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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates for a second year — program now ends on October 12, 2027

Microsoft has extended its free consumer Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program by a year, pushing the cutoff for critical security patches to October 14th, 2027.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft extends Windows 10 support out of the blue — consumers now get updates for another year to October 2027

Worried that you run out of extended support for Windows 10 in a few months? Don't panic — Microsoft is now covering consumers to October 2027.

TechRadar

Why Microsoft Is Making Xbox More Expensive Starting August 1?

You've finally decided it's time to buy an Xbox. Maybe you've been saving up for months or waiting for the right deal. But before you hit that "Buy Now" button, there's something you should know. Microsoft is increasing Xbox console prices worldwide from August 1, and the reason may surprise…

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Forget PowerToys, Windows 11 needs this feature immediately

PowerToys may get a new utility called AltWindowCycle that allows users to quickly cycle through windows of the same application using a keyboard shortcut. It would be a fantastic addition to PowerToys, but it should also be added to Windows 11.

Windows Central

Australians to pay at least 20% more for iPads and Macbooks after Apple hikes prices citing AI

Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surges by 25%

The Guardian - AU

Microsoft and Apple raise prices as AI-driven chip shortages hit Xbox, Macs and iPads

Microsoft and Apple are raising prices for Xbox consoles, Macs and iPads as the AI boom sends memory chip costs soaring, with prices increasing by up to $300 (about €265) and as much as 25%, depending on the product.

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US Stock Market: Russell index revamp set to trigger massive trading as SpaceX joins benchmark

A massive $150 billion trading surge is expected Friday as FTSE Russell's indexes undergo their annual overhaul, now happening twice a year. This year sees SpaceX fast-tracked into the Russell 1000, while tech giants like Microsoft and Apple see shifts. AI's influence is clear, with semiconductor firms gaining prominence. This…

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No vacancy at home: Worsening job market greets H-1B returnees

Indian tech professionals returning from the US, including H-1B visa holders, face a challenging job market back home. Layoffs at major US tech firms have led to a surge in returnees, overwhelming limited openings. While some opportunities exist in GCCs and startups for experienced professionals, securing roles with comparable US…

The Economic Times

$1,299 iPhone 18 Pro Max?! Analyst now predicts $200 price hike for Apple's next flagship phone

With Apple raising prices on nearly every device it makes, an analyst tells us that the iPhone 18 Pro Max could be much more expensive.

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 just made a marketplace change its community will love, but does it go far enough?

After Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 marketplace creator Mscenery has been in headlines again for all the wrong reasons, Microsoft has done something about it.

Windows Central

Quote of the day by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer: 'There's no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share' — a staggering misread of the future of consumer devices

The iPhone has become one of the most successful consumer and business devices in history, defying initial doom and gloom

TechRadar

As Steam Machine and Xbox are latest to fall to the RAMpocalpyse, Micron CEO says RAM shortages won't ease until 2028, probably

The leading memory producer says "tight conditions" will continue through 2027, "gradually improve" in 2028

GamesRadar

Microsoft blames "components crisis" for rising Xbox prices amidst AI greed, which was partly caused by...Microsoft?

Xbox announced new price increases for the Xbox Series X and S and sunsetting of the 2TB version.

Tom’s Guide

Bill Gates says AI may replace a lot of jobs, but it will never replace athletes because no one wants to watch computers play

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says athletes are safe from AI, arguing that no one wants to watch computers playing.

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It's not layoffs, but you can see them from here: Numerous Compulsion Games employees are looking for new jobs

The sudden influx of "open to work" posts suggests that fears of major Xbox layoffs in the near future are well founded.

The Economic Times

Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August

Groups representing automakers, retailers, electronics firms and others had ‌warned earlier ⁠this ⁠month that the increasing demand for memory chips could lead to dramatic price hikes in U.S. consumer goods and disrupt supply chains.

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XBOX hikes console prices by up to $150, 2TB model discontinued

$100 bump for 512GB models, and $150 for $1TB ones.

GamesRadar

Valve has "a nice thing going on on PC," Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney says, but "they're missing out on a lot of opportunity" without the likes of Fortnite and Genshin Impact

Steam could be a pillar of "Team Open"

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Xbox announces another console price hike, this time $100 more for the 512 GB and $150 for 1TB

The cheapest Xbox Series S now costs what the disc-equipped Xbox Series X cost at launch 6 years ago

Windows Central

Microsoft and Xbox announce another console price hike, and this one is steep — things may get even worse in 2027, all thanks to AI and memory shortages

The cost of Xbox Series X|S consoles is about to climb by $100 or more, with Microsoft announcing new price hikes amid tech's ongoing hardware crisis.

Windows Central

Microsoft quietly extends Windows 10's extra security updates program for free: Users can now stay on Windows 10 until October 2027 securely

Windows 10's ESU program has been quietly extended by an extra year, now ending on October 12, 2027 instead of October 2026.

Tom’s Hardware

Riot Vanguard finally drops its controversial always-on requirement for anti-cheat — new on-demand mode requires a strict Windows 11 security stack

Riot Games has announced that it plans to let players stop its Vanguard anti-cheat from loading on startup.

MarketBeat

Microsoft Solves AI’s Biggest Bottleneck With Chevron Deal

Microsoft’s 20-year power deal with Chevron secures AI infrastructure capacity, lowers energy risk, and strengthens Azure’s competitive advantage.

The Economic Times

Life Lesson of the Day by Bill Gates: “I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the… — Inspiring lessons on awareness, problem-solving, leadership, responsibility and every problem has a solution by the technology pioneer best known as the co-founder of Microsoft

Life lesson of the day by Bill Gates: Bill Gates’ quote, “I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the solutions they will be moved to act,” explores the power of awareness, knowledge, and practical problem-solving in creating positive change. The quote suggests that people…

Windows Central

Microsoft and OpenAI are still playing the fair use card — even as ChatGPT and Copilot fuel the "death knell for local journalism"

A coalition of publishers has sued Microsoft and OpenAI for scrapping their content without their consent or compensation.

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