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Microsoft should steal concepts from this Windows redesign project: Envisioning an ad‑free Windows 11 without AI clutter

A "Refining Windows" concept redesign project removes Copilot clutter and ads and overhauls the Start menu and Taskbar in Windows 11.

Windows Central

New Xbox head Asha Sharma says "we know we have work to do" as quarterly hardware sales sink another 33%

Game Pass isn't looking so hot at the moment either

GamesRadar

“We know we have work to do to earn every player”: Xbox CEO admits growth is falling short

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has acknowledged that player and revenue growth are falling short of expectations following Microsoft’s latest earnings report, offering a candid response as fans react.

Windows Central

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Microsoft predicts memory crisis will affect its revenue as struggling OEMs won't be as liberal with Windows spending

Reaping what it sows in the AI era, perhaps.

PC Gamer

Microsoft CEO says the company is focused on 'fundamentals' to 'win back fans and strengthen engagement' in Windows 11

The software giant has already made some changes, so let's hope they stick.

PC Gamer

France threw a funeral for Windows 10 — complete with a coffin and chants of Microsoft's "programmed obsolescence"

French activists staged a symbolic funeral for Windows 10, slamming Microsoft’s forced Windows 11 upgrades and planned obsolescence.

Windows Central

The Steam Controller is all the rage, but I've been distracted by a modern Dreamcast controller that's more like Valve's original pad

Valve's Steam Controller is sparking discourse, but after testing the Retro Fighters StrikerDC Dreamcast controller, I've got newfound respect for the pad.

GamesRadar

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The $665 billion question: Will Big Tech's AI gamble pay off?

Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.

Fortune

Discord on Windows Phone 7 in 2026? This fan-made app is a surprising moment of revival for a long-forgotten platform

A fan has brought Discord to Windows Phone 7 using unofficial apps, showcasing ongoing community support for the discontinued platform in 2026.

Windows Central

Exclusive: Data center firm inks carbon removal deal as AI demand surges

NTT Data is buying carbon removal credits from startup Climeworks to help meet its climate goals.

Axios

Google parent Alphabet profit jumps 81% in Big Tech earnings roundup

Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft all beat earnings expectations, as they reported on Wednesday, but Alphabet stood out, with its shares jumping 7% in extended trading on strong cloud growth.

Euronews

Microsoft, Meta, and Google just announced billions more in AI spending. Only Google convinced investors it’s paying off.

Surging prices due to memory chip shortages have led to billions more in capital expenditures from Magnificent 7 companies—and many investors don’t like it.

Fortune

Musk casts himself as AI's good guy in testimony vs. OpenAI

OpenAI puts Musk's motives on trial.

Axios

"We're doing the work required to win back fans across Windows and Xbox": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is making foundational changes to fix Windows 11 and Xbox

Satya Nadella has commented on recent announcements around Windows and Xbox that are working to rebuild trust and positive sentiment around its consumer offerings.

Windows Central

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Why Dan Ives Is Betting on 35% Upside for Oracle Stock: This ‘Secret Sauce’ Will Make ORCL a Key Part of the ‘AI Revolution’

Ives and his team have a price target of $225 for Oracle.

Windows Central

Analysts react to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass price drop from CEO Asha Sharma, believe it "should help subscriber numbers grow" — "Not surprising at all"

Following Microsoft's huge Xbox Game Pass price drop last week, industry analysts have reacted to the cut and say they believe it will lead to growth.

The Guardian - US

Tech giants’ results show rosy outlook for AI boom and US stock market

Google, Microsoft and Amazon report gains in cloud-computing businesses while Meta spending draws concern

TechRadar

'Chaining vulnerabilities is the hallmark of a sophisticated attack': 750,000 websites must be patched as Microsoft's popular open source Dotnetnuke CMS hit by an XSS flaw that allows attackers to hijack admin sessions and take over entire web servers

A critical DotNetNuke vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious SVG files, execute XSS, and gain server control through authenticated user actions.

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"This was detrimental to Halo Infinite's post-release development": New Halo report reveals just how destructive "mass culling" Microsoft layoffs were at Halo Studios

A new Halo report alleges that Halo Infinite devs were burdened by "double the responsibilities and duties" following Microsoft's early 2023 layoffs.

Windows Central

We’ve tested the April 2026 Windows 11 update, and its 11 improvements genuinely make the OS feel better

Windows 11 Insider builds for the last half of April 2026 introduce major updates, including Windows Update overhaul, Xbox mode, and Point-in-time Restore.

Android Central

Gemini can now generate PDFs, Word, and Excel files so you don't have to

The update lets users create documents without leaving the Gemini.

Windows Central

"Halo Infinite was intended to act as a central hub”: I’m digging into the alleged 343 roadmap and how ambitious its original plans for the franchise really were

A new report claims Halo Infinite was originally planned as a long term platform with a sequel, new environments, and expanded content, but internal challenges and staffing issues may have limited its future.

Windows Central

“Strengthening the Xbox identity”: We’re looking at why Microsoft is giving Xbox and Mojang employees their own branded emails

Microsoft is continuing its Xbox rebrand by introducing @xbox.com email addresses for employees, signaling a wider effort to strengthen identity and unify branding across the company.

GamesRadar

Elder Scrolls Online director still secretly plays the MMO, even after he left the studio when Microsoft killed his dream game: "I'm in guilds, and they don't know who I am"

"I just play and it's a lot of fun"

PC Gamer

I was today years old when I learned that Clippy has a canonical gender

Yes, he's a he somehow.

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