The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

"Master Chief, mind telling me what you're doing in Overwatch?": Halo veterans find a home in Blizzard's new DPS hero, prompting fans to call for an official crossover

Emre 117 is making quite the impression

GamesRadar · Feb 12

ChatGPT is becoming a tool for "manipulating users in ways we don’t have the tools to understand" says OpenAI researcher — Why she quit

OpenAI researcher sounds the alarm over ChatGPT's ads, which could exploit users' psychology and most intimate secrets to bombard them with turbo-manipulative ads.

Windows Central · Feb 12

Windows 11 is finally giving users a feature they’ve begged for since launch

Microsoft is planning to bring back the ability to move and resize the Taskbar on Windows 11 as part of its effort to improve sentiment around the OS this year.

Windows Central · Feb 12

'These updates raise the bar for security and privacy on Windows': Microsoft has a plan to toughen up Windows 11's defenses

Microsoft is bringing tighter security to Windows 11, including smartphone-style app permissions.

TechRadar · Feb 12

Why Your Computer Is at Risk Right Now: Microsoft Flaws and the Spiritual Lesson of Vigilance

In today’s fast digital world, even simple actions can open doors to hidden threats. Microsoft has identified multiple vulnerabilities in Windows and Office that hackers are actively exploiting. These flaws, triggered by a single click or opening a file, can compromise your system and data. While security patches are available,…

MyLifeXP · Feb 12

Microsoft just made a command line version of the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 — install and update your apps without a GUI

You can now find, install, and update Microsoft Store apps using a command prompt on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. No GUI required.

Windows Central · Feb 12

High On Life 2 isn't trying to win you over with its humor — 'I think it'd be a mistake to chase the folks that we probably will never convince that we're funny'

We speak to Squanch Games CEO Mike Fridley about how the FPS is changing for its sequel — and how it isnt

TechRadar · Feb 12

Elon Musk tops ‘America’s Greatest Innovators’ list: Check where Sam Altman and Jensen Huang rank

The groundbreaking, innovative ideas from AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise platforms help in driving the growth of the economy. With no surprise, Forbes250 has named Elon Musk at number one as America’s Greatest Innovators. As reported, Musk is the only person to have founded five companies with multi-billion-dollar valuations in different…

The Times of India · Feb 12

Avowed’s success shows how Game Pass can turn a mid‑budget RPG into a hit

When it comes to players on Xbox, Avowed managed to reach the top 20 played in a single day, something Hollow Knight didn't.

Windows Central · Feb 11

Tired of Edge’s busy New Tab? Someone finally made a cleaner version with this new extension

A new Edge extension called Fluent New Tab replaces the cluttered New Tab page with a clean, Windows 11-style layout focused on privacy.

Windows Central · Feb 11