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Xbox Game Pass Core confirmed as Xbox Live Gold replacement

Xbox Game Pass Core is offering 25 titles at launch, with more following

Microsoft seemingly won’t give up pushing Bing AI onto Windows 11 users

Microsoft seemingly won’t give up pushing Bing AI onto Windows 11 users

Testers are getting annoyed by taskbar pop-ups urging them to use Microsoft’s Bing chatbot.

Will Call of Duty still be on PS4 and PS5 when Xbox buys Activision?

Will Call of Duty still be on PS4 and PS5 when Xbox buys Activision?

The answer is yes. Microsoft has entered into a legally binding agreement to keep Call of Duty with PlayStation. Here are the details.

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First Thing: Two dead after explosions on Kerch Bridge linking Crimea and Russia

Road and rail link is only direct overland link between Russia and occupied Crimea. Plus, how we got addicted to weather apps

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Xbox Live Gold reportedly shutting down — here’s what might replace it

A new leak suggests that Xbox Live Gold is being replaced by a new tier of Xbox Game Pass — here's what we know.

Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk could become Xbox exclusives despite new Call of Duty deal

A lot of Activision franchises could be going Xbox exclusive

Your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets could soon be more off-putting than ever

You'll soon be able to boost your Microsoft Excel spreadsheets on the go.

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Microsoft and Sony enter "binding agreement" to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

Microsoft and Sony enter "binding agreement" to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation

In advance of Microsoft's likely acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the software giant has agreed with Sony to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation.

Amazon Fire Max 11 review: nice-looking tablet but poor software

Amazon Fire Max 11 review: nice-looking tablet but poor software

Biggest and most premium Amazon slate yet is let down badly by Fire OS and lack of key apps

The Guardian - UK

What the papers say – July 17

What the papers say – July 17

A wide variety of stories featured on the front pages across the UK.

The Independent UK

Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation ahead of Activision buy

Microsoft agrees to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation ahead of Activision buy

Software giant acquiesced after US trade commission expressed concern that Activision Blizzard acquisition would hurt gamers

The Guardian - US

Call of Duty will stay on PlayStation consoles thanks to this new "binding agreement" between Sony and Microsoft

Call of Duty will stay on PlayStation consoles thanks to this new "binding agreement" between Sony and Microsoft

Sony has secured a "binding agreement" with Microsoft to keep Call of Duty games on PlayStation consoles.

MSN Messenger needs to return in Windows 12 to take on WhatsApp and iMessage

MSN Messenger needs to return in Windows 12 to take on WhatsApp and iMessage

With many using WhatsApp, Telegram, and more, it’s high time for one of the best messaging apps to return for Windows 12.

Gable’s Innovative Platform Connects Employees And Optimizes Workplace Flexibility

Gable’s Innovative Platform Connects Employees And Optimizes Workplace Flexibility

Gable Revolutionizes Remote Workspaces with Flexible Booking and Collaboration

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Xbox and PlayStation call a truce over Call of Duty and enter into binding agreement (Updated)

Call of Duty is staying on PlayStation. And Xbox chief Phil Spencer just made it officially official.

Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation for 10 years after Xbox buys Activision

Sony and Microsoft have reached a “binding agreement” that will last until 2033

Microsoft Stock Still Looks Undervalued - Traders Eyeing Options Plays

Microsoft stock looks undervalued here, given its massive free cash flow. Its fiscal full-year results are due soon, which could push MSFT stock higher. That would be good for option traders.

How to install and use Threads in Windows 11

Meta's Twitter alternative Threads is great, but there's currently no desktop version. Here's a workaround to get it to work in Windows 11.

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FTC loses appeal bid to block Microsoft-Activision deal

A U.S. appeals court denied a Federal Trade Commission bid to pause Microsoft Corp.’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. Friday, clearing a path for the companies to close the largest gaming deal ever in the U.S.

Microsoft moves "another step closer to the finish line" as FTC loses final appeal to prevent the Activision Blizzard acquisition

The Ninth Circuit has now denied the "motion of injunctive relief", leaving Microsoft free to complete the acquisition.

Another 2-year wait is almost over for Windows 11 users, this time for Paint’s dark mode

Believe it or not, dark mode for Paint was actually teased before Windows 11 was even launched.

The Guardian - US

US agency loses bid to halt Microsoft’s $69bn purchase of Activision Blizzard

The Federal Trade Commission’s request to pause the deal was rejected, clearing the few remaining hurdles for it to go through

The Independent UK

Microsoft moves closer to completing $69 billion Activision takeover after court rebuffs regulators

A U.S. appeals court has rejected a bid by federal regulators to block Microsoft from closing its $68.7 billion deal to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard

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FTC loses again, Microsoft is now clear to close the Activision-Xbox deal in the US

The FTC has lost an appeal to reverse a decision by Judge Corley to deny a preliminary injunction blocking the Microsoft-ABK merger.

Xbox's Major Nelson is leaving Microsoft after 22 years

Larry Hryb was the face of the company's Xbox 360 generation, keeping Xbox fans informed using his Major Nelson Twitter account

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