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It's over. Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2, ending its foray into VR.

Microsoft confirmed that production of HoloLens 2 will halt by the end of 2027. Microsoft's mixed reality devices and the teams behind them have faced several challenges over the years.

Windows Central

Microsoft KB5043145 update wreaks havoc on Windows 11 with multiple reboots and BSODs — company rolls back optional update

The KB5043145 Preview Update causes some Windows 11 computers to reboot multiple times or experience BSODs after installation. Microsoft has released an automatic fix and asks users to restart their PCs a few times to get it.

Tom’s Hardware

This new book gave me far better insight into Blizzard Entertainment's history

I've read Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, and it's a great book that sheds light on the history of Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo, Overwatch and the team that made these games.

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Microsoft Defender can now detect insecure Wi-Fi hotspots and enable a VPN — you need to pay for Microsoft 365 and live in a supported region

Microsoft Defender gets some updates, especially to public Wi-Fi VPN functionality.

Tom’s Hardware

Does Black Ops 6 have an early access period?

Here's what we know about Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Early Access, including details on what's changed with this year's release.

TechRadar

Despite being one of the biggest selling points of Apple Intelligence, Apple will not be investing in OpenAI

But Nvidia might.

PC Gamer

New on Xbox Game Pass: One of the best card-based games joins one of the best brawlers

Inscryption, Sifu, and more titles are headed to Xbox Game Pass across different tiers in October 2024.

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Hi-Fi Rush 2 was already 6 months into development when Xbox shut down Tango Gameworks

Why, Xbox, why?

GamesRadar

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update is reportedly a borkfest that breaks mouse, keyboard, WSL 2 and Wi-Fi functionality

Steer clear of KB5043145 if you're not into BSOD.

PC Gamer

The rise of AI in spreadsheets: A game-changer for data management

Imagine a spreadsheet that thinks, learns, and adapts. The future of work is here.

TechRadar

Microsoft just added a huge free upgrade to CoPilot – has to be heard to be believed

CoPilot Voice brings conversational voice interactions to the AI companion

Microsoft launches Windows 11 24H2 alongside several new Copilot features

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 24H2, and is introducing its next round of features for Copilot+ PCs, including bringing back Recall.

Tom’s Hardware

Windows 11 is getting a flurry of powerful new AI features designed exclusively for Copilot+ PCs — here's what's coming

Unveiled today, Windows 11 is getting four powerful new AI features that will only run on Copilot+ PCs, and it starts with "Click To Do."

Windows Central

Microsoft is adding AI to Windows search on Copilot+ PCs — will this fix Windows 11's bad search experience?

Microsoft wants to fix Windows Search so that it finds the files you're after just by describing what you remember about them using AI.

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"Quite unlike anything we’ve seen before:" Microsoft launches wild new Copilot experience that blurs AI and human interaction, designed to be your friend rather than a tool

Microsoft has taken the wraps off a major update launching today for Copilot that’s designed to make it more human and interactive.

Windows Central

Microsoft's new Copilot can watch what you do on the web, and chat with you in real time while you do it

Microsoft has unveiled a wild new feature coming to the new Copilot called Copilot Vision that enables the ability for it to browse the web alongside you to help you make decisions or to be there as a friend simply to chat with as you read the news or shop…

Windows Central

Microsoft's big Windows 11 2024 Update is now available, here's what you need to know

Microsoft has today announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update. This is the release that Copilot+ PCs have been running since the summer, and it's now beginning to roll out to the rest of the Windows 11 userbase.

Windows Central

"Click To Do" is Windows 11's answer to Android's "Circle To Search" — an AI overlay that understands what's on screen and helps complete actions

Microsoft has announced a big new AI feature coming exclusively to Copilot+ PCs later this year that adds an intelligent overlay to the OS which can understand what's on screen and provide contextual actions at any time.

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The big Windows 11 24H2 update is here: What’s new and how to download it

It's almost time to update Windows 11

Windows Central

Celebrate 10 years of the Windows Insider program with two Windows 11 builds and a hidden feature

Microsoft shipped two new builds of Windows 11 to Insiders recently. The biggest addition is support for 6GHz connections when using the Windows Mobile Hotspot feature. There is also a hidden feature within one of the builds.

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3 Ways to Invest in the Nuclear Energy Renaissance

The nuclear energy space is experiencing a resurgence, driven by growing demand for clean and dependable energy sources. Investors can tap into this trend through stocks like Constellation Energy, or ETFs like the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund and the VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Energy ETF.

Fortune

Microsoft VP tells staff there won’t be an Amazon-style return to office

The software and cloud-computing giant currently allows employees remotely, with many new hires promised the flexibility of working from home at least half the time. But that isn’t written in stone.

Windows Central

"We do want to release it on Xbox," Square Enix confirms goal to bring 'Final Fantasy 16' to Xbox

Final Fantasy 16 is heading to Xbox, per plans shared by Square Enix in a new interview. The action RPG dropped the tactical gameplay of previous entries, and has since dropped PlayStation exclusivity for a PC version.

TechRadar

Windows 11 is spiking in popularity – even if Windows 10 remains way more popular, and Windows 7 just refuses to die

Windows 11 could be turning a corner, finally, if some fresh stats are to be believed.

Windows Central

"If you aren't on Xbox, we'd love to know why." Microsoft Research has opened its program targeting game developers to learn how to improve Xbox's systems

Microsoft Research is one of the firm's most prolific divisions, contributing to some of Microsoft's most profitable innovations. Typically focused on consumers, Microsoft Research has now built a program to focus on game developers, to learn more about Xbox's publishing pain points.

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