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To save Xbox, Asha Sharma doesn't have to defeat PlayStation or Steam — she has to defeat Microsoft itself.

Xbox’s future hinges on Asha Sharma, whose biggest challenge isn’t PlayStation or Steam, but transforming Microsoft’s own culture to save the brand.

Windows Central

Why Microsoft’s Misfires Could Create a Contrarian Opportunity in MSFT Stock

Although the shifting AI landscape has spooked Microsoft investors recently, the smart money appears willing to entertain the idea of an MSFT stock comeback.

Barchart

“Gaming compatibility on Snapdragon X has come such a long way”: What 200 tested games tell us about Surface Pro 11

A YouTuber spent 15 months testing 200 games on the Surface Pro 11, showing how much Windows on Arm gaming has improved and where Snapdragon X still needs work.

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'The inbox is no longer the only front line': Report claims vast majority of phishing attacks are now generated by AI - here's how to stay safe

Not only is AI helping attackers generate more sophisticated phishing attacks, but it's also democratizing tools to even more attackers.

TechRadar

Windows 11 is such a memory hog that I've had to resort to RAM optimizers — but can Microsoft turn things around with project K2?

Windows 11 and other applications are using way too much RAM, so I found a temporary solution while Microsoft's project K2 begins.

TechRadar

Your PC is an Xbox, your Android is a Windows Phone, and Windows K2 is here to save Windows 11

Windows 11 had a lively week with Windows K2 improvements, Xbox Mode rollout, OG Xbox mods, and a surprising revival of Windows Phone on Android.

Windows Central

Edge vs Chrome heats up again as Reddit users say performance and features matter more than brand loyalty

Choosing between Edge and Chrome is no longer about speed. Here's what Reddit users say really matters in 2026.

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Starmer adviser held 16 undisclosed meetings with top US tech bosses

Exclusive: Varun Chandra’s talks with Google, Meta, Apple and others raise fears of ‘lobbying behind closed doors’

The Guardian - UK

"You need to be a hacker to use Windows": This free tool lets you rebuild Windows 11 without Copilot or any other AI

Windows 11's rehabilitation is a slow burn, but this third-party tool scraps AI fluff right out of the gate.

Windows Central

Microsoft now recommends 32GB of RAM as the future-proof 'no worries' config for gaming — 16GB becomes the new 'practical starting point' during the RAMageddon

Pretty much no games recommend more than 16GB of RAM, even in the unoptimized era we're living in right now. Only a few titles at their highest presets say 32GB is ideal, so Microsoft claiming that 32GB is the future-proof standard isn't exactly wrong. You'll be fine with 16GB today,…

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft's CEO promised the world to consumers in a speech about fixing Windows 11 — but one thing Satya Nadella said worries me

Satya Nadella talking about consumers in relation to Windows 11 is mostly reassuring, with a notable exception.

TechRadar

'The only worry is for your budget': Microsoft briefly says 32GB of RAM is the 'no worries' level for gaming on Windows 11, but users fear getting priced out

A new Microsoft blog post recommended 32GB of RAM for serious gamers, but after user backlash, it's gone again.

TechRadar

45 years later, earliest DOS source code transcribed from a stack of old printouts found in a garage — code was open-sourced to mark 86-DOS 1.00’s anniversary

Microsoft continues to make some of the earliest chapters of its operating system history open-source and freely available. Here's 86-DOS 1.00, released on its 45th anniversary, for example.

Tom’s Hardware

“Xbox mode is easily the headline feature”: In May’s Windows 11 update, I walk through the 11 upgrades that change how we use the OS, and why some of them surprised me

The May 2026 Windows 11 update adds Xbox mode, AI Taskbar support, and security changes you shouldn't ignore. Here's all you need to know.

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Your Windows PC's security foundation could expire in 8 weeks — Here's how to check if you're eligible for a new Secure Boot certificate

Microsoft's original Secure Boot certificates, first issued in 2011, are set to expire in June 2026, effectively leaving your PC in a degraded security state. Here's what you can do to prevent any issues.

Tom’s Guide

Software feeling buggy lately? It’s not your device — it might be AI 'Slop'

Software bugs are rising fast — and the AI coding boom may be the reason. Here’s why your favorite apps suddenly feel more glitchy.

TechRadar

'That is why it is important to have full control': Dutch government launches its own self-hosted GitHub alternative in the latest blast against US tech giants such as Microsoft

The Netherlands has launched a self-hosted Git platform to gain control over code infrastructure, reduce reliance on external providers, and support collaboration.

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Anupam Mittal Reveals Secret AI LinkedIn Hack

What if your LinkedIn profile is quietly costing you opportunities before anyone even reads your experience? Not because you lack skills or talent. But because of something far simpler your profile photo. In today’s digital-first world, your image often becomes your first introduction. And according to Anupam Mittal, many professionals…

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Did Apple inspire the new Xbox logo?

The new design certain looks... glassy.

International Business Times

Pentagon Excludes Anthropic in Deal With OpenAI, Google, SpaceX and Others for Classified AI Work

The Defense Department said Friday it had reached agreements with leading AI firms, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection AI, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Oracle.

PC Gamer

Remember when OpenAI beat humans in Dota 2? Turns out that was partly thanks to when Elon Musk 'personally called [Satya] Nadella' to secure a load of discounted Microsoft computing power

Cheats!

Barchart

3 Reasons to Buy the Dip in Meta Stock — And 3 Reasons to Stay Away

META stock is down after its Q1 2026 earnings report failed to cheer markets. Should you buy the dip in Meta Platforms stock?

Windows Central

ON THIS DAY: Microsoft will focus on desktops with UWP — here's why you should care

Microsoft has a problem with its Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and what it means for developers and consumers. Here is how they plan to fix that and why it means ignore phones.

Barchart

META vs. MSFT: Which Is the Better Buy Now?

If AI is the future, the choice between Meta Platforms and Microsoft comes down to risk.

The Economic Times

Battle of paradigm shifters: Musk vs Altman over OpenAI's original purpose can shape AI's moral & commercial future

Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, along with Microsoft, has turned into a broader debate over who controls the future of artificial intelligence and whether it should remain a public good or a commercial powerhouse.

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