HP laptops overtake MacBooks in popularity in the US, Apple's quality perception declines, — survey
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) 2025 survey has revealed changes in the preferences of computer users. If earlier Apple topped the ranking of the most popular PC manufacturers, but now the first place was taken by HP. Although overall, the level of computer user satisfaction has slightly decreased compared to 2024, the study…
Fiber optic straw from Lumenisity and Microsoft cuts latency in half: "The biggest improvement in 40 years"
A group of researchers from Lumenisity — department The University of Southampton’s Optoelectronics Research Center, with the support of Microsoft, has created a cable with a hollow core.
48 years later: Microsoft opens BASIC code under MIT license
Microsoft has released “BASIC for the 6502 microprocessor version 1.1” on Github under license from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
35-year-old Indian IT worker dies in Microsoft office, suspected of "work overload"
A 35-year-old Indian Microsoft engineer was found dead in a California office. The family believes that the cause of death was exhaustion at work.
Windows 11 25H2 is available in the Release Preview channel — release is expected this year
Microsoft started deploying the annual feature update for Windows 11, version 25H2 (build 26200.5074). This is the fifth major iteration of Windows 11. The update is available to Insider program members in the Release Preview channel, the final stage for most updates before they are released to the public. This comes about two months after the…
Windows 11 25H2 is already on your PC, but you don't know it
Microsoft begins rolling out the next annual feature update to Windows 11 — version 25H2. It is already available to members of the Release Preview Channel, which means that the final release for PC users will take place very soon, as September is already upon us.
New Microsoft Word documents will be automatically saved to the cloud
Microsoft Word has decided to change the rules of the game — now documents will automatically “fly” to the cloud.
"Messy bugs". Gears of War: Reloaded launched on Steam with a "modest" rating of 50%
The release of Gears of War: Reloaded release has disappointed players “extremely”. On Steam, people are complaining that they did not receive skins for pre-orders and the title constantly crashes.
Console repairer stumbles upon a "rare" Xbox that was blocked due to debts
A retro console repairman got his hands on an Xbox 360 that refused to run games because of a “debt” message.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally will be released in October: with Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) scaling and game compatibility program
Microsoft confirmedannounced that Xbox Ally portable game consoles based on Ryzen Z2 A and Ryzen Z2 Extreme processors will be released simultaneously in more than 30 regions.
Is Windows Phone coming back? Microsoft patented a foldable smartphone with a stand
On April 23, 2025, Microsoft filed a patent application for registration of a foldable device called KICKSTAND FOR OPENING FOLDABLE COMPUTING DEVICE. Unlike previous developments, this document is of particular interest because it shows the concept of a foldable smartphone with a Surface Pro-style stand. An important point is that the patent was…
Windows 11 "Explorer" will receive many updates
Unlike previous versions of Windows, Windows 11 does not open Explorer on the This Computer page with all the disks by default, but on a new tab called Home. It provides quick access to user folders, favorites, and shared files. To make this experience more convenient, Microsoft is working on adding more buttons to Explorer.
"OpenAI is going to eat Microsoft alive": Elon Musk reacts to the launch of GPT-5 in the company's products
Elon Musk continues to mercilessly criticize OpenAI. This time, he directed his apocalyptic thoughts toward Microsoft, which has implemented GPT-5 in its software products.
Lawsuit against Microsoft for ending support for Windows 10: abuse of monopoly and neglect of security for AI implementation
Lawrence Klein, a resident of California, USA, has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in the San Diego Superior Court over Microsoft’s termination of support for Windows 10.
Next Xbox will be more powerful than PS6, — insider
Insiders say that the new Xbox will again be more powerful than the next PS6. According to KeplerL2The gap will be the same as between Xbox Series X and PS5.
Microsoft Vice President: Windows 2030 will do without mouse and keyboard, voice and AI will control it
In the Windows 2030 Vision video, Microsoft’s vice president of enterprise and security discusses the technologies of the future.
August Game Pass catalog will be replenished with Assassin's Creed Mirage and 5+ games
Microsoft has announced the list of Game Pass games for August — seven games will be added to the catalog, including Assassin’s Creed Mirage. At the same time, one of the best titles of 2024 will disappear.
