This awesome new Windows 11 AI feature is making Mac users jealous
I was annoyed earlier this year to see that the signature feature of Apple Intelligence that Apple unveiled last year turned out to be vaporware, …
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Windows Hello is the latest casualty of Microsoft’s buggy update history
Another Windows update, another round of unexpected headaches. This time, the culprit is a new Windows Hello bug that’s locking users out after Microsoft’s latest …
Microsoft wants you to delete your password and no, it’s not a gimmick
Microsoft has officially declared war on the password. In a sweeping update affecting more than a billion users, the company is making it clear—it’s time …
The end is near for Windows 10 and Microsoft won’t let you forget it
If you’re still using Windows 10, Microsoft wants to make sure you know that time is running out. The company has officially started emailing users …
New Windows 11 update bug is one of the best things to happen to Windows in a while
Windows updates have quite a reputation. Sometimes, they fix critical issues; other times, they introduce brand-new ones nobody asked for. The latest Windows 11 update …
Xbox will release its first handheld gaming console this year, report claims
Valve’s Steam Deck may finally face some real competition soon, as a new report suggests that Microsoft will reveal its first handheld Xbox this year. …
RIP Skype: Microsoft to shutter the service it once acquired for $8.5 billion
RIP Skype. The audio and video communicator used by a generation is about to retire, as Microsoft announced it will phase out Skype in favor …
Microsoft Copilot now offers unlimited free access to Think Deeper and Voice features
Microsoft announced that its Copilot’s Think Deeper and Voice features are now available for free, with unlimited access for all users. Powered by OpenAI’s o1 …
Microsoft Office might get a free tier with ads
Microsoft might release a free tier Office version with ads in the future. According to Beebom (via The Verge), the company started testing this possibility …
You have to pay for Windows Notepad if you want to use AI
If you thought Windows’ humble, no-frills text editor would remain untouched by Microsoft’s never-ending quest to monetize things, think again. The company dropped AI features …
We just started using AI like ChatGPT, and it may already be making us dumber
Before the arrival of ChatGPT, I’ve had this running joke with friends that we actually don’t know how to do many trivial things, and we’re …
Microsoft just added DeepSeek R1 to Azure AI Foundry and GitHub
When it comes to artificial intelligence, Microsoft refuses to be left behind. On Wednesday, the Redmond company announced that the R1 model from DeepSeek is …
Microsoft Windows 11 is getting a feature like iPhone Mirroring
After introducing a side panel to the Start menu on Windows 11 last year that allowed Android users to check some of their phone’s features …
Xbox Developer Direct 2025: How to watch and what to expect
This has already been an incredibly exciting month for the video game industry, but as it turns out, the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 reveal was …
Microsoft 365 price hike: Are you forced to pay more even if you don’t want AI?
If you thought Microsoft’s forcing Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 to keep using Microsoft 365 Office apps was bad, you haven’t seen …
Microsoft might make you buy a new Windows 11 PC to keep using Office 365
If you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber who relies on Microsoft Office apps, you may have a big decision ahead. Microsoft decided to remove Office support …
Microsoft Recall still captures SSNs, passwords, and more – and there’s no way to stop it
Microsoft had to recall the Recall AI feature on Copilot+ Windows PCs earlier this year. In theory, Recall was supposed to be a great AI …
Xbox Partner Preview: All the new trailers and announcements
Xbox owners got a glimpse of the future during the Xbox Partner Preview event on October 17. While we did not see any first-party Xbox …
Office 2024 just launched, but is it better than Microsoft 365?
Microsoft just released Office 2024 for Mac and PC users. Although the company wants consumers to choose the Microsoft 365 subscription, some might prefer the …
New Xbox Series X and S consoles are up for preorder ahead of October launch
We might not see a Nintendo Switch 2 in stores anytime soon, but Microsoft is ready to sell you new Xbox Series X and Series …
Security flaws in Microsoft Mac apps could let hackers spy on you
Cybersecurity group Cisco Talos identified vulnerabilities in Microsoft apps for Mac that could leave you vulnerable to hackers. According to the group, some Microsoft apps …
Microsoft releases CrowdStrike fix for the massive worldwide Windows PC outage
Everyone was minding their business on Friday when they discovered their flight was delayed, their bank wasn’t working, or the hospital couldn’t offer certain services. …
Microsoft invented a system that encrypts physical text so people can’t read over your shoulder
Microsoft is working to create a physical encrypting system that can encrypt and decrypt a document in real-time based on where the user’s eyes are …
Massive global Windows PC failure is crippling thousands of businesses
Update: CrowdStrike announced a workaround to take Windows machines from the recovery boot loop. The steps are at the end of the story. The Blue …
Microsoft and Apple drop OpenAI board seats due to antitrust fears
After Bloomberg reported that Apple would get a seat on OpenAI’s board due to its recent partnership with Apple Intelligence features, the Financial Times writes …
Microsoft China bans Android, forces staff to use iPhones instead
Microsoft is banning Android phones from its workplace in China for privacy and security reasons. According to Bloomberg News, Microsoft staff will have to ditch …
Everything coming to Xbox Game Pass for the rest of June 2024, and what’s leaving
We’re only halfway through June, and we’re already getting another round of title additions (and subtractions) from Xbox Game Pass. However, with every new game …
