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Microsoft’s New Pricing Model Could Impact Your Next Renewal

Microsoft is gearing up for another round of pricing adjustments for its online services. This time, the company is focusing on standardization across

Geekflare · Aug 18, 2025

Windows 11 could finally get a finished dark mode – but I can't believe how long it's taken

Fed up with Windows 11's dark mode remaining unfinished? Here's some good news.

TechRadar · Aug 18, 2025

Microsoft is tweaking its enterprise software pricing once again - and some customers won't be too happy

Microsoft is changing its Online Services pricing via Enterprise Agreements, making it more expensive for many smaller customers.

TechRadar · Aug 18, 2025

Games Industry In Search Of New Winning Combo At Gamescom 2025

The global games industry gathers for the vast Gamescom trade fair in Cologne this week, with hopes that upcoming heavy-hitters like "GTA VI" can help the industry escape its doldrums.

International Business Times · Aug 18, 2025

Xbox hardware architect reflects on the Xbox Series X|S as it "wraps up" — "With my journey far from over, I am excited and inspired by what is ahead of us."

Xbox's Carl Ledbetter recently crossed 30 years at Microsoft (congrats!) and posted some remarks about the Xbox Series X|S and its journey, while hinting at Microsoft's continuing gaming hardware journey.

Windows Central · Aug 17, 2025

Coca-Cola, Amazon, Google, And Nvidia Have Used This Startup's AI Avatars — Inside Jeff Lu's $40M Rise To America's Fastest-Growing Company

In the same Palo Alto, California, building where Mark Zuckerberg grew Facebook in 2005, Jeff Lu now leads Akool, the generative AI platform that has created lifelike avatars for Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Google, and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). The company ranks No. 1 on this year's Inc. 5000 list, Inc. reports.

Benzinga · Aug 17, 2025

I commuted with this laptop for a week, and its power, robustness, and connectivity didn't fail to impress

The Dynabook is a business-focused machine that offers easy connectivity and plenty of processing power for Microsoft Office and work tasks. It also steps beyond the walls of the office and offers a tough, durable design that is stylish, making it ideal for the daily commute.

TechRadar · Aug 17, 2025

4 reasons I’m sticking with Windows 10 — even after support ends

Windows 10 is reaching the end of support, but it's one of the best OSes I've ever used, and I want to keep using it because of hardware compatibility, customization, stability, and less AI integration.

Windows Central · Aug 17, 2025

Microsoft Store change removes the ability to stop App updates — pausing automatic updates now limited to a 5-week duration

Microsoft wants to keep you safe by ensuring that you always update your apps.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 17, 2025

Microsoft is finally fixing Windows 11’s dark mode — and it’s been a long time coming

The latest Windows 11 preview builds include an early glimpse at renewed work to add dark mode in more areas of the system, starting with File Explorer.

Windows Central · Aug 17, 2025