letting the tech giant loose

FTC drops its legal case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, allowing Microsoft to proceed without legal obstacles.

Marketing tech

fromwww.aljazeera.com

FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft's purchase of Activision

The FTC has dropped its efforts to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant shift in regulatory strategy.

fromFast Company

FTC drops final challenge to Microsoft's $69B Activision Blizzard deal

The FTC is dropping the case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant shift in regulatory stance.

FTC drops case against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal

The FTC has dismissed its complaint against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, ending a prolonged legal battle.

Microsoft's Years-Long Battle To Buy Activision Blizzard Is Now Finally Over

The FTC has dismissed its case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant win for the tech giant.

fromGadgets 360

FTC Drops Case Over Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Deal

FTC drops case against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase, citing public interest in favor of resource allocation for other probes.

fromVG247

The FTC has dropped its lawsuit against Microsoft following the Activision Blizzard acquisition, letting the tech giant loose

FTC drops its legal case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, allowing Microsoft to proceed without legal obstacles.

Marketing tech

fromwww.aljazeera.com

FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft's purchase of Activision

The FTC has dropped its efforts to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant shift in regulatory strategy.

Privacy technologies

Signal to Windows Recall: Drop dead

Privacy technologies

Signal says no to Windows 11's Recall screenshots

Privacy technologies

Signal to Windows Recall: Drop dead

Recall raises significant privacy concerns amidst Windows security vulnerabilities.

Privacy technologies

Signal says no to Windows 11's Recall screenshots

Signal enhances privacy by enabling screen security to protect chats from Microsoft's Recall feature.

Microsoft is racing to build an AI 'agent factory'

Microsoft is reshaping its software development for the AI era under Satya Nadella's leadership.

Microsoft strikes partnership with Elon Musk's Grok chatbot - despite lawsuit over OpenAI

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot will be hosted on Microsoft's Azure, despite his ongoing lawsuit with Microsoft over past OpenAI contributions.

Microsoft goes all in on Anthropic's MCP standard for safer AI agent deployments

Microsoft supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for secure AI development, emphasizing security in generative AI applications.

Microsoft turns GitHub Copilot into a full-fledged AI agent

Microsoft is evolving Copilot into an AI agent that can reason and write code independently, marking a revolutionary shift in software development.

Women in technology

Microsoft's AI security chief accidentally reveals Walmart's AI plans after protest

Confidential internal messages were inadvertently revealed during a disruptive protest at a Microsoft Build session.

fromFast Company

Microsoft launched Copilot+ PCs a year ago to mockery. Is the world finally ready for them?

Copilot+ PCs received initial criticism over privacy issues and an underwhelming response, but acceptance of AI tools has grown in a year.

Women in technology

Microsoft is racing to build an AI 'agent factory'

Microsoft is reshaping its software development for the AI era under Satya Nadella's leadership.

Microsoft strikes partnership with Elon Musk's Grok chatbot - despite lawsuit over OpenAI

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot will be hosted on Microsoft's Azure, despite his ongoing lawsuit with Microsoft over past OpenAI contributions.

Microsoft goes all in on Anthropic's MCP standard for safer AI agent deployments

Microsoft supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for secure AI development, emphasizing security in generative AI applications.

Microsoft turns GitHub Copilot into a full-fledged AI agent

Microsoft is evolving Copilot into an AI agent that can reason and write code independently, marking a revolutionary shift in software development.

Women in technology

Microsoft's AI security chief accidentally reveals Walmart's AI plans after protest

Confidential internal messages were inadvertently revealed during a disruptive protest at a Microsoft Build session.

fromFast Company

Microsoft launched Copilot+ PCs a year ago to mockery. Is the world finally ready for them?

Copilot+ PCs received initial criticism over privacy issues and an underwhelming response, but acceptance of AI tools has grown in a year.

more#ai

fromwww.gamespot.com

Get A Trio Of Microsoft License Keys For As Low As $10 This Weekend

PC users can save significantly during Memorial Day weekend on Microsoft lifetime licenses, including Visio Professional and Project Professional for just $12 with the promo code WINDOWS.

