This laser on glass drive could store your data for 10,000 years Project Silica could be remembered for thousands of years to come T3 · Feb 23
CoD Zombies may get standalone release due to next Xbox launch delay, according to leaks A potential delay to Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console could prompt a major shift in the release strategy for Call of Duty, including the potential launch of a standalone Zombies title, according to new claims from industry insider TheGhostOfHope. Dot Esports · Feb 23
Windows Wrap: I don't care if the new Xbox CEO is a gamer — I care if she puts gamers first Asha Sharma’s appointment as Xbox CEO has raised questions about her gaming background, but the real issue is whether she’ll put players and creativity first. Windows Central · Feb 22
'I do think we always have to think about, maybe even worry a little bit about, Chinese subsidies': Microsoft President says US firms should get ready for more competition from China Chinese state subsidies give AI companies cost advantages globally, forcing US firms to invest in infrastructure, tools, and developing markets. TechRadar · Feb 22
Intel shifts customer support to AI-powered assistant after scaling back phone support — “Ask Intel” system built on Microsoft Copilot Studio Intel has launched what it’s calling “Ask Intel,” a new AI-powered support assistant built with Microsoft Copilot Studio. Tom’s Hardware · Feb 22
After fan pressure on Xbox exclusives, new CEO says — “hear you” Asha Sharma posts a spree of viral responses on social media, as Xbox fans try to work out what the over-arching strategy might look like. Windows Central · Feb 22
Newly named Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her gamertag — so what is she playing and why does it matter? New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her top three favorite games of all time and her gamertag, which looks to be little more than a month old, in hopes of earning some street cred among the Xbox community. Windows Central · Feb 21
OpenAI celebrates 10 years of existence — but how has it lived up to its promise of AGI which 'benefits all of humanity'? OpenAI officially launched as a non-profit 10 years ago, and it's come a long way TechRadar · Feb 21
Xbox president Sarah Bond speaks out after news of her Xbox departure: "I’ve decided this is the right time for me to take my next step, both personally and professionally" "I’ve had the privilege of spending time with Asha over the last few weeks as we’ve planned for this transition" GamesRadar · Feb 21
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates told him his big bet on OpenAI would be a flop: 'Yeah, you’re going to burn this billion dollars' Nadella said despite the risk, “it was not that hard to convince anyone.” Fortune · Feb 21
Microsoft's latest glass storage breakthrough promises to hold data for 10,000 years — but will Project Silica shatter under the pressure? Microsoft’s Project Silica explores storing data in borosilicate glass with millennia-long durability, but speed and practicality issues cast serious doubts. TechRadar · Feb 21
Microsoft claims "2026 is the moment" for AI PCs, but its essay-length beginner explanation only creates more confusion — Is it any wonder adoption is slow? Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy. Windows Central · Feb 21
Xbox’s leadership shift proves it: the gamer era is over, AI runs the show now As the former lead of CoreAI at Microsoft steps in to replace Phil Spencer, the question remains. What does the future of Xbox and its relationship with AI look like? Windows Central · Feb 21
Keeping the human touch in tech: what over-automation gets wrong As AI scales across IT services, removing human judgement risks brittle systems, rising costs, and eroding customer trust. TechRadar · Feb 21
The Times of India · Feb 21 'Indian nepotism, no gaming background': Internet slams Microsoft for hiring Asha Sharma as CEO of Xbox A leadership shake-up at Microsoft’s gaming arm sparked online backlash, with gamers accusing the company of “Indian nepotism” after it named AI executive Asha Sharma as the new head of Xbox.
Tom’s Hardware · Feb 21 Creator of Window's Task Manager shows off 'probably what Task Manager would look like if I were still around' — Tempest AI's retro-futuristic dashboard code shared to Github Dave Plummer created Tempest AI to play the classic Atari game, but he also built a dashboard which imagines what Task Manager should look like if he were still in charge of it.
TechRadar · Feb 21 How a good file helped me break free of Yahoo! Mail When Yahoo! Mail changed its quota to 2% of its previous quota, two tools came to the rescue.
TechRadar · Feb 21 'We will not...flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop,' new Xbox chief promises Xbox fans Xbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft, and Asha Sharma is the new lead and promises a renewed committment ot Xbox and not so much AI.
GamesRadar · Feb 21 Xbox's new chief content officer Matt Booty says "there are no organizational changes underway" following abrupt leadership shakeup, which seems like a businessy way of saying no one's been canned You could've just said you aren't planning any layoffs right now
Windows Central · Feb 21 Former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' has advice for the new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma — and what he said is absolutely right Asha Sharma has replaced Phil Spencer Microsoft Gaming's CEO, and former Xbox director Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has shared some advice for her.
The Times of India · Feb 21 Meet Asha Sharma: Indian-origin executive named CEO of Microsoft Gaming Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the new CEO of its gaming division, succeeding Phil Spencer. Sharma, with a background in AI and platform leadership, aims to refocus on Xbox's core audience amidst industry challenges like slowing revenue and intense competition. This significant leadership shift signals a strategic reset for…
PC Gamer · Feb 20 If Xbox is 'recommitting' to its console, what does that mean for its recent 'everything is an Xbox' strategy? Divining meaning from the words of Microsoft Gaming's new CEO.
PC Gamer · Feb 20 No layoffs at Xbox as a result of leadership shakeup, new chief content officer Matt Booty says: 'My focus is on supporting the teams and leaders we have in place and creating the conditions for them to do their best work' We'll see how long that lasts.
PC Gamer · Feb 20 New Xbox boss promises no 'soulless AI slop' after moving over from Microsoft's CoreAI products division "We will not chase short-term efficiency or flood our ecosystem with soulless AI slop," said Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 20 End of an era: Xbox's CEO Phil Spencer is officially retiring next week Xbox's Phil Spencer is officially retiring as head of Xbox, and president Sarah Bond is reportedly resigning. Here's what we've heard so far.