As Play Anywhere takes center stage, the future of Xbox has never been clearer: "Our plan is to keep making amazing games and have them reach as many players as we can" Exclusive | Inside Xbox Play Anywhere GamesRadar · Jun 20, 2025
How AMD’s partnership with Microsoft could help Team Red stay competitive against Nvidia AMD gets gaming deal boon after gaming revenues fall Tom’s Hardware · Jun 20, 2025
'Reliable quantum computing is here': Novel approach to error-correction can reduce errors in future systems up to 1,000 times, Microsoft scientists say Microsoft scientists developed a 4D geometric coding method that reduces errors 1,000-fold in quantum computers. LiveScience · Jun 20, 2025
Look but don't touch: New Windows 11 Start menu swaps one frustration for another Classic Microsoft, fixing one mess and creating another. Laptop · Jun 20, 2025
AMD teases custom chip roadmap following next-gen Xbox partnership announcement with Microsoft — company says it will create a full roadmap of gaming-optimized chips powered by Ryzen and Radeon AMD announces future gaming-focused chip roadmap that will go beyond its existing partnerships with Microsoft and Sony. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 20, 2025
Microsoft readies new Windows 11 feature drop for next month — here's what's coming, and when Microsoft's new Windows 11 Release Preview build gives us a good look at what to expect for next month's feature drop. Windows Central · Jun 20, 2025
Windows 11 24H2 updates are still failing on Western Digital's SN770, despite the fact that a fix came out 8 months ago — here's what to do if you're stuck Microsoft is blocking Windows 11 version 24H2 on systems with WD Black SN770 SSDs due to a firmware issue, yet offers no clear guidance to users despite a firmware fix having been available since October 2024. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 20, 2025
At last, Microsoft Teams is rolling out a must-have feature - and I think it'll make me far more productive on all my calls Microsoft Teams is finally bringing keyboard shortcuts, and it could boost productivity like never before. TechRadar · Jun 20, 2025
ChatGPT lays out master plan to take over the world — "I start by making myself too helpful to live without" In a viral YouTube clip from the Frame & Frenzy channel, OpenAI's ChatGPT blatantly described how it would take over the world with a detailed step-by-step plan. Windows Central · Jun 20, 2025
I bought the Xbox Adaptive Joystick for my fiancée and it changed her PC gaming life — Microsoft wins my praise The Xbox Adaptive Joystick is a $30 game-changer, with only minor downsides that I can happily forgive, considering the significant difference it makes. Windows Central · Jun 19, 2025
Microsoft discovers how most employees feel trapped in an infinite workday — bleeding into weekends and "making Sunday feel like just another Monday" Microsoft's recent Work Trend Index report reveals that most employees are seemingly trapped in "the infinite workday". Windows Central · Jun 19, 2025
Microsoft kicks off testing its new GIF maker — right inside Windows 11 Windows 11 is getting its own built-in GIF-making tool, and it's now available for testing with Windows Insiders in the Dev and Canary Channels. Windows Central · Jun 19, 2025
"In this next chapter with Xbox, we’re not just pushing pixels. We’re reimagining what’s possible" — AMD comments on its partnership with Microsoft AMD's Lisa Su has released a new video detailing the new Xbox partnership from the chip maker's end. It sounds incredibly exciting indeed. Windows Central · Jun 19, 2025
Microsoft has a brand-new service aimed at saving all your files from disastrous cloud drop-out Even when your laptop is out of order, Microsoft wants to keep you productive with Windows 365 Reserve TechRadar · Jun 19, 2025
Laptop · Jun 19, 2025 Windows Outlook is a nightmare right now, but there’s a weirdly simple fix A fresh Windows bug is destroying Windows Outlook's usefulness for some users, but there's a workaround.
Windows Central · Jun 19, 2025 Microsoft killed Xbox VR — and this latest PlayStation PSVR news shows they were probably right to have done so One of the most popular virtual reality games in the world is ending support for PlayStation VR, showcasing the struggles of the nascent paradigm. Xbox VR wouldn't have stood a chance.
Laptop · Jun 19, 2025 Is Microsoft misleading users about Copilot? New claims point the finger at AI productivity Microsoft's Copilot AI and Copilot+ PC platforms are confusing, even if you know the difference between the two in terms of features and functionality. For the average Windows user, the difference is even more obscure.
International Business Times UK · Jun 19, 2025 Microsoft Reportedly Eyes Sales Staff for Next Round of Cuts After May's 6,000 Layoffs Microsoft's planning thousands of layoffs targeting salespeople, hot on the heels of May's 6,000 cuts. As the tech giant bets big on AI, what's next for its workforce?
Windows Central · Jun 19, 2025 Borderlands 4 is killing off a tired "FOMO" trend — I hope other developers follow suit Borderlands 4 is killing off early access. Can we finally say "no" to this tired trend forever?
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 19, 2025 Measuring 'fake' frames — Steam beta in-game overlay now detects DLSS/FSR frame generation and reports both framegen and native frame rates Valve is making Steam's overlay more functional: the Steam Client Beta includes the ability to monitor AI-generated and native frame rates simultaneously in games where DLSS/FSR frame generation might be used.
Laptop · Jun 19, 2025 The next-gen Xbox console may as well be a gaming PC, except for 1 key difference Earlier this week, Microsoft and AMD announced their continued partnership on the next generation of Xbox consoles. But it's not the hardware that changed my mind.
TechRadar · Jun 19, 2025 Microsoft reportedly set to cut thousands of jobs, with sales roles particularly at risk Sales workers from Microsoft could be about to face job losses as the company prepares to cut thousands of jobs.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 19, 2025 Apple is ripping a page from Microsoft with this macOS Tahoe feature — and I couldn't be happier Your Mac's Spotlight Search is getting a big upgrade with macOS Tahoe, and as a long-time MacBook reviewer I'm psyched to see Apple taking a page from Microsoft's playbook.
Windows Central · Jun 19, 2025 Microsoft could ditch OpenAI's high-stake for-profit talks: “Holding out is Microsoft’s nuclear option, and they are just making OpenAI sweat" Microsoft is reportedly prepared to walk away from negotiations with OpenAI amid anticompetitive behavior complaints, allegedly designed to thwart the ChatGPT maker's evolution into a for-profit entity.
Laptop · Jun 18, 2025 Will 'World of Warcraft' also come to Xbox Game Pass? The Warcraft trilogy arrives this month Will Microsoft add World of Warcraft, the biggest MMORPG in history, to Xbox Game Pass? How would that even work? Let’s talk about it.