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Xbox is cleaning house for next-gen, and Social Clubs were just in the way: Is it moving further away from its social roots?

Xbox has removed Social Clubs, prompting questions about the future of its social features. I'm exploring what could be next, and whether Xbox is moving away from its social roots.

Windows Central

Did Asha Sharma kill another ill-fated Xbox project? The "Xbox Mobile Store" seems to be dead. [UPDATE: Xbox responds]

Previously announced for launch in July 2024, the ill-fated Xbox Mobile Store seems to be dead, with all test URLs relating to it now hitting a 404 error.

Windows Central

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in 'Defender' antivirus is "usually sufficient" for most PC users: "I haven't used a 3rd party antivirus since XP"

Microsoft recently indicated that its Microsoft Defender antivirus is enough for Windows 11 users, dismissing the need to install additional software for that extra layer of protection.

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Microsoft sued for £2.8B in the UK — what that means for Azure customers

Microsoft could be forced to reimburse $2.8 billion to 60,000 UK-based businesses for overcharging customers for its Windows Server software on competing cloud platforms at higher rates than its own Azure service.

Windows Central

Europe has the talent and dunding to win at AI. First, it needs to break free from the Magnificent Seven

European innovation is battling big tech — and bigger walls.

Fortune

"A heartfelt thank you": After 28 years, Microsoft legend, former Halo exec and Xbox Film/TV lead Kiki Wolfkill has left the company

Kiki Wolfkill spent almost three decades leading various initiatives across the Xbox platform, from art leadership, to transmedia initiatives, and video game production.

Windows Central

At least there's one tech company making me feel sane in an increasingly insane world

In the AI era, the upgradeable computer is now a subtle act of rebellion.

PC Gamer

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'The math is simple': OpenClaw 'Trojan Horse' AI agents give hackers full control of 28,000+ systems

Rapid adoption of AI agents without proper safeguards is leading to exposed systems, data risks, and increased opportunities for attackers to exploit access controls.

TechRadar

Xbox is giving Game Pass Ultimate a rare price cut — but there's a Call of Duty catch

Xbox is lowering the price of Game Pass Ultimate to $22.99, but the trade-off is that future Call of Duty games will no longer be Day One.

Tom’s Guide

Baldur's Gate 3 director reacts to Xbox Game Pass removing Call of Duty from day one access alongside price drop — "It is a good thing creatively"

Due to Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price drop, Call of Duty games won't come to it day one anymore — something that may benefit the series.

Windows Central

"I think I know someone who would be perfect for that role": Is former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' teasing interest in Microsoft's Xbox senior manager position?

Microsoft recently opened up a new Xbox brand senior manager position, and a comment from ex-director Major Nelson has many wondering if he's going for it.

Windows Central

Xbox Game Pass prices are going down, but future Call of Duty games won't be added until 'about a year' after they launch

The new prices are still higher than they were before last year's price hike.

PC Gamer

Google Cloud’s next big moment—and what it needs to continue its ascent

Google's once-forgotten Cloud division is making a run on the strength of Gemini.

Fortune

Microsoft announces surprise Xbox Game Pass price cuts, ends day one Call of Duty inclusion — Ultimate down to $22.99 while PC Game Pass drops to $13.99

Microsoft surprise-drops significant Xbox Game Pass price cuts

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Xbox Game Pass price gets a massive price cut — Here's the details and the fate of Call of Duty for 2026

After last year's wildly unpopular 50% price hike, Microsoft has reverted a ton of it. Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft Classics will remain, previous Call of Duty games will too, but this year's will be a retail-only affair. What's going on?

Dot Esports

Xbox Game Pass is becoming cheaper with Call of Duty no longer a part of it

Asha Sharma's first big decision.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price plummets – but there's a catch

A big price drop arrives for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, but not without cost

GamesRadar

Former Microsoft exec and Blizzard boss completes Death Stranding 2, praises Hideo Kojima's sequel as one "hell of an experience" – even if the first game's story was better

Mike Ybarra finished the sequel in just over 90 hours

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Surface fans are now 3D‑printing the hardware Microsoft won’t build

A Surface fan designed a 3D‑printed dock that improves lapability and pairs the Surface Pro with Lenovo’s TrackPoint keyboard.

GamesRadar

The price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is falling, and all it cost was day one access to new Call of Duty games

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has lowered the cost of Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass following poorly received price hikes in 2025 for the Xbox subscription service

The Guardian - UK

New Call of Duty games will no longer be part of Xbox’s Game Pass

Microsoft has also reduced the price of its Xbox Game Pass video game subscription service, Microsoft Gaming boss Asha Sharma has announced

PC Gamer

April's Windows 11 update reportedly causes blue screens and boot loops on HP and Dell PCs

I'd find it easier to stay on top of OS updates, were it not for all the issues caused by said updates.

Barchart

Is Microsoft Stock a Buy Before Q3? Cloud and AI Trends Point to Strong Growth

The momentum in Microsoft’s business will likely be sustained in Q3, driven by demand for cloud infrastructure and AI services.

GamesRadar

Your next Xbox could come in Asus and MSI flavors, but Microsoft has confirmed an in-house Project Helix

Leaks suggest Asus and MSI versions of the next-gen Xbox could be a thing, but Microsoft has swiftly stepped in to confirm there will be a first-party console.

TechRadar

'Stop selling or sharing my personal information': Research finds that Big Tech could be tracking you even when you've opted out

Explicit requests not to be tracked are being ignored, even in US states where such privacy matters are law.

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