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The next big Windows 11 feature update is imminent — here's what's new

Microsoft is gearing up to ship yet another feature drop for Windows 11 users in the next handful of weeks, and this one is set to feature lots of quality-of-life improvements to areas such as the Taskbar, Widgets Board, Settings, and accessibility features.

Windows Central · May 12, 2023

In California’s anti-caste legislation, a big win for workplace diversity

The home turf of big tech companies, California has recorded a victory for all its caste-oppressed people as the California State Senate voted 34-1 to pass a legislation putting a ban on caste-based discrimination. 

Newslaundry · May 12, 2023

Microsoft fixes serious Outlook security flaw, so patch now

Hackers have been successfully bypassing a previous Microsoft Outlook patch.

TechRadar · May 12, 2023

Microsoft ships its second Windows 11 Release Preview Insider build of the day

Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel that are on the original release of Windows 11 can now grab an update.

Windows Central · May 11, 2023

Asus Confirms Its Windows-Based Steam Deck Killer With Official Price and Release Date

The ROG Ally is powered by AMD's new Ryzen Z1 chips and will be available in June for $699 — or if you're willing to wait, a $100 less in "Q3".

Inverse · May 11, 2023

Windows 11 Release Preview Insiders just got an update with a lengthy list of changes

Microsoft has a ton of changes and improvements in the latest Windows 11 Insider Build.

Windows Central · May 11, 2023

Microsoft wants to give PC gamers the best feature on Xbox: Quick Resume

It might be time to step into the future, Windows PC gamers

GamesRadar · May 11, 2023

Google has matched Microsoft in party planning A.I. Is that enough?

The new A.I. search engine Google previewed at Google I/O could be transformative, but Google is rolling it out slowly. And the company still appears to be playing catch-up rather than leading the pack.

Fortune · May 11, 2023

You probably missed this Microsoft Teams announcement at Google I/O

Android Auto will soon support Microsoft Teams virtual meetings as well as Zoom and Cisco Webex.

Windows Central · May 11, 2023

AWS and Microsoft Azure dominate cloud computing. But could Google Cloud beat them in Web3?

"They see an opportunity, and there's people who need cloud services, and so they formed a verticalized team," says Andrew Boone, a research analyst at JMP Securities.

Fortune · May 11, 2023