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The big tech firms want an AI monopoly – but the UK watchdog can bring them to heel

Microsoft, Meta and Google are snapping up small players in the burgeoning industry – but the Competition and Markets Authority is demanding fair play

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024

5 things the next Xbox console needs to get right with backwards compatibility

Xbox’s commitment to backwards compatibility is impressive, so how should the next generation of Xbox improve preservation?

TechRadar · Apr 20, 2024

Microsoft is mulling a change for widgets in Windows 11 that could prove controversial

With taskbar notifications being tested for widgets, we wonder if the future of the taskbar is very much more animated.

TechRadar · Apr 20, 2024

All Xbox owners can get Apple TV Plus free for 3 months — here's how

Apple and Microsoft are offering 3 months of free Apple TV Plus to Xbox owners, with apparently no strings attached.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 19, 2024

Manor Lords FAQ: Release date, price, Xbox, Early Access, and other questions answered

Manor Lords is one of this year's most exciting games, so you probably have lots of questions about it. Lucky for you, we have answers.

Windows Central · Apr 19, 2024

Microsoft Teases Lifelike Avatar AI Tech But Gives No Release Date

Researchers at Microsoft have revealed a new artificial tool that can create deeply realistic human avatars -- but offered no timetable to make it available to the public, citing concerns about facilitating deep fake content.

International Business Times · Apr 19, 2024

Microsoft was recently hit by a 'Mike-rosoft' catastrophe — here's everything that transpired with insider emails and Copilot AI

Microsoft's VP for Bing, Michael Schechter, woke up to a slew of unread emails only to find out someone had mistakenly added every Mike/Michael at Microsoft to a discussion alias.

Windows Central · Apr 19, 2024

Windows 11 on Arm users will soon have a new web browser, and you can try it today

Vivaldi is now testing a version of its browser optimized for Windows 11 on Arm. Once stable and bug-free, the new version of the browser should be more efficient and perform better than Vivaldi running through emulation.

Windows Central · Apr 19, 2024

3 Internet Stocks Building Investor Wealth in April

The internet has revolutionized how we work, communicate, and shop, creating numerous growth opportunities for companies providing internet-based services. Against this backdrop, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound internet stocks Angi (ANGI), 8x8 (EGHT), and 1stdibs.Com (DIBS) this month. Read more.

StockNews.com · Apr 19, 2024

Google Chat will now play nice with all your other work messaging platforms

You can now connect your Google Chat with Microsoft Teams and Slack, but there’s a potentially pricey catch.

TechRadar · Apr 19, 2024