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Microsoft replaced Designer in Teams with Copilot — because apparently Copilot needs every job

Microsoft is retiring the Teams Designer bot and banners, consolidating creative features under Copilot for a unified AI experience.

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Microsoft Is Teaming up With Starlink. What Does That Mean for MSFT Stock?

Microsoft signals a willingness to collaborate with Elon Musk’s business ecosystem. Could that pragmatism reshape sentiment around MSFT stock?

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Tech ratepayer pledge may be more bark than bite — but still matters

The White House-tech initiative "is a big bully pulpit that could influence state economic regulators," one analyst said.

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Are exclusives back? Windows Central readers react to the new Xbox CEO's strategy — "It might just be too late"

Windows Central readers are divided over Asha Sharma’s “return to Xbox” comments, with debate centered on exclusives, multiplatform strategy, and the future of Xbox hardware. While some want a renewed focus on console-only titles, others believe it may be too late to reverse course.

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Trump orders Big Tech to generate its own power for AI data centers — reveals new 'ratepayer protection pledge' to curb rising electricity prices in the US

Building upon his Social Truth post from last month, President Trump has formally asked the big tech players to build their own power plants. Data centers have been eating at the national grid, causing electricity prices to rise across the board — for the average household. The "ratepayer protection pledge"…

Tom’s Hardware

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is "the best of our medium," says former Microsoft Game Studios head, because games are art and human: "I don’t think you can say that about AI girlfriends"

"That’s what we should all aspire to"

GamesRadar

Don't Panic: Those Weird Xbox Dummy Messages Aren't a Hack—But They Are a Major 'Test to Prod' Fail

Learn about the Xbox notification glitch caused by a Braze system error and how Microsoft is addressing it. Stay informed on the latest updates.

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Leave big tech behind! How to replace Amazon, Google, X, Meta, Apple – and more

A handful of companies monopolise the web, with unprecedented access to our data. But there are many more ethical – and often distinctively European – alternatives

The Guardian - UK

Who Is Bill Gates' Affair Partner? Microsoft Founder Confesses Relationships With Bridge Player, Physicist

Bill Gates has admitted to having extramarital affairs with two Russian women, adding new details to his controversial ties with Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times UK

Is Steve Jobs Included In The Epstein Files? Speculations On Prominent People Mount As Bill Gates Admits To Affair

The release of Jeffrey Epstein's files has sparked renewed scrutiny of tech figures like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, revealing hidden ties and unverified claims.

International Business Times UK

Bill Gates Slammed As So Cheap In Jeffrey Epstein E-Mail After Russian Mistress Was Left Broke

Recently released documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein's alleged attempt to blackmail Bill Gates over his relationship with a Russian bridge player.

International Business Times UK

Microsoft's planned new AI trick for Edge will 'automatically open the Copilot side pane' with Outlook email links — and I can feel the hate already

Microsoft is looking to bring a new AI trick to Edge — and I'm betting most of the browser's users will hate it.

TechRadar

Ex-Microsoft gaming VP isn't worried new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have a gaming background — "I think that’s going to be okay ... that can work fine."

Ed Fries, Microsoft's former game publishing VP, says it's okay that the new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma doesn't have gaming experience. Here's why.

Windows Central

Trump teases AI electricity pledge. Here's when tech giants will sign it

It's the Trump administration's latest response to election-year voter angst over data centers' electricity demands.

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Intel ditches human customer support for 'one of the first of its kind in the semiconductor industry' system made up of Copilot-powered AI agents

Ask Intel is an AI-powered assistant replacing phone-based support and centralizing warranty, troubleshooting, and case management online.

Evening Standard

Bill Gates 'admits having affairs with two Russian women' as billionaire apologises for Epstein ties

The Microsoft founder described his meetings with the late paedophile as a ‘huge mistake’

TechRadar

'Windows 11 is far from perfect': Microsoft just released an update I actually want to install — and you should too

Microsoft is forcing another Windows 11 update on us, but this one is actually worth installing

Windows Central

Windows Central readers react to former Xbox President's rushed exit — Is Sarah Bond being scapegoated, or was her strategy actually a failure?

Xbox has undergone some major changes in the past week, and that includes the exit of former Xbox President Sarah Bond. Was it a necessary move, or is Bond being scapegoated? Here's what our readers are saying.

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Bill Gates Admits to Affairs With Two Russian Women, Apologizes for Epstein Ties as New DOJ Files Renew Scrutiny

U.S. philanthropist and creator of Microsoft Bill Gates has acknowledged having extramarital affairs with two Russian women during his marriage to Melinda French Gates, while pushing back on claims circulating online that he "admitted" to being with Russian prostitutes.

Windows Central

Microsoft Copilot and Outlook teamed up to make the worst Edge feature ever — but there's still time to cancel it

Microsoft plans to make Edge open Copilot automatically when you click Outlook links. It's an odd addition at a time when people are already tired of forced AI features.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 printer driver policy — support for legacy printers is not ending

Microsoft confirmed today that Windows 11 is not ending support for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers despite previous reports

The Guardian - US

Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff for Jeffrey Epstein ties

Microsoft co-founder admits affairs and calls meetings ‘huge mistake’ but denies involvement in Epstein’s crimes

GamesRadar

Xbox faces "no directive" from Microsoft to use AI, Matt Booty insists, despite new CEO's background: "We're committed to art made by people"

Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma says "we need to draw lines on what we won't do"

Windows Central

Outlook’s latest ad fail: promoting Steam account resales that Steam bans outright

Microsoft Outlook displayed an advert promoting the sale of Dota 2 and other gaming accounts for up to $1,000, despite Steam’s Subscriber Agreement prohibiting account transfers. The incident raises concerns about automated ad review systems and platform responsibility.

Windows Central

Xbox fans are seriously wrestling with Phil Spencer’s legacy — and Asha Sharma now has to walk straight into the ring. Here's what they're saying.

Fans are split on Asha Sharma as Xbox’s new CEO, but many hope fresh leadership can refocus the brand after years of mixed decisions and shifting strategy.

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