The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

15 years on, 'Halo: Reach' continues to be the golden standard of video game prequels

Bungie's Halo swan song remains a fan-favorite installment, and its appeal after all these years is more than just nostalgia.

Space · Sep 15, 2025

Windows 11 is getting a built-in internet speed test feature that will take you to Bing, along with multiple revamped settings pages — Latest Insider channel builds reveal prominent changes coming soon to the OS

Windows 11 is set to get a built-in speed test option that will finally rid you of your reliance on websites like Ookla's Speedtest and Netflix's Fast... as long as you're okay with going to Bing to do the same thing. These new Insider channel builds also bring more changes…

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 14, 2025

Poll: Is your job at risk? The growing impact of AI on the workforce

Artificial Intelligence and AI bots of all stripes seem to be impacting the work force, with major companies laying off thousands to replace workers. Do you think your career is on the chopping block?

Windows Central · Sep 14, 2025

ASML invests $1.5 billion in OpenAI’s European rival Mistral AI to accelerate future chip design

ASML takes 11% stake in Mistral AI through €1.3 billion funding round to integrate advanced AI into its chip equipment design and operations.

TechRadar · Sep 13, 2025

Tucker Carlson Asks OpenAI CEO Sam Altman If He Ordered Employee's Murder

During an interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Tucker Carlson suggested Altman may have played a role in the death of former employee Suchir Balaji.

Benzinga · Sep 13, 2025

Xbox's platform-agnostic approach has a huge, gaping hole — for the Xbox Ally and future devices, this is Microsoft's next big gaming challenge

As good as Xbox Play Anywhere is, it's still indie studios doing the lion's share of the work here. Ahead of the Xbox Ally and OEM Xbox push, this probably isn't good enough.

Windows Central · Sep 13, 2025

MarketBeat Week in Review – 09/08 - 09/12

Markets had another strong week as inflaton data set the stage for the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week; a rate cut is expected but may already be priced in

MarketBeat · Sep 13, 2025

Congress: The Biggest Trades Impacting Markets Today

Congress bought big tech over the summer, signalling support for the sector; names like Palantir were also purchased, signalling bad news for its competitors.

MarketBeat · Sep 12, 2025

Stocks Settle Mixed as Bond Yields Climb

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.42%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.06%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Sep 12, 2025

OpenAI’s deal with Microsoft could pave the way for a potential IPO

OpenAI has reached a preliminary deal with Microsoft that paves the way to convert its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC).

Fortune · Sep 12, 2025