The end of Windows 11 SE: Microsoft pulls its attempt to compete with Chrome OS from the market
Microsoft has officially confirmed that the special edition of Windows 11 SE will no longer receive major updates — including version 25H2, which the company will release at the end of 2025. Support for Windows 11 SE will finally end in October 2026. This applies not only to new features, but also to security and technical support updates.
GPT-5 is coming: Windows 11, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Azure are already making changes
More and more information about the new generation of the AI language model — GPT-5 is appearing online.
Builders are beating programmers: Microsoft tells which professions will be replaced by artificial intelligence
Microsoft researchers tried to determine which professions are most and least likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence.
Is it possible to do this? In Microsoft Excel, pivot tables will automatically update
When something so obvious is available in competitors, even in other Microsoft programs and features, and Excel is only now getting it.
Microsoft study: human ability to recognize AI images «is slightly better than flipping a coin»
Microsoft’s AI for Good lab conducted an experiment involving more than 12,500 participants from around the world who rated 287,000 images.
Microsoft Edge becomes an AI browser — product comparison, tabbed help, and more in Copilot Mode
Microsoft has started testing a new experimental Copilot Mode in its Edge browser. This mode adds advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to the browser that not only respond to queries, but also help you manage open tabs, book restaurants, search for information by voice, and even organize your browsing into logical, themed «travel».
ZeniMax is outraged by «inhuman» Microsoft's dismissals — absolutely important» people left Elder Scrolls Online
When it comes to layoffs, we would like to think that companies are firing someone who is not critical and doing so with respect. But this is not the case with Microsoft and ZeniMax.
Microsoft returns the base price of games to $70, pre-orders of The Outer Worlds 2 will be refunded «overpayment»
Microsoft has changed the team: The Outer Worlds 2 will not cost $80. And the return to the old prices will not apply to just one game.
Microsoft closes Movies & TV store on Xbox and PC
Microsoft no longer sells movies? The company suddenly closed Movies & TV app, available on Xbox and Windows PCs.
Microsoft allowed engineers from China to work with Pentagon systems with minimal supervision
Microsoft’s Digital Escort program has come under a barrage of criticism. It seems that its employees were not professional enough in their duties due to lack of qualifications.
How much do AI specialists earn at Microsoft? A table has been leaked online
In 2025, the competition for AI talent has reached a new level, and Microsoft is one of the companies that pays the most generously. At the same time, its internal culture is undergoing a transformation: intense work, staff reduction and its reliance on AI are fundamentally changing business. A new report has revealed how much Microsoft employees…
Google almost launched its own «ChatGPT» before OpenAI, — former developer, CEO of Microsoft AI
At the recent ChatGPT podcast Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleiman appeared at the event. He stated that Google could have released its own AI chat before ChatGPT.
Microsoft on the rise to $4 trillion: rapid growth of capitalization amid layoffs and AI implementation
Recently NVIDIA becomes the first company to reach $4 trillion in market capitalization. Even US President Donald Trump congratulated manager «green» company with this achievement. But soon, Microsoft may also take this barrier.
Three of the most anticipated summer releases to join Game Pass in July
Microsoft has announced a new selection of games that will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library in July. The main novelties are three major releases at once.
A cruel joke from Microsoft: fired employees will be replaced by AI, which they developed
Microsoft cynically replaced the fired King developers with AI tools created by the same people.
Fake Microsoft — international call center operated under the software giant
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Microsoft worked together to take down the fraudulent call center.
Windows 11 will get adaptive power saving — laptop «will live» longer, but will work differently
Previously, energy saving in Windows 11 was quite simple. When the battery level dropped to a certain value (for example, 20%), the system turned on power saving. This caused a decrease in screen brightness, a decrease in processor frequency, disabling visual effects, and limiting background processes. All this was done in an attempt to squeeze the…
Fallout 5 received «a full green light» after another project was canceled, — journalist
After almost a decade of hiatus, the Fallout series has a real chance to return. An insider says that Fallout 5 has been given the «all-clear».
