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Microsoft Smashes Patch Tuesday Record With 974 Security Fixes
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · 21h ago

Microsoft broke its previous Patch Tuesday record with yet another record-setter this week. September's Patch Tuesday will contain 974 total fixes, with 113 of them rated "Critical" for high likelihoo…

Microsoft sees some new wrinkles in invoice-scam emails
The Record from Recorded Future News · 21h ago

Researchers analyzed a flood of fraudulent business emails and found that the threat actors had doubled-up on tactics to make them appear legitimate, including help from AI.

Passkey-themed phishing attacks lead to Microsoft 365 data theft
BleepingComputer · 22h ago
Security incident

Microsoft says threat actors linked to ShinyHunters, Helix, and other extortion gangs are using passkey and single sign-on-themed social engineering attacks to compromise corporate Microsoft accounts…

Goodwill Hunting: Consoles’ brand value and loyalty is being tested | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · 23h ago

There’s a really important piece of context that looms behind every decision, every announcement, and every news story about PlayStation or Xbox at the moment. It’s a ticking clock; a countdown to the…

Framework is refunding laptop buyers. Nintendo’s ‘thank you’ is a sale
PCWorld · 1d ago

Framework is a company that makes modular, repairable laptops. And there are a lot of reasons to like it. But in the begotten hellscape that is the PC market of 2026, I have a very particular reason f…

Global AI MarTech Market Report 2026-2031; Market to Nearly Triple From $28B in 2025 to $74.3B by 2031 as Agentic AI, Platform Consolidation and Privacy-First Personalization Reshape Marketing Technology
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · 1d ago

The global AI MarTech market is forecast to grow from USD 28.00 billion in 2025 to USD 74.30 billion by 2031 at a 17.66% CAGR. Growth is driven by agentic AI, first-party data, privacy-first personali…

Microsoft is finally tackling Windows 11’s annoying Bluetooth problem
PCWorld · 1d ago

Many users regard the Bluetooth function as a notorious weak point in Windows 11, and even Microsoft clearly sees Bluetooth as a problem. With the latest Windows update, the Redmond-based company is n…

Matt Berry is now a sentient Ikea shelf in Skyrim
PCWorld · 1d ago

The Swedish furniture giant Ikea continues to venture into the world of gaming. A few weeks ago, they unveiled the new Yxstaby collection in collaboration with Microsoft’s gaming division, Xbox, but t…

You Can Get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 and a Training Courses On Sale for Just $35 Right Now
Lifehacker · 1d ago

Get a professional-grade IDE paired with dozens of coding courses.

I finally found a PC maintenance routine I can stick to. It takes 30 minutes
PCWorld · 1d ago

I have a PC cleanup routine that I’ve perfected over the years. With a mix of regular driver updates, old file and app cleanouts, and physical cleaning, the little-and-often approach means I don’t hav…

Accountability, oversight and AI: Inside Microsoft’s security transformation
Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News · 1d ago

Stung by years of embarrassing hacks, the tech giant overhauled how it approached cybersecurity. Company leaders now say they’re seeing results.

Apple's iPhone Duo announcement contains a trolling Surface Easter egg
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · 1d ago

Apple's iPhone Duo video features a real 2018 Surface Magazine article during its split-screen demo, likely poking fun at Microsoft's foldable history.

Microsoft targets 38GW of data center capacity in 2032 - report
DCD · 1d ago

Currently operates ~12GW

How to Recover an Unsaved Word Document in 2026 (Free & Paid Methods)
PCWorld · 1d ago

This guide shows you how to recover a Word document after a crash using two effective methods. Is Your Unsaved Word Document Really Lost? EaseUS Facing a sudden crash or Blue…

Microsoft fixes Teams, Outlook launch failures on ARM Windows PCs
BleepingComputer · 1d ago
Commercial milestone

Microsoft has fixed a bug that prevented Teams and Outlook from launching on ARM-based Windows devices after installing updates released since the August 2026 Patch Tuesday. [...]

The Private LTE/5G Network Market - 4th Edition Now Available — See Why Nokia, AWS, and Microsoft Are Making Radically Different Bets as the Market Races Toward $12 Billion
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · 1d ago

120-Page Report Delivers 35 New Executive Interviews and Updated Profiles of 43 Solution Providers as Deployments Jump 38% to 6,500 Networks in a Single Year 120-Page Report Delivers 35 New Executive…

Get a full Microsoft Office suite and Windows 11 Pro with one $33 purchase
PCWorld · 1d ago

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro in one bundle for $32.97 through September 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT, down from the $418.99 MSRP. It’s a simple way to cover two essential P…

Microsoft Excel KB5002914 update breaks copy and paste for some users
BleepingComputer · 2d ago

Microsoft Excel users report that this week's KB5002914 Office security update is breaking copy-and-paste operations and formula dragging, with affected users saying that removing or rolling back the…

Microsoft adds Bigfoot and Copilot key remapping in latest Windows 11 preview build
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · 2d ago

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview build lets you turn the dedicated Copilot key back into a standard Right Control key. It also adds support for Emoji 17.0 and improves File Explorer.

XBOX commemorates over 20 years in Japan at Tokyo Game Show 2026
Source · 2d ago

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A framework for safe participation with AI for the next generation
Source · 2d ago

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How one startup uses AI to expand financial access in Europe
Source · 2d ago
Expansion

The post How one startup uses AI to expand financial access in Europe appeared first on Source.

Talkdesk and Microsoft expand partnership to accelerate AI automation for enterprise contact centers
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · 2d ago
Expansion Commercial milestone

Talkdesk announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft to enable organizations to purchase Talkdesk CXA using existing Microsoft Azure commitments.

Why does Windows 11 have a keyboard shortcut just for LinkedIn?
PCWorld · 2d ago

Windows 11 has tons of useful keyboard shortcuts worth using every day, whether for boosting productivity, doing repetitive tasks faster, accessing hidden panels, or keeping your laptop secure. But di…

Paragon Backup & Recovery Community Edition review: Free file-level backup? Yes!
PCWorld · 2d ago

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Free and easy-to-use file backup Full/incremental/differential backup rotation schemes Backs up to virtual hard drives, including Microsoft VHD/VHDx Cons No drive o…

Permian Gas Has Been Worth Less Than Nothing for 118 Days This Year
Oilprice.com · 2d ago

Outside Pecos, Texas, Chevron is getting ready to build a power plant to solve a problem the Permian Basin has been stuck with for years, which is that it produces far more natural gas than anyone nea…

New 'BlueMoon' kit exploited Windows and Chrome zero-day flaws
BleepingComputer · 2d ago

Multiple cyber-espionage groups deployed an exploit kit dubbed "BlueMoon" that leveraged zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows and Google Chrome. [...]

It's more than just the name: Turns out iPhone Duo stole Surface Duo's biggest selling point, and Apple is right to copy it
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · 2d ago

Vindication!? Apple's new iPhone Duo validates the multitasking and windowing vision Microsoft originally set out to achieve with Surface Duo. Here's how.

Windows 11 may finally auto-switch dark mode without PowerToys soon
PCWorld · 2d ago

It appears Microsoft has finally decided to give Windows 11 a true, full-fledged dark mode. That’s according to Windows Latest, which discovered this by taking a closer look at the new experimental bu…

The iPhone Duo is a stark reminder that Microsoft Surface has lost its purpose
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · 2d ago

Apple’s iPhone Duo highlights a painful truth for Microsoft: Apple knows exactly what its hardware stands for, while Surface no longer has a reason to exist.

What if everything changes tomorrow? A Canadian company is using AI to help businesses navigate supply chain uncertainty
Source · 2d ago

The post What if everything changes tomorrow? A Canadian company is using AI to help businesses navigate supply chain uncertainty appeared first on Source.

FINTRX Launches New AI Agent Named "Fin" That Monitors and Integrates Private Wealth Data and Intelligence into Email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Calendars
All News Releases · 2d ago
Commercial milestone

BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FINTRX, the leading provider of private wealth intelligence for asset managers and other investment professionals, today introduced an AI agent called Fin that p…

Glassbox Earns Solutions Partner With Certified Software Designation for Financial Services AI Within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · 2d ago

As a global Microsoft ISV partner and member of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, Glassbox is deepening its collaboration with Microsoft.

AI subscriptions are the electric bill. Your PC is the solar panel
PCWorld · 2d ago

The AI pendulum has swung back and forth throughout the last few years, from ChatGPT and Copilot in the cloud, then back to local AI and the PC’s newfound NPU, then back to independent agents like Cla…

Microsoft says September updates fix mouse settings reset issues
BleepingComputer · 2d ago

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that wiped mouse settings on some Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update. [...]

Xbox heads to Tokyo Game Show 2026: Here's how you can watch, and what we expect to see in the upcoming showcase
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ShxzPbcbCVJrCTzu5rsm7.png · 2d ago

Microsoft has announced that it will be hosting a Tokyo Game Show 2026 Xbox broadcast to showcase several upcoming Xbox games, including Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

Simform Completes Microsoft AI Cloud Coverage with AI Business Solutions Designation
All News Releases · 2d ago

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simform has earned the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for AI Business Solutions, completing its coverage across all Microsoft AI Cloud solution a…

Proofpoint Expands AI-Powered Investigations to Microsoft 365 and Deepens Insider Risk Visibility into AI Activity
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · 2d ago
Legal / regulatory Expansion

New Proofpoint Prism Investigator and Human Communications Intelligence capabilities help organizations investigate risk faster and understand intent across human and AI interactions New Proofpoint P…

Microsoft fixes bug that wiped Windows desktop settings
BleepingComputer · 2d ago

Microsoft says the September 2026 Patch Tuesday updates fix a known issue causing desktop settings to be lost or reset on some Windows devices. [...]

Hideo Kojima’s ‘Physint’ Moves From PlayStation to Xbox as ‘Death Stranding’ Creator Plots TV and Film Projects With New Publishing Partner
Variety · 3d ago

Xbox is expanding its partnership with video game industry legend Hideo Kojima. The “Death Stranding” and “Metal Gear” creator has switched the publishing partner on his upcoming game “Physint” to Mic…

With the National Football League (NFL) back tonight, love seeing Seattle Seahawks analyst Brian Eayrs and coaches across the league using new Copilot and Excel tools to help with decision making in the booths and on the sidelines.
Source · 3d ago

The post With the National Football League (NFL) back tonight, love seeing Seattle Seahawks analyst Brian Eayrs and coaches across the league using new Copilot and Excel tools to help with decision ma…

The Microsoft-reminiscent iPhone Duo: How much customer holding-and-folding is necessary to keep Apple from folding on the experiment?
EDN · 3d ago

New smart phones, earbuds and watches, this year with an added dash of memory price increases. It's September in Cupertino again. The post The Microsoft-reminiscent iPhone Duo: How much customer holdi…

What a battery breakthrough reveals about AI and scientific memory
Source · 3d ago

The post What a battery breakthrough reveals about AI and scientific memory appeared first on Source.

How AI is transforming media and entertainment through orchestrated intelligence
Source · 3d ago

The post How AI is transforming media and entertainment through orchestrated intelligence appeared first on Source.

Beyond the benchmark: How an adaptive AI approach drives scientific discovery
Source · 3d ago

The post Beyond the benchmark: How an adaptive AI approach drives scientific discovery appeared first on Source.

Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify First Contracts After Two Years of Negotiations
The Hollywood Reporter · 3d ago

The deals require management to bargain over the use of AI in the workplace and enshrine layoff protections at the Microsoft-owned company.

Teachers unions announce AI safety agreement with Microsoft
K-12 Dive - Latest News · 3d ago

The legally enforceable protections require the company to safeguard student and teacher data and will be available to all districts nationwide Nov. 1.

Almost 1,900 Blizzard workers ratify first union contract with Microsoft
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · 3d ago

Blizzard Entertainment has secured a first union contract with parent company Microsoft, ratified by a workforce vote covering just under 1,900 staff. Read more

First it was Neo, and now it's iPhone Duo — Apple keeps robbing Microsoft of its Surface device names, and I'm mad about it
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · 3d ago

As a Surface Duo fan, I can't believe Apple has just announced a folding phone called iPhone Duo. Are we really doing this?

Microsoft's Record-Setting Patch Tuesday Update Fixes Nearly 1,000 Flaws
Lifehacker · 3d ago

Two of the vulnerabilities addressed this month are actively exploited zero-days.

Xbox is quietly turning nostalgia, identity, and cloud gaming into its biggest console advantage
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LzUE9eCj29kUSXGrwPmLxT.png · 3d ago

Microsoft's newest Xbox Insider build introduces startup animation choices, expanded profile customization, improved Remote Play quality, better search tools, and cloud gaming enhancements. But the re…

Microsoft fixes sluggish Windows 11 parental approvals and expands age verification
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · 3d ago
Expansion

Microsoft just announced new family safety features for Windows 11 that speed up parental approvals. The tech giant also introduced new developer APIs that bring controls to more apps.

