Microsoft News Roundup: Elon Musk on AI ending humanity, Xbox leadership shake-up, and Windows 10 updates costing a fortune

From Elon Musk predicting AI will destroy humanity to Microsoft unveiling how much it will cost to get Windows 10 security updates, it’s been an eventful week for news. Our team also exclusively reported on major Xbox news that could shape the future of gaming at Microsoft. We also covered some of the best ways […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: EU forces Windows 11 fix, Microsoft forces Bing on Chrome, and Surface Duo runs Windows 11

What a wild week it’s been for Microsoft and Windows news. Seemingly by coincidence, the biggest news stories of the week have a theme, crossing platforms. Sea of Thieves became was the most pre-ordered game on PlayStation, developers managed to get the Surface Duo to run Windows 11, and new EU law forced Microsoft to […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Transparent PCs, Copilot’s “evil twin,” Mobile World Congress, and fake news written by AI

This week the tech world descended on Barcelona, Spain for Mobile World Congress 2024. There we saw everything from concept laptops with transparent screens to devices that will be on store shelves this year. On top of that, some Copilot users spotted the AI tool’s “evil twin” and Intel and Qualcomm made announcements about AI. […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Palworld loses top spot on Steam, no Windows 12 in 2024, and Xbox fans debate console exclusivity

Another week gone by means another wave of stories. This week we saw a surprise game surpass Palworld on the Steam Top Seller list, received confirmation that Microsoft will not ship Windows 12 this year, and laughed at a funny video comparing Microsoft HoloLens and Apple Vision Pro. It wasn’t all laughs, however, as we […]

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The ultimate roundup of Xbox accessories deals in the UK, everything under £100 in early Black Friday sales

Quick menu Navigating the expansive realm of Xbox accessories can be daunting whether you’re something of a collector or even just looking for a gift for a loved one. And it can get particularly overwhelming during the Black Friday sales frenzy as various brands compete for our attention. Amidst all of the options ranging from […]

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Apple Black Friday 2023: Deals on Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches

Popular store chains that are offering Black Friday deals both at brick and mortar locations or online are listed below, with each of the Apple-related deals organized by product type. Target Like most other retailers, Target’s Black Friday sales begin as soon as late October. This will be followed by four weeks of deals through […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Windows 12 tease, Windows Phone haunts YouTube, and Snapdragon X Elite

What a week it has been when it comes to news in the world of Windows, PCs, and gaming. Windows Phone got its revenge against YouTube, Microsoft’s CEO admitted it was a mistake to end Windows Phone, and Qualcomm unveiled a processor that could revolutionize Windows computing. On top of that, Microsoft leadership discussed features […]

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 review roundup: What experts think of the most powerful Surface ever

Microsoft just launched the Surface Laptop Studio 2, and the reviews are in. Tech experts from throughout the industry, including our own Editor-in-Chief, Daniel Rubino, have gone hands-on with the Surface Laptop Studio 2. Rubino gave the unique and powerful laptop a 4.5/5 Thanks to a significant spec bump that includes up to an NVIDIA […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Massive Xbox leak, a lackluster Surface event, Panos Panay leaving Microsoft, and Activision Blizzard purchase provisionally approved

Wow, what a week it’s been for news. We expected the last few days to be full of Microsoft news, but what came out shocked the tech world. The biggest Xbox leak in history gave us a glimpse of an Xbox Series X refresh and a new Xbox console in 2028. We also saw Panos […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: EU gatekeepers, Windows 11 review, and Elon Musk vs LinkedIn

With Labor Day cutting this week short for many, some companies slowed things down on the announcement front. But when the doors of official announcements are closed, the windows of leaks open. Our Senior Editor Zac Bowden spoiled everything that Microsoft has in store at its special Surface and AI event later this month. He […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Starfield reviews, Pokémon’s gothic cousin, WordPad getting killed, and Labor Day deals

If you’re anything like our team of writers, you’ve spent the entire past week reading about Starfield or enjoying early access to the game. You’ve probably forgotten to do some things, like water your plants or go to your day job. My guess is you also missed some news stories while exploring the cosmos. Luckily, […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Windows 365 Switch, sad Starcraft fans, and Windows 11 cutting support for 44 CPUs

We’re ramping up in the world of Windows and Xbox news. The slower days of summer in the northern hemisphere are almost entirely behind us, paving the way for product announcements and back-to-school season. This week Microsoft released a preview of Windows 365 Switch and made changes to the trial for Xbox Game Pass. The […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Surface Laptop Studio 2 specs, the end of Xbox Live Gold, and an Xbox controller without stick drift

From Surface leaks to Xbox controllers without stick drift, we saw a wide range of news stories pass our desk this week. With so much going on, it’s easy to miss a few stories, so we gather together all of the biggest news into one bite-size piece. Toss in a healthy heaping of reviews and […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Instagram’s Threads, ChatGPT pausing Bing, and deals galore

While many in the United States celebrated the 4th of July and had vacations this week, news continued to march forward. Meta rolled out its Twitter competitor Threads, OpenAI paused Bing’s integration with ChatGPT, and an independent developer rolled out an update to the Android 13 on Surface Duo project. To help you catch up […]

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The MacRumors Show: iPhone 15 Rumor Roundup

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we catch up on the latest rumors about Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup. Apple’s ‌iPhone 15‌ lineup is expected to be announced in around two months. A growing pool of rumors about the devices present an increasingly clear picture of what to expect: The ‌iPhone 15‌ and ‌iPhone […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: FTC v. Microsoft, Windows Copilot, Clippy GPT, and more

Another week gone by means another roundup of the biggest Microsoft, Windows, and gaming news stories. The FTC v. Microsoft case captivated the gaming and tech industries this week, as Microsoft, Sony, and others testified in the monumental case about Microsoft’s potential purchase of Activision Blizzard. We also saw the initial rollout of Windows Copilot […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Xbox Games Showcase, Starfield, File Explorer losing features, Intel dropping ‘Core i’ branding, and more

The Xbox Games Showcase headlined the last week of news in the world of Microsoft. Starfield made the most noise, both good and controversial, and the much-anticipated title is already up for preorder. We also saw Intel change its Core processor branding, Microsoft announce several features its removing from Windows 11, and Surface replacement parts […]

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2023 MacBook Air Review Roundup

The MacBook Air is largely considered the “best” laptop for those wanting a great experience without breaking the bank. However, while some were hoping for Apple to announce a successor to the 12-inch MacBook, many others have been wishing for a larger MacBook Air. Six Colors “I wish I had more to say about the […]

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Microsoft News Roundup: Diablo 4 early access, sad WinRAR, motherboards making people bleed, and killing Cortana

Microsoft news continues to roll out at a respectable pace. Diablo 4, WinRAR, and Microsoft Teams all made the headlines this week. With so many stories coming out each day, it’s easy to miss a few pieces. Luckily, our weekly news roundup gets the biggest stories straight to you in bite-size pieces. Diablo 4 (Image […]

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