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US Government Proposes Partial Breakup Of Google

US government proposes breaking up Google by selling Chrome browser over antitrust violations.

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Xbox Game Pass' New Cloud Streaming Functionality Lets Players Stream Non-Subscription Titles

Microsoft has expanded its Xbox Cloud Gaming functionality for subscribers to let them stream non-subscription titles.

Player One

'Minecraft' Theme Parks Coming to the Real World in UK, US Starting in 2026

Mojang is partnering up with Merlin Entertainments to bring Minecraft theme parks to the real world with the first one coming in 2026.

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What happens if Google has to sell Chrome?

A win for Microsoft and Apple, selling Chrome isn't going to make the web better.

Android Central

On launch day, STALKER 2 is flying up the Steam charts as Microsoft Flight Simulator nosedives

GSC Game World's STALKER 2 has had quite an explosive launch so far, but this week's other new Xbox exclusive Microsoft Flight Simulator is making headlines for far less desirable reasons.

Windows Central

Signal, the secure messenger, finally joins the Arm64 club for Windows 11

One of the most popular secure messenging apps just released an update that delivers support for Windows PCs running Arm-based processors like the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite found in Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11.

Windows Central

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's waiting queue is gone, so you should be able to get in now

Though there may still be problems playing: "We are aware of additional technical issues that the team is working to address."

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Microsoft announces its own Black Hat-like hacking event with big rewards for AI security

Microsoft will offer top-level bug bounties at its own BlackHat-esque security event.

TechRadar

Microsoft only planned for 200,000 users for Flight Simulator launch, admits drastic underestimate led to database being overwhelmed

In a YouTube video, Microsoft revealed that only stress-tested the MSFS 2024 database with 200,000 virtual users. This drastic underestimate led to the database being overwhelmed and crashing on launch day.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft's new cloud PC is a Mac mini competitor with the power button in the right place

Microsoft announced a new mini PC: the Windows 365 Link. And its best part? The power button placement.

Laptop

Minecraft is getting two block-busting theme parks

Complete with Minecraft accommodation and Minecraft restaurants.

PC Gamer

FromSoftware's parent company confirms that Sony is looking to buy it out

"No decision has been made at this time," but a letter of intent has been received and that means the wheels are turning.

PC Gamer

Qualcomm CEO predicts AI smartphone revolution in five years

EXCLUSIVE: Qualcomm boss Cristiano Amon tells David Phelan how generative AI will soon no longer live in the cloud but on our phones – and will completely change the way we use them

The Independent UK

After years of waiting, Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature is going live today. Here's the list of 50 games available to buy and stream in the initial first wave.

Finally, after years of waiting, you can now play (some of) your Xbox games on Xbox Cloud Gaming.

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Microsoft removes several widgets from the emptiest section of the Microsoft Store

Microsoft removed several of its widgets from the Microsoft Store on Windows 11. The removals leave a mostly empty section of the store lacking key widgets.

Tom’s Hardware

Rebootless updates come to Windows 11 Enterprise and 365 for security updates — Microsoft releases hotpatching for Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 and Windows 365 Preview Editions

Microsoft began rolling out the much-anticipated hotpatch update for security updates in Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 and Microsoft 365 Preview Builds.

Investors Business Daily

Dow Jones Reverses To A Gain As Wall Street Digests Nvidia Earnings; Bitcoin Surges Amid Trump Rally (Live Coverage)

The Dow Jones lagged as investors await Nvidia earnings on the stock market today. Palo Alto Networks and Snowflake also are due to report Wednesday.

Windows Central

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is an unplayable mess after a disastrous and disgraceful launch on Xbox and PC

Launch day bugs and relentless crashes join the busted cloud-streaming tech intended to improve this beloved series and accidentally tarnish it.

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Bitcoin Nears $95,000 As First Bitcoin ETF Options See Huge Volumes

Bitcoin hits a new high near $95,000. Spot bitcoin ETFs launch, BlackRock contracts near $1.9 billion. MicroStrategy buys more crypto.

GamesRadar

Former Blizzard boss says "the only thing bigger" than Sony buying FromSoftware would be if it bought Valve or Nintendo

It would be a "top two acquisition in video gaming"

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MSFT Stock: What Does Musk as Trump’s Advisor Mean for Microsoft’s AI Ambitions?

MSFT stock has underperformed Big Tech peers in 2024. The company has poured billions of dollars into AI, and there is an air of uncertainty over AI regulations under a Trump presidency.

The Conversation

Companies are still committing to net-zero emissions, even if it’s a bumpy road – here’s what the data show

Companies around the world are increasingly committed to cutting their greenhouse gas emissions to slow and ultimately reverse climate change.

The Conversation

Legal complications await if OpenAI tries to shake off control by the nonprofit that owns the rapidly growing tech company

OpenAI, the tech company that created the popular ChatGPT chatbot, is at a crossroads.

Barchart

Is C3.ai Stock a Buy After the Microsoft Deal?

The expansion of C3.ai’s partner ecosystem has worked in favor of the company by enabling it to close increased number of agreements and remains a significant growth driver.

Investors Business Daily

Dow Jones Falls Ahead Of Nvidia Earnings, Jensen Huang; Target Plunges On Earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Wednesday ahead of Nvidia earnings and comments from CEO Jensen Huang. Target plunged 21% on earnings.

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