ARPA-H Selects UpDoc to Lead Development of Autonomous Clinical AI System, in an Initiative Joined by Microsoft, OpenAI and NVIDIA
All News Releases · 3d ago

UpDoc awarded up to $9.2 million under ARPA-H's ADVOCATE program to develop and validate an autonomous clinical AI system intended for future FDA authorization and real-world deployment, starting in c…

Windows 11’s desktop is now a full-screen ad for Harry Potter movies
PCWorld · 3d ago

Microsoft recently caused a stir among some users with an ad that fills the entire Windows 11 desktop background. It’s a wallpaper that ends up on the computer via the Bing Wallpaper app. The full-scr…

Windows 11’s new update finally fixes its biggest taskbar complaint
PCWorld · 3d ago

With yesterday’s Patch Tuesday for September, Microsoft not only fixed a record number of security vulnerabilities but also released several new features for Windows 11, which you can try out now (or…

PLI Press Publishes New Guide to Creating an Effective AI Corporate Compliance Program
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · 3d ago

NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As organizations integrate artificial intelligence into business operations and decision-making, legal departments and compliance teams face growing pres…

5 years later, I can finally use Windows 11 the way I want
PCWorld · 3d ago

This morning I woke up to a freshly rebooted desktop. A bit annoying, but that’s just something that happens with Windows 11 — it reboots to install an update after a while, sometimes even when you do…

Microsoft’s September updates fix a record 973 security flaws
PCWorld · 3d ago

Yesterday was September Patch Tuesday, which means Microsoft released security updates addressing 973 new security vulnerabilities. That’s more than twice as many as last month and a new record. Along…

AI Vibe coding is moving so fast Microsoft had to overhaul how it reviews Edge extensions
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · 3d ago

Microsoft is automating routine Edge extension reviews to keep up with an influx of submissions driven by AI development tools.

This first-of-a-kind agreement will set a new standard for safe and responsible AI use in schools. We are making these protections available to every school district in the US.
Source · 3d ago

The post This first-of-a-kind agreement will set a new standard for safe and responsible AI use in schools. We are making these protections available to every school district in the US. appeared first…

AFT, UFT and Microsoft announce ‘National AI Safety & Privacy Standard’ for schools to protect students, families and educators
Source · 3d ago

The post AFT, UFT and Microsoft announce ‘National AI Safety & Privacy Standard’ for schools to protect students, families and educators appeared first on Source.

NOTICE OF NJEDA ANNUAL BOARD MEETING – 9/16/2026
NJEDA · 3d ago

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s next public Board Meeting will be held in person, via conference call, and via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 10:00 am. Members of…

I rebuilt my classic Xbox 360 avatar in this clever web-based generator, with outfits from "every collection Microsoft released"
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYS2kX4zyJnkz5dHjkCQA8.jpg · 3d ago

The fan-made 360sona web app rebuilds the Xbox avatar creator and features over 20,000 authentic items in pixel-perfect detail.

Google Earth’s flight simulator now works right in your browser
PCWorld · 3d ago

Google sometimes releases fun bonus features for its products and services. Recently, Google Earth gained a kind of flight simulator. Google has long been working with maps, satellite and aerial image…

Progress Data Platform Summit 2026 Brings Together Data and AI Leaders
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · 3d ago

Experts from Amazon, Microsoft, Moody’s, Boeing, Boston Consulting Group and other organizations will share strategies for turning enterprise information into action

Cybersecurity's Flawed Narrative Needs a Reboot: New Book Says the Human Layer Is the First Defense Against AI-Enabled Deception
All News Releases · 3d ago

Former Microsoft General Manager, Forrester Executive Partner, and energy sector CSO Rockwell L. Scott, CISSP introduces a leadership model for cyber readiness in the age of AI deception. CHICAGO, Sep…

With laptop prices up, here’s what’s actually worth paying for
PCWorld · 3d ago

This isn’t the best time to be thinking about buying a computer. High memory prices have driven up the cost of almost everything. But if you need a new computer, then go for it — whether it’s to insta…

Provectio accélère le développement de son centre de formation avec un catalogue enrichi
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · 3d ago

L'ESN Provectio franchit une nouvelle étape dans le développement de son centre de formation. Après l'obtention de la certification Qualiopi en début d'année, l'entreprise accélère son développement e…

Researchers find a hole in Microsoft's anti-spoofing fix
The Latest · 3d ago

Researchers showed a message with no return address slips past Reject Direct Send. Credit unions were told to close this kind of gap in 2021.

New Microsoft Defender 'ShieldCrash' zero-day grants SYSTEM access
BleepingComputer · 3d ago

An anonymous security researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse has released a new Microsoft Defender zero-day exploit named "ShieldCrash" right after Microsoft rolled out its September 2026 Patch Tuesday…

Microsoft adds age-awareness APIs that can tell if users are children, teens, or adults
BleepingComputer · 4d ago

Microsoft is adding new age-awareness APIs to Windows 11 that will allow apps to determine whether someone is a child, teenager, or adult without exposing their exact date of birth. [...]

How Windows is supporting safer experiences for families and educators
Source · 4d ago

The post How Windows is supporting safer experiences for families and educators appeared first on Source.

Microsoft posts nearly 1,000 bugs for Patch Tuesday as CISA warns two being exploited
The Record from Recorded Future News · 4d ago

The new record total for Patch Tuesday is 973 vulnerabilities.

Codename MDASH brings agentic AI cybersecurity to the US government
Source · 4d ago

The post Codename MDASH brings agentic AI cybersecurity to the US government appeared first on Source.

Microsoft Plugs Nearly 1,000 Security Holes
Krebs on Security · 4d ago

Microsoft Corp. today issued updates to plug at least 974 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, by far its biggest single patch batch ever. Microsoft says artificial inte…

Patch Tuesday - September 2026
Rapid7 Cybersecurity Blog · 4d ago

Microsoft is publishing 974 own-product vulnerabilities on September 2026 Patch Tuesday, including 723 vulnerabilities in Windows. Along with Microsoft fixes for 25 non-Microsoft CVEs, that brings the…

Microsoft Exposes Sneaky Unicode Trick Hiding In Millions Of Emails
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · 4d ago

Keyword smuggling, which is the practice of obfuscating spam keywords to bypass detection filters, has been common practice for quite some time. Microsoft is warning that this traditional tactic has b…

Windows 11 is getting faster boot times and 8GB RAM performance
PCWorld · 4d ago

Microsoft confirmed at IFA 2026 that upcoming updates for Windows 11 will include faster boot times. According to Mark Linton, head of Windows & Devices at Microsoft, the company has already made sign…

Windows 11 set to gain upgraded sound settings, cross-device improvements, and new family safety features as Microsoft begins testing
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The latest Windows 11 preview builds are now rolling out to Insiders in the Experimental and Beta channels.

Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5122878 extended security update
BleepingComputer · 4d ago

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5122878 extended security update, which includes this month's record-breaking September 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes, along with a few bug fixes. [...]

Microsoft September 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 966 flaws, 2 zero-days
BleepingComputer · 4d ago

Today is Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates released for a record-breaking 966 flaws, including two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]

Windows 11 cumulative updates KB5124008 & KB5122880 released
BleepingComputer · 4d ago

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5124008 and KB5122880 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]

Patch Tuesday is here — Windows 11 is expected to set yet another record for security updates in a month
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · 4d ago

Microsoft is expected to release over 650 security patches for Windows 11 as AI speeds up the race to find and fix bugs.

Office 2021 loses support in October. This tool keeps it safe anyway
PCWorld · 4d ago

Microsoft plans to end support for Office 2021 once and for all on October 13th, 2026. This means users of this version will no longer receive updates—both feature updates and security updates. Becaus…

ChatGPT copied my writing style, but couldn’t fool an AI detector
PCWorld · 4d ago

I’m not a fan of letting AI do your writing for you, but there’s no question that it can—and a new ChatGPT tool makes it even easier for the chatbot to copy your own writing style. Hiding in plain sig…

Microsoft is giving users control over Windows 11 again, but it’s not enough
PCWorld · 4d ago

2026 seems to be a year of rethinking for Microsoft. At first the company planned to improve Windows 11 and make it faster, and now the company wants to give its users control over Windows 11’s look a…

August updates trigger 0xc0000409 errors on Windows Server 2016
BleepingComputer · 4d ago

Microsoft says the August 2026 security update may trigger 0xc0000409 errors on Windows Server 2016 systems where the Compatibility Appraiser diagnostic service is enabled. [...]

Microsoft is now using your Windows 11 wallpaper as ad space
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · 4d ago

Microsoft swapped Bing Wallpaper backgrounds for a fullscreen movie promo, putting promotional text directly on Windows 11 desktops.

Building Africa’s AI future on trust
Source · 4d ago

The post Building Africa’s AI future on trust appeared first on Source.

AiDAP end-to-end agentic execution for enterprise migration and modernization.
All News Releases · 4d ago

AidenAI strengthens its Microsoft ecosystem portfolio with AiDAP for AI-led application modernization and migration, and Aerie for continuous Azure cloud cost optimization and FinOps PRINCETON, N.J.,…

eMazzanti Technologies' Messaging Architects Partners with miniOrange to Deliver Unified Identity and Access Management for Legacy and Hybrid IT Environments
All News Releases · 4d ago
Commercial milestone

New partnership brings enterprise SSO, MFA, PAM, and Zero Trust security to organizations running on-premises systems, GroupWise, and mixed SaaS environments HOBOKEN, N.J., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/…

4 ways to get Windows 11’s newest features sooner — from safe to experimental
PCWorld · 4d ago

A new Windows update does not automatically mean that every user receives the same features on the same day. Microsoft rolls out many new features in stages. Even if a feature is technically already p…

You don't have to wait for Microsoft to get a battery widget on Windows 11
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · 4d ago

Battery Flyout adds a Battery Status widget to Windows 11 so you can check your PC and accessories.

Ex-Google, IBM, Microsoft and HP Research Scientist, Professor Daniel Freedman Joins Quantum X Labs as Distinguished Quantum Scientist
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · 4d ago

The appointment of the Harvard PhD as a Distinguished Quantum Scientist reflects Quantum X Labs’ commitment to building a world-class quantum technology company

Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS Unveils Key Award Winners
All News Releases · 4d ago
Commercial milestone

Ahead of Tokyo Event: SEKAI NO OWARI, Microsoft, and The RealReal Recognized for Next-Gen Visual Storytelling Public Impact and New Vision Awards highlight innovations in music, live performance, and…

Microsoft: Windows Server 2025 changes causing app crashes
BleepingComputer · 4d ago

Microsoft warned customers last week that they may experience application crashes on some Windows Server 2025 due to recent memory management changes. [...]

Nvidia’s RTX Spark could be the future of laptops. That’s exactly why I’d wait
PCWorld · 4d ago

Nvidia is making CPUs now. Specifically, it’s making Arm-based processors with RTX branding, destined for at least some consumer-focused, high-performance laptops and mini PCs. It’s easily the biggest…

What is Project Zenilith? Microsoft's special Windows 11 experience for developers and hardware isn't what you think it is
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · 4d ago

Microsoft has established a baseline for high-end developer hardware with Project Zenilith, complete with a specially configured version of Windows 11 that's ready to code.

12 ways to make your old PC feel new again
PCWorld · 4d ago

There’s no denying that all of our next PC upgrades are likely to be more expensive than they’ve been in a long time. Memory shortages, SSD shortages, graphics card shortages—it’s all driving prices u…

Seattle Times, Newsday Sue OpenAI, Microsoft, Alleging Copyright Infringement
Insurance Journal · 4d ago

The Seattle Times and Newsday sued OpenAI and Microsoft on Friday, alleging in federal court that the tech companies copied the newspapers’ journalism without permission to train their AI systems. The…

BigBear Microsoft 365 phishing service bypassed MFA at 258 organizations
BleepingComputer · 5d ago
Security incident

A phishing-as-a-service framework called BigBear 2.0 has been used to bypass multi-factor authentication at 258 organizations and steal more than 5,000 Microsoft 365 credentials. [...]

Microsoft Engineer Declares Era Of Typing Code Is 'Absolutely Over'
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · 5d ago

A Microsoft Distinguished Engineer is claiming that typing code is effectively dead thanks to artificial intelligence. No, that doesn't mean that developers are about to go extinct,  it's just that AI…

I built my own Steam Machine. It was way easier than I expected
PCWorld · 5d ago

Did you want to buy a Steam Machine at launch? Tough luck. Although a lucky few did manage to get orders in before they inevitably sold out, the rest of us have to wait for the potential restock—and t…

Windows 11 wants your trust. Microsoft keeps testing it
PCWorld · 5d ago

Microsoft launched Windows 11 as the most secure Windows ever built—and the marketing was almost convincing at the time. Almost five years later, I can’t say the same. And that’s a problem. A recent b…

Microsoft just stumbled onto a way to fix Windows 11, but it hasn't realized it yet
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · 5d ago

Project Zenith tailors Windows 11 for developers, but its core idea could pave the way for an AI-free Windows or other custom configurations.

Switzerland begins testing alternatives to Microsoft 365 to protect its "most sensitive data" and strengthen digital sovereignty
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYS2kX4zyJnkz5dHjkCQA8.jpg · 5d ago

Switzerland is trialing alternatives to Microsoft 365, shifting 3,000 government workstations to test other apps amid sovereignty and data protection concerns.

Pay once for Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus and never renew, now $49.97
PCWorld · 5d ago

TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows, with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more on one PC, for a one-time $49.97 (MSRP $249.99). A Microsoft 365 s…

It was a great week for innovation across the model ecosystem. We’re bringing these new models into Copilot, enabling it to take on increasingly complex work, from quick questions to delegated tasks and, increasingly, complete long-running jobs through Autopilots. [Read more]
Source · 6d ago

The post It was a great week for innovation across the model ecosystem. We’re bringing these new models into Copilot, enabling it to take on increasingly complex work, from quick questions to delegate…

For four days only, Windows 11 Pro only costs $9.97
PCWorld · 6d ago

TL;DR: Through September 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT, it’s only $9.97 to get Windows 11 Pro for life. You wouldn’t know it from looking at it, but Windows 11 Home leaves out some of the most important upgrade…

Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft
TechCrunch · Sep 5

Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.

Microsoft’s recent decisions paint a clear picture — Xbox Cloud Gaming is no longer the future the company once promised
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Sep 5

Xbox's cloud gaming hourly limit rates have been met with derision in the fanbase, and have highlighted gaps between other services.

