Windows 11’s next major update might be a bit disappointing Looking forward to Microsoft’s Copilot AI debuting in the 23H2 update? Don’t get too excited… TechRadar · Jul 14, 2023
Microsoft Teams might have just ended the video conferencing wars for good Outlook is making it easier to join a video call, whether Teams, Zoom or even Google Meet. TechRadar · Jul 14, 2023
FTC loses last-ditch shot at appealing Microsoft Activision Blizzard case, clearing the way for the deal to close in the US A US court won't halt Microsoft's acquisition GamesRadar · Jul 14, 2023
Microsoft Office is getting a new default font that could change everything Calibri is being retired from Microsoft Office after 15 years of service, with new default Aptos stepping up. TechRadar · Jul 14, 2023
Everspace 2 developer and Rockfish Games CEO Michael Schade talks Xbox Game Pass Xbox holds the secrets of Xbox Game Pass deals with developers close to its chest, but Rockfish Games CEO Michael Schade (Everspace 2) had some things to say about the benefits of the deals for indie developers. Windows Central · Jul 14, 2023
Making Call of Duty a Battle.net exclusive was apparently a 'resounding failure' So argues Microsoft's team of lawyers, but Battle.net's lack of growth during CoD's exclusivity might've been more of a Blizzard problem. PC Gamer · Jul 14, 2023
Microsoft just fixed a Zune compatibility issue in the year 2023 Thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy, the Zune is having its biggest year since it, well, died. PC Gamer · Jul 13, 2023
This incredible $500 laptop has built-in 7-inch tablet, a tiny removable webcam and even Microsoft Office Post Prime Day browsing just brought up a totally bonkers piece of technology. TechRadar · Jul 13, 2023
FTC appeals court ruling on Microsoft-Activision deal The U.S. Federal Trade Commission asked a California judge to temporarily block Microsoft Corp. from closing its $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. while the agency appeals her ruling greenlighting the deal. Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023
After 15 years, Microsoft Office has a new default font Microsoft has finally decided to switch things up across its Office apps by changing the default font. The company settled for Aptos as the default font for its productivity apps. Windows Central · Jul 13, 2023
The FTC is now trying to delay the Activision deal in a new way as Microsoft pushes to close it Not unlike game studios, the FTC wants to delay this until it can potentially sort it out GamesRadar · Jul 13, 2023
Explosive Exchange: FTC Chair faces off against hostile US Congress over Microsoft-Activision merger The tax-payer funded U.S. FTC hasn't had much luck recently. FTC Chair Lina Khan was accused of "intentionally" taking cases it knew it would lose in a fraught hearing at the U.S. House of Representatives. Watch the clips here. Windows Central · Jul 13, 2023
Justice served: Destiny 2 harasser forced to pay Bungie nearly $500,000 in damages An individual continually harassed a Destiny 2 community manager and is now being forced to pay the huge financial price. Windows Central · Jul 13, 2023
Hyperkin Xenon review The Hyperkin Xenon is a wired controller for the Xbox Series X/S and PC that faithfully recreates the look and feel of the original Xbox 360 controller. Tom’s Guide · Jul 13, 2023
Fortune · Jul 13, 2023 Don’t bet on the A.I. boom leading to massive profits. Just look at the tech bubble of the 1990s, a top strategist warns The 1990s tech bubble shows that innovative technologies alone can’t guarantee profits.
AVNetwork · Jul 13, 2023 SMART Technologies Announces Google EDLA Certification for Interactive Displays New interactive displays and updates from SMART Technologies will run on Android 13 with Google EDLA certification.
WEKU · Jul 13, 2023 FTC investigating ChatGPT over potential consumer harm ChatGPT sees its first hint of regulation as the federal agency requests documentation about its business practices.
Windows Central · Jul 13, 2023 Gallery view in File Explorer and the Microsoft Store AI Hub make their way to more Windows Insiders The latest Beta Channel Insider build of Windows 11 adds Gallery view to File Explorer and adds the AI Hub to the Microsoft Store.
Android Central · Jul 13, 2023 Samsung could challenge Microsoft by baking ChatGPT into its browser Samsung could disrupt the browser market by embedding ChatGPT into its browser, though its exact functionality remains unknown.
Inverse · Jul 13, 2023 Sony Responds to Microsoft FTC Win by Doubling Down on a Trend Everyone Hates Live-service games? In this economy?
GamesRadar · Jul 13, 2023 Activision Blizzard stock exit suggests Microsoft deal could close very soon Activision Blizzard is preparing to exit the US stock exchange's top 100 index
Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2023 Blinken meets Chinese diplomat Wang amid hacking accusations US says talks in Indonesia are part of effort to ‘responsibly manage competition’ between Washington and Beijing.
Windows Central · Jul 13, 2023 Tiny11 sets potential world record for least RAM used to run Windows 11 Windows 11's system requirements act as a major deterrent blocking Windows users from making the upgrade, but NTDEV, the developer behind Tiny11, shared proof that it's possible to run the OS on a PC with less than 4GB of RAM.
TechRadar · Jul 13, 2023 GitHub is going passwordless with new passkey support GitHub announces passkey support in new public beta which it hopes will make the platform easier and safer to use.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 Will Microsoft be able to close $69bn deal for Activision Blizzard? Appeal by competition watchdog in US is latest twist in complex saga involving trio of regulators