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Fallout 4 and Stardew Valley lead new Xbox Game Pass "starter edition" tier for Discord Nitro subscribers

A deal's a deal

GamesRadar

Microsoft fires head of Israeli subsidiary and other managers over surveillance of Palestinians

The move follows years of internal and external pressure.

PC Gamer

"Not a preload issue": Xbox responds as 'Forza Horizon 6' PC files leak in full a week before launch — and pirates already cracked it (UPDATED: Microsoft responds)

It's a potentially multi-million dollar error. Playground Games' upcoming arcade racer has leaked in full on Steam early, unencrypted. The raw files quickly made their way to the world wide web, and the rest is history.

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Xbox and PC may get the sequel to this hit PS5 exclusive at launch — its devs are ditching Sony to "reach a broad global audience from day one"

The dev behind the hit PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade is going independent and making a sequel — and it sounds like the series could be headed to Xbox.

Windows Central

ON THIS DAY: People ask why I use a Lumia 950 XL, so here it is

People have been asking me, possibly in jest, why I use a Lumia 950 XL. So here are some of the reasons why.

Windows Central

"We are taking strict enforcement action": Microsoft and Xbox hardware ban a Forza Horizon 6 pirate for 8,000 years after the disastrous Steam leak, threaten more hammer swings

Forza Horizon 6 leaked early and cracked builds are online, but Xbox and Playground Games say you're getting a hardware ban if you're caught playing them.

Windows Central

Every Microsoft Surface should have this tiny Windows 11 app that finally fixes a long‑standing battery headache

Microsoft still makes you dig through the Surface app to pause Smart Charging, but a new third-party tool called Surface Charging Tray brings those toggles to your taskbar.

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Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit unknown weakness in a company's digital defence

Google has stopped criminals using artificial intelligence to find and exploit a company's digital weakness. This zero-day exploit could have bypassed security measures. Experts warn this is the start of AI-powered cyberattacks. Governments and tech firms are now racing to bolster defenses against these advanced threats. A dangerous transitional period…

The Economic Times

“This does feel a little underwhelming”: Xbox Game Pass officially joins Discord Nitro as the two platforms tighten their partnership

Xbox and Discord are expanding their partnership with Discord Nitro now including Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition. The collaboration also introduces new Discord perks for Game Pass users and improved game discovery features.

Windows Central

Tech companies tap debt markets to fund AI and cloud expansion

Last month, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta signaled that spending on AI would not slow down, with the tech giants' combined spending now set to exceed $700 billion this year, up from about $600 billion previously.

The Economic Times

Microsoft feared that OpenAI might jump to Amazon and badmouth Azure "on the way out" — internal emails revealed in court

Internal emails show Microsoft worried OpenAI would storm off to Amazon and undermine Azure’s credibility.

Windows Central

"Apple does this and you love it": Microsoft VP fires back at trolls over Windows 11's new performance boost feature. "It's not cheating; this is how modern systems make apps feel fast."

Windows 11's upcoming "Low Latency Profile" feature has been branded "lazy" by online trolls. Microsoft VP explains why they're wrong.

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75% of Google’s Code Is AI-Written What Happens Next?

For decades, coding was considered one of the most human skills in technology. Engineers spent years mastering programming languages, solving bugs, and building software line by line. But inside Google, something dramatic is happening now. According to CEO Sundar Pichai, artificial intelligence is already writing most of the company’s new…

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Microsoft boss Satya Nadella to testify on his role in OpenAI's founding

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to take the stand Monday in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, to explain emails that revealed how his company funded the ChatGPT creator's shift from philanthropic organisation to for-profit AI giant. He will rely on recently disclosed Microsoft emails from January 2018 to demonstrate…

The Economic Times

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Microsoft's African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft's planned data center in Kenya faces delays. Disagreements with the Kenyan government over guaranteed payments have stalled the project. The company partnered with G42 for a $1 billion investment. Talks are ongoing, but the scale of the facility requires further structuring. Power requirements are also under discussion.

Tom’s Hardware

China's Hanyuan-2 debuts as 'world's first' dual-core quantum computer — 200-qubit claims incredible power efficiency, but lacks critical performance benchmarks

CAS Cold Atom Technology, a Wuhan-based firm affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), unveiled what it calls the world's first dual-core quantum computer.

The Economic Times

SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies

Global tech giants are making unprecedented offers to SK Hynix. They want to invest in new production lines and fund expensive equipment purchases. This is to secure vital memory chips. Demand for these chips is surging due to the artificial intelligence boom. SK Hynix is cautious about these deals. The…

International Business Times

Iran's Push for Fees on the World's Internet Cables Turns the Strait of Hormuz Into a 20% Global Traffic Weapon

Iran plans to charge fees on undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to leverage this digital bottleneck for revenue and political influence.

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The Economic Times

ETtech Explainer: AI is writing most of the code for companies — what this means

AI is now writing a large part of code for tech companies. Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Indian firms like Meesho and Freshworks are using AI extensively. This shift boosts productivity. Developers are focusing on complex tasks and quality.

Euronews

Google, Microsoft and xAI agree to US government AI testing programme

The US Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will evaluate models for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons-related risks before they are released to the public.

Windows Central

Scared that Edge loads your passwords into memory in plaintext? A dedicated password manager keeps them inside an encrypted vault

A researcher found that Microsoft Edge is the only Chromium browser that loads all your saved passwords in plaintext in memory on startup. If that makes you nervous, a dedicated password manager is a safe and simple way to protect sensitive accounts.

Windows Central

"We have to sweat every single detail": Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma vows to deliver Xbox updates every two weeks to "fix the fundamentals on console and PC" in 2026

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning frequent updates for Xbox on both console and PC as part of Microsoft's efforts in "restoring our core."

The Economic Times

US stocks today: US market ends lower as semiconductor stocks reverse earlier gains

The S&P 500 closed lower as chip stocks like Intel and Arm Holdings retreated, while U.S.-Iran peace talk uncertainty impacted the broader market. Despite a strong quarter driven by AI and tech rallies, concerns over chip supply and geopolitical tensions tempered investor sentiment. Oil prices edged down, though Nvidia and…

Fortune

Elon Musk called Anthropic ‘evil’ 3 months ago. Now he’s taking $4 billion to become its landlord

“He who controls the data center, really does control the application of artificial intelligence right now.”

Destructoid

‘Halo Next’ reportedly in development at Halo Studios, promising an accessible story that appeals to both veterans and rookies

Let's hope it hits the feels like any Halo game should.

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