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Microsoft shouldn't ignore this 'Brilliant' Windows 12 concept — featuring a consistent dark mode and improved AI search that leaves Windows 11 in the dust

Concept designer Abdi (AR 4789) showcases the 'Brilliant Windows 12', envisioning what a future version of Microsoft's Windows operating system could look like.

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Why Windows 95 laptops skipped a key power-saving feature, and how it was 'too risky'

Veteran Microsoft engineer Raymond Chen explains why Windows 95 intentionally excluded a power-saving instruction, fearing it would 'brick' too many laptops.

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Microsoft’s $17.4B bet on Nebius isn’t just about scale — it’s about control

Microsoft has struck a $17.4 billion deal with Nebius to secure 300 MW of AI data center capacity, a move that strengthens its $80B AI infrastructure strategy and highlights the growing reliance on third-party partnerships.

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Dead Island 3 is happening — and the setting might surprise you

Dead Island 2 is one of the best action games on Xbox Game Pass right now, and its developer is teasing a potential Dead Island 3 sequel.

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Microsoft mandates return to office — claims Teams and all remote work solutions are inferior

Microsoft is mandating 3 days in the office by 2026, effectively saying Teams and remote work tools can’t match in-person collaboration.

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Palworld isn’t the only target — Nintendo’s latest patent could touch hundreds of games

Nintendo just patented “summon and fight” in the U.S., raising big questions for Palworld and countless other games.

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Xbox heads to Tokyo Game Show 2025 — but what will be revealed?

Xbox is headed to Tokyo Game Show 2025, with a presentation that'll feature first-party and third-party games, and more.

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Why Intel just cut a top exec — and didn’t replace her

Intel has announced major leadership changes as CEO Lip-Bu Tan drives a turnaround. Michelle Johnston Holthaus exits after 30 years, while new hires and expanded roles signal a push into custom silicon, foundry services, and a flatter structure to compete with AMD.

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There are early signs that Xbox Cloud Gaming is set for a BIG upgrade — could it finally match NVIDIA GeForce Now?

Xbox Cloud Gaming has vastly improved its latency, but not its picture quality. That could be set to change soon.

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Microsoft goes nuclear — AI demands spark unlikely alliance

Microsoft has partnered with the World Nuclear Association in "a game-changing moment" for the industry. Will this help Microsoft achieve its 2030 carbon goals?

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Microsoft links Red Sea cable cuts to global internet slowdown affecting 17% of traffic — latency spikes across Asia and Middle East

Multiple undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted 17% of global internet traffic, forcing Microsoft's Azure to reroute connections.

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Was your Plex account compromised? Here’s what to check

Plex has confirmed a "security incident" involving some of its users account information, so here's what you need to do next.

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As Nova Launcher loses its last dev, Microsoft Launcher feels abandoned — for the first time in years, I need a new launcher

With Nova Launcher losing its last dev and Microsoft Launcher stuck in limbo, I may finally be forced to switch away from the launchers I've used for years.

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A previously PlayStation exclusive indie hit now has a demo on Xbox for the first time — just in case you're not hyped by Hollow Knight: Silksong

AWAKEN - Astral Blade, a cult indie Metroidvania title that was once exclusive to PlayStation and Steam, has just received a demo on Xbox online stores, confirming that an Xbox port will be released in the future.

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Microsoft continues layoffs with 42 more roles cut for the fifth month in a row — with an $80B reason behind it

Microsoft’s September layoffs may be small in number, but they continue a larger trend of workforce reshaping to fund its $80B AI commitment.

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Burn rate to the moon — OpenAI bets big on AI chips and cloud muscle

A new report claims that the ChatGPT maker is projected to spend over $100 billion by 2029 to power the artificial intelligence behind ChatGPT.

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How to watch Tokyo Game Show 2025 — Start times, platforms, and everything else you need to know

Japan's annual Tokyo Game Show is fast approaching, so we've gathered info on where and how you can catch the event live so you don't miss any announcements.

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Outlook Lite is dead — this lightweight email app heads to the Microsoft graveyard in October after 10 million downloads

Microsoft is expected to begin retiring Outlook Lite and block new installations starting in October, to focus its investments on the Outlook mobile app.

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Microsoft and LG turn your car into a rolling Xbox thanks to new partnership

Xbox Cloud Gaming can now go "vroom" as you stream games to your vehicle's LG infotainment system.

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Microsoft rolls out AI actions in File Explorer to more Insiders on Windows 11 as Canary Channel continues to play catch up

Build 27938 is now available to Insiders in the Canary Channel, and brings with it even more features that were previously only available in lower-level Insider channels.

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"That the game runs at all on your system is a miracle" — Borderlands 4's Randy Pitchford warns of "unplayable" performance if you don't meet the PC system requirements

Ahead of Borderlands 4's imminent launch, Gearbox says the game will be "unplayable" if you fail to meet its PC system requirements.

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Game Pass can’t cash in forever — ex‑Xbox VP warns of hidden costs

Former Xbox VP, and PlayStation executives warn that Game Pass, while popular with players, may devalue games and create tensions for developers.

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The Borderlands 4 release date is finally upon us, and I'm stoked — here's exactly when you can play at launch time and enjoy "the return of the looter-shooter king"

The long-awaited Borderlands 4 is finally almost upon us, but when exactly can you play? Here's what you need to know about its launch times.

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Microsoft is finally fixing my biggest pet peeve with cameras and Studio Effects on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs

Copilot+ PC users can now use AI‑powered auto‑framing, background blur, and more with USB cameras.

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The Legion Go 2 is very expensive, and fans aren’t happy — Lenovo responds, "... for those looking for a more affordable product, we have the Legion Go S."

The Lenovo Legion Go maxes out at $1,349 in the United States, and many aren't happy. Lenovo has since responded to the price in a new interview.

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