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Microsoft Rewards teases upcoming Fall gift card sale — Why you should save your points now

Microsoft Rewards is teasing a major gift card sale for October. Save your points now to get the best deals on Xbox, Amazon, and other gift cards.

Windows Central · Sep 16, 2025

Google DeepMind CEO dismisses claims of PhD-level AI as "nonsense" — today's systems lack continued learning, pushing true general intelligence 5–10 years away

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis argues that artificial intelligence still lacks key capabilities, pushing AGI 5–10 years away.

Windows Central · Sep 16, 2025

"I want us to be the most successful studio in our entire organization" — The Elder Scrolls Online developers talk future plans after recent Microsoft cuts

Weeks after its unannounced game was canceled by Microsoft, ZeniMax Online Studios leadership still has big plans.

Windows Central · Sep 16, 2025

Google tops $3 trillion for the first time, joining select market-cap club with only 3 other members

Alphabet's shares surged by over 4% in Monday trading.

Fortune · Sep 15, 2025

TikTok's Fate Sealed? Washington and Beijing Agree 'Framework' for US Takeover of Viral App

Washington and Beijing have reportedly agreed a framework for the US takeover of TikTok, with final confirmation expected this week as both governments seek to resolve national security concerns.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15, 2025

PSA: You have less than one month to retire your Windows 10 PC — or take action NOW to keep it supported and secure

Microsoft will end mainstream support for Windows 10 on October 14, in just under a month's time. There are steps you must take to remain secure, or run the risk of being vulnerable to security exploits.

Windows Central · Sep 15, 2025

Windows 11 will get an Xbox-like 'Guide' upgrade — inspired by the ROG Xbox Ally

Windows 11 is about to copy a nice feature from Xbox Ally devices. Soon, long pressing the Xbox button on a controller will open Task View.

Windows Central · Sep 15, 2025

Missed the Google Boom? Here's Why Experts Say It's Still Not Too Late to Cash In

Alphabet's stock is still seen as undervalued despite a recent rally, with analysts citing cloud growth, AI investments, and a narrowing valuation gap as reasons Google may deliver further gains.

International Business Times UK · Sep 15, 2025

Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya says Microsoft-canceled action RPG Scalebound would have gone differently under a Japanese publisher: "They understand the struggle of trying to give birth to something new"

"Overseas publishers seem to have a much stronger desire to see a finished product as quickly as possible"

GamesRadar · Sep 15, 2025

Google Parent Alphabet Just Hit $3 Trillion — Here's What Drove It Higher

Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) hit a $3 trillion market cap on Monday after its stock jumped over 4%, rubbing shoulders with rival Big Tech giants Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta‘s lighter-than-expected antitrust ruling, rejecting the United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) push…

Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025