Software development

#palestine

Women in technology

Palestinian developer disrupts Microsoft keynote: 'my people are suffering'

Women in technology

Microsoft blocks emails that contain 'Palestine' after employee protests

Black Lives Matter

Microsoft employee bypasses 'Palestine' block to email thousands of staff in protest

Tech industry

Microsoft bars employees from using words 'Palestine,' 'Gaza' and 'genocide' in internal emails: report

Women in technology

Palestinian developer disrupts Microsoft keynote: 'my people are suffering'

Women in technology

Microsoft blocks emails that contain 'Palestine' after employee protests

Black Lives Matter

Microsoft employee bypasses 'Palestine' block to email thousands of staff in protest

#international-criminal-court

Tech industry

Microsoft bars employees from using words 'Palestine,' 'Gaza' and 'genocide' in internal emails: report

more#palestine

EU data protection

Dutch parliament highly critical of Microsoft's ICC blockade

EU data protection

Microsoft's ICC email block reignites European data sovereignty concerns | Computer Weekly

EU data protection

Dutch parliament highly critical of Microsoft's ICC blockade

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EU data protection

Microsoft's ICC email block reignites European data sovereignty concerns | Computer Weekly

#windows

Artificial intelligence

In 3.5 years, Notepad.exe has gone from "barely maintained" to "it writes for you"

Software development

Microsoft open sources Windows Subsystem for Linux

Tech industry

Microsoft engineer explains Windows' approach to CPU speeds

Artificial intelligence

In 3.5 years, Notepad.exe has gone from "barely maintained" to "it writes for you"

Software development

Microsoft open sources Windows Subsystem for Linux

Tech industry

Microsoft engineer explains Windows' approach to CPU speeds

Digital life

Microsoft says Lumma password stealer malware found on 394,000 Windows PCs | TechCrunch

Marketing tech

Authorities carry out global takedown of infostealer used by cybercriminals

Digital life

FBI, Microsoft, intl cops bust Lumma infostealer service

fromNextgov.com

Digital life

US, international and industry partners topple infrastructure of popular info-stealer malware

Digital life

Microsoft says Lumma password stealer malware found on 394,000 Windows PCs | TechCrunch

Microsoft and law enforcement have dismantled the Lumma malware operation affecting over 394,000 PCs, primarily targeting users through malicious downloads.

Marketing tech

Authorities carry out global takedown of infostealer used by cybercriminals

Authorities and tech firms have disrupted the Lumma malware, impacting global cybercriminal operations.

Digital life

FBI, Microsoft, intl cops bust Lumma infostealer service

fromNextgov.com

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Digital life

US, international and industry partners topple infrastructure of popular info-stealer malware

Mobile UX

Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like Handoff feature between phone and PC

UX design

Bing Double Border Search Box

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Mobile UX

Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like Handoff feature between phone and PC

UX design

Bing Double Border Search Box

more#user-experience

#ai-applications

Why Microsoft is unifying data and AI within Fabric

Microsoft's Fabric is evolving into a decision infrastructure layer to enhance AI-based applications and speed up decision-making.

Artificial intelligence

Evolving the Windows AI platform

Why Microsoft is unifying data and AI within Fabric

Microsoft's Fabric is evolving into a decision infrastructure layer to enhance AI-based applications and speed up decision-making.

Artificial intelligence

Evolving the Windows AI platform

Microsoft blames Apple for Xbox mobile store delays

Microsoft blames Apple's App Store rules for delaying Xbox mobile app store launch.

Xbox Games Are Dominating Sales Charts, Thanks To PS5

Xbox games on PlayStation are experiencing a significant surge in popularity, indicating a successful cross-platform sales strategy.

Apple

Microsoft backs 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games in legal feud, claims Apple 'stymied' plans for Xbox mobile store

Apple

Microsoft blames Apple for its delayed Xbox mobile store

Video games

Next-Gen Xbox: Steam Integration Rumors Corroborated In New Report

fromKotaku

Video games

Visual Feast Hellblade 2 Is Getting The PS5 Pro Treatment This Summer

Apple

fromwww.engadget.com

Microsoft blames Apple for Xbox mobile store delays

Microsoft blames Apple's App Store rules for delaying Xbox mobile app store launch.

Xbox Games Are Dominating Sales Charts, Thanks To PS5

Xbox games on PlayStation are experiencing a significant surge in popularity, indicating a successful cross-platform sales strategy.

