The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Microsoft-Backed Builder AI Leaves 200 UK Workers Without Redundancy Pay Since April

Microsoft-backed Builder AI, once a £1 billion 'unicorn,' collapsed in May, leaving ~200 UK staff without redundancy pay.

International Business Times UK · Jul 16, 2025

Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI can now see your whole desktop — here's what it does

Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI now has eyes on your entire screen as it rolls out an update to Windows Insiders on Windows 11 PCs.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 16, 2025

Half of Windows PCs are still yet to upgrade to Windows 11 — and are running out of time, says study

A study from ControlUp says that about 50% of PCs are now running Windows 11, with the other 50% still on Windows 10. End of support is fast approaching.

Windows Central · Jul 16, 2025

Xbox 'Stream Your Own Game' Now Available on PC For Select Titles Only

Xbox is expanding its service yet again, and this time, "Stream your own game" has arrived on PC.

Player One · Jul 16, 2025

Microsoft saved $500 million using AI — after slashing over 15,000 jobs in 2025

Microsoft recently announced that the company saved approximately $500 million by using AI across its call centers.

Windows Central · Jul 16, 2025

Microsoft begins testing sharing your desktop with Copilot on Windows 11 — allows AI to view and chat about what's on your screen

First announced earlier this year, sharing your desktop with Copilot on Windows 11 is now in testing with insiders across all preview channels.

Windows Central · Jul 15, 2025

Microsoft employee uses terrible AI-generated image to advertise for Xbox artists just weeks after massive layoffs

A Microsoft ad on LinkedIn is getting roasted for using a terrible AI-generated graphic to promote a graphic designer role at Xbox.

TechRadar · Jul 15, 2025

"A future has been stolen from many of us" — ZeniMax Online Studios devs will reportedly soon be hit by Microsoft's Xbox layoffs after the MMO Phil Spencer loved was cancelled

A new report suggests that "almost all" the ZeniMax Online Studios devs that worked on its cancelled Blackbird MMO "are losing their jobs" following the Microsoft and Xbox layoffs.

Windows Central · Jul 15, 2025

Bill Gates' Kids Won't Inherit His Billions—Now His Ex-Wife Is Doubling Down On Tough Love

Refusing to make exceptions in an already unequal startup landscape, Melinda French Gates said she declined to fund her daughter's new business, insisting she raise outside capital based on merit. 

Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025

Windows 7 running natively on a Steam Deck is an affront to science — this tinkerer has Microsoft's OS booting in portrait mode

It boots, but there's something wrong with it. Then again, if "Bob Pony" devotes any more time to this unusual project, that could all change.

Windows Central · Jul 15, 2025