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"We are taking strict enforcement action": Microsoft and Xbox hardware ban a Forza Horizon 6 pirate for 8,000 years after the disastrous Steam leak, threaten more hammer swings

Forza Horizon 6 leaked early and cracked builds are online, but Xbox and Playground Games say you're getting a hardware ban if you're caught playing them.

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Every Microsoft Surface should have this tiny Windows 11 app that finally fixes a long‑standing battery headache

Microsoft still makes you dig through the Surface app to pause Smart Charging, but a new third-party tool called Surface Charging Tray brings those toggles to your taskbar.

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Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit unknown weakness in a company's digital defence

Google has stopped criminals using artificial intelligence to find and exploit a company's digital weakness. This zero-day exploit could have bypassed security measures. Experts warn this is the start of AI-powered cyberattacks. Governments and tech firms are now racing to bolster defenses against these advanced threats. A dangerous transitional period…

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“This does feel a little underwhelming”: Xbox Game Pass officially joins Discord Nitro as the two platforms tighten their partnership

Xbox and Discord are expanding their partnership with Discord Nitro now including Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition. The collaboration also introduces new Discord perks for Game Pass users and improved game discovery features.

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Tech companies tap debt markets to fund AI and cloud expansion

Last month, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta signaled that spending on AI would not slow down, with the tech giants' combined spending now set to exceed $700 billion this year, up from about $600 billion previously.

The Economic Times

Microsoft feared that OpenAI might jump to Amazon and badmouth Azure "on the way out" — internal emails revealed in court

Internal emails show Microsoft worried OpenAI would storm off to Amazon and undermine Azure’s credibility.

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"Apple does this and you love it": Microsoft VP fires back at trolls over Windows 11's new performance boost feature. "It's not cheating; this is how modern systems make apps feel fast."

Windows 11's upcoming "Low Latency Profile" feature has been branded "lazy" by online trolls. Microsoft VP explains why they're wrong.

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75% of Google’s Code Is AI-Written What Happens Next?

For decades, coding was considered one of the most human skills in technology. Engineers spent years mastering programming languages, solving bugs, and building software line by line. But inside Google, something dramatic is happening now. According to CEO Sundar Pichai, artificial intelligence is already writing most of the company’s new…

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Microsoft boss Satya Nadella to testify on his role in OpenAI's founding

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to take the stand Monday in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, to explain emails that revealed how his company funded the ChatGPT creator's shift from philanthropic organisation to for-profit AI giant. He will rely on recently disclosed Microsoft emails from January 2018 to demonstrate…

The Economic Times

Microsoft's African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft's planned data center in Kenya faces delays. Disagreements with the Kenyan government over guaranteed payments have stalled the project. The company partnered with G42 for a $1 billion investment. Talks are ongoing, but the scale of the facility requires further structuring. Power requirements are also under discussion.

The Economic Times

China's Hanyuan-2 debuts as 'world's first' dual-core quantum computer — 200-qubit claims incredible power efficiency, but lacks critical performance benchmarks

CAS Cold Atom Technology, a Wuhan-based firm affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), unveiled what it calls the world's first dual-core quantum computer.

Tom’s Hardware

SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies

Global tech giants are making unprecedented offers to SK Hynix. They want to invest in new production lines and fund expensive equipment purchases. This is to secure vital memory chips. Demand for these chips is surging due to the artificial intelligence boom. SK Hynix is cautious about these deals. The…

The Economic Times

Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon

Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.

International Business Times

ETtech Explainer: AI is writing most of the code for companies — what this means

AI is now writing a large part of code for tech companies. Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Indian firms like Meesho and Freshworks are using AI extensively. This shift boosts productivity. Developers are focusing on complex tasks and quality.

The Economic Times

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Google, Microsoft and xAI agree to US government AI testing programme

The US Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will evaluate models for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons-related risks before they are released to the public.

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Scared that Edge loads your passwords into memory in plaintext? A dedicated password manager keeps them inside an encrypted vault

A researcher found that Microsoft Edge is the only Chromium browser that loads all your saved passwords in plaintext in memory on startup. If that makes you nervous, a dedicated password manager is a safe and simple way to protect sensitive accounts.

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"We have to sweat every single detail": Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma vows to deliver Xbox updates every two weeks to "fix the fundamentals on console and PC" in 2026

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning frequent updates for Xbox on both console and PC as part of Microsoft's efforts in "restoring our core."

The Economic Times

US stocks today: US market ends lower as semiconductor stocks reverse earlier gains

The S&P 500 closed lower as chip stocks like Intel and Arm Holdings retreated, while U.S.-Iran peace talk uncertainty impacted the broader market. Despite a strong quarter driven by AI and tech rallies, concerns over chip supply and geopolitical tensions tempered investor sentiment. Oil prices edged down, though Nvidia and…

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Elon Musk called Anthropic ‘evil’ 3 months ago. Now he’s taking $4 billion to become its landlord

“He who controls the data center, really does control the application of artificial intelligence right now.”

Destructoid

‘Halo Next’ reportedly in development at Halo Studios, promising an accessible story that appeals to both veterans and rookies

Let's hope it hits the feels like any Halo game should.

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Microsoft teases a new Xbox dashboard UI for console and PC — it's got fewer ads, and takes inspiration from Xbox Cloud Gaming too

Microsoft seems to be teasing a new Xbox dashboard UI with less ads as it aims to address "a lot of fragmentation within the experience" across devices.

Windows Central

"Too many of us are eager to take Xbox for granted": Despite sentiment online and fears for the future — I've never been happier and more satisfied to be an Xbox gamer.

It's Schrödinger's Xbox. Simultaneously dead, and simultaneously feeling more alive than ever. Despite mainstream negative sentiment towards Xbox and Microsoft in general, I've never been happier to be a gamer in this ecosystem. On paper, everything is better than ever, but fears for Xbox's long term viability as an ecosystem…

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Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll see more of Project Helix "later this year" — we'll know more about the next Xbox console before long

Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll get to see more of the next Xbox console, Project Helix, later this year.

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My Windows 11 backup broke after KB5083769 — Microsoft says this simple fix might save your files

Windows 11 update KB5083769 may break backups due to blocked drivers. Microsoft says it's not a bug and recommends updating your backup software.

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Iranian hackers launch ransomware campaign looking to steal details via Microsoft Teams

An espionage campaign was concealed behind a ransomware attack by a commercial actor.

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