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Microsoft Confirms First Free Windows Update For 2026
This free update offer is available for hundreds of millions of Windows users.
NFL divisional predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every playoff game
Microsoft Copilot AI was near-perfect predicting the results of the NFL's wild-card weekend. Will it repeat its success in the divisional round?
I Replaced Microsoft 365 With This Free Alternative
LibreOffice is saving me money on an offline word processor, and it doesn't have Microsoft Copilot either.
A new breed of Big Tech is drawing huge consumer health demand
GenAI native giants OpenAI and Anthropic are driving consumer uptake where Google and Microsoft struggled.
Here's where Microsoft's data centers are located
Business Insider found where 44 of Microsoft's data centers are located as of 2024. It promised this week consumers won't be on the hook for them.
Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox update their 2020 pledge to "improve player safety across our platforms"
Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Microsoft continue to collaborate in a bid to "improve player safety acro…
An Update to Our Shared Commitment to Safer Gaming
Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Microsoft continue to collaborate to improve player safety across our platforms - today, we're providing an update on our shared online safety principles.
Microsoft might have just leaked Forza Horizon 6’s release date
A May 19th release date has appeared inside a Forza Horizon 5 notification.
Reprompt attack let hackers hijack Microsoft Copilot sessions
A new attack against Microsoft Copilot Personal called 'Reprompt' allows attackers to silently exfiltrate user data after tricking the target into clicking on a legitimate Copilot link.
Microsoft Fixes 114 Windows Flaws in January 2026 Patch, One Actively Exploited
Microsoft’s January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 114 Windows flaws, including an actively exploited Desktop Window Manager bug added to CISA’s KEV list.
Bobby Kotick claims lawsuit objecting Microsoft-Activision deal was "tied to Embracer's desire to boost sales"
Former CEO describes lawsuit filed by Swedish pension fund as a "collateral attack" on Activision Blizzard
The first Windows 11 OS update for 2026 is now rolling out with important fixes — including one that impacts battery life on PCs with an NPU
Microsoft has issued its first Patch Tuesday security updates for Windows 11 in 2026, and this round includes some important fixes for battery life and networking.
Microsoft Desktop Window Manager 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the wild
Microsoft patched a critical zero-day information disclosure flaw in its Desktop Window Manager (DWM) on January 13, 2026, in the Patch Tuesday update after detecting active exploitation in the wild.
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5073724 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5073724 extended security update to fix the Patch Tuesday security updates, including 3 zero-days and a fix for expiring Secure Boot certificates.
Windows 11 KB5074109 & KB5073455 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5074109 and KB5073455 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features.
Microsoft January 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 114 flaws
Today is Microsoft's January 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 114 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday January 2026 - 114 Vulnerabilities Fixed Including 3 Zero-days
Microsoft's January 2026 updates fix 114 vulnerabilities, with critical severity assigned to several remote code execution bugs in Office applications and Windows services like LSASS.
Why Businesses are Turning to Mass Timber For Office and Data Center Construction
Companies like Crow Holdings, Toyota, Microsoft, and Walmart are embracing the natural material for productivity gains, sustainability, and the bottom line.
Anthropic launches Cowork, a file-managing AI agent that could threaten dozens of startups
The new tool brings Claude Code's capabilities to non-technical users, positioning Anthropic to compete with productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot.
Microsoft is retiring its Office Lens app on iOS and Android
The scanning features of Lens are now available in Microsoft’s OneDrive app instead.
Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer
Microsoft is testing a hidden 'Chat with Copilot' button in Windows 11 File Explorer, signaling deeper AI search and a coming Agent Launchers framework.
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Palantir, Zoom, Microsoft, Roku, Netflix & more
Here are Monday's biggest calls on Wall Street.
JD Sports plans to let shoppers buy through AI platforms
Retailer to allow ‘one-click purchases’ through assistants such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, beginning in US
Microsoft says you should upgrade to Windows 11 AI PCs if you want to be prepared for the next generation of computing
Microsoft says you may not be prepared for the next generation of computing if you don't upgrade to a Copilot+ PC with Windows 11.
Microsoft is finally making its version of a popular Apple feature actually worth using
Here's hoping it does well.
Redmond small businesses prepare for economic boost as Microsoft ends remote work
Anticipation is building among small businesses throughout Redmond for an economic boon once Microsoft workers end their remote assignments next month.
Microsoft may soon allow IT admins to uninstall Copilot
Microsoft is testing a new policy that allows IT administrators to uninstall the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant on managed devices.