Apple

Microsoft backs 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games in legal feud, claims Apple 'stymied' plans for Xbox mobile store

Apple

Microsoft blames Apple for its delayed Xbox mobile store

Video games

Next-Gen Xbox: Steam Integration Rumors Corroborated In New Report

fromKotaku

Video games

Visual Feast Hellblade 2 Is Getting The PS5 Pro Treatment This Summer

Microsoft adds over 50 'Retro Classics' to Game Pass

Microsoft's Retro Classics collection on Game Pass features 50+ retro titles and aims to preserve classic gaming.

fromEngadget

Board games

Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games for people over 50

Video games

Catch These Five Games Before They Leave Game Pass At The End Of May

Microsoft adds over 50 'Retro Classics' to Game Pass

Microsoft's Retro Classics collection on Game Pass features 50+ retro titles and aims to preserve classic gaming.

fromEngadget

Board games

Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games for people over 50

Video games

Catch These Five Games Before They Leave Game Pass At The End Of May

Brian Eno donates Windows 95 royalties to Gaza victims

Brian Eno urges Microsoft to stop providing AI and cloud services to Israel's Ministry of Defense in an ethical stance.

Women in technology

Windows 95 chime composer Brian Eno denounces Microsoft for its ties to Israeli government

Music production

fromConsequence

Brian Eno donates Windows 95 royalties to Gaza victims

Brian Eno urges Microsoft to stop providing AI and cloud services to Israel's Ministry of Defense in an ethical stance.

Women in technology

Windows 95 chime composer Brian Eno denounces Microsoft for its ties to Israeli government

Disrupting Lumma Stealer: Microsoft leads global action against favored cybercrime tool

Microsoft disrupts Lumma Stealer to combat cybercrime.

Legal action leads to significant seizure of malicious domains.

#ai-integration

Build 2025: Microsoft opens up Windows machine learning | Computer Weekly

Microsoft Build 2025 showcased AI integration into Windows, providing developers with a hardware-agnostic AI engine and API access for enhanced application performance.

Business intelligence

Microsoft beefs up SQL Server 2025 for AI-driven applications

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft is putting AI actions into the Windows File Explorer

Build 2025: Microsoft opens up Windows machine learning | Computer Weekly

Microsoft Build 2025 showcased AI integration into Windows, providing developers with a hardware-agnostic AI engine and API access for enhanced application performance.

Business intelligence

Microsoft beefs up SQL Server 2025 for AI-driven applications

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft is putting AI actions into the Windows File Explorer

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft ramps up zero trust capabilities amid agentic AI push

Cryptocurrency

Windows 11's most important new feature is post-quantum cryptography. Here's why.

fromInfoQ

1 week ago

Women in technology

Microsoft CTO Details Successes, Challenges, and Commitment to Rust at Rust Nation UK

fromIT Pro

Microsoft ramps up zero trust capabilities amid agentic AI push

AI agents must be treated as employees regarding security, requiring secure identification and not being trusted by default.

#windows-subsystem-for-linux

Cryptocurrency

Windows 11's most important new feature is post-quantum cryptography. Here's why.

fromInfoQ

1 week ago

Women in technology

Microsoft CTO Details Successes, Challenges, and Commitment to Rust at Rust Nation UK

more#cybersecurity

Microsoft closes 9-year-old feature request, open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft has made nearly all of the Windows Subsystem for Linux open source, enabling community contributions and further advancements.

Microsoft finally open-sources (most of) Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft has open-sourced Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), meeting a long-standing request and promoting collaboration with the open-source community.

Microsoft closes 9-year-old feature request, open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft has made nearly all of the Windows Subsystem for Linux open source, enabling community contributions and further advancements.

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Microsoft finally open-sources (most of) Windows Subsystem for Linux

Microsoft has open-sourced Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), meeting a long-standing request and promoting collaboration with the open-source community.

#artificial-intelligence

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Is binging Elon Musk's AI models to its cloud

Artificial intelligence

How Microsoft wants AI agents to use your PC for you

fromThe Drum

Marketing tech

What the sunset of Xandr means for the future of programmatic

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Microsoft Is binging Elon Musk's AI models to its cloud

Microsoft is adding xAI models to its AI marketplace.

The competition in AI cloud services is intensifying among major companies.

