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Ex-Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was — “they saw it as a hedge against the threat” of Japan in tech

25 years after the original Xbox's release, ex-Microsoft gaming VP Ed Fries says it was created to rival Japanese companies like Sony and Nintendo.

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Oop, Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved release date may have just leaked thanks to a retailer's mistake — it might have a Deluxe Edition with Early Access, too

New Halo: Campaign Evolved leaks suggest that the remake of Xbox's original flagship shooter will come out on Xbox, PC, and PS5 in late July.

Windows Central

The OG Xbox was meant to be a PC-console hybrid, and the console's co-creator says Project Helix is "very similar"

Xbox was supposed "to be a PC running Windows" from the start

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Xbox is finally giving Achievements a huge update with several new features — “We stood up a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback”

Xbox is finally giving Achievements the kind of upgrade fans have been asking for for years — new features, modern systems, and even a dedicated internal team focused entirely on community feedback.

Windows Central

Today I learned that Excel incorrectly assumes 1900 was a leap year, and Microsoft will never fix it because the whole house of cards would collapse

Luckily, most users don't build spreadsheets focused on 1900.

PC Gamer

Analysts See Massive Upside in Microsoft: Time to Buy MSFT Stock?

Goldman Sachs sees a massive upside in MSFT after the underperformance. Should you buy the stock now?

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Bill Gates Set to Face Congress in Epstein Investigation, But Testimonial Will Be Closed-Door

Bill Gates is set to testify behind closed doors in a high-stakes investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein, raising concerns about transparency and public accountability.

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If you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries.

Did you buy an Xbox controller between December 2025 and April 2026? You might be in luck.

Windows Central

Anti-Data Center Referendum Passes In Wisconsin Town By Huge Margin

An anti-data center referendum passed by an overwhelming margin in a small Wisconsin town whose residents have been irked by plans to build a massive $15 billion AI data center.

International Business Times

Billions Lost to Server Outages in 2025: Cloud Failures Cost Global Economy Hundreds of Billions

A cascade of major cloud and server outages throughout 2025 exposed the fragility of the world's digital infrastructure, with analysts estimating that unplanned IT downtime inflicted hundreds of billions of dollars in global economic losses as businesses, governments and consumers grew ever more reliant on always-on services.

International Business Times

Why Is Microsoft Founder Bill Gates Testifying About Jeffrey Epstein?

Bill Gates will testify in the Epstein probe, welcoming the investigation and denying any involvement in illegal activity.

International Business Times UK

Big Tech Abandons Multi-Billion Dollar Data Centres in US as Investors Demand Energy, Water Usage

Global tech giants are abandoning multi-billion-dollar data centre projects across the US due to mounting environmental pushback. Investors are now demanding full disclosure of water usage and site-specific energy audits to mitigate ESG tech reporting risks. Learn how AI energy demand is reshaping the future of the digital economy.

International Business Times UK

ASUS’ Zenbook A16 shows why Microsoft must rethink Copilot+ PC branding

The ASUS Zenbook A16 is a Copilot+ PC by definition, but its 5-star success proves no one cares. Major reviews are hailing its 18-core Snapdragon power, lightweight build, and MacBook-beating performance while completely ignoring Microsoft's "Copilot+ PC" label.

Windows Central

SpaceX Could Be the Biggest IPO Ever — How Much of an Investment Is Enough to Get Rich?

SpaceX’s IPO could be historic. Find out what kind of investment you would need to get life‑changing wealth from this potential opportunity.

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'This puts organizations at risk of credential theft, data manipulation and broader compromise': UK government, Microsoft warn Russian hackers are hitting TP-Link home routers to hijack internet traffic

SOHO endpoints are being used as gateways into corporate environments, where credentials and sensitive data gets harvested.

Windows Central

"I can't stop laughing": I might have a reason to press my Copilot key as this absurd Windows 11 app adds some comic relief

TypeFart is a small Windows app that plays a fart sound on every keypress and weird sounds on the touchpad, but you'll need a subscription plan for the action.

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The Private Assets Held in Public Companies

Shareholders of some of the most widely owned stocks are investing indirectly in private equity and debt.

Windows Central

Microsoft's Azure cloud platform problems stem from AI, according to a former engineer: "Those disruptions built up."

An ex-Microsoft engineer recently detailed how Azure’s rushed launch, talent exodus, and AI hype left Microsoft’s cloud fragile and struggling to compete.

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Elevating Enterprise IT Skills with MS-101 and MS-500 Certification Strategies

In the modern enterprise environment, organizations rely heavily on secure and efficient IT systems to manage operations and protect sensitive data.

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Transforming Your Data Career with Microsoft PL-300 and DP-203 Certification Success

The modern business world is driven by data, and organizations increasingly depend on skilled professionals who can analyze, manage, and optimize data systems.

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Microsoft flags China-based hackers using vicious new 'rapid attack' zero-days to launch ransomware at targets across the world

Microsoft warns the window to patch known flaws is shrinking, while the window to abuse zero-days grows.

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'By combining trusted platforms with legitimate tools, the threat actor reduces visibility and increases the likelihood of successful execution': Microsoft warns WhatsApp users to exercise extra caution — or pay the price

Microsoft warns WhatsApp users that VBS malware uses cloud services and renamed tools to gain persistent, hidden control over systems.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass is losing one of its best games at the worst possible time — get it now while it's cheap before it leaves Microsoft's service

In just over a week, and months before the scheduled launch of GTA 6, GTA 5 will no longer be playable on Xbox Game Pass.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass' April lineup brings this surging Call of Duty game, and one of last year's biggest additions is coming to more tiers — plus, Hades 2, DayZ, and more

Microsoft has announced April's wave of Xbox Game Pass additions, and it includes the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot, Hades 2, and many other titles.

TechRadar

'AI is only as strong as its data': Why Microsoft is betting on this little-known startup’s 700B parameter model to predict your next purchase

Microsoft and Yobi partner to deploy a 700 billion parameter AI model that predicts consumer intent using consented behavioral data across platforms.

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