The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

ChatGPT maker OpenAI acquires open-source Minecraft clone which I found out about from an article written by ChatGPT

This article was not written by AI. Pinky promise.

PC Gamer · Aug 30, 2023

Microsoft defends 'malware-like' pop ups pushing Bing on Windows 11, calling them 'unintended behavior'

Windows 11 is showing a prompt to some users urging them to use Bing. The notification is caused by an executable file and has drawn criticism from many.

Windows Central · Aug 30, 2023

Microsoft patents 360-degree folding display — is this the Surface Duo 3?

A new patent filing from Microsoft has revealed the company is experimenting with 360-degree folding screens.

Windows Central · Aug 30, 2023

Can a Controversial User Really Get Kicked off the Internet?

In theory, yes; in practice, perhaps soon.

Reason · Aug 30, 2023

Future of Finance: BitGo CEO Mike Belshe on the company's recent funding round and why crypto is an alternative to "bad money"

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe had a decade-long career in tech and is now aiming to revolutionize finance with crypto.

Fortune · Aug 30, 2023

Maharashtra sanctions over ₹6 lakh for software to translate court judgments into Marathi

The Maharashtra government has sanctioned over ₹6 lakh to purchase a software for translation of the Supreme Court and Bombay High Court judgments from English into Marathi. The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government passed a resolution that states Microsoft family software and Google Translator would be purchased.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Skype messages are being used to give away your location: Here’s how

Skype mobile app flaw is revealing user IP addresses and location information.

Laptop · Aug 30, 2023

PSA: Starfield preloads are now live on Steam

It's a hefty download, so hop to it if you want no delays.

PC Gamer · Aug 30, 2023

UK cybersecurity agency warns of chatbot ‘prompt injection’ attacks

Scams and data thefts could be caused by individuals overriding chatbot scripts, NCSC says

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023

Lenovo's leaked 'Legion Go' handheld features Xbox and PC Game Pass heavily

A brand-new marketing video for Lenovo's Legion Go handheld has leaked, showing off Xbox and PC Game Pass prominently, including gameplay scenes from Hi-Fi Rush, Ghostwire Tokyo, Forza, and Halo Infinite.

Windows Central · Aug 29, 2023