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Microsoft denies Mexico data center linked to water shortages, local illnesses, and power outages — stomach bugs and even hepatitis reported in region as 1.5 Gigawatt AI data center buildout looms

Microsoft has denied claims that its data center in central Mexico is tied to a recent spate of power outages, water shortages, and health concerns, claiming it always prioritizes the needs of local communities in any actions it takes.

Tom’s Hardware

It's only been a few days since Windows 10's demise, and the latest Windows 11 update is causing havoc

Here we go again...

TechRadar

Internet Services Cut For Hours By Amazon Cloud Outage

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Trump is attracting investment to the US – but at a huge cost to workers and the environment

Early in his second presidency, Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs was met with widespread scepticism. Critics warned of economic decline and a global backlash. Yet the current landscape for the United States paints a more complex picture.

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Microsoft highlights all the new features that have shipped on Windows 11 in 2025 — and promises more to come

2025 has been quite a busy year for Windows 11, with the OS receiving new features on an almost monthly basis. Now, Microsoft has published a handy recap of everything that has shipped so far.

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Massive AWS outage takes games offline — Fortnite, Roblox, PlayStation and Epic Games affected

A major outage at Amazon Web Services has triggered global disruption across the internet, taking down online features for popular games including Fortnite, Roblox, Pokémon GO, and PlayStation Network.

Windows Central

Microsoft, Bitmine Immersion Technologies And An Industrial Stock On CNBC's 'Final Trades'

Wall Street traders spotlighted picks across crypto mining, auto retail, and aviation on CNBC’s latest market roundup. On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Bryn Talkington, managing partner of Requisite Capital Management, named Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) as her final trade.

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Windows 10's demise could be Linux's gain if the flood of defectors is anything to go by

Are droves of Windows 10 users heading to Linux? One distro saw 100,000 downloads in just two days after Microsoft ended support.

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Xbox ditching hardware and exclusive games "makes sense," former Microsoft exec and Blizzard boss says, as "only a moron would continue" making consoles as games go third party

Mike Ybarra also took aim at the "this is an Xbox" campaign: "Whoever came up with this clearly doesn’t play games"

GamesRadar

Microsoft triples down on Xbox hardware commitment, while also teasing first-party gaming handhelds — will it actually happen?

Rumors of Xbox's first-imposed demise have been greatly exaggerated, after Xbox president took to Variety to reiterate the firm's commitment to gaming hardware.

Windows Central

AWS outages takes most of the internet with it — Zoom, Slack, and even Fortnite go down

Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosts several of the web's most popular platforms, as "significant error rates" takes them offline.

Windows Central

Windows 11 Update Goes Rogue, Prompts Microsoft Emergency Response

Microsoft confirms a new Windows 11 issue affecting the Recovery Environment, with an emergency update now rolling out to restore functionality.

International Business Times UK

Hearthstone and Warcraft Rumble devs join the over 1900 Blizzard workers to unionize: 'We deserve to be heard and respected'

Workers at Blizzard continue to fight for their rights.

PC Gamer

Windows 11's October update just broke the Windows Recovery Environment — USB keyboards and mice unusable in Windows RE after latest bug hits

Like a moth to a flame, Windows has attracted yet another bug. In the latest October update, the recovery environment renders your USB keyboard and mouse unresponsive, making it impossible to interact with your PC. Microsoft has already taken note of the issue and plans to fix it in a…

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Weekend Round-Up: AI Takes Center Stage As Nvidia, Microsoft, Blackrock, Intel And Apple Make Big Moves

The past week has been a whirlwind of activity in the tech sector, with artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage. From a $40 billion data center project to a new AI chip, the industry’s biggest players are making significant strides in AI development.

Tom’s Hardware

The $150 external HyperSpace Trackpad Pro is an Apple Magic Trackpad alternative for Windows users with haptic feedback and pressure sensitivity — crowdfunded peripheral ships in Q1 2026

The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro packs premium build quality, zero-latency performance, and app-specific customization, all aimed at bringing macOS-style trackpad precision to Windows setups.

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10 Jobs That AI Will Never Kill, According to Microsoft

Artificial intelligence can do a lot, but it can't create the compassion or craftsmanship required of human beings to do these specialized tasks.

Tom’s Hardware

BitLocker reportedly auto-locks users' backup drives, causing loss of 3TB of valuable data — Windows automatic disk encryption can permanently lock your drives

An unfortunate Reddit user lost access to 3 terabytes of data stored across two drives when BitLocker automatically encrypted them without the user's knowledge, within Windows 11. With no keys to unlock the drives, the data is now permanently gone with no hopes for conventional recovery.

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'No Place Is Risk-Free Until The World Is Polio-Free:' Bill Gates Urges Global Action To Close Deadly Immunity Gaps

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates says the world stands on the brink of eradicating polio but warns that a critical funding shortfall could undo decades of progress.

Creative Bloq

Microsoft’s new icons are proving surprisingly popular with Apple fans

The divisive new designs are finally getting some love.

Tom’s Guide

ROG Xbox Ally isn't an Xbox, but it feels like the start of something big

ROG Xbox Ally relying on "Xbox Play Anywhere" makes the claim of it being an Xbox questionable. But think about it — this could be an exciting prospect for a truly open next-gen console.

Windows Central

The Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC launches worldwide — and Xbox already has a roadmap for its future

The Xbox Ally is now officially out in the wild, and while the hardware shows real potential, the software still needs work. Xbox has laid out a roadmap to improve the experience, covering new features, performance upgrades, and long-term handheld support.

TechRadar

Science fiction sold us “good” AI – now it’s shaping how we treat real AI

By filling our minds with loyal droids and wise computers, has sci-fi set us up to misunderstand the messy truth of AI?

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'Much like Apple': Elon Musk's "Macrohard" project will take a leaf out of Cupertino's book as it takes on Microsoft - outsource the physical, produce the intangible

Elon Musk announces Macrohard as an xAI platform designed to rival Microsoft and Apple by combining AI development and external manufacturing partnerships.

PC Gamer

Doom: The Dark Ages gets Steam Deck verification and a bunch of portable optimisations, just in time for the launch of Microsoft's new handheld

Update 2.2 also brings further tweaks to combat fundamentals and enemy encounters.

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