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Phil Spencer says next-gen Xbox is first-party — the Xbox Ally hints at what’s next

Phil Spencer has confirmed that Microsoft is developing the next Xbox console, describing it as a first-party device and hinting that it builds on the Xbox Ally’s cross-platform vision. As Xbox faces mounting pressure to hit ambitious profit targets and redefine what “next-gen” means, the company’s future hardware could blend…

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Windows 95 icons still exist in Windows 11 today as dusty old relics from another time – here's where to find them

Nostalgic for Windows 95? Believe it or not, you can still find icons from the dusty old OS kicking about in Windows 11.

TechRadar

Martin Shkreli Blasts Trump's Move To Buy Shares Of Quantum Computing Companies For the US Government, Suggests The President Should Do This Instead

Investor Martin Shkreli, popularly known as “Pharma Bro,” is criticizing President Donald Trump’s latest decision to acquire equity stakes in quantum computing stocks.

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Xbox boss Phil Spencer says 'nurturing and protecting creative teams that want to go take risks' is the priority, admits 'we don't always succeed at that'

The Microsoft Gaming CEO spoke about his priorities at a media industry event, but contradictions haunt the company's grand strategy.

PC Gamer

Forget Clippy — meet Mico, Microsoft's friendlier face for Copilot's Fall Release

Microsoft is rolling out roughly a dozen new features for Copilot across Edge, Windows and the Copilot iOS app. Here's what they'll let you do, from learning new languages to planning group trips.

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Microsoft’s Profit Demands Reportedly Spark Layoffs and Studio Closures

Chaos reigns.

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Amazon's Profit Problem Could Be Masking Its Next Stock Rally

While every other Magnificent 7 stock is basking in strong gains this year, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is the lone outlier in the red. At first glance, its 11.37% EBIT margin looks meager compared with peers like Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) (43.37%) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) (45.62%), fueling concerns that the…

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Microsoft executives have been expecting the Xbox division to achieve 30% profit margins—almost double the industry average—since 2023

Recent layoffs, closures, and cancellations have all been in pursuit of a seemingly unachievable target.

PC Gamer

Microsoft's new Copilot has a secret: It can turn into Clippy, if you know how

The new Copilot avatar Mico has a hidden easter egg that lets you turn it into Clippy by tapping it a number of times.

Windows Central

Microsoft hopes Mico succeeds where Clippy failed as tech companies warily imbue AI with personality

Remember Clippy

The Independent UK

Meet the new face of Copilot — Microsoft introduces expressive Mico avatar, ability to argue and challenge your incorrect assumptions, and group chats

Copilot is gaining a handful of new features today in the form of a new Mico avatar, group chats, and the ability to push back against humans when their assumptions are wrong.

Windows Central

Copilot in Microsoft Edge can now analyse your browsing history to be more helpful — it will also create personalized journeys that enhance your browser usage

Microsoft is announcing wider availability of Copilot Actions and Copilot Journeys in its Edge web browser, both designed to make the browser more intelligent for you.

Windows Central

Copilot is getting a major upgrade and Microsoft is hoping Mico makes you forget you ever met a Clippy

Microsoft's Copilot Fall 2025 Update is set to transform the AI experience across Windows, the Copilot app, and Edge.

TechRadar

AI boom is making your utility bills more expensive, says BofA, and they're likely to keep going up

BofA has bad news for consumers: "There is likely further upside ahead."

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The new Razer Raiju V3 Pro might be the most authentic third-party controller PlayStation has ever had

The Razer Raiju V3 Pro feels like an authentic PlayStation controller, which makes it stand apart from so many gamepads licensed for this platform.

TechRadar

Iranian MuddyWater hackers use compromised mailboxes for global phishing scams

Hackers are still trying to infect victims via Word macros, despite the technique dying years ago.

Windows Central

Gaming’s AI crossroads: PUBG maker leans in, Palworld pushes back. Here's what's going on.

Krafton has announced a major shift toward AI-driven game development, investing heavily in automation and “Agentic AI” systems, while Palworld studio Pocketpair takes the opposite approach, refusing to work with generative AI. The contrast highlights a growing split in how studios view the role of AI in gaming’s future.

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No, Gaming Copilot doesn’t watch your gameplay to train its AI, Microsoft says – but tests show there is another side effect

Microsoft clarifies Gaming Copilot's role for gamers and provides a statement on privacy concerns raised about its gameplay capture.

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Apple vs. Microsoft: Which Stock Will Make You Richer by 2030?

Apple and Microsoft are two tech giants—but which stock is more likely to grow your wealth by 2030? Experts break down the risks and rewards.

PC Gamer

Everything is an Xbox now, so I see no reason to buy Xbox again

Xbox is growing up, and into something I don't want anymore.

Windows Central

Inside Xbox’s profit pressure — How a 30% margin target is reshaping everything from studios to strategy (and upsetting fans)

Microsoft CFO Amy Hood is forcing Xbox to deliver an industry margin far beyond what is typical for gaming, which will devastate the business if not rectified soon.

Windows Central

Microsoft Teams is about to become a lapdog for your boss — automatically snitching on your live location when connected to the office Wi-Fi

Microsoft is developing a Teams feature that auto-updates a user's work location when connected to their office's Wi-Fi network.

International Business Times UK

Next Gen Xbox Console Price: Will Premium Specs Justify Its Rumoured $1,000 Tag Ahead of 2027 Release Date?

Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox console in development with AMD. Fans question if the rumoured $1,000 price is worth the premium specs.

TechRadar

Windows 11's new Start menu is almost here – you could get it as soon as next month

Wondering where Windows 11's new Start menu has got to? The good news is that it looks to be imminent.

TechRadar

The next-gen Xbox console sounds like it could be a PC-hybrid, just like the rumors suggested, with the Xbox president calling it a 'very premium, very high-end curated experience'

According to Xbox president Sarah Bond, the next-generation Xbox will be a "very premium" and "very high-end" console.

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