Microsoft built a prompt injection detector. Then it caught a phishing campaign instead.
The New Stack · Sep 4
Security incident

Microsoft flagged a phishing campaign last week that exploits a gap in how machines read text. Attackers are slipping invisible The post Microsoft built a prompt injection detector. Then it caught a p…

Super excited about HydraFusion in GitHub Copilot, and what it shows about the shift from model selection to model orchestration. By bringing together multiple models to plan, build, critique, and complete coding tasks, it can deliver outcomes at up to 67% lower cost. [Read more]
Source · Sep 4

The post Super excited about HydraFusion in GitHub Copilot, and what it shows about the shift from model selection to model orchestration. By bringing together multiple models to plan, build, critique…

GPT-6 Astra brings more capable AI to the workplace
Source · Sep 4

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Western Computer Achieves the 2026/2027 Microsoft AI Business Solutions Inner Circle Award
All News Releases · Sep 4

Western Computer is honored by Microsoft for achieving outstanding sales achievement and innovation. CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Western Computer, a Microsoft solutions partner delivering D…

Windows 11’s next security feature may cost you gaming performance
PCWorld · Sep 4

Next month’s Patch Tuesday falls on October 13th, and with that update, Microsoft will be enabling “Memory Integrity” on all Windows 11 systems that are still receiving updates, according to this Wind…

Microsoft reveals Azure earnings for the first time, adjusts financial reporting practices
DCD · Sep 4

Previously Azure was included under "intelligent cloud" segment

Game Over For Unlimited Xbox Cloud Play As Microsoft Imposes Caps
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Sep 4

Say a sad goodbye to unlimited Xbox cloud play, folks, because Microsoft will soon be enforcing strict monthly playtime caps for Xbox Game Pass subscribers while simultaneously opening up cloud access…

My Word. Microsoft's prepping Similarity Checker for retirement
www.theregister.com - Articles · Sep 4

Built-in plagiarism police to hand in badge next month

Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to TCL-branded Smart TVs over the next few months, but will people use it now that the service has hourly restrictions?
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ShxzPbcbCVJrCTzu5rsm7.png · Sep 4

Microsoft has announced that it's bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to TCL-branded Smart TVs in the coming months, and we're got the scoop on how it will work.

Microsoft says some users can’t open the Teams desktop client
BleepingComputer · Sep 4

Microsoft is working to resolve a known issue that causes delays or blocks some users from opening the Microsoft Teams desktop client on Windows systems. [...]

Windows 11 will soon tell apps how old you are. Here’s how it works
PCWorld · Sep 4

Microsoft is building automated age verification directly into Windows 11 in the form of system-level APIs that will share your verified age with registered apps. To be clear, the system won’t pass yo…

Microsoft to bounce mail from outdated Exchange servers
www.theregister.com - Articles · Sep 4

2016 and 2019 installations must meet the October 2025 baseline to reach cloud-hosted inboxes

Windows 11’s August update broke Teams and Outlook on Arm PCs
PCWorld · Sep 4

It’s been nearly a month since Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11—known as KB5121003—but problems are still cropping up and being reported by users. The latest issue affects Ar…

Industry-Leading Email Signature Platform Crossware Is Now Available Through Ingram Micro's Xvantage Platform as Part of the Microsoft Marketplace Private Offers
All News Releases · Sep 4

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossware, a global leader in enterprise-grade email signature management, today announced an expanded agreement with Ingram Micro, a leading technology c…

Exchange Online outage causes email delays, 'Server busy' errors
BleepingComputer · Sep 4

Microsoft is working to resolve an ongoing Exchange Online outage that is delaying email sent to and received from external domains. [...]

Windows 11's Project Zenith cuts clutter for developers and promises a "distraction-free" experience
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Sep 4

Microsoft just announced Project Zenith, a new Windows 11 experience for developers. Devices will come with dev tools preinstalled and settings pre-enabled to tailor to developer workflows.

Excited to see early customers already using Astra on Azure!
Source · Sep 4

The post Excited to see early customers already using Astra on Azure! appeared first on Source.

Video game developer Bungie's Bellevue headquarters hits sublease market
The Business Journals · Sep 4

Bungie is subleasing its Bellevue headquarters after adopting a remote-first model and laying off 292 workers in June.

Phoenix data center firm raises $1B to repurpose older facilities amid construction backlash
The Business Journals · Sep 4
Funding

Saragon, backed by I Squared Capital, is repurposing existing data centers across the nation for AI inference, with headquarters in Phoenix...

Looking forward to this ecosystem with open models continuing to flourish and grow with NVIDIA and Hugging Face, and the continued partnership!
Source · Sep 3
Commercial milestone

The post Looking forward to this ecosystem with open models continuing to flourish and grow with NVIDIA and Hugging Face, and the continued partnership! appeared first on Source.

Game Pass streaming limits are coming: 15 hours a month, but you can pay for more
PCWorld · Sep 3

For all its struggles in the last few years, Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass represents a pretty phenomenal value as a subscription service. And you can take advantage of it even if you don’t have an Xbox…

Prolific Microsoft 0-day hunter drops CrowdStrike Falcon exploit PoC
www.theregister.com - Articles · Sep 3

A shared security 'Nightmare'

Meet MAI-Transcribe-2: A faster and more accurate speech recognition model
Source · Sep 3

The post Meet MAI-Transcribe-2: A faster and more accurate speech recognition model appeared first on Source.

Microsoft is introducing hourly limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming starting in November — here's how it all works
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Sep 3

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will now only get 15 hours of Xbox Cloud Gaming use per month, although you'll be able to buy more.

Nvidia’s RTX Spark PCs launch in October with bold 100fps gaming promises
PCWorld · Sep 3
Commercial milestone

Windows laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Arm chips hit the market in 2024—their reception has been tepid, to say the least. Initially, incredible battery life was offset by poor gaming perform…

Microsoft: KB5120998 mouse reset bug affects only non-English PCs
BleepingComputer · Sep 3

Microsoft says a known issue that reverts mouse settings after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update affects only non-English Windows 11 systems. [...]

Sony & Microsoft Tell Console Gamers To Kick Rocks Over Tariff Refunds
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Sep 3

Sony and Microsoft are pushing back against consumer class action lawsuits demanding that they pass the government's multi-million-dollar tariff refunds back to buyers. Following a U.S. Supreme Court…

Cypress Creek Energy's Ostrea Solar Reaches Commercial Operation, Helping Power Nation's Fastest-Growing State Economy
All News Releases · Sep 3

104 MWdc / 80 MWac solar project adds new, clean, American-made power to the region as Washington leads the U.S. in economic growth Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement with Cypress Creek f…

Microsoft Defender is falsely flagging Google links as malicious
PCWorld · Sep 3

Even though Microsoft Defender is more than enough security on its own, its reputation has taken a bit of a hit this year. Over the last few months, vulnerabilities like RedSun and RoguePlanet were di…

Assessment of the U.S. Nuclear Power and Small Modular Reactor Market 2026 Now Available — Reveals Why Big Tech Is Becoming an Active Force in Nuclear Project Formation, Not Just a Power Buyer
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Sep 3

44-Page Report Assesses Restarts, Uprates, and SMR Deployment as Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Amazon Shape Project Economics, Site Selection, and Risk Allocation 44-Page Report Assesses Restarts, Upr…

Accelerate Regulatory Writing with Gen-AI Without Prompt Engineering, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks
All News Releases · Sep 3
Legal / regulatory

In this free webinar, learn how generative AI can support regulatory writing without requiring complex prompt engineering. The featured speaker will discuss content-based mapping, document reuse and w…

Microsoft says KB5120998 Windows update resets desktop settings
BleepingComputer · Sep 3

Microsoft has confirmed that desktop settings are lost or reset on some Windows devices after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update. [...]

Microsoft OneDrive wants to back up everything. You don’t have to let it
PCWorld · Sep 3

Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud backup: It’s one of the more polarizing features within Windows, an annoyance as much as a utility. It’s getting better, fortunately — or at least it looks that way. Windows…

Sony and Microsoft request dismissal of consumer lawsuits over tariff refunds
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Sep 3
Legal / regulatory

Sony and Microsoft have filed motions to dismiss class action lawsuits accusing them of not passing on tariff refunds to consumers. Read more

Buying a USB-C cable? Beware these 6 hidden traps
PCWorld · Sep 3

It’s been a few years since USB-C first hit the scene. And while we still love how reversible it is and how powerful it’s become, we’re also more aware of the potential pitfalls around this high-power…

Which came first, Windows 95's taskbar or NeXT's Dock? Neither
www.theregister.com - Articles · Sep 3

Reg hack accidentally rattles Microsoft folks' cages… again

Microsoft Teams, Outlook fail to launch on ARM-based Windows PCs
BleepingComputer · Sep 3
Commercial milestone

Microsoft is working to fix a known issue that causes crashes and launch failures for Microsoft Teams and New Outlook users after installing updates released since the August 2026 Patch Tuesday. [...]

The new imperative for AI infrastructure: Useful yield
Source · Sep 2

The post The new imperative for AI infrastructure: Useful yield appeared first on Source.

MSSQLTips to Host Live Webinar, "Simplify SQL Server HA/DR on Kubernetes"
All News Releases · Sep 2

DH2i and Microsoft to Discuss a Simpler Way to Deploy and Manage HA SQL Server on Kubernetes So That Organizations Can Reduce IT Overhead & Improve Scalability FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNe…

Microsoft devs rejoice: Union types coming to C# in November
www.theregister.com - Articles · Sep 2

The unsafe keyword will do more heavy lifting, while union types unify disparate forms of data

Settle in and get comfortable: Explore the Designed for Xbox Cozy Collection
Source · Sep 2
Legal / regulatory

The post Settle in and get comfortable: Explore the Designed for Xbox Cozy Collection appeared first on Source.

Microsoft is finally making it easier to mute Teams without hiding from your boss
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Sep 2

Microsoft Teams will soon let users temporarily pause all notifications. Here is how the new quiet feature works and how it differs from Do Not Disturb.

Fake Software Installers Disable Windows Update and Weaken Microsoft Defender
The Hacker News · Sep 2

An active malware campaign is using bogus software-download websites to impersonate trusted vendors and distribute malicious installers. "The campaign has targeted users looking to download popular s…

8-K: Reg FD disclosure
SEC EDGAR · Sep 2

Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure · Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

How Kier Group’s Louisa Finlay is using Copilot to drive safety and productivity in the construction industry
Source · Sep 2

The post How Kier Group’s Louisa Finlay is using Copilot to drive safety and productivity in the construction industry appeared first on Source.

Visier Expands Workforce Intelligence with the Launch of New Integration with Microsoft Viva Glint
All News Releases · Sep 2
Expansion Hiring Commercial milestone

Visier's new connector brings Viva Glint survey engagement data & insights into Visier, creating unified workforce context for analytics and AI VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visier, the…

Windows 11 will now only make you restart once a month for updates
PCWorld · Sep 2

Microsoft now bundles updates for drivers, the .NET Framework, and firmware together with the regular security updates that go out on Patch Tuesday every month. This consolidation brings one huge adva…

Microsoft will stop finishing your sentences in Word and Outlook
www.theregister.com - Articles · Sep 2

Predictive text remains available, but users will have to invite it into their workflow

HiddenLayer nabs $100M as enterprises rush to secure their AI deployments
TechCrunch · Sep 2

HiddenLayer has raised a $100M Series B from Delta-v Capital, Ten Eleven Ventures, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft's M12, Booz Allen Hamilton, and others.

Synoptek Recognized as a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner
All News Releases · Sep 2

COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synoptek, a leading systems integrator and managed service provider, today announced it has been recognized as a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner. Th…

The Xbox Network is once again having major outages where users can't sign in and play games that require profile logins (Update: Fixed)
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ShxzPbcbCVJrCTzu5rsm7.png · Sep 2

Reports of Xbox Live suffering outages preventing players from logging in and playing their games have recently started flooding in. Microsoft is aware of the situation and is currently investigating…

Don’t give AI to everyone. Give it to your best people first
Finextra Research Headlines · Sep 2

In the space of a single month, Microsoft began cancelling its Claude Code subscription, companies ...

Teradata Brings Enterprise AI Directly to Microsoft OneLake
All General Business · Sep 2

Customers can now run Teradata enterprise AI on OneLake data where it lives, without replicating or moving it SAN DIEGO, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradata (NYSE: TDC) today announced the integrat…

Microsoft update disarms Outlook and Teams on Arm PCs
www.theregister.com - Articles · Sep 2

Installing an AI gaming package offers relief while custom cursors suffer a separate reset

ChronoScale and Microsoft partner on 50MW deployment in North America
DCD · Sep 2

Will be based on Nvidia GB300 NVL72 systems

Microsoft promises to make more Windows 11 PCs secure by default next month: Announces automatic memory integrity protection enablement on more devices
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Sep 2
Financial distress

Microsoft's kernel level security feature will be automatically enabled on eligible PCs starting next month.

$56.2 Billon Business Continuity Market Analysis 2026-2035 Featuring Profiles of IBM, Microsoft, and Cisco Systems
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Sep 2

Opportunities center on cloud disaster recovery, AI risk intelligence and real-time response, driven by cyberthreats, hybrid work, compliance needs and resilience testing Opportunities center on clou…

This Windows security trick auto-locks your PC when you leave
PCWorld · Sep 2

I’m pretty good about remembering to lock my PC when I leave my desk, but every once in a while I forget. Thankfully, when I walk away from my computer and my brain is already halfway to the coffee ma…

Microsoft Defender flags legitimate Google search links as malicious
BleepingComputer · Sep 2

Microsoft is investigating an issue causing the Defender for Office 365 security software to mistakenly block access to legitimate Google search links. [...]

