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Xbox's price hikes prove it's time to ditch your console for a gaming laptop

Why lock yourself into a console when they cost just as much as a gaming laptop?

Will Microsoft charge for Windows security updates starting in July? Yes, but for Windows Server 2025, not Windows 11.

Will Microsoft charge for Windows security updates starting in July? Yes, but for Windows Server 2025, not Windows 11.

Microsoft’s new $1.50-per-core fee applies only to Windows Server 2025, not Windows 11, despite misleading headlines circulating online.

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Dr. Doom Economist Says U.S. Primed for ‘Exceptional Growth’ Despite Tariffs, Predicts GDP ‘Growth at 4% By 2030 Regardless’

Dr. Doom Economist Says U.S. Primed for ‘Exceptional Growth’ Despite Tariffs, Predicts GDP ‘Growth at 4% By 2030 Regardless’

In an uncharacteristic fashion, Dr. Doom analyst Nouriel Roubini is predicting strong U.S. growth despite tariff concerns.

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PlayStation's Hottest Games Are Coming From Its Biggest Console Rival

Xbox Game Studios has become the dominant publisher on the PS5 thanks to ports of its biggest exclusives like Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones, proof that its multiplatform strategy is paying off big.

'GTA 6' Is Probably Going To Cost Way More Than You'd Expect, Analysts Say

Xbox is raising the prices on all of its consoles, as well as the price of some games. It's a shift that could have dire ramifications for the industry at large.

Microsoft Increases Xbox Game Prices to $80 Amid Industry Trend

The significant price increases for Xbox hardware are likely due to the fluctuating tariffs imposed on China.

International Business Times

Developer gets Linux running inside Microsoft Excel, 'mostly for fun'

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First-party Xbox games will cost $80 this holiday

First-party Xbox games will cost $80 this holiday

Consoles and controllers will cost more as well.

Microsoft hikes prices of Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and games worldwide - cites market conditions and price of development

Microsoft hikes prices of Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and games worldwide - cites market conditions and price of development

Xbox hikes Xbox console prices by $80 - $130 along, also raises prices on controllers, headsets and games, citing increased development costs, but forgetting to note newly imposed U.S. import tariffs.

Tom’s Hardware

Stocks Rally on Solid Tech Earnings

Stocks Rally on Solid Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.93%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.51%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Microsoft to raise the price of all Xbox Series consoles by $100 with software hitting $80, matching the cost of some Nintendo Switch 2 games

Microsoft to raise the price of all Xbox Series consoles by $100 with software hitting $80, matching the cost of some Nintendo Switch 2 games

Microsoft has announced that it is raising the prices of all Xbox consoles, accessories, and software.

Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Globally, Following Sony

Microsoft Raises Xbox Prices Globally, Following Sony

Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing "market conditions" just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5.

International Business Times

MSFT Stock Prediction: Will Microsoft Hit $600 Amid Cloud and AI Boom?

MSFT Stock Prediction: Will Microsoft Hit $600 Amid Cloud and AI Boom?

The company’s strategic bets on cloud and AI are already paying off, and the runway for growth looks long. These trends indicate that MSFT stock still has room to run.

Microsoft Crushes Earnings, What’s Next for MSFT Stock?

Microsoft Crushes Earnings, What’s Next for MSFT Stock?

A surge in cloud spending highlighted a strong earnings report that is pushing MSFT stock higher; analysts have raised their price targets signaling new highs

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Microsoft RDP apparently lets you log in with expired passwords - and it apparently doesn't have plans to fix the issue

Changing passwords could be basically pointless for Microsoft RDP.

The Independent UK

How much a new Xbox console will cost now as Microsoft confirms price increase

The gaming giant said the prices of consoles will rise around the world from Wednesday, with some of its gaming prices to rise later this year.

Evening Standard

Microsoft to raise Xbox console prices in the UK

The gaming giant said the prices of consoles will rise around the world from Wednesday, with some of its gaming prices to rise later this year.

Stocks Jump on Microsoft and Meta Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.85%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.37%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.90%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Microsoft says it would take the US to court to protect European cloud operations

Microsoft makes five promises to European customers

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Microsoft introduces Phi-4 reasoning SLM models — Still "making big leaps in AI" while its partnership with OpenAI frays

Microsoft just launched expanded small language models (SLMs) based on its own Phi-4 AI.

An Xbox Series X now costs $600 as Microsoft raises prices on hardware, with "some" first-party games also jumping to $80 this year

The new prices for consoles and accessories are in place right now, worldwide

Tom’s Hardware

UK company allegedly paid $4m in bribes to secure Microsoft data center construction contract

The UK government arrested three people connected to British companies that were involved with Microsoft's data center project in the Netherlands.

Windows Central

Xbox and Microsoft reveal global price increases for consoles, accessories — and even games

Microsoft confirmed to us today that it is increasing the price of Xbox consoles, accessories, and later this year, games as well. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft just dispelled fears of an AI slowdown or a Trump tariff hit

The company beat Wall Street forecasts for sales and profits and said its $80 billion data center build continues

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Over 15 million developers now use this AI coding tool from Microsoft

GitHub Copilot has surpassed 15 million users, with Microsoft reporting a 4x increase year-over-year.

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