Microsoft Evaluates Future of Xbox Division Amid Layoffs
Amid significant layoffs, Microsoft is reassessing its Xbox division and the future of its next-generation Project Helix console, with a potential spin-off on the table.
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Amid significant layoffs, Microsoft is reassessing its Xbox division and the future of its next-generation Project Helix console, with a potential spin-off on the table.
Following the launch of Anthropic's Claude Fable AI model, Microsoft is restricting employee access to the tool due to data retention issues.
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI head, revises his previous assertion about AI automating white-collar jobs in two years, adopting a more cautious perspective.
Microsoft has unveiled new gameplay footage of Fable, the first new installment in the franchise since 2010, during the Xbox Games Showcase.
As streaming services continue to expand, the importance of protecting digital content through solutions like Microsoft PlayReady DRM becomes increasingly evident.
Recent changes by Microsoft restrict offline access to Office 2019 and 2021 for Mac, impacting users of perpetually-licensed products.
Microsoft's response to zero-day exploit disclosures has drawn criticism, particularly due to its public dispute with hacker Nightmare Eclipse, who has shared exploit code online.
Nvidia is preparing to announce its latest Arm-powered laptop processors, with support from Microsoft and Arm, during Computex this weekend.
Microsoft has announced a new version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, featuring a cleaner design and improved loading times, reportedly doubling its speed.
A recent report from Microsoft highlights a cryptojacking campaign that takes advantage of vulnerabilities in ScreenConnect and Microsoft .NET utilities, targeting users through poisoned search results.
In a significant development for software preservation, Microsoft has released the earliest known source code for DOS, allowing developers and historians to access this foundational code.
A recent surge in spam emails sent through compromised Microsoft accounts has raised significant security concerns among users, prompting warnings to remain vigilant.
Microsoft's collaboration with Anthropic on the Maia chip signifies a strategic move to enhance AI capabilities, with potential market implications.
Microsoft has announced the retirement of its Together Mode feature in Teams, which was designed to enhance virtual meetings during the pandemic, effective May 17, 2026.
A security researcher has claimed the existence of a backdoor in Microsoft's Bitlocker encryption, prompting the release of an exploit that could endanger user data. The cybersecurity community is actively discussing the implications.
In a notable shift, Microsoft has decided to rebrand Xbox as XBOX, a change that follows a poll conducted by CEO Asha Sharma, which showed strong support from fans.
Microsoft is rolling out new customization options for Windows 11, allowing users to adjust the taskbar position and resize the Start menu, currently available for Insiders.
Images of the upcoming Xbox Elite 3 controller have been unintentionally released by Brazil's Anatel regulator, revealing new features that have yet to be officially confirmed.
Microsoft has begun canceling licenses for Claude Code, Anthropic's AI coding tool, which was initially rolled out to developers in December 2025.
In a bid to enhance user experience, Microsoft will soon implement a feature in Windows Update that automatically rolls back faulty drivers, alongside the ability to pause updates indefinitely.
An anonymous researcher has released two new zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products, raising concerns about security implications.
The latest update to Microsoft Edge's Copilot AI introduces a feature that allows users to gather insights from all open tabs, enhancing interactivity and user queries.
An analysis reveals potential weaknesses in Microsoft's AI investments as competition intensifies, particularly in light of Google's responses.