The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Microsoft slashes Game Pass trial period before Starfield lands

New subscribers will now have less time to sample the Space epic for uber-cheap

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023

Google Will Go to Trial Over Preloading Apps and Search Engine on Phones

Plus: Ohio Issue 1 defeated, Supreme Court pauses order vacating gun regulations, and more...

Reason · Aug 9, 2023

Microsoft ships Surface Duo July update in August as support for device limps along

Microsoft released an update for Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 this week, but it only includes security fixes.

Windows Central · Aug 9, 2023

Ocean-bound plastic, cooking oil and coffee grounds: HP’s new eco-friendly PCs are green tech done right

HP is putting sustainability at the forefront of design in its next-generation of consumer and business products.

TechRadar · Aug 9, 2023

Windows Central Podcast #321: Surface Go 4 with ARM gets postponed

On this week's episode, Zac and Dan talk Surface Go 4 and the fall Surface lineup in general, Windows 11 news, the Robo & Kala 2-in-1 and more!

Windows Central · Aug 9, 2023

15 Years Ago, Apple’s App Store Changed Everything. Now It Needs a Reboot.

Apple launched the App Store in 2008 and very quickly the world transformed into one powered by apps such as Instagram and Uber. What will the next 15 years of the App Store look like?

Inverse · Aug 8, 2023

Xbox Series X could copy PS5 with a powerful digital-only console

Xbox Series X with no disc drive just got tipped by a reputable tipster.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 8, 2023

Microsoft Edge for Business will launch next week

Microsoft Edge for Business is slated to ship to general availability next week with Microsoft Edge stable version 116.

Windows Central · Aug 8, 2023

Microsoft Teams will now let you spice up your background however you like

Microsoft Teams promises "more personal and engaging" backgrounds with new update.

TechRadar · Aug 8, 2023

Tips for Grammarly on Windows 11: The best plugins and extensions to use right now

Grammarly enhances Windows 11 writing with spell checks, grammar suggestions, and an AI assistant. Extend it to your most commonly used apps with these tips for students, grads, and all.

Windows Central · Aug 8, 2023