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US stocks today: US market ends lower as semiconductor stocks reverse earlier gains

The S&P 500 closed lower as chip stocks like Intel and Arm Holdings retreated, while U.S.-Iran peace talk uncertainty impacted the broader market. Despite a strong quarter driven by AI and tech rallies, concerns over chip supply and geopolitical tensions tempered investor sentiment. Oil prices edged down, though Nvidia and…

The Economic Times

Elon Musk called Anthropic ‘evil’ 3 months ago. Now he’s taking $4 billion to become its landlord

“He who controls the data center, really does control the application of artificial intelligence right now.”

Fortune

‘Halo Next’ reportedly in development at Halo Studios, promising an accessible story that appeals to both veterans and rookies

Let's hope it hits the feels like any Halo game should.

Destructoid

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Silent Hill and Angry Birds are inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

Mobile title is a part of video game history.

Dot Esports

MSFT Stock Alert: Microsoft Weighs Abandoning Renewable Energy Target as AI Boom Continues

Microsoft is reportedly considering delaying renewable energy goals amid the AI boom. Here’s what it means for MSFT stock.

Barchart

Microsoft Reportedly Discussing Pushing Its Clean Energy Conservation Targets Due To AI Usage

Microsoft is discussing pushing its clean energy targets due to current and future AI usage, according to a new report.

International Business Times

"Stagnant, overpriced, underwhelming, and dead": Here's why Surface fans are turning on Microsoft's premier laptop brand

Surface fans across multiple Reddit communities say the brand has lost its identity, pointing to rising prices, a lack of innovation, and a stripped‑down lineup.

Windows Central

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Budget Windows 11 laptops vs MacBook Neo — Microsoft-commissioned report points out Neo weaknesses, as Apple's rumored to double production to 10 million

Are budget Windows 11 laptops a better bet than the MacBook Neo? A new report suggests that, but skeptics aren't happy with it at all.

TechRadar

We uncovered a major Windows 11 performance upgrade Microsoft is testing, and it could make the OS feel noticeably faster

Windows 11 is set to gain a new feature that will boost CPU frequency in bursts when initiating high-priority tasks to speed up app launches and system responsiveness.

Windows Central

Xbox to introduce Project Helix today in brand new showcase, and it's all eyes on Diamond

Microsoft's next-gen introduction comes in the form of its Xbox Game Dev Update today.

GamesRadar

Laura Loomer Claims FBI Warned Her of Iranian Assassination Plot as US-Iran Cyber War Intensifies

Laura Loomer says the FBI informed her she is being targeted by Iran, raising fresh questions about how far Tehran's cyber and physical operations now reach beyond government officials.

International Business Times UK

The War on Data Centers Is Here—and It Doesn't Add Up

So far, electricity prices haven't risen. If and when they do, the solution is more power generation.

Reason

Xbox rightly bins lame AI Copilot concept in bid to win back fans

Gaming sidekick gets kicked out

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma kills Copilot for Gaming — overhauls leadership with CoreAI veterans

Sharma took over as Xbox CEO in February after Phil Spencer retired following 38 years at Microsoft.

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"Minimize downtime and simplify troubleshooting": Microsoft's powerful new recovery tool is quietly fixing System Restore. Here's how it actually works.

Point-in-Time Restore is a new Windows 11 feature that redefines recovery for the modern PC user. Here's how it differs from the classic System Restore and why you might want to start using it as soon as it's available.

Fortune

'FOMO has proven a stronger incentive than poor stock performance': Goldman Sachs finds insecurity is a key part of the AI boom

Goldman Sachs looked at the giant data-center question from both sides of the equation — and shrugged.

GamesRadar

Xbox CEO introduces new boot-up sound after executive overhaul, but it sounds pretty close to the current one

Microsoft's making further changes

Windows Central

Microsoft Teams will add new protections as attackers target external calls with brand impersonation tactics

Microsoft Teams is adding Brand Impersonation Protection for external VoIP calls. The feature warns users when a first‑contact caller appears to be posing as a trusted organization. It arrives as attackers increasingly target external Teams calls.

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Windows 11's new Run box is what happens when Microsoft actually cares: Replaces legacy Windows 95-era dialog with something new and better

The new Windows Run box has been officially unveiled, and it's a genuine improvement over the legacy interface with faster launch times and more features. This is what happens when the people working on Windows actually care.

Tom’s Guide

Xbox CEO just scrapped Copilot AI for consoles — and I couldn't be happier

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma just announced that development for Microsoft Copilot AI on consoles has been abandoned.

PC Gamer

Using 'trillions of anonymised productivity signals', Microsoft thinks nearly half of people like AI in their work

There's dozens of us who don't!

Windows Central

We spent a week with Xbox Mode — here is what actually works, what breaks, and what the community is saying about it

Xbox Mode has officially started rolling out on Windows 11, but early feedback from users has been mixed. From rollout confusion and missing features to glitchy UI behavior and disappointing performance gains, fans are already questioning whether the new gaming-focused mode is ready for prime time.

Windows Central

Microsoft Edge is removing its Sidebar to cut clutter while leaving the ever-controversial Copilot untouched

Microsoft Edge will soon remove the ability to pin apps and websites to the Sidebar. Microsoft says the change is part of simplifying Edge, but the move leaves Copilot in place and removes a feature many people rely on.

TechRadar

Microsoft vows to make Windows 11's File Explorer much faster — and it's about time

Fed up with File Explorer running sluggishly in Windows 11? Microsoft's doing 'foundational' work to fully fix it.

Windows Central

The Microsoft/OpenAI breakup: What does it actually mean for Copilot and other AI apps on your Windows 11 PC?

Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI just became non-exclusive, meaning rival companies like Google can access OpenAI's models, making Copilot AI in Windows 11 less exclusive, consequently costing it its bargaining chip and competitive edge.

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