Next-Gen Xbox? More Like a PC, According to Satya Nadella Xbox's next console offering might hardly be a console. Operation Sports · Oct 29, 2025
With over 9,000 people laid off, Xbox more expensive than ever, and several studios closed, Microsoft's pro-AI CEO says the "best way to innovate is to have good margins" You'd think having an extra 9,000 people around would help with the whole innovating thing GamesRadar · Oct 29, 2025
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates almost nuked Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI before it started — "You're going to burn this billion dollars" Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that securing board approval for investing $1 billion in OpenAI was challenging. Bill Gates warned that it was like setting the money ablaze. Windows Central · Oct 29, 2025
Bill Gates Told Satya Nadella 'You're Going To Burn This Billion Dollars' By Investing In OpenAI — But Microsoft's Bet Became A 100-Bagger When Bill Gates cautioned Satya Nadella that Microsoft Corporation's (NASDAQ:MSFT) $1 billion OpenAI investment could go up in flames, few could have imagined it would turn into a $135 billion stake. Benzinga · Oct 29, 2025
Valve has done a "very good job" of building a "massive marketplace" on Windows with Steam, but Microsoft and Xbox are looking to go one step further: "We're going to be everywhere" Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also adds another hint that the next Xbox will be a PC hybrid GamesRadar · Oct 29, 2025
The best way to innovate in gaming 'is to have good margins,' says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, so I guess he'll be reinvesting his $96.5 million payday back into Xbox any second now Maybe you can make more sense of Satya Nadella's comments on gaming than I can. PC Gamer · Oct 28, 2025
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is "looking forward," to the next Xbox — "We want to do innovative work on the system side, on both console and PC." In a new interview, Microsoft CEO offered some rare comments on Xbox's gaming strategy, talking up the new console and musing on the death of the Xbox exclusive. Windows Central · Oct 28, 2025
Despite mass layoffs and a previous pay cut, Microsoft's CEO is taking home nearly $100 million this year That's a 22% pay bump from last year. PC Gamer · Oct 28, 2025
Satya Nadella is skipping Ignite 2025 — Judson Althoff will lead the keynote instead Microsoft has confirmed that Satya Nadella will be skipping Ignite 2025, with newly appointed CEO of commercial Judson Althoff leading the main keynote instead. Windows Central · Oct 27, 2025
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gets a major pay rise - but will its increasing AI focus be enough to continue to pay the bills? Microsoft’s soaring AI revenues boost executive rewards, exposing sharp inequality and uncertainty about whether such growth can truly last. TechRadar · Oct 26, 2025
ON THIS DAY: The future of Windows Mobile – Does Microsoft want to reboot the concept of a phone? Windows Phone is dead, at least as we know it. Microsoft has demonstrated that they can invent new hardware categories like the Surface Book and HoloLens. What would happen if they applied that same desire to mobile phones? Let's talk about the future of Microsoft. Windows Central · Oct 25, 2025
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says AI won't destroy human jobs—'Yes, job functions will change…but I'm excited about it' Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said every CEO he speaks with is focused on AI automation, and despite “volatility” around jobs, humans will adjust to a new normal. Fortune · Oct 23, 2025
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s pay hits a record $96.5 million—he got a 22% pay rise mirroring the $4 trillion tech giant’s skyrocketing shares Satya Nadella’s pay hits its highest since becoming Microsoft CEO, driven by a 23% stock surge in 2025 and shares doubling in three years. Fortune · Oct 22, 2025
$96.5 million for Nadella | Microsoft's CEO receives record pay in a year that saw 15,000+ layoffs Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella stands to gain around $96.5 million for his part in the company's 2025 boom. Here's why that stings in a year with 15,000+ Microsoft layoffs, as well as why a pay cut wouldn't change much. Windows Central · Oct 22, 2025
Windows Central · Oct 21, 2025 "Inside the rift: Why Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership is on shaky ground OpenAI owes a lot of its success to Microsoft's early investment, but the AI firm is only focused on one thing: scaling compute power. That's causing some internal strife at the bargaining table, according to an insider.
Windows Central · Oct 14, 2025 “MACROHARD,” Elon Musk’s Microsoft AI clone, will be profoundly impactful at an immense scale — without direct hardware development, "much like Apple" Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently claimed that Macrohard (Microsoft's AI clone) will be "profoundly impactful at an immense scale." And like Apple, it'll lean on other companies to manufacture hardware.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025 What do Musk, Microsoft’s CEO and the head of Zoom all have in common? The H-1B visa that is now in Trump’s crosshairs IN FOCUS: From Elon Musk and Satya Nadella to the co-founder of Moderna, it’s not just tycoons in Silicon Valley who have benefited from the controversial work visa now in Donald Trump’s crosshairs, writes Io Dodds
Windows Central · Oct 9, 2025 In its quest for infinite money, Xbox is alienating its fans and everything it once was — will it even be worth it in the end, Microsoft? Microsoft's quest for new users and new revenue threatens hollowing out everything Xbox once was. Socials are a wasteland, the hate is on a level not seen since 2013. Does Xbox even care, and does it even matter?
Windows Central · Oct 4, 2025 Report: Microsoft gave up $300 million in Call of Duty sales as a result of Game Pass How much is the true cost of Game Pass when Call of Duty is involved?
Windows Central · Oct 3, 2025 Did Microsoft admit that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was simply too good to be true? — Some thoughts on the "why." The big news of the week was Xbox Game Pass' pricing structure, which caught a whopping 50% price increase on the highest tier. Why did this happen, and what will the future look like? Let's analyse and speculate.
Benzinga · Oct 3, 2025 Microsoft's New Commercial Business CEO Says Nadella Can Now Return To 'Founder Mode' Judson Althoff, the new Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) commercial business chief, reflected on his new role, as CEO Satya Nadella is reallocating some of his responsibilities.
Windows Central · Oct 2, 2025 Microsoft’s Copilot branding sparks internal doubts — but Satya Nadella believes "a billion users of each" will clear up confusion Microsoft is doubling down on its Copilot marketing strategy to reduce confusion among users. For instance, enterprise PCs will ship with Microsoft 365 Copilot preinstalled.
Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025 LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky Reveals How Microsoft's Copilot Now Shapes Every High-Stakes Email To CEOs, World Leaders LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky revealed that artificial intelligence now plays a central role in shaping his most important communications, from emails to Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella to exchanges with global leaders.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025 Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians Exclusive: Tech firm ends military unit’s access to AI and data services after Guardian reveals secret spy project
Windows Central · Sep 23, 2025 Microsoft faces an identity crisis — Satya Nadella fears AI could run the company and products like Office into the ground Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is haunted by strategic errors that render companies like Digital Equipment Corporation as it doubles down on its AI investments withotu a clear mission.