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Microsoft kicks off testing its new GIF maker — right inside Windows 11

Windows 11 is getting its own built-in GIF-making tool, and it's now available for testing with Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary Channels.

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"In this next chapter with Xbox, we’re not just pushing pixels. We’re reimagining what’s possible" — AMD comments on its partnership with Microsoft

"In this next chapter with Xbox, we’re not just pushing pixels. We’re reimagining what’s possible" — AMD comments on its partnership with Microsoft

AMD's Lisa Su has released a new video detailing the new Xbox partnership from the chip maker's end. It sounds incredibly exciting indeed.

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Microsoft has a brand-new service aimed at saving all your files from disastrous cloud drop-out

Even when your laptop is out of order, Microsoft wants to keep you productive with Windows 365 Reserve

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Windows Outlook is a nightmare right now, but there’s a weirdly simple fix

A fresh Windows bug is destroying Windows Outlook's usefulness for some users, but there's a workaround.

Microsoft killed Xbox VR — and this latest PlayStation PSVR news shows they were probably right to have done so

One of the most popular virtual reality games in the world is ending support for PlayStation VR, showcasing the struggles of the nascent paradigm. Xbox VR wouldn't have stood a chance.

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Is Microsoft misleading users about Copilot? New claims point the finger at AI productivity

Microsoft's Copilot AI and Copilot+ PC platforms are confusing, even if you know the difference between the two in terms of features and functionality. For the average Windows user, the difference is even more obscure.

Microsoft Reportedly Eyes Sales Staff for Next Round of Cuts After May's 6,000 Layoffs

Microsoft's planning thousands of layoffs targeting salespeople, hot on the heels of May's 6,000 cuts. As the tech giant bets big on AI, what's next for its workforce?

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Borderlands 4 is killing off a tired "FOMO" trend — I hope other developers follow suit

Borderlands 4 is killing off a tired "FOMO" trend — I hope other developers follow suit

Borderlands 4 is killing off early access. Can we finally say "no" to this tired trend forever?

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Measuring 'fake' frames — Steam beta in-game overlay now detects DLSS/FSR frame generation and reports both framegen and native frame rates

Measuring 'fake' frames — Steam beta in-game overlay now detects DLSS/FSR frame generation and reports both framegen and native frame rates

Valve is making Steam's overlay more functional: the Steam Client Beta includes the ability to monitor AI-generated and native frame rates simultaneously in games where DLSS/FSR frame generation might be used.

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The next-gen Xbox console may as well be a gaming PC, except for 1 key difference

The next-gen Xbox console may as well be a gaming PC, except for 1 key difference

Earlier this week, Microsoft and AMD announced their continued partnership on the next generation of Xbox consoles. But it's not the hardware that changed my mind.

Microsoft reportedly set to cut thousands of jobs, with sales roles particularly at risk

Microsoft reportedly set to cut thousands of jobs, with sales roles particularly at risk

Sales workers from Microsoft could be about to face job losses as the company prepares to cut thousands of jobs.

Apple is ripping a page from Microsoft with this macOS Tahoe feature — and I couldn't be happier

Apple is ripping a page from Microsoft with this macOS Tahoe feature — and I couldn't be happier

Your Mac's Spotlight Search is getting a big upgrade with macOS Tahoe, and as a long-time MacBook reviewer I'm psyched to see Apple taking a page from Microsoft's playbook.

Microsoft could ditch OpenAI's high-stake for-profit talks: “Holding out is Microsoft’s nuclear option, and they are just making OpenAI sweat"

Microsoft could ditch OpenAI's high-stake for-profit talks: “Holding out is Microsoft’s nuclear option, and they are just making OpenAI sweat"

Microsoft is reportedly prepared to walk away from negotiations with OpenAI amid anticompetitive behavior complaints, allegedly designed to thwart the ChatGPT maker's evolution into a for-profit entity.

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Will 'World of Warcraft' also come to Xbox Game Pass? The Warcraft trilogy arrives this month

Will 'World of Warcraft' also come to Xbox Game Pass? The Warcraft trilogy arrives this month

Will Microsoft add World of Warcraft, the biggest MMORPG in history, to Xbox Game Pass? How would that even work? Let’s talk about it.

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Report: Microsoft set to slash thousands more jobs in July — sales teams in the crosshairs

A new report suggests more job cuts are coming for Microsoft employees in early July. This follows earlier rounds of layoffs this year and reflects the growing challenges of modern tech companies.

Windows 11 user has 30 years of 'irreplaceable photos and work' locked away in OneDrive - and Microsoft's silence is deafening

Three decades of personal data lost due to a badly planned transfer process that relied on Microsoft's OneDrive.

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Sam Altman claims Meta is trying to poach OpenAI staffers with $100 million bonuses, but "none of our best people have decided to take them up on that"

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently claimed that Meta is trying to poach the AI firm's staffers with $100 million bonuses,

The next Xbox might transform how we think about games consoles

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China’s MiniMax LLM costs about 200x less to train than OpenAI’s GPT-4, says company

The claims may spook investors who’ve sunk billions into leading AI companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

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With Windows 10 circling the drain, Windows 11 sees a long-overdue surge

With Windows 10 in decline and support ending in 2025, users are finally moving to Windows 11.

Microsoft-OpenAI Rift May Cap Stock Upside Potential

Technical signals signal that Microsoft stock may be due for a pullback; however, the company's dispute with OpenAI is likely to be a larger short-term headwind

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Xbox has turned a corner — the future for Microsoft's gaming platform once again looks incredibly bright

Xbox has been no stranger to controversy over the past year, but it feels like they've turned a corner recently. With the next-gen Xbox formally revealed, how are you, Xbox customer, feeling about Microsoft's gaming direction as of June 2025?

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Forget about FBC: Firebreak and go back and play Quantum Break instead — it's on Xbox Game Pass, too!

Quantum Break was a groundbreaking mix of classic Remedy gameplay and live action TV, and I'm sad we never saw more of it.

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This hidden tool will help you migrate from Windows 10 to Windows 11

Microsoft is testing a new tool inside Windows 10 that helps users transfer data and settings when migrating to a new Windows 11 PC.

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Xbox Ally isn’t fazed by Switch 2’s dominance — The PC gaming handheld is battling an entirely different competitor

Analysts predict the Switch 2 will outsell all other gaming handhelds combined this year, but that's a non-issue for Xbox Ally. It's a Steam Deck competitor.

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