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.
Microsoft Mu — a small AI model running completely locally in Windows 11 settings
It seems that Microsoft thought that Windows didn’t have enough artificial intelligence, and so decided to add it right into «Settings». After all, you need something to load the neural units available in modern chips. Company introduced a small language model Mu that will help users find settings faster in Windows 11.
Microsoft and Meta release Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition — VR helmet for $399 on sale now
Meta and Microsoft have officially released the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition VR headset, the first device in the Quest line to be branded with Xbox.
Microsoft improves the accuracy of quantum computing by 1000 times
Microsoft programmers say they’ve managed to develop a new way to fix bugs in quantum computing using innovative 4D coding.
OneDrive user lost 30 years of data — Microsoft banned the account without explanation and ignored 18 recovery requests
OneDrive user wrote on Reddit, he wrote a lengthy post about a conflict with Microsoft, which suddenly blocked his account and, consequently, access to the cloud storage with data from more than 30 years of work — the company did not provide any explanation and ignores requests for restoration, sending only boilerplate replies.
Microsoft porting games of the first Xbox and 360 to the cloud, modern consoles and PCs (with improvements), — insider
Xbox is working with Xenia Canary to bring classic Xbox and 360 games to Game Pass, PC, and xCloud with enhancements.
Microsoft Xbox announces strategic partnership with AMD — consoles, cloud services, and more
While gamers are thinking about whether to upgrade their Xbox Series X|S or look at portable devices, Microsoft is preparing an unexpected but quite logical step. The company has officially confirmed its long-term cooperation with AMD, which will form the basis for the next generation of Xbox. Thus, «red» chips will once again be at the heart of…
Microsoft research: endless working hours lead to loss of productivity
A special Microsoft report notes that despite employers’ promises to make the working day normalized and balanced after the COVID-19 pandemic, the opposite happened.
Not a bug, but a feature: Windows Hello face recognition no longer works in the dark
To the owners laptops With Windows 11 and the right hardware, Microsoft is introducing Windows Hello, a convenient system for signing in with your face, fingerprint, or PIN. In theory, this is supposed to be the future without passwords — fast, secure, and most importantly, no typing. But here’s a typical IT story: everything worked until…
Hacking artificial intelligence: Microsoft patches first known zero-click vulnerability in AI assistant
A critical Copilot vulnerability allowed for the automatic extraction of sensitive user data by simply sending an email.
Microsoft has created a lightweight Windows 11 for Asus ROG Xbox Ally — it will appear on other devices
Microsoft has developed a special version of Windows 11 optimized for portable consoles like the Asus ROG Xbox Ally. It’s not only a new interface, but also faster.
Microsoft unites Xbox and Windows — console games are now available in the Xbox PC program
Microsoft seems to be paying more and more attention to the gaming use of computers. For example, ASUS and Microsoft showcase ROG Xbox Ally — a pocket gaming machine with Windows 11 and Ryzen Z2. In addition, there are additional signs of Xbox and Windows merging. For example, the Xbox app on PC suddenly started showing console games. This is…
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally — Microsoft unveils «its own» portable console with Ryzen Z2 chip
Recently, more and more portable game consoles have been appearing on the market. And these are no longer just toys, but full-fledged pocket computers that can even compete with laptops. This is facilitated by productive AMD mobile processors. And that’s where Microsoft and ASUS come in with their joint announcement a pair of new ROG Xbox…
Make USB-C great again: Microsoft requires full functionality of all PC ports for Windows 11 certificate
Many users are probably familiar with the situation when USB-C ports work differently: one only charges a laptop, another connects a monitor, and the third does nothing at all. The connectors seem to be the same, but their behavior is unpredictable. In 2025, Microsoft decided to say «stop» to this chaos and updated its certification program for…
Windows 11 update improves gaming performance — Fixes memory leaks and lag
Cumulative update KB5058499 fixes performance issues that some gamers have experienced on Windows 11 24H2.
What’s new in Windows 11: «Notepad» writes text for you, GIF creation, and restart-free updates
The new features of Windows 11 seem really useful. However, not all of them are included in the price of the operating system.
IBM fired 8000 employees in favor of AI, and hired even more in a year
In 2023, IBM, one of the oldest technology companies in the world, announced that it would lay off nearly 8,000 employees within the framework of process automation in favor of AI. However, contrary to the initial plans, this strategy led to the hiring of even more people within a year.
Microsoft fired an IT specialist with 25 years of experience based on the decision of the AI algorithm — on his birthday
Microsoft’s latest large-scale layoffs, targeted at 3% of the staff (about 6,000 people)The layoffs affected mostly programmers — about 2,000 IT workers were laid off in Washington alone.