Microsoft’s best data design tool is only $13 for life
PCWorld · Sep 2

TL;DR: Turn complex data into clear diagrams with a lifetime license for Microsoft Visio, now just $13. Most diagramming software runs on a recurring subscription, so the cost of turning messy data in…

Euromonitor Introduces Passport Intelligence Through Microsoft 365 Copilot
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Sep 2
Commercial milestone

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #china--Euromonitor International, a leading global market intelligence company, announced the Euromonitor Passport agent, a new agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot and its fi…

Another Call of Duty title joins Xbox Game Pass as Cyberpunk 2077 leaves it for September's first wave of games coming and exiting the service
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ShxzPbcbCVJrCTzu5rsm7.png · Sep 1

Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass in September 2026; the biggest highlights include Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, RuneScape Dragonwilds, and Virtua…

Responsible AI in 2026: How we are adapting for what’s ahead
Source · Sep 1

The post Responsible AI in 2026: How we are adapting for what’s ahead appeared first on Source.

Everyone assumed the Windows taskbar copied a rival OS. Microsoft says no
PCWorld · Sep 1

In a recent social media thread, Microsoft veterans Brad Silverberg, Joe Belfiore, and Dave Plummer shared a few anecdotes and clarifications about how the taskbar became part of Windows. The taskbar,…

From AI readiness to impact: Why a strong data foundation determines success in healthcare
Source · Sep 1

The post From AI readiness to impact: Why a strong data foundation determines success in healthcare appeared first on Source.

Microsoft 365 outage drags on, but things are improving
TechCrunch · Sep 1

Microsoft 365 and Outlook are still seeing service degradations on Tuesday, the company's status page indicates.

19 Chrome extensions were secretly stealing data. Uninstall these now
PCWorld · Sep 1

Security experts at Socket are warning about browser extensions for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge that contain malware. The accompanying report mentions a total of 19 add-ons that were deliberately…

Microsoft and AWS build the multicloud bridge they said customers barely needed
www.theregister.com - Articles · Sep 1

New services promise private 100 Gbps links between the rival platforms without months of networking faff

Windows could lock you out of your PC. Save your recovery key now!
PCWorld · Sep 1

In the Pro editions of Windows, the BitLocker hard drive encryption feature has been included since Windows Vista. Under the name Device Encryption, it also became part of the Home editions with Windo…

Nvidia is cutting Windows 10 gamers down to quarterly security patches
PCWorld · Sep 1

Even though Microsoft is providing security updates for Windows 10 until October 2027 via the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, graphics card giant Nvidia is pulling out before then. Apart from…

Encryption Consulting Launches CertSecure Manager MCP Server, Enabling AI-Powered Certificate Lifecycle Management Through Agentic AI
All News Releases · Sep 1
Commercial milestone

New Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration allows organizations to securely manage certificates, PKI operations, and machine identities using natural language through Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Chat…

Orchestry Launches AI & Agents for Microsoft 365 Governance
All News Releases · Sep 1
Commercial milestone

New feature brings the agents running on a tenant, the Power Platform behind them, and the content they read into a single experience VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Orchestry today annou…

Windows 11’s decluttered right-click menu draws criticism for one big flaw
PCWorld · Sep 1

Updated on September 1st, 2026: Microsoft is finally streamlining the Windows 11 right-click menu with the upcoming 26H2 update in October. However, some Insiders with preview access have criticized M…

Lambda secures $1bn private debt to purchase Nvidia GPUs - report
DCD · Sep 1
Funding

Chips will be leased to Microsoft

Nearly 22,000 Microsoft Exchange servers vulnerable to hijack attacks
BleepingComputer · Sep 1

Nearly 22,000 Microsoft Exchange servers exposed online remain unpatched against a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to hijack all user mailboxes. [...]

Unisys Enhances Managed Detection and Response Capabilities with Microsoft Security Copilot and Agentic AI
All News Releases · Sep 1

Unisys solution helps organizations operationalize Microsoft Security Copilot to improve threat detection and response BLUE BELL, Pa., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has integrated M…

Middle East Gaming Market to Reach USD 9.32 Billion by 2031, Led by Sony, Microsoft, Tencent, Apple, and EA - Arabic Content, Carrier Billing and Hybrid Monetization Create New Opportunities
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Sep 1

5G, fiber and cloud gaming are boosting mobile play, esports and subscriptions 5G, fiber and cloud gaming are boosting mobile play, esports and subscriptions

Game Performance Analytics Market Outlook 2026-2030 - Featuring Profiles of Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Sep 1

Game Performance Analytics Market Poised to Reach $5.3 Billion by 2030 as AI and Online Gaming Adoption Accelerate Game Performance Analytics Market Poised to Reach $5.3 Billion by 2030 as AI and Onl…

Microsoft Outlook Is Down
Lifehacker · Aug 31

If Outlook isn't working for you today, you're not alone.

Microsoft tests fix for latest hours-long Outlook outage
TechCrunch · Aug 31

Microsoft says it's testing a fix for the widespread Outlook issues that have led to email delays and failures.

Microsoft warns of TerminalFix attacks deploying reverse tunnels
BleepingComputer · Aug 31

A new ClickFix variant dubbed TerminalFix uses fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA prompts on compromised websites to trick victims into running malicious PowerShell commands in Windows Terminal. [...]

Microsoft executive vice president bemoans employees sending him "AI slop," saying "This is a doom loop." — Maybe take some responsibility? 🤔
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Aug 31

Microsoft EVP overseeing Office and LinkedIn Ryan Roslansky posts an oddly oblivious self-own. The company flooding the internet with AI slop has started to realize how dumb its technology actually is…

Microsoft Exchange Online outage causes email failures, auth issues
BleepingComputer · Aug 31

Microsoft is investigating a widespread service issue causing authentication issues and email delays and failures for Exchange Online customers. [...]

Microsoft and HUMAIN Expand Strategic Collaboration at LEAP 2026 with New Enterprise AI Offering and AI PC
All News Releases · Aug 31
Expansion

HUMAIN ONE and Microsoft 365 Copilot to be offered together as part of unique "AI productivity bundle" for enterprise customers, with initial target of one million enterprise users across the Middle E…

House passes historic reforms to rein in secret surveillance
Source · Aug 31

The post House passes historic reforms to rein in secret surveillance appeared first on Source.

Whatever happened to Minesweeper and 3D Pinball on Windows?
PCWorld · Aug 31

Remember back in the day when you could install Windows 98 or Windows 7 on a PC and enjoy built-in goodies like Solitaire, Minesweeper, FreeCell, Hearts, and 3D Pinball: Space Cadet? What happened to…

Microsoft and AWS simplify cloud connections for the AI era
Source · Aug 31

The post Microsoft and AWS simplify cloud connections for the AI era appeared first on Source.

OpenClaw is yesterday’s hype and today’s AI blueprint
PCWorld · Aug 31

Remember OpenClaw? A humble AI tool that lived on your computer and did your bidding while you slept, OpenClaw went from zero to hero in the early weeks of 2026, blowing people’s minds with its impres…

Relativity Brings Powerful Legal Data Intelligence to Microsoft Copilot, Expanding AI Assistant Support for Legal Teams
All News Releases · Aug 31
Expansion

News Summary RelativityOne now integrates with Microsoft Copilot through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This integration enables legal teams to automate RelativityOne administrative workflows in Co…

Global Digital Identity & Trust Infrastructure Market 2026 Now Available, Reveals 75% of Consumers Have Enabled Passkeys, Profiling Microsoft, Okta, Apple, Google, and 10 Other Key Players
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 31

Opportunities include enterprise migration to passkeys and biometrics, integrated identity platforms, interoperable digital IDs for commerce and public services, and stronger identity verification, go…

Windows 11’s latest optional update finally fixes search clutter
PCWorld · Aug 31

A few days ago, Microsoft rolled out KB5120998, an optional update for Windows 11 that introduces several new features and improvements (like the taskbar being repositionable again). Another noteworth…

Windows 10 and 11 users are seeing a Defender warning that isn’t real
PCWorld · Aug 31

Over the past few days, some Windows 11 users have been getting incorrect warning messages about Microsoft Defender—the operating system’s built-in security solution—being disabled. According to Micro…

authID Selected to Strengthen Workforce Security for Multi-National Manufacturing Automation Company
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Aug 31

Global industrial automation provider deploys authID's biometric identity verification to protect tens of thousands of employees and contractors across Microsoft Entra ID and ServiceNow platforms

Meta’s $18 billion payout isn’t enough to save our kids
PCWorld · Aug 31

I’m not a parent, but I’m looking at the Meta settlement wondering if our kids are any safer. If you haven’t heard already, Meta agreed last Wednesday to settle a lawsuit over Facebook and Instagram’s…

The AI Tide Hits Hawaii - Power & Fiber Bottlenecks Report Now Available — Covers PTC 2026 Conference Insights on AI Infrastructure, Mentioning Alibaba, Amazon, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and 35 Other Organizations
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 31

AI data center expansion creates opportunities in high-density fiber and networking, grid upgrades, power management, and resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure. Vendors and investors can benefit…

Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5120998 update resets mouse settings
BleepingComputer · Aug 31

Microsoft has confirmed that mouse settings are being reverted on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 non-security preview update. [...]

Microsoft asks users to ignore 'Antivirus is turned off' errors
BleepingComputer · Aug 31

Microsoft asked customers this week to ignore incorrect alerts that Defender Antivirus has been turned off after installing the latest Defender updates. [...]

High Throughput Computing Global Market Outlook Report 2026-2030 - Featuring Profiles of Amazon Web Services, IBM, Microsoft and Other Leading Competitors
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 31

Cloud adoption, AI workloads and large-scale simulations are driving demand for elastic hybrid computing, smart job scheduling, GPU acceleration and advanced cluster orchestration Cloud adoption, AI…

Trends & Strategies in the $4.28B Inventory Control Market, 2026-2030 - Featuring Profiles of SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and Other Key Players
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 31

E-commerce and omnichannel retail are driving demand for cloud, IoT, RFID and mobile tools, creating opportunities in real-time visibility, predictive forecasting and automated replenishment E-commer…

Trends & Strategies in the $2.9 Billion Biological Computing Market, 2026-2035 - Featuring Profiles of Microsoft, IBM, and Thermo Fisher Scientific
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 31

Dublin, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Biological Computing Market Report 2026" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Global $71+ Billion Computer-Based Sensing Market Outlook 2026-2030 - Featuring Profiles of IBM, Intel, Microsoft and Other Key Players
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 31

Computer-Based Sensing Market to Reach $147.81 Billion by 2030 as AI, Robotics and Edge Computing Accelerate Growth Computer-Based Sensing Market to Reach $147.81 Billion by 2030 as AI, Robotics and…

Get lifetime access to the top Microsoft Office apps for just $30
PCWorld · Aug 31

TL;DR: Pay $29.97 once for lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access on one Windows PC. Some software earns its place on a PC by being useful every day…

Best USB-C hubs and dongles: Add ports to your laptop or tablet
PCWorld · Aug 31

The best USB-C hubs add ports to your PC, providing connections to legacy peripherals like mice, keyboards, printers, or more. If you follow my advice, you shouldn’t pay that much for a hub, either. M…

Major Tech Companies Call for Defensive Surge to Defeat AI-Driven Hacks
Insurance Journal · Aug 31

Major tech companies including OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon are calling for a society-wide defensive surge to defeat what they describe as an impending wave of hacks driven by art…

Chrome Web Store extensions caught stealing crypto, browser data
BleepingComputer · Aug 30

Multiple extensions for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge delivered a malware framework that deployed modules to steal cryptocurrency, sensitive data, and browser history, as well as inject ClickFix lu…

Dear Microsoft, where is the Surface to showcase all these improvements to Windows 11?
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 30

Microsoft is rolling out long-awaited Taskbar and UI fixes in Windows 11 26H2, but where is the flagship Surface hardware to actually show them off?

For 2 days, a Microsoft Office lifetime license is just $50
PCWorld · Aug 30

TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the rest of Office 2024 Pro Plus for life for $49.97 (reg. $249.99) through September 1. Paying monthly for software you’ll use indefinitely doesn’t make sense.…

Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
TechCrunch · Aug 28
Funding

Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.

How startups in regulated industries are using AI
Source · Aug 28

The post How startups in regulated industries are using AI appeared first on Source.

Catching wildfires earlier: AI gives firefighters a head start
Source · Aug 28

The post Catching wildfires earlier: AI gives firefighters a head start appeared first on Source.

Microsoft Edge update adds Apple sign-in and scam protection, but officially ends Edge Drop and real-time video translation
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 28

Microsoft Edge's latest update introduces Apple account sign-ins, automatic scam notification blocking, and new Copilot admin controls. It also officially retires Edge Drop and real-time video transla…

Microsoft Deploys AI Agents to Identify Cuts to Supply Chain Costs
SupplyChainBrain · Aug 28

The systems simulate demand, anticipate shortages and recommend shipping routes after weighing cost, speed and carbon impact.

Windows 11 just revived one of its most missed features
PCWorld · Aug 28

Microsoft just released optional update KB5120998 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. On top of numerous minor improvements, it introduces a few big changes that’ll be noticeable in day-to-day use. Free pos…

Windows 11’s optional August update has a cursor bug. Skip it for now
PCWorld · Aug 28

Microsoft just released optional update KB5120998 for Windows 11, an important one that brings back a long-missed feature in the operating system. However, take caution before installing it—some users…

Word 97's ghost in the machine: The crash that vanished the moment anyone looked at it
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 28

Microsoft veteran recalls how a CPU errata, a mythical ICE, and a single sneaky NOP saved Clippy's big debut

$5.4 billion Microsoft data center vs 41,000 petitioners — "Stopping this project is one of the most significant steps we could take"
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 28

Over 41,000 people have signed a petition opposing Microsoft's planned $5.4 billion hyperscale data center in Leeds, England.

