The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Microsoft improving Windows 11 memory usage

Microsoft is accelerating efforts to make Windows 11 use memory more efficiently, targeting personal computers with 8 gigabytes (GB) of RAM or more to deliver faster system responsiveness, reduce lag and enhance multitasking capabilities.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8

A new survey shows the scale of Xbox's fall vs. PlayStation and Nintendo in the U.S. — and the scale of the opportunity

New data from Statista Research shows how much Xbox has fallen against PlayStation in the U.S., but also the scale of the opportunity.

Windows Central · Aug 7

Experts warn malicious AI skills are hitting more victims than ever — with one family amassing 1.7 million downloads

What if your AI agent suddenly turned rogue and sent all your passwords to a hacker?

TechRadar · Aug 7

Funny that, Microsoft no longer recommends 32GB RAM for gaming laptops

Microsoft has quietly removed its guidance around upgrading gaming systems to 32GB RAM as shortages continue.

GamesRadar · Aug 7

This is getting embarrassing now — Microsoft sabotages its good work in fixing Windows 11 with this baffling OneDrive Photos app misfire

Microsoft needs to sort out Windows Update — we don't want random OneDrive apps shoved onto our PCs without asking.

TechRadar · Aug 7

Microsoft has pulled a small but vital Teams update which could have let users ignore all those annoying work chats for good - I just hope it comes back soon

A pulled Teams update could have allowed users to keep annoying chats muted with new controls.

TechRadar · Aug 7

Swiss government says SharePoint-linked data breach affected hundreds of accounts

No one has claimed the attack yet.

TechRadar · Aug 7

Chuwi UniBook review: New Intel silicon makes it an affordable laptop, but it comes with a few caveats

The Chuwi UniBook is a modest laptop based on Intel's new Wildcat Lake Core 3 304 processor.

TechRadar · Aug 6

Microsoft is finally bringing Platinum Achievements to the Xbox

Kept you waiting, huh?

Destructoid · Aug 6

Xbox customer support looks bad once again, this time over a Forza Horizon 6 issue that came from a Steam Deck

A player has been locked out of Forza Horizon 6 for 70 days after a failed Xbox cloud sync prevented them from playing the game they bought on Steam.

Windows Central · Aug 6