Microsoft is apparently handing out big bonuses to prevent poaching of AI talent
Internal document reveals how the company is trying to retain "critical AI talent," shielding AI teams from layoffs
Google, Microsoft, and others team up for Chromium browser alliance under Linux Foundation
"Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers"
Microsoft to merge Xbox and Windows features for better gaming on handhelds
Will Windows handhelds get a much-needed boost?
TL;DR: Microsoft is looking to bring the Xbox experience to PC and handheld gaming. Speaking at an AMD and Lenovo event at CES 2025, Microsoft's VP of "Next Generation," Jason Ronald, said that the combined Xbox and Windows experience could be rolled out before the end of this year. But isn't this just a reactionary move to SteamOS coming after PC gaming?
Microsoft declares 2025 "the year of the Windows 11 refresh" in latest bid to leave Windows 10 behind
Microsoft says a Windows 10 PC refresh is more important than a new fridge, TV, or phone
End of Windows 10 support this year threatens over 60% of active Windows PCs
More than 3 years after launch, Windows 11 remains a minority
Microsoft's latest search trick: making people believe they are using Google instead of Bing
Facepalm: Despite being the world's second-largest search engine, Bing continues to hold a minuscule market share compared to Google. Microsoft is clearly dissatisfied with this disparity and is making every effort to drive even a modest increase in user traffic, even if it borders on being unethical.
As Windows 10 end of support looms, Windows 11 upgrade pop-up is crashing PCs for some
Microsoft shows us how to make something even worse
Developer sets Windows 11 record by running it on just 184MB of RAM
The magic of Tiny11
Old BitLocker vulnerability exploited to bypass encryption on updated Windows 11
Secure Boot? TPM? Full-disk encryption? All useless against resourceful hackers
Microsoft develops GreenSKU framework to limit environmental cost of server hardware
Leveraging memory pooling and RAID arrays
Microsoft faces FTC scrutiny over alleged antitrust practices in federal cybersecurity deals
Using free trials to lock government and military into expensive subscriptions?
In brief: The US Federal Trade Commission has spent weeks investigating Microsoft's cybersecurity deals with the federal government. Although the case's fate under the incoming Trump administration remains uncertain, the Commission continues to pursue it, illuminating the tech giant's alleged strategy of locking government customers into its products to block competition.
Microsoft's potential answer to the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller revealed in patent
A new haptic feedback and trigger system to challenge Sony?
Nvidia "Blackwell Ultra" GB300 GPU to include 288GB of HBM3e memory and draw 1,400W
There will also be improvements in connectivity, F4 performance, and other areas
Xbox and PC Game Pass Ultimate for $12/month, grab it before it's gone
Access hundreds of high-quality games for PC and Xbox at a fraction of the cost
Lenovo could unveil the first third-party SteamOS device at CES
Microsoft will also be in attendance
Microsoft surges ahead in AI race with massive Nvidia chip acquisition
It has purchased nearly 500,000 Nvidia flagship processors this year
The big picture: Microsoft has purchased a staggering number of Nvidia's Hopper chips this year, far outpacing what its rivals have been able to procure. With Microsoft's significant lead and its deep ties to OpenAI, the company is well-positioned as tech giants vie for AI supremacy.
The IBM PC: The Most Influential Non-Invention
Legends of Tech The IBM PC revolutionized computing by setting standards for hardware and software compatibility - it's a symbol of standardization that reshaped the industry for decades to come.
Microsoft Recall is capturing screenshots of sensitive information like credit card and social security numbers
Privacy nightmare is very real, and perfectly avoidable if you disable the feature for good
Micropatching service releases fix for a zero-day vulnerability affecting three Windows generations (Update)
Users can compromise their access credentials just looking at a malicious file in Explorer
Microsoft is rolling out a website wrapper as a "native" Copilot app for Windows
Available for Windows 10 and Windows 11 Insiders
Microsoft's new data center design dramatically decreases water usage
A closed-loop system recycles water between servers and chillers
Classic Call of Duty titles surface on the Microsoft Store, fueling Game Pass speculation
Relive these classics, or experience them for the first time
Microsoft now allows Windows 11 installations on unsupported hardware, devices
But with several caveats
What just happened? It's not even been a week since Microsoft reiterated that needing a TPM 2.0 chip to officially use Windows 11 was "non-negotiable." But in a surprising reversal, the Redmond giant has posted a page on installing the latest OS on devices that don't meet its minimum system requirements, though there are caveats.
The Best Laptops: Power, Productivity, Portability, and Budget Choices
It's been an eventful year for laptops, and our fully refreshed guide features all-new models, whether you're looking for power, portability, or a budget-friendly choice.
