Microsoft nemesis returns with another zero-day PoC — but is 'LegacyHive' as nasty as expected? Chaotic Eclipse is back with a new Windows 11 zero-day called LegacyHive. TechRadar · Jul 16
Elon Musk Just Agreed With Google — And Microsoft's CEO Did Too The artificial intelligence race has been defined by fierce competition, billion-dollar bets and increasingly powerful models. Agreement has been much harder to find. Benzinga · Jul 16
The team behind Windows NT sent 'black cardboard coffins' and fake dog poop to their rivals back in the 90s, because nerds Halcyon days. PC Gamer · Jul 16
GOG veterans thank Microsoft and Windows 11 for finding "spectacular ways" to break classic games they're trying to preserve I mean, it is kind of impressive at times GamesRadar · Jul 16
Why Microsoft Is Playing a Different AI Game Than Big Tech—and Cash Flow Is the Test Ahead of Microsoft's July 29 Q4 2026 earnings, investors are watching free cash flow and CapEx trends to gauge whether its Azure, Copilot and Frontier Co. AI strategy is paying off. MarketBeat · Jul 16
AI trade moves from chips to electricity: Why 7 power stocks are gaining Wall Street attention with gains up to 86% Wall Street’s AI trade is expanding beyond chipmakers to power producers, grid builders and equipment suppliers as surging data-centre electricity demand drives investment. Companies spanning nuclear power, grid infrastructure and cooling systems are emerging as key AI beneficiaries despite valuation and execution risks. The Economic Times · Jul 16
Brains without borders: US Fed named three PIOs to panels, choosing merit over MAGA hysteria The TOI correspondent from Washington : At a moment when anti-immigrant rhetoric has become a staple of America's political soundtrack and Indian immigrants have increasingly found themselves in the crosshairs of MAGA hardliners, the US Federal Reserve has delivered an unmistakably different message: when it comes to solving difficult problems,… The Times of India · Jul 16
Elder Scrolls Online is "not going to be able to put out the amount of content at the speed" it was, former dev says following Xbox layoffs Xbox has laid off staff from the studio again after major layoffs in 2025 GamesRadar · Jul 16
Turns out Microsoft's Secure Boot was little better than a busted lock for about a decade Are you up to date? PC Gamer · Jul 16
Why OpenAI could become the next Netscape What Netscape's rise and fall reveals about who will truly win the AI era. TechRadar · Jul 16
Report paints a picture of brutal cord-cutting inside Xbox layoffs: 'Many of us did not know what was happening for weeks' "It was left to all of us to speculate and spiral and worry." PC Gamer · Jul 16
'Everyone else is selling parts — we’re selling the full end-to-end system': Microsoft is allegedly telling its salespeople to take the fight to OpenAI and Anthropic While OpenAI and Anthropic only sell individual components, Microsoft will look to emphasize its full end-to-end offering. TechRadar · Jul 16
Microsoft is still using ‘deceptive tactics and design’ to force you to use Edge Mozilla’s new "Over The Edge 2.0" report proves Microsoft is still using deceptive dark patterns and Copilot overrides to force Windows users to use Edge. Tom’s Guide · Jul 16
As Xbox fan goes viral for losing account with games worth "thousands of euros" and their "son's baby pictures," official support says it's "working to restore access" "We’re sorry this happened" GamesRadar · Jul 16
PC Gamer · Jul 16 Report contradicts Microsoft's statements that id Software hasn't been shoved onto Unreal from id Tech: 'It's most likely going to end up in the trash can' "Success is detached from your ability to keep a job."
Windows Central · Jul 16 The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2026 is live — it might be one of Microsoft's best ever. Here are all of the deals. The sales event is so big that it's making our content management system lag out as I type this. I've also already spent over $100 on it. Damn.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16 TikTok facing UK investigation amid fears over age checks and harm to children Ofcom concerned TikTok’s age verification is ineffective, leaving some exposed to posts on suicide, self-harm and pornography
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 Microsoft Admits Deleting 25-Year-Old Account Despite Owner Verification, Erasing Thousands in Games and Personal Photos A Dutch Twitch streamer claims Microsoft permanently deleted his 25-year-old account after it was hacked, despite confirming he was the rightful owner.
PC Gamer · Jul 16 The future of the Elder Scrolls Online looks rocky after culling of leadership team ZeniMax Online Studios lead Jo Burba is among 200 cut from the studio.
Windows Central · Jul 16 Microsoft blocks Windows 11 KB5101650 update for Dell PCs due to "unexpected shutdowns, poor performance, increased heat, and battery drain" Microsoft has blocked the KB5101650 after Dell informed the company that a recent change is causing some of its PCs to suffer from major instability issues.
Barchart · Jul 15 Citi Just Slashed Its Price Target on Microsoft Stock Ahead of Earnings. Here's Why. Citi analyst Tyle Radke lowered the price target on Microsoft stock. But the firm still sees massive upside in MSFT shares from here.
Barchart · Jul 15 Cisco Took 25 Years to Make Investors Whole Again After Its Dot-Com Crash. Here's What That Means for Traders Buying NVIDIA Now. Are the Magnificent 7 stocks overpriced? Explore valuation, earnings yield, Graham’s margin of safety, and the risks of paying for perfection.
Barchart · Jul 15 Broader Market Settles Higher as Positive Inflation News Outweighs Chip Rout The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.28%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.35%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Times of India · Jul 15 This tech billionaire lived six months a year on his 233-foot superyacht to avoid paying property taxes on land in California and New York Innovative Microsoft engineer Charles Simonyi cleverly leveraged a bespoke superyacht to sidestep local taxation and stringent construction regulations. This mobile abode enabled him to traverse the globe while circumventing substantial property tax liabilities. His forward-thinking strategy predates ongoing discussions surrounding wealth taxation in high-levy regions. A trailblazer in digital technology…
Ballotpedia · Jul 15 SEC chairman suggests no-action pause could continue In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: