The Latest Breaking News from Microsoft

Windows 11 third-party apps break the Start Menu and Microsoft refuses to fix it

A new third-party app bug breaks the Start Menu after the latest Windows 11 update is installed, but Microsoft refuses to fix it.

TechRadar · Aug 1, 2023

Xbox Cloud Gaming is seeing increased queue times as demand surges

As Microsoft grapples with regulators over its cloud business, the platform is seeing increased queue times, likely due to Grand Theft Auto V — or is it?

Windows Central · Aug 1, 2023

What to Watch When Amazon Reports Q2 Earnings This Week

Amazon is set to report its second-quarter earnings this Thursday. Here's what investors need to know about the numbers that could move Amazon stock, and why.

Barchart · Aug 1, 2023

Xbox's new Stormcloud Vapor controller is wicked cool, and you can preorder it now

Microsoft has unveiled the unique Stormcloud Vapor Xbox controller, and it's up for preorder.

Windows Central · Aug 1, 2023

Bing Chat goes dark for personal and enterprise use

Microsoft rolled out a dark mode for Bing Chat recently. Enabling it swaps the look of the chatbot and your Bing results page.

Windows Central · Aug 1, 2023

Good news - Microsoft Teams is officially becoming more fun

Spread the joy with Microsoft Teams, at last.

TechRadar · Aug 1, 2023

Nintendo Switch 2 release reportedly due in 2024

In a year’s time, we may have a Nintendo Switch 2 in our hands, judging by the latest reports

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023

15 features everyone should know in Windows 11 for this back-to-school season

Windows 11 offers many features and applications you can use to be more productive and organized this back-to-school season. Some of these include Focus, Do Not Disturb, Snap Assist, Desktops, and apps like Calculator, Voice Recorder, Snipping Tool, OneDrive, OneNote, Microsoft To Do, and more. In this guide, you will…

Windows Central · Aug 1, 2023

Microsoft is finally selling official replacement parts for Xbox controllers

Microsoft is selling a wide range of replacement controller parts that spans buttons, covers and even circuit boards.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 1, 2023

Your favorite Xbox controller can get a second life thanks to replacement parts from Microsoft

You can now order replacement parts for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and Xbox Wireless Controller directly from Microsoft.

Windows Central · Aug 1, 2023