Microsoft preps this year's Windows 11 feature tweaks: 26H2 hits Release Preview
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 28

Same servicing branch as 24H2 and 25H2... and the same buggy updates

AI is cheaper than workers. Bill Gates wants to change that
PCWorld · Aug 28

AI is about to change everything, and we’re not ready. That’s the overarching message of Bill Gates’s 6,000-word essay about his growing worries over AI, and my initial thought after giving it a skim…

The peach emoji can actually make your Wi-Fi safer
PCWorld · Aug 28

In a past life there was a PCWorld print magazine, and I wrote a monthly column for it. The column was called “Privacy Watch” and it was all about tools and tips you could use to safeguard your PC aga…

Microsoft's virtual intern Teams Facilitator will be late for the meeting
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 28

Teams question detection bot postpones debut, will get 2-month extension to practice interrupting you

Windows 11 KB5120998 update released with 35 changes and fixes
BleepingComputer · Aug 28

Microsoft released the KB5120998 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, which comes with 35 changes, including improvements to the Start menu, taskbar, and Windows search. [.…

North America Data Center Construction Market Report 2026-2031 Now Available — Published as Google Commits $15B to New Missouri AI Hyperscale Campus
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 28

The North America data center construction market, valued at USD 85.23 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 158.20 billion by 2031, growing at a 10.86% CAGR. Growth is driven by AI, cloud comput…

Cloud Gaming for Travelers Outlook 2026-2030 - Featuring Profiles of Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Sony Interactive Entertainment
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 28

5G, edge computing and rising travel are driving opportunities in low-latency, cross-device subscriptions, adaptive streaming and in-vehicle cloud gaming. 5G, edge computing and rising travel are dri…

Edge Data Center Market Till 2035 Report Now Available — Profiles Equinix, Digital Realty, AWS, Microsoft, Cisco & 16 Others, Segmented by Component, Facility Type & Vertical Across 18 Categories
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 28

Opportunities include localized, AI-ready infrastructure for IoT, 5G and real-time applications; expansion into underserved regions; energy-efficient, resilient systems; and partnerships with telecom,…

Get Microsoft Windows 11 Pro & Office 2021 for life for just $32.97
PCWorld · Aug 28

TL;DR: Pay $32.97 once (MSRP $418.99) for lifetime access to Windows 11 Pro and Office Professional 2021 on one compatible Windows PC. While a new Windows OS license and a complete productivity suite…

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is just $7.97 through Sept. 1
PCWorld · Aug 28

TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for one compatible PC for $7.97 (MSRP $199) through Sept. 1. While Windows 11 Home covers the basics, some PCs have more serious work to do. Windows 11 Pro…

Microsoft finalizes Windows 11 version 26H2 for general availability: Next version of Windows 11 enters final preview phase before rollout begins
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 27

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 26H2 is now available to test in the Windows Insider Release Preview Channel, which means general availability is imminent.

Microsoft and DepEd partner to bring AI tools to 1 million teachers across the Philippines
Source · Aug 27

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New Patent Intelligence Report Reveals the Hidden Competitors in the Race to Build AI Smart Glasses
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Aug 27
Expansion

PatentVest's newest PV Pulse analysis finds Apple's and Microsoft's AI smart glasses–relevant patent portfolios outrank Google's, Snap's, and Samsung's — despite neither company selling an AI smart gl…

Industry rejects Bill Gates’ call for robotics and AI tax
Manufacturing Dive - Latest News · Aug 27

Companies can write-off robots as business expenses under the current tax system, incentivizing machines over humans, the Microsoft co-founder said. Critics say the idea would hamper productivity and…

Windows on Arm just hit 7,000 compatible apps. It’s still not enough
PCWorld · Aug 27

In an official Windows blog post, Microsoft just announced a new milestone: over 7,000 apps and games are now optimized and available for the Arm version of Windows. Windows on Arm is a version of the…

Microsoft rolls out fix for Windows 11 crashes, gaming issues
BleepingComputer · Aug 27
Commercial milestone

Microsoft has started rolling out a permanent fix for a known issue that causes system crashes and gaming issues on Windows 11 devices. [...]

I can't believe Microsoft is this desperate to push AI — its latest rebrand reeks of corpo speak
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 27

Microsoft renamed the Microsoft 365 Roadmap as the "AI at Work Roadmap," even though most of what it tracks has nothing to do with AI.

Microsoft slaps a fresh coat of AI paint on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 27

AI at Work roadmap is the new name for upcoming Microsoft 365 capabilities

I turned off most Windows notifications, and I’m not going back
PCWorld · Aug 27

I hate notifications. Well, maybe not notifications themselves, but what they implicitly represent: pieces of information or action that you need to act on or react to right now. I find them distract…

Quisitive Deepens Manufacturing Focus in Business Applications with New Leadership
All News Releases · Aug 27
Leadership change

DALLAS, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quisitive, a global technology consulting firm and Microsoft Frontier Partner, today announced their expanded Manufacturing focus with the addition of multiple lo…

Microsoft’s best project management tool was over $1,000, but now it’s only $70
PCWorld · Aug 27

TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Project Pro 2024 for Windows for $69.99 through today. Dedicated project management software usually requires a monthly subscription. Microsoft Project Pro i…

Microsoft et HUMAIN annoncent une collaboration stratégique à long terme visant à promouvoir la transformation par l'IA en Arabie saoudite et au-delà
All News Releases · Aug 27

Cette collaboration stratégique à long terme entre Microsoft et HUMAIN a pour objectif d'intégrer la solution ALLAM à l'écosystème Microsoft Foundry et M365 Copilot, aux côtés des Forward Deployed Eng…

Microsoft and HUMAIN collaborate to accelerate AI adoption in Saudi Arabia and beyond
Source · Aug 26

The post Microsoft and HUMAIN collaborate to accelerate AI adoption in Saudi Arabia and beyond appeared first on Source.

Xbox legend "often thinks about" where Halo could've gone with more ODST-style stories — What should Microsoft do with Halo?
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Aug 26

The future of Halo is a confusing one. Halo Campaign Evolved doesn't seem to have resonated with the audience, and Xbox is likely scratching its head about where to go next.

From disc to digital: XBOX Insiders get new flexibility for physical games​‌
Source · Aug 26

The post From disc to digital: XBOX Insiders get new flexibility for physical games​‌ appeared first on Source.

Windows XP’s most famous pirated key wasn’t a hack. It was a leak
PCWorld · Aug 26

About a year ago, in a social media post, long-time Microsoft veteran Dave Plummer (who worked on Windows Task Manager) recounted the story of what’s now known as the most iconic Windows product key.…

Microsoft und HUMAIN geben eine langfristige strategische Zusammenarbeit bekannt, um die KI-Transformation in Saudi-Arabien und darüber hinaus voranzutreiben
All News Releases · Aug 26

Langfristige strategische Zusammenarbeit zwischen Microsoft und HUMAIN mit Plänen zur Integration von ALLAM in Microsoft Foundry und das M365 Copilot-Ökosystem sowie direkt beim Kunden eingesetzten In…

Hackers target Microsoft SharePoint RCE chain with PoC exploit
BleepingComputer · Aug 26
Security incident

Attackers are now targeting a chain of two Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities that can allow them to execute arbitrary code on unpatched servers, according to threat intelligence company Defused. [.…

Microsoft sketches out a Whiteboard extension
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 26

Users have a little more time to migrate from Azure storage to OneDrive

You now have a bit more time before Microsoft takes away your Whiteboard
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 26

Microsoft delayed the shutdown of legacy Whiteboard and its standalone app, giving personal account holders extra time before losing saved content.

NovaCookies Campaigns Abuse Genuine Docusign Notifications to Steal Microsoft 365 Sessions
The Hacker News · Aug 26

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) phishing toolkit called NovaCookies that's used as a proxy to redirect Microsoft 365 sign-ins, while capturing…

Windows XP turns 25. It’s still beating Windows 8 in market share
PCWorld · Aug 26

This fall marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of Windows XP, an event worthy of commemoration. Computer manufacturers gained access to this classic operating system on August 24, 2001, but it was…

Microsoft just released Agent Lightning v1.0. Here’s why it matters for platform engineers.
The New Stack · Aug 26

Agentic reinforcement learning has been suffering from a disconnect, an uncoupling, and a misarticulation. The polarity arises from how a The post Microsoft just released Agent Lightning v1.0. Here’s…

Microsoft tests new privacy controls for Windows 11 desktop apps
BleepingComputer · Aug 26

Microsoft has begun testing new privacy controls that will let Windows 11 users choose which desktop applications can access their camera, microphone, and precise location. [...]

Windows malware numbers look awful next to macOS. I’m still not worried
PCWorld · Aug 26
Security incident

Ever debate security on Windows versus macOS with a devout Apple fan? I have. And a recent blog post just made arguing with them more annoying. Back in mid-August, security software maker Surfshark re…

Microsoft y HUMAIN se unen para impulsar la transformación de la IA en Arabia Saudita y otros países
All News Releases · Aug 26

- Microsoft y HUMAIN anuncian una colaboración estratégica a largo plazo para impulsar la transformación de la IA en Arabia Saudita y otros países Colaboración estratégica a largo plazo entre Microsof…

Microsoft and HUMAIN announce long-term strategic collaboration to enable AI transformation in Saudi Arabia and beyond
All News Releases · Aug 26

Long-Term Strategic Collaboration Between Microsoft and HUMAIN with Plans to Bring ALLAM to Microsoft Foundry and M365 Copilot ecosystem, Alongside Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) Providing Hands-On…

Self-hosted email is in steep decline, Microsoft and Google are taking over
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 26

Oh great, Big Tech is now in prime position to decide which messages get through

The widening divide between cyber threats and cyber defenses
Source · Aug 25

The post The widening divide between cyber threats and cyber defenses appeared first on Source.

Microsoft’s new PowerToys shortcut lets you Alt+Tab within a single app
PCWorld · Aug 25

Everyone’s familiar with the Alt+Tab shortcut within Windows, but there’s a problem: too many windows means too many hops. The productivity elves at Microsoft’s PowerToys have a new solution, dubbed W…

EVA Air Collaborates with AIT Worldwide Logistics, Microsoft and Formosa Petrochemical Corporation to Deliver 15,000 Metric Tons of Scope 3 Emissions Reductions
All News Releases · Aug 25

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EVA Air today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading global freight forwarder AIT Worldwide Logistics (AIT) to jointly advance EVA Air's…

Windows on Arm app ecosystem expands across key workloads
Source · Aug 25
Expansion

The post Windows on Arm app ecosystem expands across key workloads appeared first on Source.

Microsoft celebrates major progress with Windows 11 on Arm PCs, confirms Windows on Arm is now "a first-class platform for any workload" and that "customer demand is growing"
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 25

Windows on Arm is gaining in popularity as more OEMs and silicon partners jump in to support it. Developers are also paying more attention, with over 7,000 apps now supported on Arm.

Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection is now available for preorder
Source · Aug 25

The post Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection is now available for preorder appeared first on Source.

Centric Consulting Earns Microsoft Agentic Business Solutions Specialization
All News Releases · Aug 25

Microsoft recognition highlights Centric's expertise in delivering AI-powered automation and business solutions DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centric Consulting has earned Microsoft's Ag…

Moving beyond release waves with the AI at Work roadmap
Source · Aug 25

The post Moving beyond release waves with the AI at Work roadmap appeared first on Source.

Why did the Windows 95 CD have a Weezer music video on it?
PCWorld · Aug 25

Windows 95 just turned 31 years old and we’re revisiting that iconic operating system with a question: Ever wondered why the Windows 95 installation CD also contained a Weezer music video, a trailer f…

Windows 95 turns 31 years old. Here’s what made it a phenomenon
PCWorld · Aug 25

Just over 31 years ago, on August 24th, 1995, Microsoft began selling Windows 95 in the US. At midnight, many computer shops across the US opened their doors to sell the first Windows 95 floppy discs…

Microsoft warns that transitioning Excel workbooks to new Exchange connectors might not be smooth sailing
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 25

Current Exchange connector is retiring - and new ones won't work if you don't upgrade

Microsoft becomes an Official Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays
Source · Aug 25

The post Microsoft becomes an Official Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays appeared first on Source.

August’s Windows 11 update breaks printers and PDFs. Microsoft explains why
PCWorld · Aug 25

After Microsoft released updates for Windows 11 on August’s Patch Tuesday, users have been reporting problems with their printers and with the creation of PDFs. Microsoft has now admitted that one of…

Acer Swift Go 16 AI review: A decent laptop that struggles to stand out
PCWorld · Aug 25

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Budget pricing (?) for decent quality Very good webcam Great battery life Good keyboard Cons Abysmal graphics performance Performance drops sharply on battery A bun…

Microsoft PowerToys adds Alt+Tab-style switching for an app's windows
BleepingComputer · Aug 25

Microsoft updated its Windows PowerToys toolset with a new utility dubbed "Window Hopper" that lets users switch between an app's windows more quickly. [...]

Cypris Brings R&D Intelligence Directly Into Microsoft Copilot
All News Releases · Aug 25

The new integration enables enterprise teams to access Cypris' purpose-built R&D agents and specialized intelligence directly within Microsoft Copilot NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cypris, t…

Windows XP was released to manufacturing 25 years ago, preparing a launch of arguably the most iconic OS that Microsoft ever made
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYS2kX4zyJnkz5dHjkCQA8.jpg · Aug 25
Commercial milestone

Windows XP hit RTM 25 years ago, prepping the launch of Microsoft's most iconic OS, which became a bestseller with a lasting cultural impact.

