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During Microsoft's peak-anti piracy era in the early 2000s, it awkwardly got caught shipping Windows XP with audio files made using pirated software

The giveaway was the name of the cracker, "Deepz0ne," buried in the metadata.

Windows president says platform is "evolving into an agentic OS," gets cooked in the replies — "Straight up, nobody wants this"

Windows president says platform is "evolving into an agentic OS," gets cooked in the replies — "Straight up, nobody wants this"

Microsoft's current Windows lead Pavan Davuluri has tweeted that the future of Windows will be one that evolves into an agentic OS, but has received significant pushback online.

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A brilliant new app makes your Xbox Ally look cleaner with proper Steam artwork

A brilliant new app makes your Xbox Ally look cleaner with proper Steam artwork

Your Xbox Ally finally looks like a real storefront powered by proper artwork.

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Hear These 8 Phrases on a Call? Hang Up—It’s a Scam

Phone scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the individuals behind them are sounding more convincing than ever. They rely on fear, urgency, and confusion to make you act before you think. Recognizing a scam call early can save your money, credit, and peace of mind. That’s why it’s essential to…

This big PS5 exclusive could be coming to Xbox soon — the developer is "considering additional platform expansions" after strong Steam sales on PC

The popular 2024 PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade has performed very well on PC and Steam, so Sony is "considering additional platform expansions." Xbox, perhaps?

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Whisper it - Microsoft uncovers sneaky new attack targeting top LLMs to gain access to encrypted traffic

Microsoft warns AI chat traffic can leak conversation topics through data patterns, exposing privacy flaws even under full encryption.

Microsoft 365 users targeted by major new phishing operation - here's how to stay safe

Experts warn the barrier for entry into phishing has lowered even further, raising the stakes for cyber-defenders.

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Windows 11's November Patch Tuesday update brings new Start, battery icon improvements, and important Task Manager fix — download now

Windows 11's November Patch Tuesday update brings new Start, battery icon improvements, and important Task Manager fix — download now

November's Patch Tuesday for Windows 11 is out with lots of new features and fixes. Download KB5068861 now.

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Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says the console wars are over because Xbox needs "support from Sony for Microsoft’s software to reach the largest audience"

Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé says the console wars are over because Xbox needs "support from Sony for Microsoft’s software to reach the largest audience"

"The years of direct competition are done"

SoftBank’s Nvidia Exit Raises Eyebrows, But Analysts Still See Big Upside for NVDA Stock

SoftBank’s Nvidia Exit Raises Eyebrows, But Analysts Still See Big Upside for NVDA Stock

SoftBank’s exit comes at a time when the market is increasingly questioning whether the billions flowing into AI infrastructure will translate into sustainable returns.

Windows 11 laptops could get advanced haptic feedback for trackpads – and it's about time, MacBooks have had this for ages

Windows 11 laptops could get advanced haptic feedback for trackpads – and it's about time, MacBooks have had this for ages

Jealous of MacBook's Force Touch tech? Windows 11 could finally get more advanced haptic feedback which Apple's offered for over a decade.

Another billion‑dollar bet: Microsoft spends $9.7B on NVIDIA GPUs to fuel Copilot and Azure AI

Another billion‑dollar bet: Microsoft spends $9.7B on NVIDIA GPUs to fuel Copilot and Azure AI

The $9.7B deal highlights how AI demand is outpacing compute supply — and why Microsoft keeps signing billion‑dollar contracts.

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Microsoft and IREN’s $9.7B AI Deal Could Spark MSFT Stock Rally

Microsoft and IREN’s $9.7B AI Deal Could Spark MSFT Stock Rally

Microsoft’s $9.7B partnership with IREN boosts AI capacity, sustainability, and Azure reach—positioning MSFT for smart, strategic growth ahead

The 7 apps I always install first on a Windows 11 PC — and they're all FREE

The 7 apps I always install first on a Windows 11 PC — and they're all FREE

I spend more time than an average person setting up fresh installations of Windows 11, so here's a little list of the first seven apps I always put on any PC.

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Exclusive: AI won't become a bubble as long as everyone stays 'thoughtful and disciplined,' Microsoft's Brad Smith says

Other than that, "we feel good about the investments we've made," Smith said.

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OpenAI may have just handed Microsoft the keys to the AI kingdom — CEO Mustafa Suleyman wants to "be self-sufficient"

Microsoft was seemingly restricted from pursuing AGI on its own through 2030. But under the new definitive agreement, the tech giant is going after the company's wildest dreams.

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How to get started with Windows Recall on Windows 11 and give your Copilot+ PC a secure photographic memory

These instructions are for Windows 11 running on a Copilot+ PC. They can help you familiarize yourself with the Windows Recall app and learn how to search and manage settings.

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OpenAI reportedly hemorrhages $15 million/day on AI slop videos — after Bill Gates warned Satya Nadella against "burning billions" in the ChatGPT maker

A new report seemingly corroborates this theory, suggesting that OpenAI burns through approximately $15 million per day through itsSora video creation app.

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Undersea comms cable investments double to $13 billion in over two years — ever-growing danger of cable cuts looms

$13 billion in two years towards undersea data cables

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The 'worst-selling Microsoft product of all time' sold just 11 times, and eight people returned it — why you've never heard of OS/2 for the Mach 20

A specialized version of the ill-fated OS/2 holds the dubious record, and probably will forever.

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The AI boom feels eerily similar to 2000’s dotcom crash – with some important differences

If last week’s trillion-dollar slide of major tech stocks felt familiar, it’s because we’ve been here before – when hype about innovation last ran headlong into economic reality.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming could be gearing up for an official launch in India — here's what we know (Update: It's live now!)

Microsoft has confirmed now that Xbox Cloud Gaming is rolling out in India! Here's what you need to know.

Forget AI, Microsoft is working on "superintelligence" - with medical diagnosis the first area of interest

Microsoft’s Humanist Superintelligence seeks to create controllable AI enhancing medicine, education, and sustainability.

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Xbox Embraces PC Hybrid Future as Microsoft Readies Next-Gen System

Microsoft prepares its next-gen Xbox as a powerful PC-console hybrid, signalling a major shift toward unified gaming performance and next-level cross-platform integration.

5 Years Ago, Xbox Promised Us A Gaming Utopia. What Happened?

Five years ago, the Xbox brand needed a new start, and the Series X and S had some compelling ways to spur up that momentum.

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