Game Pass gets major price hike 'to offer more flexibility, choice, and value,' Microsoft says with a completely straight face The once unbeatable deal is starting to look a little iffy. PC Gamer · Oct 1, 2025
Sorry, Microsoft – the ROG Xbox Ally handhelds just don’t make sense compared to the Asus ROG Ally or Steam Deck Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally handhelds are now available for pre-order in multiple regions, but there are alternatives providing similar performance and specs at lower prices. TechRadar · Oct 1, 2025
Lyft CEO says Bill Gates told him leaving Microsoft for Amazon when it was still a startup was ‘the stupidest decision I’ve ever heard anyone made’ The year was 1996, and Gates couldn’t believe his star was going to “ some tiny, little internet bookstore that nobody's ever heard of.” Fortune · Oct 1, 2025
Windows 10's upcoming End of Life is bad news for PC gamers who hate Windows 11, as Capcom issues warning If you figured Microsoft's axing of Windows 10 on October 14 would only affect regular users, think again, because Capcom can no longer guarantee regular support for some of its most popular games on the operating system. TechRadar · Oct 1, 2025
13 Years Later, A Fan Favorite Open World Game Could Make A Big Comeback 'Prototype' may be making a return, if a surprise new update is anything to go by. Inverse · Oct 1, 2025
Windows 7 market share jumps by 10x as Windows 10 EOL deadline looms and Windows 11 usage drops in September - spelling disaster for Microsoft's campaign to get people upgrading Statcounter shows Windows 7 usage skyrocketing as Windows 11 falls and Windows 10 loses ground with its support cutoff looming. TechRadar · Oct 1, 2025
Microsoft 365 Premium is a new monthly subscription that combines Office and Copilot Pro — and it comes with shiny new icons Microsoft has announced a new productivity subscription that combines Microsoft 365 Family and Copilot Pro under one $20 a month subscription dubbed Microsoft 365 Premium. Windows Central · Oct 1, 2025
Microsoft slaps Game Pass Ultimate with a 50% price hike — PC Game Pass is now almost 38% more expensive, with hardly any new benefits Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service is undergoing a significant restructuring regarding its pricing and benefits. Tom’s Hardware · Oct 1, 2025
Lyft CEO David Risher says driving for the company is a 'little bit like being a therapist and a bartender' "I always say this: I drive to learn, not to earn. But I really want to learn about what the driver experience is like and what the rider experience is like," Risher told Fortune. Fortune · Oct 1, 2025
Microsoft 365 Premium brings pro-level AI features to your subscription – but only if you upgrade Microsoft 365 Premium launches today with upgraded AI features and introduces new icons for the Office apps. TechRadar · Oct 1, 2025
Microsoft announces massive Game Pass price changes – a Series S and one year of Ultimate now costs just $10 less than a PS5 Pro Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is getting a massive price hike. TechRadar · Oct 1, 2025
Xbox continues incessant price-increasing ways, now with Game Pass. Is the subscription service even worth it anymore? Every day feels like a fresh new hell in the gaming industry these days. Destructoid · Oct 1, 2025
Why the enormous Saudi-led deal to acquire EA matters, whether you play games or not In this week’s newsletter: The private equity effort to acquire the makers of Fifa and more is the biggest deal in gaming history – financially and morally The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
Xbox Game Pass is getting Ubisoft+ Classics and some other big new features — but one tier is getting a big, big price increase Xbox Game Pass is getting a ton of new games today via Ubisoft+, as well as new Fortnite benefits. Ultimate subscribers will have to swallow a 50% price increase to get it, though. Windows Central · Oct 1, 2025
Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025 OpenAI Taps Samsung And SK Hynix For Massive AI Data Push, Including New Korea Data Center Samsung Electronics (OTC:SSNLF) and SK Hynix bagged initial deals on Wednesday to supply chips and equipment for Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) backed OpenAI's Stargate project, reinforcing their dominance in advanced memory chips for artificial intelligence.
Windows Central · Oct 1, 2025 The ingenious reason why Windows 95 setup chose mini Windows 3.1 over 32-bit options Microsoft veteran engineer Raymond Chen recently explained why the tech giant Windows 95's setup didn't install a miniature Windows 95, allowing it to be written as a 32-bit program.
GamesRadar · Oct 1, 2025 Xbox president says Game Pass is profitable and good for creators, despite alleged division over the subscription model The service apparently made $5 billion over the last fiscal year
Barchart · Oct 1, 2025 ‘2 Out of 3 Ain’t Bad’ When It Comes to Charting the S&P 500’s Top 3 Stocks Here’s a look at the three largest stocks in the S&P 500 Index right now… and why one is a bust.
Windows Central · Oct 1, 2025 Windows 7 usage skyrockets as users refuse to upgrade to Windows 11 in wake of Windows 10 end of support StatCounter reports that Windows 7 has gained almost 10% market share in the last month, just as Windows 10 support is coming to an end. It's clear people aren't ready to switch to Windows 11.
Windows Central · Oct 1, 2025 How AI-powered updates are transforming File Explorer in Windows 11 File Explorer on Windows 11 gained several notable changes in 2025, including context menu improvements, AI Actions, redesigned Home page, and more.
TechRadar · Oct 1, 2025 Windows 11 25H2 update is out now, but be warned – this is one of the strangest upgrades ever The annual update for 2025 is here – but it's difficult to get excited about this rather odd upgrade.
TechRadar · Oct 1, 2025 Cisco goes all-in on agents - and it could mean big changes in your workplace WebexOne 2025 sees Cisco announce a whole new family of AI agents to automate workflows.
Euronews · Oct 1, 2025 Germany is investing billions in AI - but who is making a profit? Hardly any other technology is currently receiving as much funding as artificial intelligence, with the federal government and companies investing heavily. However, digitalisation researcher Rehak warns that AI is not currently a profitable business model.
Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025 LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky Reveals How Microsoft's Copilot Now Shapes Every High-Stakes Email To CEOs, World Leaders LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky revealed that artificial intelligence now plays a central role in shaping his most important communications, from emails to Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella to exchanges with global leaders.
Euronews · Oct 1, 2025 A pet-saving doorbell, Kindle Scribe, and AI: The latest Amazon gadgets Amazon’s devices are getting an AI upgrade, including its Kindle, which gives book summaries and can answer questions about characters