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Xbox’s new Chief of Staff just reunited with Asha Sharma — but who exactly is Craig Cincotta?

Craig Cincotta has been named Chief of Staff at Xbox, reuniting with new CEO Asha Sharma. Here is his Microsoft career history and what the role means for Xbox leadership.

Windows Central

This tiny app exposes a massive problem at Microsoft — and shows how smooth Windows could be

A fast, lightweight whiteboard app called Markerpad highlights how sluggish and web‑heavy Microsoft Whiteboard feels on Windows 11.

Windows Central

Microsoft crowns Copilot king of productivity on Windows 11 — but reports suggest no one is actually using it

Microsoft ranks Copilot among the top productivity apps on Windows 11, potentially reshaping the future of work with AI.

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A farewell to Phil Spencer, he who saved Xbox — and salutations to Asha Sharma, who will steer Xbox through its toughest era

The biggest change to Xbox in years, and it might've come at exactly the right time.

Windows Central

New Xbox CEO hits social media running — Here's everything Asha Sharma has said so far about the future of Xbox

In all the turmoil, Asha reached out to the Xbox community on X answering questions and putting out some early thoughts on the future of the brand.

Windows Central

OpenAI partners with McKinsey, BCG, Accenture, and Capgemini to push its Frontier AI agent platform

The new alliances heap further pressure on SaaS vendors such as Salesforce, Microsoft, Workday, and ServiceNow.

Fortune

Microsoft is killing off a key Edge security feature — are you ready for the switch?

Edge is discontinuing custom primary password support in June 2026, as Microsoft shifts security to Windows Hello and system authentication.

Windows Central

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This laser on glass drive could store your data for 10,000 years

Project Silica could be remembered for thousands of years to come

RAM prices keep going up — what is RAMageddon, and why is it getting worse?

The RAM pricing crisis continues to get worse. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening, why it's happening, and how you will be affected.

Tom’s Guide

CoD Zombies may get standalone release due to next Xbox launch delay, according to leaks

A potential delay to Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console could prompt a major shift in the release strategy for Call of Duty, including the potential launch of a standalone Zombies title, according to new claims from industry insider TheGhostOfHope.

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Windows Wrap: I don't care if the new Xbox CEO is a gamer — I care if she puts gamers first

Asha Sharma’s appointment as Xbox CEO has raised questions about her gaming background, but the real issue is whether she’ll put players and creativity first.

Windows Central

'I do think we always have to think about, maybe even worry a little bit about, Chinese subsidies': Microsoft President says US firms should get ready for more competition from China

Chinese state subsidies give AI companies cost advantages globally, forcing US firms to invest in infrastructure, tools, and developing markets.

TechRadar

Intel shifts customer support to AI-powered assistant after scaling back phone support — “Ask Intel” system built on Microsoft Copilot Studio

Intel has launched what it’s calling “Ask Intel,” a new AI-powered support assistant built with Microsoft Copilot Studio.

Tom’s Hardware

After fan pressure on Xbox exclusives, new CEO says — “hear you”

Asha Sharma posts a spree of viral responses on social media, as Xbox fans try to work out what the over-arching strategy might look like.

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Newly named Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her gamertag — so what is she playing and why does it matter?

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared her top three favorite games of all time and her gamertag, which looks to be little more than a month old, in hopes of earning some street cred among the Xbox community.

TechRadar

OpenAI celebrates 10 years of existence — but how has it lived up to its promise of AGI which 'benefits all of humanity'?

OpenAI officially launched as a non-profit 10 years ago, and it's come a long way

GamesRadar

Xbox president Sarah Bond speaks out after news of her Xbox departure: "I’ve decided this is the right time for me to take my next step, both personally and professionally"

"I’ve had the privilege of spending time with Asha over the last few weeks as we’ve planned for this transition"

Fortune

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates told him his big bet on OpenAI would be a flop: 'Yeah, you’re going to burn this billion dollars'

Nadella said despite the risk, “it was not that hard to convince anyone.”

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Microsoft's latest glass storage breakthrough promises to hold data for 10,000 years — but will Project Silica shatter under the pressure?

Microsoft’s Project Silica explores storing data in borosilicate glass with millennia-long durability, but speed and practicality issues cast serious doubts.

Windows Central

Microsoft claims "2026 is the moment" for AI PCs, but its essay-length beginner explanation only creates more confusion — Is it any wonder adoption is slow?

Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy.

Windows Central

Xbox’s leadership shift proves it: the gamer era is over, AI runs the show now

As the former lead of CoreAI at Microsoft steps in to replace Phil Spencer, the question remains. What does the future of Xbox and its relationship with AI look like?

TechRadar

Keeping the human touch in tech: what over-automation gets wrong

As AI scales across IT services, removing human judgement risks brittle systems, rising costs, and eroding customer trust.

The Times of India

'Indian nepotism, no gaming background': Internet slams Microsoft for hiring Asha Sharma as CEO of Xbox

A leadership shake-up at Microsoft’s gaming arm sparked online backlash, with gamers accusing the company of “Indian nepotism” after it named AI executive Asha Sharma as the new head of Xbox.

Tom’s Hardware

Creator of Window's Task Manager shows off 'probably what Task Manager would look like if I were still around' — Tempest AI's retro-futuristic dashboard code shared to Github

Dave Plummer created Tempest AI to play the classic Atari game, but he also built a dashboard which imagines what Task Manager should look like if he were still in charge of it.

TechRadar

How a good file helped me break free of Yahoo! Mail

When Yahoo! Mail changed its quota to 2% of its previous quota, two tools came to the rescue.

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