The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

The Xbox Full Screen Experience just arrived on all Windows handhelds — here's how to enable it

Microsoft quietly announced that all Windows-based handheld consoles will get the Xbox Full Screen Experience starting November 21.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 20, 2025

Ofcom at risk of losing public trust over online harms, says Liz Kendall

Technology secretary fears digital frontier may be outpacing regulator, with AI chatbots a particular concern

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025

Windows 1.0 released 40 years ago today - and started Microsoft's road to success

Windows 1.0 didn't exactly blow the industry away, but it laid the groundwork for Microsoft's future success.

TechRadar · Nov 20, 2025

Even as Xbox drifts away from consoles and exclusives, former exec says the Xbox 360 set Microsoft up for success: "Look at them now, continuing to be the powerhouse – the global powerhouse"

If you say so

GamesRadar · Nov 20, 2025

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

It's a tough time for the job market

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Just Cause dev Avalanche closes its Liverpool studio, its 3rd in just over a year

With 31 people laid off.

PC Gamer · Nov 20, 2025

Windows is 40 years old today — but its future has never been less certain

With Windows turning 40, we take a look at how it got here, the current state of the platform, and whether or not it will even be here in another 40 years.

Windows Central · Nov 20, 2025

How to turn off AI in the apps you use every day

If you find AI features intrusive, overwhelming or just annoying, there are some ways to tweak your settings.

TechRadar · Nov 20, 2025

Qualcomm claims 90 percent of top Windows games will run on Snapdragon X2 laptops, raising hopes that gaming for Windows on Arm is finally ready for prime time

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chips promise major gaming improvements on Windows, with better GPU performance, anti-cheat support, and improved app compatibility.

Windows Central · Nov 20, 2025

Burry Calls ‘Fraud’ on Hyperscalers: 4 Pins Set to Pop the AI Bubble and the ‘Big Short’ Math on Big Tech

Here's a closer look at the accounting concerns Michael Burry is calling out on AI hyperscalers, and 4 points of concern for bubble-watchers.

Barchart · Nov 20, 2025