Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively "Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it's a f*cking gut stab." PC Gamer · May 7, 2024
Microsoft is eyeing many more UK data centres Overcast Britain is turning even cloudier Evening Standard · May 7, 2024
Redfall’s previous update will be its last, with premium edition buyers offered credit for the two characters they'll never get "While there will be no further updates, Redfall's servers will remain online for players to enjoy" GamesRadar · May 7, 2024
Marvel's Blade and Deathloop director says Microsoft's closure of sister studio Arkane Austin is a "f***ing gut stab" Dinga Bakaba calls on bosses to take care of workers when the "times are tough" GamesRadar · May 7, 2024
Clippy's revenge: assistant comes back to purge Windows 11 of bloatware, ads and annoyances Open-source utility Winpilot uses the long-defunct Office assistant. Tom’s Hardware · May 7, 2024
Microsoft doesn't want police forces using Azure AI for facial recognition Microsoft says that any OpenAI model hosted on its Azure platform should not be used for facial recognition by police. TechRadar · May 7, 2024
Microsoft closing the Bethesda studios behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and more following “reprioritization of titles and resources” Two further studios will also be shuttered GamesRadar · May 7, 2024
Microsoft closes Bethesda's Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks, kills off one of its best new franchises in years in the process Microsoft Gaming is shutting down three Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. Windows Central · May 7, 2024
After Decades of Promise, the Virtual Reality Era Has Finally Arrived VR is a paradigm shift for consumer technology. The tech has a long road ahead, but amazing hardware already puts the huge potential on full display. Kiplinger · May 7, 2024
Microsoft making its own artificial intelligence to take on OpenAI and Google Microsoft is looking beyond OpenAI for the future of its artificial intelligence efforts Evening Standard · May 7, 2024
As Xbox handheld rumors swirl, Microsoft starts testing console Wi-Fi feature 10 years too late Microsoft seems to be flirting with the idea of an Xbox handheld, and the latest Wi-Fi feature for Xbox consoles could be preparation for a new device. Windows Central · May 7, 2024
Google's New Chrome Update Comes With Privacy Warning For Users Google's new Chrome update introduces AI prompt in address bar, raising privacy concerns. Users cautioned to safeguard personal data in the digital world. Top News · May 7, 2024
Linux can run on only 4MB of SRAM — Azure Sphere and SudoMaker's X1501 Pico show off the extremes of Linux's small-scale potential Microsoft's Azure Sphere module with 4MB SRAM and SudoMaker's X1501 Pico SoM with 8MB RAM show off two facets of mainline Linux's ability to scale way, way down in both size and power. Tom’s Hardware · May 7, 2024
10 Features SMBs Should Look for in Business Security Software While some solutions may dazzle with unnecessary features, prioritizing core functionalities ensures that SMBs remain protected against cyber threats. TechRadar · May 7, 2024
Top News · May 7, 2024 Spanish Startups Complain About Microsoft's Cloud Practices Spanish startups accuse Microsoft of anti-competitive cloud practices in the EU, triggering an investigation.
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024 Amazon to invest $9bn in Singapore to expand cloud services Announcement comes after rival Microsoft last week unveiled major investments in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Laptop · May 7, 2024 Windows 10 is gaining on Windows 11, and high-end system requirements are to blame Windows 10 continues to grow its market share, surpassing Windows 11. With Windows 10 losing support in October 2025, this isn't news Microsoft wants.
International Business Times · May 7, 2024 Amazon Says Will Invest $9 Billion In Singapore Amazon said Tuesday it would invest US$9 billion in Singapore over the next four years to expand its cloud computing capabilities in the city.
Top News · May 7, 2024 Microsoft Develops New AI Model To Compete With Google Microsoft's upcoming AI model aims to rival Google and OpenAI, driving innovation and shaping the future of AI technology.
TechRadar · May 6, 2024 This Windows 11 installation setting can cut your SSD performance in half. Here's how to disable it. Microsoft might be dropping the ball big time for users by enabling auto-encryption for Windows 11 in a new update.
Barchart · May 6, 2024 2 Top Tech Stocks Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Just Bought Republican House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene recently invested in these two tech giants. Should you consider picking up shares, too?
TechRadar · May 6, 2024 Intel Core Ultra 200 Arrow Lake CPUs could be coming earlier than expected An MSI overclocker has allegedly leaked the release schedule for Intel Core 200 Arrow Lake CPUs, with surprising news.
Windows Central · May 6, 2024 OpenAI will reportedly debut its AI-supercharged Google search rival sooner than you think [UPDATED] OpenAI is reportedly set to debut a new search engine to compete with Google and Microsoft's Bing. The ChatGPT maker will unveil the new product this week during a developer conference.
TechRadar · May 6, 2024 Microsoft Graph is becoming a popular target for hackers Multiple groups used Microsoft Graph API to hide malware communications in plain sight over the past two years.
Fortune · May 6, 2024 AI’s massive appetite for energy will make or break climate-change goals Aging energy infrastructure can’t handle AI’s huge power needs. Experts are divided on whether an AI-fueled grid will mean more solar panels or more coal plants.