More than $50 million for placing a game in Game Pass — Microsoft manager leaks in his resume
Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription makes dozens of the best games available and is quite profitable. But how profitable is it for their creators?
Xbox graphics department is looking for new employees with a post featuring a poorly generated AI image
After the recent massive layoffs at Microsoft, which are partially blamed on AI, the Xbox graphics department is looking for new employees. The department generated the image, but did not even correct the errors.
Microsoft replaces employees with AI and saves $500 million
Artificial intelligence is increasingly replacing human labor. This is felt by individuals who lose income or work, as well as large companies that are cutting costs. One of Microsoft’s top executives said at a private presentation that in 2024 alone, the company saved hundreds of millions of dollars by automating work tasks. At the same…
Xbox top executive advises laid-off employees to look for jobs through AI
Xbox Game Studios Publishing executive producer Matt Turnbull «adds fuel to the fire» after massive layoffs 9,000 employees Microsoft. This mockery is directly related to AI.
«Demolish» Xbox and Copilot: Windows 11 25H2 will allow you to uninstall system programs
Microsoft seems to have heard the pleas of millions of users who have been complaining about unnecessary programs in Windows for years. With the Windows 11 25H2 update, the company has decided to clear some space. Now users will have an official way to get rid of built-in applications, often referred to as «bloatware» (software that is usually…
For the first time in 4 years, Windows 11 has outpaced Windows 10 — but not in Ukraine
Three months before its fourth anniversary, Windows 11 surpassed the previous version in market share for the first time. Windows 11 was released on October 5, 2021.
Copilot AI assistant now searches for files on Windows 10 and 11 — better and faster than Windows Search
Microsoft expands functionality Copilot. With the latest update, this digital assistant is now able to search for local files on your computer, including those synced to OneDrive. Previously, this feature was only available to Windows Insider program members, but now it’s rolling out to all Windows 11 and even Windows 10 users. Earlier…
New menu «Start» Windows 11 sorts programs into a small file — without any AI
Microsoft is updating the «Start» menu in Windows 11. And this time it’s not about changing the design of icons or a hint of nostalgia, but a very specific function: automatic sorting of programs into categories. Does it sound like something complicated and technologically advanced? In fact, everything is much simpler than it seems. This…
Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees — almost 50% in Xbox studios
On July 2, Microsoft announced the layoffs of 9,000 employees, or about 4% of the company’s total workforce. Almost half of these layoffs were in the gaming division.
Dig this: Microsoft «resuscitated» Skype for Business because Teams failed
Although Microsoft recently retired SkypeIt’s too early to say that the messaging service is a thing of the past. Indeed, the classic Skype that worked through the cloud, gave way to Microsoft Teams. But it should not be confused with Skype for Business Server — the on-premises solution for companies that still does not have a full-fledged…
Microsoft denies losing 400 million Windows users and replaces bad blog post
Microsoft has responded to reports of the possible loss of 400 million Windows users. The company replaced the vague wording in the document that led to this conclusion.
Windows, goodbye! The number of devices with Microsoft OS decreased by 400 million in 3 years
In operating systems, just like in cars or smartphones, competition never stops. And even giants like Microsoft are not immune to losses. New official statements from the company have given grounds to talk about a serious decline in the number of Windows users. All indications are that the number of Windows devices has decreased by hundreds of…
Windows 12 will wait — Microsoft announced Windows 11 25H2
Rumors about Windows 12 have been going since 2023but we’ll have to wait. Microsoft has officially said about the launch of Windows 11 25H2 for Windows Insider.
30 years old «blue screen of death» Windows is dead. Now BSOD will be black
The usual BSOD in Windows 11 is gone, but the abbreviation will remain, since blue and black start with the same letter. However, this is not Microsoft’s first attempt to kill the «death screen».
Microsoft extends free support for Windows 10 for another year — but there are conditions
Starting this October, support for Windows 10 security updates will become a paid service. Microsoft is adding two options to avoid this and receive updates until October 13, 2026.
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