The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

SpaceX Wants To Power Pentagon AI. Microsoft, Amazon And Google Already Do.

Rocket manufacturer Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) is expanding beyond aerospace and into a business dominated by Big Tech, as the company explores leasing AI computing power to the U.S. government.

Benzinga · Jul 20

Downfall of a Wall Street darling: Why Oracle shares crashed 65% from peak

Oracle shares have dropped about 65% from their peak as investors shift focus from AI-driven cloud growth to rising capital expenditure, debt and execution risks. Despite strong OCI revenue and a massive backlog, markets seek proof that AI investments can generate sustainable returns.

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Microsoft fixes Windows 11's nasty bugs with Dell laptops — and shows there's a catch to jumping the update queue

Want all Windows 11 features as soon as they're available? Be aware that there's a side effect to an option that some people like to exercise in Microsoft's OS.

TechRadar · Jul 20

OPINION: Xbox's mixed messaging on exclusive games isn't encouraging — only the big guns will move the needle for the platform

Xbox's C-suite doesn't seem terribly committed to big exclusives for console. Only the heavy hitters will make a difference; otherwise, it'll be pointless.

Windows Central · Jul 20

This $90 wireless GameSir controller is my new daily driver for Xbox — as it finally sheds the cable

GameSir finally made a wireless controller for Xbox, but does it tick all my boxes?

Windows Central · Jul 20

AI Bubble Fears, Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets face a potentially volatile week as AI bubble fears intensify amid concerns that technology sector repricing has not yet reached equilibrium, coinciding with earnings season ramping dramatically through late July.

Barchart · Jul 19

Windows 11's annual 2026 update is almost here, and these 10 things you need to know before upgrading could save you time and frustration

Microsoft's Windows 11 version 26H2 update explained. Discover what changes, upgrade options, hardware requirements, and why it matters.

Windows Central · Jul 19

Fans clown PlayStation for killing game discs after the latest Wolverine trailer, and Xbox should absolutely be paying attention

Marvel's Wolverine has uploaded a new cinematic trailer hinting at the game's story, but the comments section is overflowing with fans condemning Sony for cancelling physical discs for future PlayStation games.

Windows Central · Jul 19

Windows 11 trades noisy Bing ads for the clean search experience it always needed — plus other updates you should know about this week

It took years of relentless user pushback, but Microsoft is finally rescuing Windows Search from ads and clutter.

Windows Central · Jul 19

Some Xbox studio leads reportedly "detest" Game Pass — so why did Xbox push ahead with it? "It felt like a race to zero."

In a new podcast, Bloomberg's Jason Schreier shared thoughts from Xbox Game Studios leaders, who reportedly "detest" Game Pass and its impact on perception of value.

Windows Central · Jul 19