The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

The U.K. just put Microsoft under the spotlight for its partnership with OpenAI

Just two months after okaying Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the U.K. regulator wants to know more about OpenAI.

Fortune · Dec 8, 2023

The Xbox App Store could be just the competition that Apple and Android need

With a Microsoft executive talking up a potential Xbox app, that may be just what it takes to take mobile gaming to the next level on both the iPhone and Android.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 8, 2023

3 Software Stocks With Potential for End-of-Year Success

The software industry thrives with heightened demand driven by increased digitization and a notable shift toward cloud-based solutions. Hence, fundamentally strong software stocks Microsoft (MSFT), Docebo (DCBO), and Kaltura (KLTR) might be solid buys now for year-end gains. Read more….

StockNews.com · Dec 8, 2023

Microsoft fixes false spam reports from popular encrypted email domain

"Big Tech as gatekeepers need to be checked more thoroughly," said encrypted email service Tuta. Here's what happened.

TechRadar · Dec 8, 2023

Microsoft’s next-gen Windows sounds pretty mind-blowing with ‘groundbreaking’ new AI features

It might not be Windows 12, but the next version of Microsoft’s OS promises some heavyweight AI features.

TechRadar · Dec 8, 2023

Top Russian military hackers target NATO using Microsoft Outlook exploits

Since Russia's war against Ukraine started, APT28 has been quite active, even targeting a NATO unit.

TechRadar · Dec 8, 2023

World of Warcraft 'Season of Discovery' is the best WoW experience I've had in a decade

I love World of Warcraft, but with all of my real-life responsibilities, it is hard to keep pace with my friends. Season of Discovery solves this issue and it makes all the difference.

Windows Central · Dec 8, 2023

Are Microsoft and OpenAI too close? UK CMA will look into the complicated partnership that could forge the future of AI.

The UK Competition and Markets authority is seeking information of whether OpenAI and Microsoft's actions resulted in a relevant merger. The CMA could later start a formal investigation into the relationship if deemed necessary.

Windows Central · Dec 8, 2023

Microsoft is changing the way it updates Windows – and it’s starting to sound like Windows 12 won’t happen

Got used to the constant drip of Moment feature updates for Windows? Well, that approach could be changed next year.

TechRadar · Dec 8, 2023

Windows 11 23H2 update reportedly slows down gaming performance for some but there does seem to be a somewhat complicated fix

Users report a fairly significant performance drop, but the fix remains more than a little involved for now.

PC Gamer · Dec 8, 2023