Mirage2FA Surge Hits 4,500 US and EU Companies, Abusing Microsoft 365 Login Flows
The Hacker News · Aug 25

Thousands of companies have been affected by the Mirage2FA campaign from 2024 to 2026. The commercial phishing-as-a-service toolkit targets Microsoft 365 accounts by abusing legitimate login flows and…

I want one mouse for work and gaming. Logitech’s MX Master 4 almost pulled it off
PCWorld · Aug 25

Can you play PC games with the Logitech MX Master 4 mouse? Yes. Yes, you can. Alrighty, thanks for reading this week’s Boost Mode newsletter, see y’all next Tuesday.  Okay, I realize that’s a bit face…

Microsoft breaks WPF printing with .NET update
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 25

Summer in Redmond, Winter for everyone else

Pre-construction works start on Microsoft data center in Vaasa, Finland
DCD · Aug 25

Company is waiting on permits to commence building

Flash Sale: Own Visual Studio Pro 2026 for $29.97 — valid through 8/30
PCWorld · Aug 25

TL;DR: Visual Studio Pro 2026 is on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99), a one-time license for Microsoft’s full IDE, no subscription, through 8/30. Visual Studio’s subscription pricing adds up fast for a…

Microsoft AI watermarks in Paint and Photos are linked to user IDs, researcher finds
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 25

Privacy? Not if you use hosted AI services

AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan to Convene Builders Advancing Production-Ready Agentic AI
All News Releases · Aug 25

Industry leaders and open source innovators from SoftBank, Hitachi, NTT, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, and more will gather in Tokyo to explore the standards, infrastructure, security and governance n…

Windows NT 4 went on sale 30 years ago today
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 24

The version that started to bring all Microsoft’s pieces together

Delivery day at our Microsoft DCs as the first production Vera Rubins arrive. A huge thank you to our partners at NVIDIA and our Azure hardware and datacenter teams for all the incredible work that brought us to this milestone!
Source · Aug 24

The post Delivery day at our Microsoft DCs as the first production Vera Rubins arrive. A huge thank you to our partners at NVIDIA and our Azure hardware and datacenter teams for all the incredible wor…

Rapid7 Analysis: Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution (CVE-2026-63520)
Rapid7 Cybersecurity Blog · Aug 24
Microsoft accidentally admits new Outlook looks bad
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 24

Microsoft is introducing an optional setting in the new Outlook that makes it look like the classic desktop client. Microsoft claims it's to help people transition, but slapping a skin on a sluggish w…

Windows 3D Pinball died because the ball kept falling through the floor
PCWorld · Aug 24

Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen has now revealed why the classic pinball game 3D Pinball: Space Cadet disappeared from Windows after Windows XP. The story was first reported by Windows Latest. Accordi…

Windows 11’s August update is crashing games: Microsoft explains why
PCWorld · Aug 24

Microsoft released update KB5121003 on Patch Day in August . But KB5121003 is causing quite a stir: the patch causes Windows 11 to crash in the middle of games. The issue is reportedly triggered by a…

Cosmos Launches Six Pre-Built Power BI Report Packs for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 24
Commercial milestone

LAKE OSWEGO, OR, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New multi-page dashboards for Finance, Sales, Inventory, AP, AR, and Purchasing give Business Central users a ready-to-use starting point for Po…

Microsoft Teams now lets admins block external bots from meetings
BleepingComputer · Aug 24

Microsoft is rolling out a new Teams meeting protection policy that allows administrators to automatically block all identified external bots from joining Teams meetings. [...]

Don’t like your Windows network name? Here’s how to change it
PCWorld · Aug 24

The first time you connect to a network on a Windows PC, the operating system will create a network profile and assign it a name. For Ethernet networks, Windows uses names like Network 1, Network 2, a…

Microsoft, PowerHouse Hillwood in disputes over data center service agreements
Utility Dive - Latest News · Aug 24

Data center agreements in Wisconsin fail to protect ratepayers, Microsoft says. Exelon’s ComEd is using monopoly power to quash an agreement for an Illinois data center, per PowerHouse Hillwood.

Microsoft: August updates break printing, PDF export in WPF apps
BleepingComputer · Aug 24

Microsoft has confirmed that .NET Framework updates released as part of the August 2026 Patch Tuesday are breaking printing and PDF export in WPF applications. [...]

NeenOpal Earns Analytics on Microsoft Azure Specialization, Strengthening its Partner Status for Cloud & AI Platforms
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 24

NeenOpal earns the Analytics on Microsoft Azure specialization, validating its expertise in cloud data modernization and enterprise-scale analytics.

Your Xfinity Wi-Fi can see you now
PCWorld · Aug 24

Comcast wants to be your free security company. But not just any—a high tech one that detects motion through the disruption of radio waves. Called “Wi-Fi Motion,” this feature is part of the corporati…

LawToolBox MCP for Microsoft 365 & Claude Connects Legal AI to Matter Data Containers in M365
All General Business · Aug 24

LawToolBox creates AI-ready matter containers in Microsoft 365 from systems of record and connects legal data, matter deadlines, documents, workflows, and knowledge through MCP connectors, tools, skil…

A faster OS and UI fixes won't save Windows 11 if Microsoft's apps remain laggy web wrappers
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 24

Microsoft is making real progress with Windows 11 updates, but a faster UI won't fix the overall experience if core apps like Teams and Outlook take forever to load.

AI vendors are turning to custom hardware as Microsoft winds back the clock on Windows
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 24

Vendors are moving way beyond Nvidia’s GPUs in the datacenter

Take-Two Interactive files subpoenas against Microsoft, Discord, and X amid ongoing GTA 6 leaks
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Aug 24
Legal / regulatory

Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft, Discord, and X regarding the ongoing Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. Read more

Microsoft shares temporary fix for Windows 11 gaming issues
BleepingComputer · Aug 24

Microsoft has shared a temporary fix for ongoing gaming issues caused by Windows 11 updates released during the August 2026 Patch Tuesday. [...]

I think Microsoft is finally fixing the customization problems that held Windows 11 back
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFWXqRfVL72iJz8uyzRsrV.jpg · Aug 23

Microsoft is giving Windows 11 users more control over the context menu, Taskbar, and Start menu while reversing some of its most restrictive changes.

An ultra-rare piece of Microsoft history could be hiding on your shelf
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 23

Red Tetris stickers and shirtless Windows 95 tots - accidental collectibles gathering dust

Own Microsoft Office 2019 on one PC for $19.97 (reg. $229)
PCWorld · Aug 23

TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for $19.97 (reg. $229) and install it on one Windows PC with no subscription attached. It’s time to get your work-apps setup o…

Microsoft Admits Latest Windows 11 Update May Break Your Games
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 22

Despite the ongoing drive to polish and stabilize Windows 11, Microsoft's efforts are occasionally detoured by severe bugs. The latest known issue to stall Microsoft's progress is a problem where cert…

Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord in bid to halt extensive Grand Theft Auto VI leak
gamedeveloper · Aug 21
Legal / regulatory

Take-Two is racing to halt a series of GTA VI leaks from an entity known as "Cyberleek" that may have access to a playable build of the game.

New SynkLoader malware pushed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaign
BleepingComputer · Aug 21
Security incident

A previously unknown malware family dubbed SynkLoader is being distributed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns to steal credentials via a fake lock screen. [...]

Microsoft is finally updating one of the oldest dialog boxes in Windows 11
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 21

Microsoft is rebuilding the legacy AutoPlay dialog box in Windows 11 with WinUI, dark mode, and improved text scaling.

‘GTA 6’ Developer Rockstar Games Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord Amid Leaks
Variety · Aug 21
Legal / regulatory

Rockstar Games has filed subpoenas with a district court requesting information from Microsoft and Discord regarding gameplay leaks for its eagerly anticipated, unreleased game, “Grand Theft Auto 6.”…

Reflections on the 5th anniversary of Windows 365
Source · Aug 21

The post Reflections on the 5th anniversary of Windows 365 appeared first on Source.

Microsoft Defender's Own Driver Can Be Weaponized to Delete Security Software at Boot
The Hacker News · Aug 21

Check Point Research has disclosed a technique that uses Microsoft Defender's own legitimately signed boot-time remediation driver to perform arbitrary kernel-level file and registry operations on Win…

Microsoft has a new way to twist your arm to use Edge, this time on mobile
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 21

Microsoft Edge for Android is testing new background themes, but you have to set Edge as your default browser to use them

Your data can get stolen through a company you’ve never heard of
PCWorld · Aug 21

Cybersecurity for businesses involves a lot of jargon unfamiliar to us consumers, and for good reason. Such language generally doesn’t apply to our lives. But one concept has begun affecting us everyd…

Microsoft blames Windows gaming issues on RGB lighting devices
BleepingComputer · Aug 21

Microsoft says ongoing issues causing games to crash or fail to launch after installing the August 2026 Windows updates may be caused by peripherals with RGB lighting. [...]

Microsoft confirms maximum severity flaw in Entra ID targeted for exploitation
Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News · Aug 21

The company said the remote-code execution vulnerability has been fully mitigated and no further action is necessary.

Microsoft has been served a 'Grand Theft Auto 6' court subpoena by Take-Two
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Aug 21
Legal / regulatory

The hunt for the GTA6 leakers is heating up, as Take-Two shareholders lose billions.

Windows 11 is finally getting better privacy controls for cameras and mics
PCWorld · Aug 21

Windows Latest reports that Microsoft intends to implement a long-awaited change in an upcoming Windows 11 update. The change will finally allow users to specify which individual apps can have access…

Microsoft rolls out Classic Outlook theme for New Outlook users
BleepingComputer · Aug 21
Commercial milestone

Microsoft has started rolling out a Classic Outlook theme for users of Outlook on the web and the New Outlook for Windows. [...]

That April Windows update you skipped? Hackers are exploiting it now
PCWorld · Aug 21
Security incident

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about four security vulnerabilities that are being exploited by attackers in the wild. CISA has added the vulnerabiliti…

This Microsoft 365 bundle deal gets you a year of NordVPN for free
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 21

Newegg is offering massive discounts on 12-month Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions bundled with NordVPN, dropping prices down to as low as $61.99.

I hate this, but buying a GPU now might actually make sense
PCWorld · Aug 21

Well okay, now might only be the second-best time to buy a GPU—the best time was probably just before AI-crazed companies started hoovering up all the memory and storage. But unless you can go back in…

Microsoft lets you swap New Outlook's looks with the face of Outlook Classic
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 21

Functionality not all there yet, but at least Redmond's latest and greatest appears a bit more like its predecessor

Microsoft warns of max severity Entra ID flaw exploited in attacks
BleepingComputer · Aug 21

Microsoft has patched a maximum-severity vulnerability in the Entra ID identity and access management (IAM) platform that has been exploited in attacks. [...]

Microsoft sounds alarm as perfect-10 Entra ID flaw comes under attack
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 21

Redmond says the cloud identity bug is already fixed, but isn't saying who exploited it or how widely

Use this code to get Windows 11 Pro on sale for $10.49
PCWorld · Aug 21

TL;DR: Use code SAVE30 by August 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get Windows 11 Pro for $10.49. Microsoft pulled support for Windows 10 last year. If you’re running an outdated OS and want to upgrade, right no…

Microsoft Entra ID Flaw (CVSS 10.0) Exploited in Wild, Allows Remote Code Execution
The Hacker News · Aug 21

Microsoft on Thursday warned of a maximum-severity security flaw in Entra ID that it said has been exploited in the wild, but noted that no customer action is required. The vulnerability, tracked as…

Terreno Realty expands Eastside portfolio with $8 million acquisition
The Business Journals · Aug 21
M&A Expansion

Terreno Realty paid $8.03 million for a vacant Redmond industrial building as the company expands its Eastside portfolio amid softer...

Microsoft Surface and other Windows on Arm PCs can't use Outlook or Teams right now
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 20

A recent Windows 11 Patch Tuesday update is breaking Microsoft Teams and the New Outlook on Surface and Windows on Arm PCs. Here is what is happening.

Microsoft’s Original Xbox Is Back As A Massive Mattel Brick Set
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 20

Microsoft is celebrating the Xbox’s 25th anniversary and plans to release a limited edition Xbox Series X25 sporting the classic translucent green colorway that many fans fondly remember. The celebrat…

Frost & Sullivan names Microsoft a visionary leader in cloud workload protection platforms
Source · Aug 20

The post Frost & Sullivan names Microsoft a visionary leader in cloud workload protection platforms appeared first on Source.

Microsoft gives Task Manager another task: Watching AI workloads
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 20

Per-process NPU metrics arrive as one more venerable Windows utility risks feature bloat

How one startup is using AI to improve customer service
Source · Aug 20

The post How one startup is using AI to improve customer service appeared first on Source.

North Launches North v3 to Help Companies Manage and Optimize Cloud, AI, and Data Spend in One Platform
All General Business · Aug 20
Commercial milestone

North's platform-wide v3 release adds Microsoft Azure, completing full coverage across all three major cloud providers, alongside a third-party integrations library, autonomous optimization, and a red…

Backup4all Professional 9 review: Easy, reliable backup with cloud support
PCWorld · Aug 20

At a Glance Expert's Rating Pros Super-reliable file/folder backup Supports optical and online destinations Features for handling large numbers of backup jobs Plug-ins to back up a host of popular…

Microsoft expands partnership with solar cell manufacturer Qcells
DCD · Aug 20
Expansion Commercial milestone

Will support the development of virtual power plants

WrkPlan Announces Major Product Expansion: WrkPlanEDGE, WrkPlanAI RFP Response Generation, and Manufacturing, Inventory & Warehouse Management
All News Releases · Aug 20
Expansion

Modern Microsoft technology, practical AI automation, and expanded operational capabilities for government contractors YARDLEY, Pa., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WrkPlan today announced a major expan…

I still don’t know who the Googlebook is for
PCWorld · Aug 20

I understand Chromebooks, and so do you: They’re lean, efficient devices designed to surf the web without breaking the bank. But everything I’ve seen recently says that Google’s next effort, Googleboo…

Microsoft probes reports of games taking exception to Windows 11's August update
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 20

Affected titles crash, freeze, or restart PCs while Redmond works out whether it is to blame

Hundreds of union workers rally across North America to protest Xbox layoffs
gamedeveloper · Aug 20
Layoffs

CWA members and supporters are keeping pressure on Microsoft after the company announced plans to eliminate 3,200 roles across Xbox during the current fiscal year.

