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Bill Gates Admits to Affairs With Two Russian Women, Apologizes for Epstein Ties as New DOJ Files Renew Scrutiny

U.S. philanthropist and creator of Microsoft Bill Gates has acknowledged having extramarital affairs with two Russian women during his marriage to Melinda French Gates, while pushing back on claims circulating online that he "admitted" to being with Russian prostitutes.

Latin Times

Microsoft Copilot and Outlook teamed up to make the worst Edge feature ever — but there's still time to cancel it

Microsoft plans to make Edge open Copilot automatically when you click Outlook links. It's an odd addition at a time when people are already tired of forced AI features.

Windows Central

Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 printer driver policy — support for legacy printers is not ending

Microsoft confirmed today that Windows 11 is not ending support for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers despite previous reports

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Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff for Jeffrey Epstein ties

Microsoft co-founder admits affairs and calls meetings ‘huge mistake’ but denies involvement in Epstein’s crimes

The Guardian - US

Xbox faces "no directive" from Microsoft to use AI, Matt Booty insists, despite new CEO's background: "We're committed to art made by people"

Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma says "we need to draw lines on what we won't do"

GamesRadar

Outlook’s latest ad fail: promoting Steam account resales that Steam bans outright

Microsoft Outlook displayed an advert promoting the sale of Dota 2 and other gaming accounts for up to $1,000, despite Steam’s Subscriber Agreement prohibiting account transfers. The incident raises concerns about automated ad review systems and platform responsibility.

Windows Central

Xbox fans are seriously wrestling with Phil Spencer’s legacy — and Asha Sharma now has to walk straight into the ring. Here's what they're saying.

Fans are split on Asha Sharma as Xbox’s new CEO, but many hope fresh leadership can refocus the brand after years of mixed decisions and shifting strategy.

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Microsoft 365 now watermarks your AI content — because nothing says “fun” like metadata tracking

Microsoft has introduced a new AI watermark policy for Microsoft 365, allowing administrators to enable audio watermarking now, with video support arriving in March 2026. Even when disabled, AI-generated content will still include metadata indicating Copilot involvement.

Windows Central

Teams’ invasive Wi‑Fi tracking sparks backlash as users say Microsoft crossed a line — “There must be a team at Microsoft tasked with making Teams worse”

Microsoft Teams’ new Wi‑Fi location tracking feature is raising privacy concerns, with users debating whether it’s useful or simply invasive.

Windows Central

Michael Burry Reveals 'Sinister' Accounting Tricks of Mag 7 Firms to Inflate Earnings by Over 20%

Michael Burry has claimed that major US tech firms are using accounting tricks to conceal AI infrastructure costs and are 'understating depreciation' to protect their bottom lines.

International Business Times UK

Why Xbox’s corporate shake-up matters for everyone who plays games

With its longtime figureheads stepping aside, Microsoft’s gaming division faces a pivotal moment, raising questions about whether it can still balance creative ambition with corporate strategy in the age of AI

The Guardian - UK

Xbox isn’t dead yet — here’s how the gaming brand can make a comeback

With a new CEO at the helm, Xbox has a new chance to reinvent itself and remain competitive. Here are some of the steps it can take to survive.

Tom’s Guide

Who is Shantanu Narayen? Indian-origin CEO of Adobe: Career, net worth, family; all you need to know

Shantanu Narayen transformed Adobe from a boxed-software maker into a cloud subscription powerhouse, growing revenue from $3 billion in 2007 to over $21 billion by 2024. Born in Hyderabad and educated in the US, he represents a generation of Indian technologists who reshaped Silicon Valley, while now championing India’s role…

The Times of India

Microsoft says it will give some slow Windows users the 'gift of time' to upgrade - but it'll cost you

For every two Windows 11 PCs, there's still a Windows 10 PC out there, so Microsoft offers "the gift of time" – paid ESU plans.

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The Times of India

‘Huge mistake’: Bill Gates apologises to foundation staff over Jeffrey Epstein ties; admits having affairs with Russian women

Bill Gates has apologised to Gates Foundation staff for his association with Jeffrey Epstein, admitting it was a "huge mistake" that harmed the organisation's reputation. While asserting he "did nothing illicit," Gates acknowledged meetings continued after Epstein's conviction and that his ties helped Epstein "burnish his reputation." He also admitted…

Fortune

McDonald's CEO is a 'supersubscriber' of AI tools—and even used it to photoshop all his kids into a Christmas card

Chris Kempczinski said he’s also used AI to make recommendations for potential menu innovations like McRib Nuggets and Korean sauces.

Fortune

Moody’s flags $662 billion risk at the heart of the data center build-out by just 5 companies

“The accounting liability is unlikely to reflect certain plausible future scenarios,” Moody’s said of Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, Oracle, and Microsoft.

Windows Central

Xbox hints at a shift on exclusives: “The plan is the plan until it’s not the plan”

In another haymaker against the use of AI, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down with Windows Central to discuss its use.

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From our conversations with Xbox leadership: a firm stand against AI‑generated junk — "we're committed to art made by people"

In another haymaker against the use of AI, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty sat down with Windows Central to discuss its use.

Windows Central

Exclusive: Talking to new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty — "This team has brought it back before, and I'm here to help us do it again."

As former Xbox CEO Phil Spencer prepares to exit, we caught up with incoming CEO Asha Sharma and newly promoted CCO Matt Booty to learn about what the future holds for Microsoft's gaming operation.

Windows Central

Microsoft's new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma celebrates Phil Spencer's legacy — "A lot of careers get summed up by milestones. Phil’s impact shows up in stories."

With Microsoft Gaming CEO and Xbox head Phil Spencer retiring and Asha Sharma taking his place, she took to social media to celebrate Spencer's legacy.

Windows Central

Windows 11 keeps adding new features — but two of them feel like classic “Microsoft, please stop” moments

Windows 11 Snap Assist and Drag Tray flyouts can disrupt multitasking. Here’s why they feel unnecessary and how to disable them on your computer.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's State Of The Union 2026: Big Tech To Reportedly Pay Higher Bills In New Energy Pledge

Donald Trump will deliver his first official State of the Union of his second term with the White House promising an economy heavy speech and a new energy pledge aimed at shielding households from data centre driven bill shocks. The address lands as affordability dominates the political conversation and Trump…

TechRadar

Microsoft says OpenClaw is "not appropriate to run on a standard personal or enterprise workstation" — so should you be worried?

Microsoft warns OpenClaw’s design blends automation and persistent credentials, creating structural risks unsuitable for standard personal or enterprise workstations.

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3 Cheap Software Stocks to Buy on the Dip Now

UBS says software is deeply oversold. So, for investors willing to lean in, these three stocks flash buy-the-dip signals.

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