Gaming Industry
Microsoft Cancels Highly Anticipated Perfect Dark Reboot, Shuts Down Developer The Initiative
Microsoft's layoffs lead to the cancellation of the Perfect Dark reboot and the closure of The Initiative studio.
Gaming Industry
Matt Firor Exits ZeniMax Online Studios Amid Mass Layoffs
The long-serving director of The Elder Scrolls Online, Matt Firor, announces his departure from ZeniMax Online Studios, following substantial layoffs by Microsoft.
Gaming
Confirmed: Seven New Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass This July
Microsoft reveals the Wave 1 lineup for Xbox Game Pass, featuring seven new games to be added soon.
Gaming
'Xbox Hardware is No More' - Founding Xbox Team Member Shares Gloomy Outlook
Laura Fryer, an original member of the Xbox team, critiques Microsoft's current hardware strategy and declares the Xbox brand's future uncertain.
Hardware
Microsoft to Replace the Infamous Blue Screen of Death with a Darker Variant
Microsoft plans to revamp the well-known Blue Screen of Death, ditching its iconic blue color for a darker tone as part of an update coming this summer.
Gaming Industry
Microsoft May Use AI Requirement as a Standard in Employee Evaluations
Internal Microsoft memo suggests integrating AI tools into employee performance reviews.
News
Last-Ditch Effort to Extend Windows 10 Support Amid Transition to Windows 11
A new update from Microsoft allows Windows 10 users to secure an additional year of updates.
Operating Systems
Microsoft Claims Windows 11 PCs Outperform Windows 10 by 2.3 Times
Microsoft promotes Windows 11 by stating its PCs are considerably faster than older versions, but the comparison raises questions about fairness.
Operating Systems
Windows 10 Users Get Extended Security But With a Twist
Microsoft offers a way for Windows 10 diehards to receive security updates for free with some conditions.
Operating Systems
Windows 11 Introduces a Revamped Start Menu, Enhancing User Experience
Windows 11 has received a significant Start Menu update, streamlining access to files and applications.
Operating Systems
Windows Finally Allows Customization of Audio Volume Notification Placement
Microsoft's latest update to Windows 11 empowers users to relocate the audio volume pop-up following numerous user requests.
Gaming
How to Disable the Unpopular Xbox Game Hubs Feature
A guide for Xbox users on turning off the newly introduced Game Hubs feature that has drawn complaints from some players.
Gaming
Xbox Emulator Developers Refute Claims of Collaboration with Microsoft
The team behind the Xbox emulator Xenia publicly denies rumors suggesting its collaboration with Microsoft to bring Xbox games to PC.
News
Linus Torvalds Meets Bill Gates for the First Time, No Fistfights in Sight
In a surprising twist, Linus Torvalds has encountered Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates face-to-face for the first time at a dinner event, signaling a shift in relations between Linux and Microsoft.
Gaming
Microsoft's New Partnership with AMD: Future of Xbox Devices Uncertain
Microsoft has formed a new long-term silicon partnership with AMD, but the implications for its next-gen Xbox lineup remain ambiguous.
Operating Systems
Windows 11 Beta Introduces Promised AI Agent: A Useful Search Tool
The latest beta version of Windows 11 adds an AI agent designed to enhance user experience by simplifying the search for settings.
Operating Systems
Windows Recall Introduces Export Feature for Third-Party Use
The new export feature for Windows Recall aims to enhance user control over captured data, but it is currently limited to users in the European Economic Area.
Operating Systems
Microsoft Unveils Enhanced Start Menu for Windows 11
Microsoft's new Start menu aims to streamline access to apps and files with a more user-friendly design.
Gaming
Xbox's New Gaming Interface Launches on Handhelds with Future Support for Windows Devices
Microsoft is introducing a gaming-first UI that will not only be available on new Xbox handhelds but also on existing Windows devices starting next year.
Hardware
Microsoft Acknowledges USB Confusion: Upcoming Fixes Expected
Microsoft has announced plans to enhance USB Type-C port functionalities to mitigate confusion around their usage.