Microsoft's first Windows 11 preview build of 2026 brings more Copilot+ PC features to everyone
Microsoft's first new preview build of Windows 11 for 2026 is packing a handful of Copilot additions, along with a new mobile Resume feature and more.
Copilot could soon live inside Windows 11's File Explorer, as Microsoft tests Chat with Copilot in Explorer, not just in a separate app
Microsoft is testing a new feature that integrates Copilot into the File Explorer, but it’s not going to be another ‘Ask Copilot’ button in the right-click menu. This time, Copilot will live inside File Explorer, likely in a sidebar or Details/Preview-pane-like interface, according to new references in Windows 11 preview builds. Microsoft watchers @PhantomOfEarth and […]
Microsoft is making it much easier to add hyperlinks in Word docs
It’s now as easy as pasting over the text you want to hyperlink.
Xbox’s Developer Direct returns on January 22nd with Fable and Forza Horizon 6 gameplay
The new installments in two of Microsoft’s biggest Xbox franchises are releasing this year.
No, Microsoft didn’t rebrand Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft’s Office website is confusing the internet
Microsoft’s Nadella wants us to stop thinking of AI as ‘slop’
Nadella wants us to think of AI as a human helper instead of a slop-generating job killer. New data for 2026 indicates he could be right.
Microsoft's Nadella wants us to stop thinking of AI as 'slop'
Nadella wants us to think of AI as a human helper instead of a slop-generating job killer. New data for 2026 indicates he could be right.
Microsoft Edge is getting a Copilot-inspired redesign
The Copilot UI could come to more Microsoft products
Microsoft Excel World Champ's top advice for office workers
Diarmuid Early won first place in the 2025 Microsoft Excel World Championship. He has some pointers for using Excel at work.
"Microslop" trends — backlash to Microsoft's on-going AI obsession continues
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella penned an AI-heavy blog post to close out 2025, leading to widespread mockery and a brand new moniker for the big M.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls for consensus about AI
: Exec argues we need a new metaphor focused on AI as a lever rather than a job killer
While Microsoft is obsessed with AI, Valve is stealing PC gaming away
Valve has spent the last decade tunneling into Microsoft's vault. Now, the heist is on.
Microsoft's Satya Nadella wants you to stop calling AI "slop" in 2026
In closing comments of 2025, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared an update on the state of things going into 2026 — and it's all about ... AI!
11 executives and researchers who left Google in 2025
Two DeepMind cofounders are now on the opposite sides of an intensifying AI talent war, as Microsoft lures away Google employees in 2025.
2025 has been a disaster for Windows 11 as frustrating bugs and intrusive features continue to erode trust in Microsoft’s flagship OS — something desperately needs to change
Too many bugs. Too many changes. Too little control. Windows 11's reputation might be at its lowest it's ever been as 2025 comes to a close.
Microsoft’s WebTV Is Being Revived By Fans
During the 1990s, everyone wanted to surf the information super-highway — also known as the World Wide Web or just ‘Internet’ — but not everyone was interested in getting on…
Former PlayStation Exec Says Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo Must Learn From VHS's Victory Over Betamax if They Want to Truly Expand the Console Audience
Video game console sales cap out each generation at around 250 million, so how will the console manufacturers break through that barrier? By learning a crucial lesson from the videotape format war, one former PlayStation executive has suggested.
Microsoft’s business is on fire. So how can its stock break from its curse?
The OpenAI and Nvidia narratives need to come back into fashion in order for Microsoft shares to move meaningfully higher.
Microsoft Office 2019 drops to $29.97 for a lifetime Windows license
A one-time purchase that gets the job done.
Drop those free apps — own Microsoft Office for just $35
A productivity suite for real grown-ups.
New Runtime Standby ABI Proposed For Linux Akin To Microsoft Windows' "Modern Standby"
An exciting post-Christmas patch series out on the Linux kernel mailing list this morning is proposing a new runtime standby ABI that is similar in nature to the 'Modern Standby' functionality found with Microsoft Windows.
This $40 Microsoft bundle makes an old PC feel brand new
Spoil an old PC with this bundle.
NFL Week 17 predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every game
Microsoft Copilot picks all of the NFL Week 17 games after going 12-4 predicting the results of the previous week's contests.
WA students try out new tech at 'Hour of AI'
Microsoft's one-hour lesson in Bellevue aimed to introduce kids to fast-evolving AI and helping them use it responsibly.
I moved to the US from India. Here's how I landed a job at Microsoft after first misunderstanding the Big Tech hiring process.
Rishab Jolly moved to the US to get his MBA after starting his engineering career in India. He was hired at Microsoft in 2017 as a product manager.
