Microsoft unveils $200 USB 4 Surface dock with HDMI 2.1
Significantly lower price but with half the USB ports
SoftBank seems ready to invest (more) billions in OpenAI
The Japanese conglomerate could become OpenAI's largest investor
Microsoft Cloud is now hosting DeepSeek AI model, even though its suspected of illegal data abuse
Redmond is reportedly investigating whether the model "distilled" output from ChatGPT
Microsoft launches Intel-powered Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 for business
Choose between Intel or Qualcomm Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft
Microsoft improves Windows 11's iPhone integration, still nowhere near macOS mirroring
Microsoft's Phone Link now treats Android and iOS devices equally
Microsoft is investigating if DeepSeek illegally accessed OpenAI data to train its AI model
"Substantial evidence" of data theft, says Trump's AI and crypto czar
Windows users report widespread device issues following January 2025 updates
Problems affect USB connections, DAC drivers, Bluetooth, and more
During its earliest days in development, Windows 1.0 was known by what name?
The graphical user interface for MS-DOS circa 1985
Microsoft issues reminder that Windows Server Update Services will soon stop providing driver downloads
Cloud-based updates and servicing tools are the new way to go
A Super Bowl for nerds: The Microsoft Excel World Championship crowns its winner
It was full of guys from finance
WTF?! What kind of world championship hands out pro wrestling-style belts to its winners? You'd expect it at events like WWE matches, MMA bouts, or maybe high-stakes college football games. But a "competitive spreadsheet" event seems an unlikely setting for such an over-the-top display. Yet that's precisely what took place at the Microsoft Excel World Championship in Las Vegas. Held in an arena typically reserved for Fortnite and League of Legends tournaments, this unique event treated its participants like celebrated athletes.
Microsoft 365 Copilot launch sparks backlash over price hike and user issues
A messy rollout with a hefty price tag
Oracle and Microsoft are negotiating a TikTok takeover, ByteDance could retain a minority stake
TikTok's $200 billion valuation complicates Trump administration plans for a buyout
Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay details, release date, and system requirements revealed
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and NVMe storage required
Highly anticipated: As Bethesda and id Software start the final hype cycle before the launch of Doom: The Dark Ages on May 15, the official PC system requirements reveal that ray tracing, a once-optional feature that dramatically reduces frame rates, is increasingly becoming mandatory in major game releases. Notably, the game also requires an NVMe SSD.
LinkedIn accused of using personal data without consent, even from paid users
Proving that even when you pay for the product, you are still the product
Bing search results in Edge are obscuring Chrome links, promoting Microsoft's browser
Does anyone even use Bing?
Microsoft promises smarter, faster search with AI in Windows 11, but don't hold your breath
One of Windows least beloved features is getting the Copilot+ PC treatment
Something to look forward to: Microsoft introduced a proper search feature in its PC operating systems with Windows Vista. Despite undergoing several iterations over the years, Windows search functionality still lacks the basic ability to provide consistent, reliable results when searching for files, applications, or settings. Is this finally going to change?
Microsoft finally patches serious UEFI Secure Boot flaw after seven-month delay
Vulnerability could have allowed hackers to run malware during the boot process
Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans now include AI, with a $3 monthly price hike
Existing users can opt to stay on their existing plans for a limited time
Wino Mail offers Windows Mail fans a fresh, native email solution
Say goodbye to Outlook wrapper woes
Repairing your Xbox just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Microsoft's new DIY program
A step in the right direction
Microsoft announces new job cuts across divisions following perfomance-based layoffs
Gaming is one of the divisions affected
Microsoft's Phoenix project aims to modernize Edge with UI upgrades
Two experimental flags for now, maybe a complete UI overhaul later?
Microsoft considered shutting down Xbox before major game developer acquisitions
Redmond's gaming division was underperforming, and still is in cloud subscription metrics
Microsoft Paint AI eraser is now available for all Windows 11 users, not just Copilot PCs
We tested the feature on a Raptor Lake CPU running on Windows 11 23H2