This $54.99 deal gets you MS Office 2024 without the cloud strings attached
PCWorld · Aug 20

TL;DR: Skip the cloud and the subscription — Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is a one-time $54.99 purchase, down from $249.99, with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint included. Most productivity soft…

Microsoft says August Windows updates may cause gaming issues
BleepingComputer · Aug 20

Microsoft is investigating a potential issue with the August 2026 updates that may prevent some games from launching or cause them to crash on affected Windows 11 systems. [...]

Microsoft ends one of the last ways to buy VMware without big bundles
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 20

Broadcom’s VCF-or-nothing licenses are coming to Azure

Built for the complexity of education: AI that understands your institution
Source · Aug 19

The post Built for the complexity of education: AI that understands your institution appeared first on Source.

I spent time with the August Windows 11 Insider builds, and these 8 changes reveal Microsoft’s next phase for the OS
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFWXqRfVL72iJz8uyzRsrV.jpg · Aug 19

The latest Windows 11 Insider builds for the first half of August bring a major context menu redesign, better recovery networking, new personalization options, and a few notable features get axed from…

Data tools for developers and AI agents
Source · Aug 19

The post Data tools for developers and AI agents appeared first on Source.

Firefox 154 fixes 58 security bugs, adds Nvidia GeForce Now streaming
PCWorld · Aug 19

The newest major release of Firefox 154 for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android brings a number of usability improvements, such as game streaming with Nvidia GeForce Now, faster video skipping, and new…

Is Microsoft Defender crashing on your PC? A bad update is breaking scans
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 19

A recent update breaks Full and Quick Scans in Microsoft Defender, but a new security intelligence patch fixes the problem.

Bulletproof Earns Microsoft 365 Copilot Advanced Specialization, Strengthening its Leadership in Secure AI Transformation
All News Releases · Aug 19

Distinction reinforces Bulletproof's leadership in helping organizations securely adopt and scale AI with Microsoft technologies. BOSTON, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bulletproof today announced it h…

Dirac Brings AI-Driven Process Planning to Enterprise Manufacturers on Microsoft Azure
All News Releases · Aug 19

Dirac is aligning with Microsoft to increase visibility across aerospace & defense and the broader industrial base to replace the legacy process planning stack with AI NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewsw…

Devicie Appoints Corey McCarthy as Chief Marketing Officer to Accelerate Global Growth
All General Business · Aug 19
Leadership change

Veteran technology marketing executive joins Devicie as the company expands its global growth strategy and advances a new approach to managing and securing the end-user environment TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 1…

"We chose the worst time in history" – Harvey Smith on starting his own studio after Arkane
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Aug 19

Microsoft's closure of Arkane Austin in May 2024 left 96 developers out of work – among them studio head Harvey Smith, whose storied career spans Deus Ex, Dishonored, and Prey. Now, after a two-year q…

AG Mednet Enhances Clinical Trial Collaboration and Compliance with Microsoft Office Integration
All News Releases · Aug 19

Sponsors, CROs, AROs, sites and committees can now work on familiar Microsoft Office documents inside the secure Judi platform, with no offline copies, no crossed versions and less opportunity for acc…

Windows 11 quietly backs up your files to OneDrive. How to stop it
PCWorld · Aug 19

Windows 11 includes a backup tool which, by default, automatically backs up the user folders ‘Documents’, ‘Pictures’ and ‘Desktop’ to OneDrive in the cloud. On the one hand, this is good, as the featu…

Microsoft fixes known issue causing Windows Defender crashes
BleepingComputer · Aug 19

Microsoft has resolved a bug that caused Windows Defender to crash after a recent security update, resulting in 0xc0000005 access violation errors on some affected systems. [...]

Critical macOS, SharePoint, vCenter, and Microsoft IKE Flaws Under Active Exploitation
The Hacker News · Aug 19

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added four critical vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, stating they are being exploited i…

Keeper Security Launches Certified Microsoft Power Platform Connector for Secrets Manager, Bringing Zero-Knowledge Credential Management to Azure Logic Apps
All News Releases · Aug 19
Commercial milestone

Connector enables enterprise teams to retrieve and manage credentials at runtime within Azure Logic Apps and Power Automate, eliminating hardcoded secrets from automated workflows CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 20…

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 2 months
BleepingComputer · Aug 19

Microsoft has reminded customers that systems running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2 will stop receiving updates in two months. [...]

Microsoft Links 30+ Rotating Domains to MacSync Stealer Infrastructure
The Hacker News · Aug 19

Microsoft Defender Experts have linked more than 30 web domains to MacSync Stealer, a macOS-focused information stealer, after correlating recurring endpoint and network behaviors across changing infr…

Denver data center infrastructure co. weighing IPO, report says
The Business Journals · Aug 19
Funding

Crusoe Energy is in IPO talks with major banks as it expands its AI data center business with a new Colorado factory and major tech...

Microsoft Scrambles To Patch ShieldBreak Zero-Day Flaw In Windows Defender
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 18

Microsoft nemesis Nightmare-Eclipse is at it again, this time with a bypass exploit for his original RoguePlanet Windows Defender privilege escalation exploit. The new exploit, dubbed ShieldBreak, als…

What happens to your indexed data when Mistral flips the switch?
The New Stack · Aug 18

Mistral is giving enterprise customers until August 31 to replace the Google Drive and Microsoft SharePoint Knowledge Connectors they use The post What happens to your indexed data when Mistral flips…

Microsoft Vows To Fix Windows 11's 'Cluttered And Sluggish' Right-Click Menu
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 18

In line with pledges made to improve Windows 11, Microsoft is unleashing some cool new features in the latest Insider Experimental Preview build. The headline feature of Windows 11 Experimental Previe…

Microsoft Copilot Personal Flaws Could Let One Click Exfiltrate Data From Connected Apps
The Hacker News · Aug 18

Varonis Threat Labs has disclosed three vulnerabilities in Microsoft Copilot Personal that it said could allow a single click on a crafted link to silently pull data from connected apps and other info…

How EDOTCO Group uses AI to make smarter network planning decisions in minutes
Source · Aug 18

The post How EDOTCO Group uses AI to make smarter network planning decisions in minutes appeared first on Source.

A tiny change to Windows 11's File Explorer proves Microsoft can't keep everyone happy
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 18

Microsoft tweaked how file sizes show up in Windows 11 File Explorer, triggering yet another debate over the OS. A poll of Windows Central readers reveals a sharp split between users demanding modern…

Meta and Google mobile apps gorge on user data: Study
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 18

Zuck's empire declares triple the appetite of Apple or Microsoft, while Google packs the leaderboard, dev survey shows

Study finds Meta and Google mobile apps gorge on user data
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 18

Zuck's empire declares triple the appetite of Apple or Microsoft, while Google packs the leaderboard, survey shows

Microsoft is killing this 25-year-old Windows tool. Your scripts might break
PCWorld · Aug 18

With the latest Windows 11 preview update (KB5120998), Microsoft is finally bidding farewell to a tool that has been part of the operating system since Windows XP: the Windows Management Instrumentati…

ChatGPT’s newest feature is like Windows Recall without screenshots
PCWorld · Aug 18
Recall / safety

ChatGPT’s desktop app now includes a new feature called “Computer History,” which was announced via social media post by Ari Weinstein, a Codex product manager at OpenAI. Computer History allows ChatG…

Microsoft disables Windows 11's new "Ask Copilot" Taskbar feature to "incorporate feedback" as it pivots to unified Copilot app
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 18

Copilot's own search and chat experience for Windows 11 is being temporarily removed as the company responds to feedback and prioritizes new Copilot superapp.

I replaced File Explorer on my Windows 11 laptop with this app — and it's still one step ahead of Microsoft's optimization plans
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYS2kX4zyJnkz5dHjkCQA8.jpg · Aug 18

Files v4.2.7 speeds up Windows 11's sluggish context menu and improves memory use, ahead of Microsoft's own planned File Explorer optimizations.

Windows 11’s August update is crashing games and causing PC problems
PCWorld · Aug 18

Windows 11 update KB5121003 is the major security update for August, released last week and fixing over 400 security vulnerabilities. However, some users are reporting serious issues after installatio…

Global Esports Streaming Market to Reach $5.24 Billion by 2031 as 5G, Media Rights and Multi-Platform Viewing Accelerate Growth
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

Tencent, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Sony Group Dominate the Landscape Tencent, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Sony Group Dominate the Landscape

Microsoft finally fixing File Explorer and the Context Menu
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 18

Time to flex that Windows 10 muscle memory

Dataweavers Expands into EMEA to Meet Enterprise Demand for Secure, Sovereign DXP Hosting
All News Releases · Aug 18
Expansion

Enterprises across EMEA gain the in-tenant hosting, data sovereignty and AI-ready infrastructure to scale their headless CMS investments LONDON, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dataweavers, the Microsof…

New Report: AI threats are here. Why Q2 2026 signals the end of traditional patch cycles
Rapid7 Cybersecurity Blog · Aug 18

You can’t patch everything. So what do you fix first? Findings in Q2 2026 have changed traditional answers. The latest Quarterly Threat Landscape Report from Rapid7 Labs shows vulnerability disclosure…

Rystad Energy Innovate: a new vision for energy intelligence in the AI era
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

Rystad Energy launches Spektra, its AI-native energy intelligence platform, at Innovate on Aug 20: unifying data, MCP, and Microsoft 365 Copilot access.

Templafy launches free document agent in Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18
Commercial milestone

Templafy launches the Templafy Agent Add-In, a free AI agent that enables users to create, edit and review presentations without leaving PowerPoint.

Templafy 在 Microsoft Marketplace 推出免费文档智能体
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

全新对话式插件让用户直接在 PowerPoint 中通过 AI 创建、编辑和审阅演示文稿 全新对话式插件让用户直接在 PowerPoint 中通过 AI 创建、编辑和审阅演示文稿

Templafy lance un agent documentaire gratuit sur Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

Un nouveau complément conversationnel permet aux utilisateurs de créer, modifier et réviser leurs présentations avec l’IA directement dans PowerPoint Un nouveau complément conversationnel permet aux…

Templafy führt kostenlosen Dokumenten-Agenten auf Microsoft Marketplace ein
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

Neues dialogbasiertes Add-in erlaubt es Nutzern, Präsentationen mithilfe von KI direkt in PowerPoint zu erstellen, zu bearbeiten und zu überprüfen Neues dialogbasiertes Add-in erlaubt es Nutzern, Prä…

Templafy משיקה סוכן מסמכים חינמי ב-Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

תוסף שיחתי חדש מאפשר למשתמשים ליצור, לערוך ולסקור מצגות בעזרת בינה מלאכותית, ישירות בתוך PowerPoint תוסף שיחתי חדש מאפשר למשתמשים ליצור, לערוך ולסקור מצגות בעזרת בינה מלאכותית, ישירות בתוך PowerPoint

Templafy meluncurkan agen dokumen gratis di Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

Add-in percakapan baru memungkinkan pengguna membuat, mengedit, dan meninjau presentasi dengan AI secara langsung di PowerPoint Add-in percakapan baru memungkinkan pengguna membuat, mengedit, dan men…

Templafy melancarkan ejen dokumen percuma di Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

Tambahan berciri perbualan baharu membolehkan pengguna mencipta, menyunting dan menyemak pembentangan dengan AI secara langsung dalam PowerPoint Tambahan berciri perbualan baharu membolehkan pengguna…

Templafy lança agente de documentos grátis no Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

Novo suplemento de conversação possibilita que os usuários criem, editem e revisem apresentações com IA diretamente no PowerPoint Novo suplemento de conversação possibilita que os usuários criem, edi…

Templafy lanza un agente de documentos gratuito en Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

El nuevo complemento conversacional permite a los usuarios crear, editar y revisar presentaciones con IA directamente en PowerPoint El nuevo complemento conversacional permite a los usuarios crear, e…

Templafy เปิดตัวเอเจนต์เอกสารฟรีบน Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

ส่วนเสริมแบบสนทนาใหม่ช่วยให้ผู้ใช้สร้าง แก้ไข และตรวจทานงานนำเสนอด้วย AI ได้โดยตรงใน PowerPoint ส่วนเสริมแบบสนทนาใหม่ช่วยให้ผู้ใช้สร้าง แก้ไข และตรวจทานงานนำเสนอด้วย AI ได้โดยตรงใน PowerPoint

Netwrix Extends Identity Security to AI Agents in Microsoft Entra ID
All News Releases · Aug 18

Latest releases of Netwrix PingCastle and Netwrix Threat Manager add visibility into AI agent identities, expand Entra ID risk coverage to over 100 risk checks, and introduce threat detection for Azur…

Hackers want your nudes. Here’s how to keep your privates, private
PCWorld · Aug 18
Security incident

Sexploitation isn’t a new concept. Long before the internet, people blackmailed others over sexually explicit photos or videos. But this week, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation released a fresh w…

Game Pass needs to nail three things to stay alive
PCWorld · Aug 18

On last week’s episode of The Full Nerd podcast, we talked a lot about Game Pass. It got me thinking: What would Microsoft have to offer to get me to subscribe, regularly, not just in passing to try o…

FurtherAI Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 18

The FurtherAI entry to Microsoft’s enterprise cloud ecosystem enables insurance teams to engage with its agentic AI workflows.