Microsoft wants to replace its entire C and C++ codebase
: Plans move to Rust, with help from AI
“My goal is to eliminate every line of C and C++ from Microsoft by 2030” — Microsoft bets on AI to finally modernize Windows
A distinguished engineer outlined a "previously unimaginable" plan to rewrite millions of lines of code using AI agents and algorithms.
'Fragmented' Microsoft tools undercut efficiency at Amazon and Whole Foods, internal Deloitte review found
Whole Foods' use of Microsoft 365 apps remained disconnected from Amazon, leading to inefficiencies and security concerns, a Deloitte review found.
“Losing the Console Race by Miles”: Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Ticks Up as the Console Wars Gain a Bit of Clarity
Things are not good right now for tech giant Microsoft ($MSFT) on the gaming front. It has been systematically losing ground to chief rival Sony ($SONY) for the las...
Read the memos Google, Apple, Microsoft, and ServiceNow sent visa workers warning them not to travel
The US is now reviewing the social media of some visa applicants. Several major tech companies are warning visa holders not to leave the country.
Microsoft Surface Pro Deal Goes Further Than Apple's MacBook to Stand Out in Windows Laptop Clearance Deals
Don't miss out on this amazing chance to save big.
Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here's everything that is new.
The latest Windows 11 Insider build quietly adds new tools, UI tweaks, and deeper AI integration. Some of these changes are big.
Trump signs order to ease restrictions on cannabis
Trump's order moves cannabis to Schedule III, potentially saving Maryland businesses millions in taxes and improving access to capital.
LG Will Let TV Owners Delete Microsoft Copilot After Customer Outcry
LG Electronics Inc. will let owners of its televisions delete Microsoft Corp.’s artificial intelligence software amid a consumer backlash.
LG quietly added an unremovable Microsoft Copilot app to TVs
The latest place you may find Microsoft Copilot is on your LG smart television, whether you want it or not.
Microsoft will finally kill obsolete cipher that has wreaked decades of havoc
The weak RC4 for administrative authentication has been a hacker Holy Grail for decades.
Microsoft takes down mod that recreated Halo 3 in Counter-Strike 2
Project Misriah creator vows to use new experience “to cook up something else.”…
LG Quietly Installs Microsoft Copilot on Its Smart TVs—And You Can't Delete It
LG TV owners are not happy about the AI app showing up unannounced, becoming a permanent fixture on their homescreen.
Philips to acquire AI-enabled intravascular imaging specialists SpectraWAVE
Massachusetts-SpectraWAVE has gained considerable momentum in recent years, planting its flag in some of cardiology’s biggest trends. The company was co-founded by cardiologists and has already secured multiple FDA clearances.
LG webOS TVs are now installing Microsoft Copilot automatically with no option to remove it
Reddit users say LG webOS update added Microsoft Copilot and locked it in place An owner of an LG TV has started a Reddit thread claiming that a recent
Microsoft: December security updates cause Message Queuing failures
Microsoft has confirmed that the December 2025 security updates are breaking Message Queuing (MSMQ) functionality, affecting enterprise applications and Internet Information Services (IIS) websites.
Microsoft Copilot AI Comes to LG TVs, and Can't Be Deleted
Microsoft's Copilot AI chatbot is arguably one of the most controversial add-ons ever implemented in the Windows 11 operating system. However, the controversy doesn't stop at PC operating systems. It seems to extend to TVs as well. According to Reddit user u/defjam16, his LG TV webOS received an upd...
Xbox Series X Enters Holiday Clearance Mode After Skipping Black Friday Discounts, Includes a Wireless Controller
Save 8% on the 1TB, 4K, 120fps gaming console from Microsoft for a limited time.
5 Free Apps That Can Replace Your Microsoft Office Subscription
If you are tired of paying a fortune for a Microsoft Office subscription, you must check out some alternative apps like Canva, Mailspring, and more.
Small Business Technology News This Week: Does Microsoft Have “Shoddy” Products?
Also: Agents are increasingly being used in the enterprise and some think AI could replace seasonal workers.
LG Update Installs Unremovable Microsoft Copilot on Smart TVs, Ignites Backlash
LG's recent software update has forcibly installed Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant, on smart TVs without removal options, sparking widespread user backlash over privacy, bloatware, and loss of control. This highlights growing tensions in smart devices, where monetization often overrides user preferences.
A Kinect for kids is outselling Xbox to become the hot toy this holiday
The Nex Playground is basically Kinect for kids, and it’s outselling Microsoft’s Xbox, shaking up the console market this holiday.
