Microsoft slashes Xbox Wireless Headset prices in surprise sale You can grab the official Xbox Wireless Headset at half the usual cost for a limited time in a sneaky new Microsoft sale USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 5, 2023
Xbox Game Pass July 2023: GTA 5 returns to the service today – but probably not for long Xbox Game Pass members are kicking off the month in style with one of Rockstar's most popular games added Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023
Why Microsoft Thinks Sony Will Release a PS5 Slim Later This Year Microsoft believes Sony is planning to launch a slimmer and cheaper PlayStation 5 model later this year. According to Sony's past PlayStation release cycles, that could be true. Inverse · Jul 5, 2023
Microsoft could soon be facing a major EU antitrust investigation One case is settled, but another inches closer to a full-blown investigation that could be worth 10% of Microsoft’s turnover. TechRadar · Jul 5, 2023
10 Years Ago, a Daring New Console Paved the Way for a Gaming Revolution A decade later, Ouya's console revolution lives on despite the independent console's own death. Inverse · Jul 5, 2023
Windows 11 system app change is now in hidden testing Microsoft recently released build 23493 to the Windows 11 Dev Channel, featuring the much-anticipated Windows Copilot, among other neat features. However, a hidden feature has been uncovered that helps users identify default system apps on Windows 11. Windows Central · Jul 5, 2023
Mozilla Firefox says farewell to Windows 7 and 8 users with one last update Mozilla Firefox will not be supported on Windows 7 and 8 going forward, as the browser receives its final update for those operating systems. Windows Central · Jul 5, 2023
Microsoft denies that 30 million customer accounts have been compromised Anonymous Sudan, a hacker group, has come out to announce that it was able to access data from 30 million customer accounts from Microsoft. The attackers are selling the information to interested parties for $50,000. However, Microsoft has indicated that these claims are false, and that customer data remains safe. Windows Central · Jul 5, 2023
‘Double agents’: fossil-fuel lobbyists work for US groups trying to fight climate crisis Exclusive: new database shows 1,500 US lobbyists working for fossil-fuel firms while representing universities and green groups The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2023
Xbox and Bethesda join Nintendo at Gamescom 2023 – leaving Sony as the odd one out It has been confirmed that Xbox and Bethesda will be attending Gamescom 2023 in Cologne later this year Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023
More AI, less clutter and copy Apple – what app makers want from Windows 12 We asked three developers about what they wanted to see in Microsoft’s next major update for Windows. TechRadar · Jul 5, 2023
Firefox finally pulls support for Windows 7, 8, so update now Mozilla has issued a final warning for Windows 7/8 and macOS 10.12/10.13/10.14 users ahead of Firefox 116 release. TechRadar · Jul 5, 2023
Pushing Buttons: How much does Call of Duty really make? Inside the court case telling gaming’s secrets In this week’s newsletter: How a hearing on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard has made for the gossipiest weeks in gaming for years The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
PS5 Slim tipped for 2023 release — by Xbox The PS5 Slim could launch later this year, and for the same price tag as a PS5 Digital. Tom’s Guide · Jul 5, 2023
TechRadar · Jul 5, 2023 Hidden change to Windows 11 Start menu uncovered in testing – and we like it It looks like Microsoft wants to make it clear what Windows 11’s default apps are in the Start menu.
TechRadar · Jul 5, 2023 Microsoft expects the PS5 Slim to launch sometime this year In its ongoing legal battle with the FTC, Microsoft revealed it expects Sony's PS5 Slim console to launch this year.
T3 · Jul 5, 2023 Considering how much my PS5 overheats already, won't a PS5 Slim just be worse? New version of PlayStation 5 tipped, but is it needed?
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023 Parmy Olson: Your future AI will have multiple personalities Chatbots aren’t just useful for writing essays and emails. Those designed to show empathy and retain memories about their users are already acting as personal guides. A man who recently tried using a chatbot called Pi realized it could help him give up smoking if he went to it each…
Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023 US to curb China access to cloud services like Amazon, WSJ says WASHINGTON — The U.S. is preparing to curtail Chinese companies’ access to cloud-computing services including those provided by Amazon.com Inc. and Microsoft Corp., The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.
Windows Central · Jul 4, 2023 Another regulator unconditionally approves Microsoft's Activision merger with Xbox The FTC in the US and the CMA in the UK may still have their gripes about the Activision acquisition by Xbox, but South Africa's Competition Tribunal has approved the deal unconditionally.
Laptop · Jul 4, 2023 PS5 Slim: Price and release window outed by Microsoft court docs The PS5 Slim could be arriving later this year if leaked court documents are accurate, with Microsoft revealing its release window and a likely retail price.
TechRadar · Jul 4, 2023 Microsoft workers protest 'landmark year' CEO memo following pay freeze Despite increasing revenues for at least the first three quarters of FY23, Microsoft is refusing to give employees a pay rise.
GamesRadar · Jul 4, 2023 Sony reportedly speaking with Lies of P developer about getting more South Korean games on PS5 DokeV publisher Pearl Abyss is apparently also in talks
Fortune · Jul 4, 2023 Is Apple really worth $3 trillion? The math suggests no. Apple now towers as a textbook case of a stock so richly valued that its future returns will likely prove extremely poor.
TechRadar · Jul 4, 2023 Microsoft is still hard at work improving this unloved Windows 11 feature How’s snap suggestions coming along in Windows 11? It’s looking pretty slick right now.