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Microsoft's flagship Windows PC lineup will drop reportedly drop budget options — firm prunes Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go

Microsoft is further pruning its Surface line, with the Surface Laptop Go 3 and Surface Go 4 going out of stock without clear follow-ups.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows Defender 'BlueHammer' vulnerability now exploited as part of malware campaigns — CISA issues warning despite patch release on April 14

Windows Defender "BlueHammer" vulnerability now exploited as part of malware campaigns — event demonstrates lack of security awareness despite existence of patches

Tom’s Hardware

"The coolest hardware I've seen in years" - this flight sim gamepad is coming to Xbox, but PS5 players probably shouldn't hold their breath

Honeycomb is bringing its Echo Aviation Controller to Xbox platforms, but I'm not optimistic about PS5 players who are patiently waiting.

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Microsoft takes down over 100 malicious Edge extensions hiding malware in images and fonts

Microsoft says the 119 malicious extensions were downloaded a total of 2.6 million times since 2021.

TechRadar

A critical exploit bypasses Microsoft Defender in Windows 11 and Windows 10 — so much for "everyday risk protection without additional software"

Microsoft confirms RoguePlanet zero-day exploit in Windows Defender, leaving Windows 10 & 11 PCs exposed while a patch is on the way.

Windows Central

Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go are dead: Microsoft's budget Surface PCs are the last to be cut from its portfolio

Surface Go 4 and Surface Laptop Go 3 are now out of stock in most places, and sources say there are no plans to restock them or replace them with a successor.

Windows Central

'They're Just Choosing Not to Protect Us': 3,500+ Xbox Union Workers Blast Microsoft Over Imminent Mass Layoffs

Xbox union workers criticise Microsoft for failing to protect employees amid expected job cuts, highlighting contradictions in its labour neutrality framework and calling for stronger workforce protections.

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Progress! Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 users the taskbar they actually asked for

Windows 11 stripped away beloved taskbar features from Windows 10, leaving users frustrated for years. Microsoft is finally fixing one of the biggest complaints by testing a dedicated taskbar resizing toggle.

Windows Central

Turtle Beach Command Series KB7 TKL review

Turtle Beach puts a screen on another screenless PC mainstay.

PC Gamer

Microsoft Stock Hasn’t Been This Cheap in Nearly a Decade. Here’s How to Buy the Dip for Less.

Microsoft’s selloff may offer a cheaper entry point, while deep ITM LEAPS calls provide stock-like exposure with less upfront capital.

Barchart

Steve Ballmer once called Linux a “cancer” — it's funny Windows 10 holdouts may now see it as the cure for Windows 11’s hardware rules and the RAM crisis

Microsoft once dismissed Linux, but today it’s becoming the lifeline for Windows 10 users facing performance and RAM challenges.

Windows Central

UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal

Britain is considering intervening in Paramount's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially delaying the deal despite approvals from the US and China. The UK's culture minister has set a July 6 deadline for responses, citing potential impacts on news and on-demand services. This move could trigger reviews…

The Economic Times

Windows 11 just took its first major step toward version 26H2, and Insiders can already test 9 features shaping Microsoft’s next big update

Microsoft begins development of Windows 11 version 26H2 with new Taskbar options, Privacy page changes, Screen tint, and other Insider improvements.

Windows Central

OpenAI Could Delay Its IPO Until 2027. What That Means for Microsoft Stock.

OpenAI's IPO cold feet could leave Microsoft, one of its biggest backers, walking a tightrope it did not sign up for.

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International Business Times UK

'Stolen, Stripped, and Misused': Why Nearly 400 Newspapers Are Suing OpenAI and Microsoft

Hundreds of US newspaper publishers have sued Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging unauthorised use of their journalism to train AI systems, exacerbating financial challenges for local news outlets.

PC Gamer

ESA bafflingly declares private Minecraft servers 'illegal' in Stop Killing Games hearing: 'We consider it piracy, we have lawsuits'

Catch me on the corner selling server.jar out of a long trenchcoat.

The Economic Times

‘Microsoft powered genocide for 994 days’: Employee quits in dramatic resignation email, sends 'unhappy email' to thousands of company's employees. Here's what he wrote

A Microsoft employee in Italy has resigned, alleging the tech giant fuels Israel's military actions in Gaza. His farewell email claims Microsoft's data centers and cloud services have "powered the genocide of our people in Palestine" for nearly three years. The employee cites reports of Israeli intelligence using Microsoft's Azure…

Windows Central

Microsoft warns Windows 11 version 24H2 support is coming to an end for some devices soon: Here's what that means and how you can stay secure

If you're running Windows 11 Home or Pro on version 24H2 in 2026, you'll soon need to upgrade to remain supported.

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Benzinga

Warren Buffett Breaks A 20-Year Tradition As Report Says His Gates Foundation Donation Is Suddenly On Hold Over Epstein Files Review

Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK), has reportedly chosen to delay his usual midyear donation to the Gates Foundation, the philanthropic organization founded by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates and his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates.

The Economic Times

Tech Mahindra partners with Microsoft to bring AI digital twins to telecom networks

Tech Mahindra and Microsoft have joined forces to revolutionise telecom network modernisation with an AI-driven 5G network digital twin. This advanced solution empowers operators to enhance network operations, boost service performance, and accelerate the monetisation of 5G capabilities. Leveraging Microsoft Azure and Fabric, it enables real-time data integration for predictive…

TechRadar

Microsoft Teams is getting wants to block bad bots for good

Better bot blocking is coming to Microsoft Teams to keep your meetings safe.

Windows Central

Xbox reportedly funded the creator of Assassin's Creed's next game — before pulling out: Was it a missed opportunity?

A new report claims Xbox initially funded 1666: Amsterdam, the next game from Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets, before pulling support. With a playable demo now available and reactions mixed, only time will tell whether Microsoft made the right decision.

Creative Bloq

GTA 6 was so delayed that some players have been able to order it for free

It turns out some people actually used Bing.

Player One

Sony Officially Responds to PS6 Release Date Speculations—Is It Coming Next Year?

A Sony executive has shared his official response to rumors and speculations regarding the PlayStation 6's release date.

Windows Central

Xbox's reported layoffs may now be impacting companies it doesn't even own [UPDATED]

Bloomberg reports that Xbox's main PR agency, Assembly, is laying off employees, separate from Microsoft cutting vendors ahead of a wider Xbox restructuring.

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