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Microsoft agrees that USB is a mess and it's making changes to fix it: 'Manufacturers can implement ports that look identical but differ wildly in functionality'

Finally, a good move from Microsoft.

"I hired basically everybody": Steve Ballmer almost sold all his Microsoft stock, trying to emotionally detach from the tech giant

"I hired basically everybody": Steve Ballmer almost sold all his Microsoft stock, trying to emotionally detach from the tech giant

Ballmer revealed that he had a difficult time emotionally detaching from the company he'd helped build from the ground up, almost selling his stock.

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Will AI wipe out the first rung of the career ladder?

Will AI wipe out the first rung of the career ladder?

Generative AI is reshaping the job market, and it’s starting with entry-level roles

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Microsoft lays off another 305 employees, this time closer to home

Microsoft confirmed 305 layoffs in Washington state this week, continuing a trend of tech job cuts despite strong financial performance.

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A glorious day: Microsoft finally gives up pestering EU users about Edge

Chalk another one up to the Digital Markets Act.

Microsoft and other security experts want a proper naming system for the worst hackers around

Microsoft is looking to save precious seconds during cyberattacks by unifying threat actor naming.

Using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot could save UK civil servants weeks every year

Using Microsoft Copilot could help civil servants score major time savings, report claims.

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Tango Gameworks is back, and the new logo design is all kinds of right

They're looking to hire developers.

Windows 11 will finally stop nagging you to set Edge as your default browser — but only in some markets

Windows 11 will finally stop nagging you to set Edge as your default browser — but only in some markets

As part of its continued efforts to make Windows compliant with the Digital Markets Act, Microsoft has announced further changes to the Windows OS that will reduce its insistence on using first party apps and services.

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Microsoft’s USB-C crackdown ends 'port roulette' and clears up Thunderbolt confusion

Microsoft’s USB-C crackdown ends 'port roulette' and clears up Thunderbolt confusion

No more mystery ports. Every USB-C connection on your next Windows 11 device will actually work.

Can’t upgrade your laptop to Windows 11? Asus joins Microsoft’s campaign urging you to buy a new Copilot+ PC, and I’m not sure that’s wise

Can’t upgrade your laptop to Windows 11? Asus joins Microsoft’s campaign urging you to buy a new Copilot+ PC, and I’m not sure that’s wise

Buy a new Copilot+ PC, Asus urges us, sweeping some vital issues under the computing carpet.

Builder.ai Collapses: $1.5bn 'AI' Startup Exposed as 'Actually Indians' Pretending to Be Bots

Builder.ai Collapses: $1.5bn 'AI' Startup Exposed as 'Actually Indians' Pretending to Be Bots

Builder.ai, once a $1.5 billion 'AI' startup backed by Microsoft and QIA, is filing for bankruptcy. A lender seized $37M, crippling operations.

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Microsoft imposes new rules on Windows 11 laptop makers to ensure they don’t cut corners with key features of USB-C ports

Microsoft imposes new rules on Windows 11 laptop makers to ensure they don’t cut corners with key features of USB-C ports

Ever felt cheated that your laptop’s USB-C ports weren’t up to scratch? Microsoft’s new rules to ensure consistency with ports are a great idea.

Windows 11's biggest update in months also includes a major fix for gaming

Windows 11's biggest update in months also includes a major fix for gaming

The next Windows 11 update includes a bunch of new features, but you may care more about its improvements to PC gaming.

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Microsoft just made Sora AI video generation free via new Bing Video Creator

OpenAI's Sora AI model is coming to Bing on mobile and the web, letting users generate video content using text for free via the Bing app.

Non-US businesses want to cut back on using US cloud systems

British leaders want to reduce their reliance on US Big Tech firms, while Europe leads the way for data sovereignty.

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Xbox vows to improve PC gaming as Microsoft restores critical 'inetpub' folder: Windows 11 news and updates

Windows 11 is constantly updating as Microsoft tweaks its operating system and the first-party apps installed by default, so I'm tracking the latest news happening in June 2025.

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Why do Xbox's custom controllers go so unreasonably hard?!

Microsoft's recent sprint of custom Xbox controllers really accentuates how nobody really goes as hard as Xbox does on this front.

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Hackers are using this to spread dangerous malware just in time for summer travel season

If you’re not careful, your summer travel plans could be hijacked by hackers spreading the AsyncRAT using fake verification pages.

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 needs to build on Microsoft's momentum, but it may need to go beyond The Outer Worlds 2 to pull it off

Road to Summer Game Fest | In an already standout year for Microsoft, this showcase could be a victory lap – but there’s always more to prove in the shadow of Switch 2

Barclays signs major Microsoft Copilot deal - over 100,000 workers set for major AI boost

Barclays and Microsoft sign major Copilot partnership deal.

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UK civil servants saved 24 minutes per day using Microsoft Copilot, saving two weeks each per year according to a new report

20,000 UK civil servants are reportedly using Microsoft Copilot AI to support their day to day work, making the department more productive overall, but is it worth it?

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Saylor on Why GameStop, Trump Media Shares Fell After Buying BTC as Wall Street Remains Sceptical

Michael Saylor believes bitcoin is digital capital and maybe the most explosive idea of the era, and financing options adopted by GameStop and Trump Media to buy BTC could create short-term downward pressure.

Analysts Are Bullish on Marvell Stock Despite Amazon Deal Concern

Concerns over Marvell's Amazon chip deal have kept shares down. Management remains confident. Analysts’ price targets imply +50% upside, even as issues remain.

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'Two firm promises of USB-C on Windows 11' — How Microsoft plans to eliminate connectivity confusion

Have you ever tried using a USB-C port, only to find out it doesn't support your peripheral of choice? Me too. Microsoft aims to fix the issue with a new mandate.

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