NFL Week 15 predictions by Microsoft Copilot AI for every game
Microsoft Copilot AI is coming off another respectable week predicting the results of NFL games. Here are its NFL Week 15 picks.
Getting Personal With AI: Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) Slips as Users Turn to AI in Strange Ways
Tech giant Microsoft ($MSFT) has clearly focused on artificial intelligence (AI) of late, even when the system does not work as well as you would hope. But as it tu...
Microsoft Issues Security Fixes for 56 Flaws, Including Active Exploit and Two Zero-Days
Microsoft fixed 56 Windows security flaws, including an actively exploited privilege-escalation bug and two new command-injection zero-days.
Marvell Technology CEO addresses reports the company lost business from Amazon and Microsoft
Marvell Technology CEO Matt Murphy addressed speculation about his company's customers in a Tuesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer.
Microsoft rounds off 2025 with one final Windows 11 feature update — here's what's new and fixed
The Windows 11 December 2025 Security Update is now rolling out, and alongside it comes a number of new features and changes to round off the year.
Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 57 flaws
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 57 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Microsoft promises it will upgrade Windows 11 with better performance for gamers in 2026 — "we’re committed to making Windows the best place to play"
Windows 11 is set to gain a number of important improvements for gamers next year, all designed to allow games to run better and compete with SteamOS.
The era of agentic business applications arrives at Convergence 2025 - Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog
At Convergence 2025, Microsoft explores agentic business applications and how organizations build AI-first autonomous enterprises. Learn more.
Netflix's 'Stranger Things' Is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
The Hawkins Helicopter Tour Company takes off in the new Stranger Things Expansion pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Save Over $100 On The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally, Now At Its Lowest Price Yet
Save $100 on Microsoft and ASUS' handheld PC collaboration at Amazon right now, letting you take your Xbox Game Pass games on the go.
Microsoft Confirms New Upgrade Decision For All Windows Users
How to get Microsoft’s new upgrade on your PC — it’s the simplest Windows upgrade ever.
Xbox did so badly on US Black Friday sales it was beaten by a console you've never heard of
An unexpected motion gaming device beat Xbox and placed among the US best sellers, raising questions about missed opportunities and Microsoft’s approach to future hardware.
Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PC plan fizzled, but it still served a purpose
Microsoft's Copilot+ AI PC plan launched with a ton of hype, but the company has little to show for it today.
Microsoft finally has a better looking Run dialog for Windows 11
The modern Run prompt is hidden in the latest Windows 11 builds
After 30 years, Microsoft is redesigning the Run dialog box on Windows 11 — now with an updated modern UI for the first time
After 30 years, the Run dialog box (Win+R) is being updated with a modern interface that matches the rest of Windows 11. Here's a first look!
Latest Windows 11 updates may break the OS's most basic bits
: Microsoft warns Start menu, Explorer, and other XAML apps can crash or vanish on managed devices
Exclusive: Arcturus raises $2.3M to make 3D immersive replays for live sports
The startup includes veterans of Microsoft, Lucasfilm and NVIDIA.
Microsoft warns latest Windows 11 updates might break the Start menu, Taskbar, and other integral UI bits — here's what you need to know
Windows 11 PCs that are targeting enterprise use may experience an issue where system-level UI surfaces and apps such as the Taskbar, Start Menu, and Settings app will fail to load or crash.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Business: The future of work for small businesses
Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot Business—a comprehensive, full-featured AI solution for SMBs. Learn more.
Meet Amar Subramanya, the 46-year-old Google and Microsoft veteran who will now steer Apple's supremely important AI strategy
“We are pleased to welcome Amar to Craig’s leadership team and to bring his extraordinary AI expertise to Apple," CEO Tim Cook said in a statement.
Vaulted Deep Named "Best in Business" By Inc. Magazine for Scaling Critical Waste Infrastructure while Delivering Carbon Removal
Vaulted Deep has been named to Inc.'s 2025 Best in Business list for scaling the first commercial infrastructure for simultaneously managing organic waste while delivering permanent carbon removal. The recognition in the Best Startups category follows a year of growth across Vaulted's operations, infrastructure, and commercial traction. In 2025, Vaulted expanded its operating capacity, delivered more than 23,000 tonnes of verified CO₂ removal, and secured long-term agreements with Microsoft and
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update improves and breaks dark mode
The update was supposed to improve dark mode in Windows 11
Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues
Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues.
Apple just named a new AI chief with Google and Microsoft expertise, as John Giannandrea steps down
The move is being characterized as a shake-up, but was seemingly inevitable in retrospect.