Windows 11 will get the Apple macOS feature — continuation of programs from smartphone to PC with one click
In a fragment from a Microsoft presentation, the user instantly transfers Spotify session on a Windows 11 PC Similar function of macOS is called Handoff.
Hellblade 2 coming to PS5 this summer with new features — no longer an Xbox exclusive
Microsoft has confirmed that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is no longer an Xbox exclusive — it’s coming to PS5 this summer.
Microsoft has added 50+ Activision retro games to Game Pass. What’s interesting about the list?
Microsoft has opened access to the «Retro Classics» collection in Game Pass — more than 50 old games, including Pitfall, Grand Prix, Atlantis, and MechWarrior 2.
Microsoft integrates blockchain data into its Fabric analytics platform
Microsoft has announced integration with crypto startup Space and Time Labs (SXT). This will allow direct access to reliable blockchain data in real time directly through Microsoft Fabric, a data analytics platform.
Windows 11 taskbar will get a new icon — what does it do?
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27858 on the Canary channel. The build includes a new taskbar feature and improvements to the desktop.
Microsoft shuts down Bing search API — developers lose an important tool
In the tech world, even big players sometimes change course abruptly — and this has a serious impact on the entire ecosystem. That’s exactly what happened to Microsoft, which suddenly announced that it was shutting down Bing Search API. For many developers, this is a serious blow, especially since Google doesn’t offer a similar tool.
Microsoft lays off more than 6000 people in favor of AI — the largest reduction since 2023
Microsoft has announced the layoff of about 6000 employees, which is almost 3% of the company’s entire team. And they can thank AI.
Microsoft stops supporting Surface — list of nine models
One of the disadvantages of portable laptops and other portable devices is that it is difficult to update the operating system version without official support. Owners of these Microsoft Surface models will be able to rely only on themselves.
A new Windows 11 feature will notify you when your laptop is «being peeked at by» unauthorized persons
Microsoft is developing a new surveillance feature for Windows 11 that will notify users when strangers are secretly looking at your screen — for example, when you are in public places (working from a cafe or coworking space, etc.).
DOOM: The Dark Ages will be included in the Xbox Game Pass catalog on release day + 10 more games in May
Microsoft updates the Xbox Game Pass catalog with a large batch of games — more than 10 titles will be added to the library in May.
Gears of War: Reloaded has received a release date on PC and PS5 — the game will be in Game Pass at release
Microsoft has officially announced Gears of War: Reloaded — a fully updated version of the 2006 shooter coming to PC and PlayStation 5.
Leading Microsoft executive considers Apple macOS better than Windows 11
«If Ballmer was CEO, I would have been fired for this tweet», — jokes Merrill Fernando, senior product manager at Microsoft. His April post went viral.
In Windows 11 settings, you’ll find an Advanced — section with features for developers and more
Microsoft continues to gradually abandon the familiar Control Panel in Windows 11 and add new features to the OS. The next such update in the near future will be a new settings page called Advanced. It will offer advanced features that will be especially useful for developers, but ordinary users can also find something interesting there.
Microsoft raises the price of Xbox worldwide and will sell AAA games for $80
Microsoft has officially confirmed another wave of price increases — players are outraged because they thought $70 was the maximum price for AAA projects.
Microsoft introduces $1.50 fee for «hot updates» Windows
The last month has not been very successful for Microsoft in terms of ensuring the security of the most popular computer OS. One of the recent updates added an empty inetpub folder to the system disk. At first, there were many tips on how to remove it, but only later did Microsoft warn that deleting this folder can make the system vulnerable to…
TOP 8 keyboards: for gaming, office, text, and complete Zen
What does an office clerk, a gamer, a science fiction writer, and a designer have in common? That’s right: the keyboard. It’s the one that takes the strokes of our fingers every day, supports our procrastination impulses, and sometimes even helps us win battles in CS 2. In this top list, we’ve compiled keyboards by […]
Windows 11 without censorship: Microsoft has taught the OS to understand user swearing
It looks like Microsoft has finally found a feature that can harness the power of modern chips and their built-in neural units. The company has added a new option to voice text input: the ability to disable the obscenity filter. This feature appeared in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.550 on the Dev Channel.
Windows 11 24H2 update brings back GTA: San Andreas bug from 20 years ago — but Microsoft is not to blame
The Windows 11 24H2 update has revealed a bug in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and Microsoft is not to blame for this.
Microsoft pays «inefficient» employees for voluntary departure from the company
Microsoft’s new approach to «inefficient» employees is interesting — quit with compensation or work better and harder.
An empty folder in Windows that «cannot be deleted» can permanently block OS updates
Remember the empty folder in Windows 11 (version 24H2) that Microsoft advised against deleting under any circumstances? Well, third-party security researchers have a slightly different opinion on this matter.
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