The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Another Bethesda studio at Xbox is unionizing

Bethesda Game Studios Montreal is unionizing, marking the latest Xbox team to unionize after Microsoft vowed to remain neutral in any unionization efforts.

Windows Central · Jun 26, 2024

The wait is almost over. Windows 11 will FINALLY feature an ad for Game Pass in the Settings app next month

Microsoft just released a preview update to Windows 11 that ads an advertisement for Game Pass within the Settings app. The update will make its way to general users next month if testing goes well.

Windows Central · Jun 26, 2024

The Xbox that never was: Our first detailed look at the 'Keystone' cloud streaming console design

A newly discovered Microsoft patent has given us a closer look at the canceled Xbox Keystone streaming console, which featured multiple ports, a pairing button, and a mini design.

Windows Central · Jun 26, 2024

DEC PDP-10 owned by Microsoft co-founder coming to auction — $30k reserve on mainframe model behind firm's first commercial software

Christie's is set to auction off a DEC PDP-10 mainframe, similar to what Gates and Allen used to build the Altair BASIC — the first product Microsoft ever built.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 26, 2024

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 review: the best Surface ever — and it'll only get better

The Microsoft Surface Pro 11 had a high bar to clear, and it has absolutely made me a believer in Microsoft's vision for Windows-on-Arm.

TechRadar · Jun 26, 2024

Amazon Cloud Giant AWS Wants Public Sector To Embrace AI

Amazon's AWS, the world's biggest cloud computing outfit, is making a major push to persuade the public sector to join the artificial intelligence revolution, as the generative AI race with Microsoft and Google heats up.

International Business Times · Jun 26, 2024

I tested Social Intents - read what I found with this impressive help desk solution

Missing a few advanced features, Social Intents is a decent help desk solution - especially for Slack or Teams users.

TechRadar · Jun 26, 2024

Can Elon Musk Make Tesla Stock More Valuable Than Nvidia With AI Products?

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk believes that the Optimus humanoid could add $25 trillion to TSLA’s market cap. Can Tesla beat out Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft to become the world's biggest company?

Barchart · Jun 26, 2024

How Volkswagen's Endless Software Headaches Led It To Rivian

Volkswagen's CARIAD software division never fully overcame its longtime troubles. Now, it turns to American EV startup Rivian for help.

InsideEVs · Jun 26, 2024

Analysts say average laptop RAM quota will reach 11.8GB in 2024 — up 12% year-on-year

Minimum laptop RAM capacity is slowly inching to 16 GB as Microsoft requires it for its Copilot+ certification, but MacBooks that start at 8 GB still hold back the jump.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 26, 2024