The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

The Simpsons: Hit & Run "is coming back in some form," says Matt Groening, but it looks like he wasn't supposed to

"Or not"

GamesRadar · Aug 15

Microsoft Copilot Predicts $0.65 Cardano by 2027. Whales Are Already Buying.

Cardano has spent a year bleeding from nearly $1 to $0.18, a 95% fall from its all-time high. Now Microsoft's Copilot AI has run the numbers and come back with a forecast that reads like a dare: a base case of $0.65 by the end of 2026, with a bull…

International Business Times · Aug 14

Microsoft Defender vs. VLC: Which is causing MP3s to take 30 seconds to load?

Opening MP3 files in VLC can take over 30 seconds due to a bug. A well-known game designer argued the issue shows what's wrong with open source software.

Windows Central · Aug 14

ChatGPT adds Windows 11's most hated feature to Mac — Will the backlash be the same this time around, or has OpenAI taken the right approach?

OpenAI just announced a new feature called ChatGPT Computer History for macOS, and it looks a lot like the reviled Windows Recall feature that was delayed after intense backlash from the Microsoft community. Here's how ChatGPT's version compares (and why you might want to stay away from it).

Windows Central · Aug 14

Microsoft's blobby AI companion has begun his ascent to the heavens to join Clippy and Cortana. Okay, he's being booted to another platform

See you later, Mico. We literally hardly knew you.

PC Gamer · Aug 14

MSFT Could Emerge as Big Tech's Free Cash Flow King in 2027 While GOOGL, META Stay Negative: Analyst

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) could emerge as Big Tech’s strongest free cash flow generator in 2027, while Google’s parent, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) could remain free-cash-flow negative, according to third-party estimates highlighted by I/O Fund analyst Beth Kindig.

Benzinga · Aug 14

Did the Surface Phone FINALLY leak? The Windows Central Podcast breaks down what we know about the mysterious Windows Phone prototype, plus a recap of the latest news from Windows and Xbox

On this week's episode: Zac and Jez sit down to discuss the newly leaked images of a mysterious Windows Phone prototype from 2013, plus the latest from Windows and Xbox.

Windows Central · Aug 14

How to Run 'DOOM' Inside Microsoft Paint

The iconic game that solidified the franchise to the world is, believe it or not, actually playable on MS paint.

Player One · Aug 14

Jefferies’ Chris Wood spots a hidden risk in Big Tech’s $165 billion AI capex race

Big Tech’s AI capex surge is putting pressure on free cash flow, with Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta spending $165 bn in Q2 against just $7 bn in free cash flow. Jefferies’ Chris Wood warns that growing reliance on cash-burning AI firms OpenAI and Anthropic could pose a hidden risk.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

What to Know as JPMorgan Ups Its Price Target on Microsoft Stock

Microsoft stock extends gains on a bullish JPMorgan research note. Here’s why the firm recommends buying MSFT shares at current levels.

Barchart · Aug 13