How Microsoft wants AI agents to use your PC for you

Microsoft is integrating AI agents into Windows to help users operate applications more efficiently.

fromThe Drum

more#artificial-intelligence

Marketing tech

What the sunset of Xandr means for the future of programmatic

Microsoft-backed no-code AI startup files for bankruptcy

Companies are collaborating to create AI solutions that simplify app development for businesses without technical expertise.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

You can get free AI skills training from Microsoft for a few more days, and I recommend you do

Microsoft's AI Skills Fest provides free, engaging AI learning opportunities for all skill levels until May 28.

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 20, 2025

Google is testing removing the site name from the search results, which could significantly alter how users perceive and interact with search listings.

Marketing tech

Microsoft's wartime pact with the EU rings hollow - and could spell trouble for UK IT buyers | Computer Weekly

Microsoft's commitment to contest any US intervention in cloud services brings reassurance to Europe, yet raises alarms over data protection amidst US laws and potential trade wars.

EU data protection

Windows 10 emergency update resolves BitLocker startup issues

The interim emergency update KB5061768 has been released to resolve BitLocker recovery issues affecting systems with Intel hardware due to errors in the LSASS service.

Tech industry

#israeli-military

fromwww.theguardian.com

Women in technology

Microsoft employee interrupts CEO's keynote with pro-Palestinian protest

Privacy technologies

Microsoft: 'No evidence' our technology has harmed people in Gaza

fromwww.theguardian.com

Women in technology

Microsoft employee interrupts CEO's keynote with pro-Palestinian protest

Privacy technologies

Microsoft: 'No evidence' our technology has harmed people in Gaza

more#israeli-military

#azure-ai

Microsoft adds xAI's Grok 3 models to Azure AI Foundry

Microsoft integrates xAI's Grok models into Azure AI Foundry, expanding its AI offerings beyond OpenAI.

Artificial intelligence

xAI's Grok 3 comes to Microsoft Azure | TechCrunch

Microsoft is now offering managed access to Elon Musk's Grok AI model via Azure AI Foundry.

Microsoft adds xAI's Grok 3 models to Azure AI Foundry

Microsoft integrates xAI's Grok models into Azure AI Foundry, expanding its AI offerings beyond OpenAI.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Artificial intelligence

xAI's Grok 3 comes to Microsoft Azure | TechCrunch

more#azure-ai

Microsoft Surface Pro 12 Review: Compact Copilot+ Windows device built for silence, stamina, and adaptability - Yanko Design

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12 achieves a harmonious balance between power and portability, making it an appealing choice for users seeking a versatile tablet-laptop hybrid.

Mobile UX

#open-source

Software development

Microsoft open-sources a command-line text editor and more at Build | TechCrunch

Software development

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open-source

Software development

Microsoft's Edit on Windows is a new command line text editor

Software development

Microsoft open-sources a command-line text editor and more at Build | TechCrunch

Software development

Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open-source

Software development

Microsoft's Edit on Windows is a new command line text editor

Microsoft employee disrupts Satya Nadella's Build conference keynote

A Microsoft employee publicly denounced the company's role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during a keynote disruption.

Microsoft aims to improve agent versatility with Copilot Studio updates

Microsoft enhances Copilot Studio with new features for creating versatile, autonomous agents focusing on management, security, and ease of integration.

Business intelligence

Microsoft Fabric will be like Office, but for data platforms

Microsoft Fabric marks a significant shift in Azure's offerings, enhancing its value and appeal for customers while fostering revenue growth for Microsoft.

AI dev tools for Windows get a fresh coat of paint | TechCrunch

Microsoft's Windows AI Foundry simplifies AI app development for Windows, fostering a competitive ecosystem for developers.

Microsoft is now hosting xAI's Grok 3 models

Microsoft integrates Grok AI models into Azure AI Foundry, enhancing its AI service offerings.

It'll soon be free to publish apps to the Microsoft Store | TechCrunch

Starting June 2025, individual developers will be able to sign up and publish apps to the Microsoft Store without having to pay to register an account.

Apple

#web-development

Devs can now tap Microsoft Edge to power AI web apps | TechCrunch

Microsoft launches new AI APIs for Edge allowing developers to enhance web apps with built-in AI functionality.

Artificial intelligence

NLWeb is Microsoft's project to bring more chatbots to webpages | TechCrunch

Devs can now tap Microsoft Edge to power AI web apps | TechCrunch

Microsoft launches new AI APIs for Edge allowing developers to enhance web apps with built-in AI functionality.