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 …
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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 …
Windows 11’s creepy Recall feature has been recalled
When Microsoft unveiled the new Recall feature in Windows 11 I said it’s something I’ve always wanted: the ability to find stuff on my computer …
Xbox finally has a pulse
Xbox had to give fans something to cheer about. That’s exactly what it did at the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday. Scrutiny of Xbox is …
Microsoft’s changes AI Recall feature after intense criticism
When Microsoft pulled back the curtain on Copilot Plus PCs in May, one announcement caught the eye of many cautious Windows users. One of the …
FTC, DOJ team up for antitrust probes into Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have decided to split up their responsibilities in the upcoming antitrust investigations of …
Microsoft Copilot is available in Telegram – here’s how to use it
I recently realized that I’ll soon chat more with AI like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Apple’s chatbot than I do with humans. This is inevitable …
Truecaller’s AI can clone your voice and answer calls for you
If you’ve been using Truecaller on your smartphone to filter out spam calls, you’ll be happy to hear of a handy new feature coming to …
Windows 11 Recall is the AI feature I’ve always wanted, and it’s absolutely terrifying
We already knew artificial intelligence was going to be the main topic of Microsoft’s Build 2024 event. The plethora of AI PC announcements that preceded …
The new iPad Pro and Surface Pro prove that OLED displays are the future
Sorry, LCD, LED, mini-LED, QLED, and every other version of panels that used traditional backlighting. You’ve tried to convince us for years that you could …
Microsoft’s claims comparing Surface Pro 11 and M3 MacBook Air performance are deceiving
I’m a longtime iPhone and Mac user who hoped a month ago that rumors about Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Pro 11 outperforming the M3 MacBooks were …
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II launches tomorrow and looks like my Game of the Year
I haven’t touched my Xbox in a few months. That’s not really Xbox’s fault, though. Like a lot of people, my gaming life has been …
Microsoft goes all-in on AI hardware with Copilot Plus PCs
During an AI-focused event at the company’s headquarters on Monday, Microsoft announced a new line of laptops called Copilot Plus PCs. In addition to introducing …
Everything coming to Xbox Game Pass for the rest of May 2024, and what’s leaving
We’re only halfway through May, and we’re already getting another round of title additions (and subtractions) from Xbox Game Pass. However, with every new game …