Microsoft tests faster Windows File Explorer, new context menu
BleepingComputer · Aug 18

Microsoft has started testing a faster File Explorer and a less cluttered and more customizable context menu in Windows 11 preview builds rolling out to Insiders this week. [...]

Les entreprises suisses accordent la priorité à la gouvernance de l’IA de Microsoft
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Aug 18

ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Les entreprises suisses adoptent les technologies d’IA et de cloud de Microsoft pour relier les données, l’IA et les processus métier tout en conservant le contrôle sur l’util…

Schweizer Unternehmen legen Wert auf die KI-Governance von Microsoft
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Aug 18

ZÜRICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unternehmen in der Schweiz setzen Microsoft-KI- und Cloud-Technologien ein, um Daten, KI und Geschäftsprozesse miteinander zu verknüpfen und gleichzeitig die Kontrolle über de…

Microsoft confirms outage affecting search in Microsoft 365 apps
BleepingComputer · Aug 18

Microsoft says some users are experiencing issues searching in Microsoft 365 apps, including Outlook on the web, Outlook desktop, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive. [...]

Microsoft starts removing WMIC tool used by cybercriminals
BleepingComputer · Aug 18

Microsoft announced that it removed the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool from Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, as well as from Windows 11 beta builds released this week. [...]

Swiss Enterprises Prioritize Microsoft AI Governance
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Aug 18

ZÜRICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $III #AI--Swiss firms are adopting Microsoft AI and cloud technologies to connect data, AI and business processes while maintaining control over AI, ISG says.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more are now available as a one-time purchase, just $33
PCWorld · Aug 18

TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a Microsoft Office lifetime license for $32.97. Sale ends August 23. If you plan to use apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint indefinitely, then a mon…

Microsoft MVP creates site to remind you of all the brands Redmond replaced
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 18

If you’re still talking about ‘DirSync’ or ‘Active Directory’ instead of ‘Entra’, and need to explain why, this is the site for you

Microsoft admits Windows 11's context menus are "cluttered and sluggish": Announces major upgrades to the right-click menu that increases performance and customizability
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 17

Windows 11's context menus are being overhauled with more customizability and a new decluttered layout that's faster to open.

Microsoft pulls "frustrating" Drag Tray file sharing feature from Windows 11 in latest preview builds: Promises to "explore improvements" after feedback from users
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 17

The Drag Tray, which appeared at the top of your screen whenever you grabbed a file in File Explorer, is being removed from the latest preview builds of Windows 11.

Hacker claims 3.6 million Azure account records stolen from major companies
BleepingComputer · Aug 17
Security incident

A threat actor is selling employee databases allegedly stolen from the Microsoft Azure infrastructure of multiple Fortune 500 companies after gaining access using compromised credentials. [...]

Anthropic defined the standards inside Agent Plugins. So why isn’t it helping govern the format?
The New Stack · Aug 17

Earlier this month, Vercel released Agent Plugins 1.0.0 with core maintainers from AWS, Cursor, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Google announced the The post Anthropic defined the standards inside Agent Plugin…

Albany's Soluna Holdings hires former Microsoft exec
The Business Journals · Aug 17

An Albany-based data center developer that historically has catered to Bitcoin miners has hired a former Microsoft executive as it looks to...

This Microsoft Outlook replacement comes with a shot of Windows Phone nostalgia
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 17

DayFrame brings Windows Phone's iconic Live Tile interface to a modern Outlook replacement built for Windows and Mac.

Microsoft confirms GitHub is down worldwide
BleepingComputer · Aug 17

GitHub is down for some users as a widespread outage is causing errors across the website, API, Actions, Pull Requests, and several other services. [...]

Saudi Arabia IoT Market to Reach USD 4.33 Billion by 2031 as Vision 2030 and 5G Accelerate Adoption
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 17

The KSA IoT market is projected to grow from USD 3.06 billion in 2026 to USD 4.33 billion by 2031, at a 7.2% CAGR. Saudi Vision 2030, expanding 5G coverage, cloud platforms and advanced analytics are…

Microsoft is ditching the COPILOT function in Excel before it even launches
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 17
Commercial milestone

You will no longer be able to use the COPILOT function in Excel after September 14, 2026. Here is why Microsoft is retiring the preview feature and what it means for your spreadsheets.

Windows Server 2022 reaches end of mainstream support in 60 days
BleepingComputer · Aug 17

Microsoft has reminded IT administrators that Windows Server 2022 is rapidly approaching its mainstream end date of October 2026, when it will switch to extended support. [...]

Public Wi-Fi just got riskier. Follow these 4 security tips
PCWorld · Aug 17

You probably trust public Wi-Fi. But you shouldn’t–at least not completely and not without any safeguards. A new kind of attack is the latest reminder of this. As detailed by Microsoft, hackers have b…

Iren delivers first phase of AI capacity to Microsoft in Texas
DCD · Aug 17

More on the Horizon

Operation ASTERIX: Anatomy of a Crypto Fraud Pipeline
Rapid7 Cybersecurity Blog · Aug 17

Operation ASTERIX overview Rapid7 researchers identified an exposed web directory on infrastructure used to support a cryptocurrency fraud operation. The server contained raw phone-number datasets, ac…

The Global Market for Computing and AI for Data Centers Report 2026–2040: Evaluating GPUs, Custom ASICs, Arm vs x86, and Strategies of Nvidia, AMD, Google, and AWS
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 17

Expanding from a market valued at $215 billion in 2025, the sector is undergoing structural transformation as merchant GPU leaders (Nvidia, AMD) compete and collaborate with hyperscalers deploying pro…

Excel's Copilot function is headed for the Recycle Bin
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 17

Microsoft realizes the side pane should be enough for anyone

Microsoft working on Defender patch for ShieldBreak zero-day
BleepingComputer · Aug 17

Microsoft is working on a security patch for the "ShieldBreak" zero-day vulnerability disclosed last week by security researcher "Nightmare Eclipse" and now tracked as CVE-2026-69414. [...]

New levels of integration with Microsoft’s Logic Apps
Consultancy.uk · Aug 17

In June, Integrate 2026 offered a first-hand experience of practical demos for products recently announced at Microsoft Build. Valorem UK Software Engineer Gabriel Yang offers a take on the evolution…

Microsoft blames AI for delayed Exchange update, can’t say when it will arrive
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 17

Dealing with machine-made bug backlog makes it hard to find a moment to deliver promised subscription service

Windows 11 has transformed dramatically since launch, but three classic Windows tools remain untouched — and it’s time Microsoft finally modernizes them
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFWXqRfVL72iJz8uyzRsrV.jpg · Aug 16
Commercial milestone

Microsoft continues to modernize Windows 11, but these three classic tools still need a major update without losing the advanced features users rely on.

The what, why, and how of pull requests and source comments
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 16

Microsoft veteran on knowing the difference and convincing approvers to accept a change

I tried Windows 11's new customizable context menus, and they're a major improvement: Microsoft will let you restore Windows 10 style vertical layout for primary actions
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 15

We go hands-on with the new customizable context menu options coming soon to Windows 11 that make them faster and easier to use!

The Windows 11 Microsoft shipped in 2021 and the Windows 11 we have in 2026 are worlds apart — this is the full breakdown of what changed
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFWXqRfVL72iJz8uyzRsrV.jpg · Aug 15

Windows 11 has evolved over the past five years. See how the Start menu, Taskbar, File Explorer, Search, AI, performance, and setup have changed.

Microsoft confirms that it will begin shipping major Windows 11 Taskbar and Start menu updates very soon: Big OS update enters final preview phase before public rollout begins
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 15

The ability to move and resize the Taskbar, as well as customize the size and layout of the Start menu should begin rolling out imminently, if the latest Windows 11 preview builds are anything to go b…

Stop paying monthly to manage PDFs — PDF Agile is just $39.99 for lifetime access
PCWorld · Aug 15

TL;DR: Skip the Adobe Acrobat subscription and get lifetime access to PDF Agile for just $39.99. Adobe Acrobat isn’t your only option for editing PDFs, and it isn’t exactly budget-friendly. If you’re…

Ranked: How Dirty Are the Eight Biggest Names in AI
Oilprice.com · Aug 14

Big Tech companies are quietly moving farther and farther away from their decarbonization goals. Back in 2019, Amazon pledged to become carbon neutral by 2040, thereby setting a goalpost ten years ahe…

Microsoft Is Combining Its Two 'Copilot' Apps (and Ditching These Three Features)
Lifehacker · Aug 14

Microsoft will now have only one Copilot app for all users.

Microsoft Defender vs. VLC: Which is causing MP3s to take 30 seconds to load?
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 14

Opening MP3 files in VLC can take over 30 seconds due to a bug. A well-known game designer argued the issue shows what's wrong with open source software.

Researchers confirm breach claims by data-extortion group
Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News · Aug 14

The exfiltrated data may be related to misconfiguration of Microsoft Power Page portals, according to a new report.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 is officially available but with some bad news for AMD Radeon users
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rqoHuuMZfDvqSrdm3eWFxb.jpg · Aug 14

The latest big update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is here with Sim Update 6 bringing back Bush Trips, adding lighting improvements, and more. But there's a change of plan for AMD Radeon graphi…

Less than a year on, Microsoft tells Mico to pipe down
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 14

Copilot's gurning blob is leaving Voice for a new career in education

MetriStar Top Provider: Room Video Conferencing Report: Evaluating Customer Sentiment, Business Value, and Market Strategies of Cisco, Zoom, Microsoft, and Logitech
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 14

Opportunities center on easy-to-use hybrid meeting systems, including all-in-one video bars, modular room kits, intelligent cameras and audio, and native Teams/Zoom support. Vendors can differentiate…

If your PC needs Office and Windows 11 Pro, this $33 lifetime bundle handles both
PCWorld · Aug 14

TL;DR: Get lifetime licenses for both Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for just $32.97 through August 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT (MSRP $418.99). Pay once and skip the recurring cost of Microsoft 365 and t…

Microsoft's dueling Copilot apps have combined into a single entity
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 13

Consumer and work experiences converge, while a few features face the chop

Microsoft Unveils Limited Gears Of War Xbox Controllers With Gnarly Battle Scars
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 13
Commercial milestone

To celebrate the launch of Gears of War: E-Day, Microsoft will be offering two limited edition Xbox wireless controllers. The red Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox controller variant is already…

Microsoft patches LegacyHive Windows zero-day vulnerability
BleepingComputer · Aug 13

Microsoft has released security patches to address a Windows zero-day vulnerability known as "LegacyHive," disclosed after the July 2026 Patch Tuesday. [...]

Governor Abbott Announces Microsoft, Hut 8 And Equinix Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards
News · Aug 13

Governor Abbott Announces Microsoft, Hut 8 And Equinix Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Microsoft, Hut 8 and Equinix will comply with the stand…

Too many notifications? Let agents sort them out
Source · Aug 13

The post Too many notifications? Let agents sort them out appeared first on Source.

Best Windows backup software 2026 for PCs and laptops
PCWorld · Aug 13

By now, the importance of backing up your Windows PC or laptop goes without saying. It only takes a moment to consider how much of your data is at potential risk of a drive failure, natural disaster,…

Firefox is now the last major browser that still supports uBlock Origin
PCWorld · Aug 13

Firefox recently announced via Bluesky post: “Our support for uBlock Origin isn’t going anywhere.” The moment comes in response to news that Microsoft Edge is soon going to lock out uBlock Origin and…

Microsoft kills off unsuccessful AI features while merging its separate Copilot apps
TechCrunch · Aug 13

Microsoft is simplifying Copilot by combining its consumer and business apps, and dropping AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and its Mico character.

The backup Microsoft never promised you
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 13

SPONSORED FEATURE: Your M365 and Azure data might not be as safe as you think from ransomware; time for a reality check

Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems Market Trends Analysis and Growth Outlook 2026-2035 | Profiles Microsoft, BAE Systems, Elbit Systems, Lockheed Martin and More
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 13

Dublin, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Integrated Visual Augmentation Systems Market, Till 2035: Distribution by Type of Product, Type of Technology, Type of Application, Type of End User, a…

Microsoft is cutting off new Office features on Windows 10 soon
PCWorld · Aug 13
Expansion

Microsoft is stepping up the pressure on Windows 10 users by winding down support for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. After August 2026, Microsoft 365 Apps on…

Stop packing your laptop charger. Bring this one instead
PCWorld · Aug 13

One charger to rule them all UGREEN Nexode Pro Charger, 160W View Deal Do you still bring your laptop charger with you on business trips? I just realized that I do, and it’s a habit I need to break. I…

Windows 10’s latest patch keeps your Secure Boot certificates on track
PCWorld · Aug 13

Earlier this week, Microsoft released KB5120249, a critical security update for Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2, as well as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021. T…

Governor Abbott Announces Microsoft, Hut 8 And Equinix Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards
News · Aug 13

Governor Abbott Announces Microsoft, Hut 8 And Equinix Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Microsoft, Hut 8 and Equinix will comply with the stand…

Microsoft begins unified Copilot app rollout: Reveals major plan to merge Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot across all platforms, along with updated branding
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 13
M&A

We knew it was coming, and now it's official: Microsoft is beginning to rollout a new Copilot app that merges Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot under one experience.

Here’s What to Do Now That Microsoft Edge Is Phasing Out Ad Blockers
Lifehacker · Aug 13

An alternative browser may be in your future.

Sionic launches Instant Bank Pay in US through Microsoft Marketplace
Finextra Research Headlines · Aug 13
Commercial milestone

Sionic, a leader in real-time, bank-to-bank payments at the point of sale, today announced the availability launch of its Instant Bank Pay service alongside Fraud Detection Service in Microsoft Marke…

IREN Delivers Horizon 1 to Microsoft and Achieves NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud Status on GB300 NVL72
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Aug 13

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (“IREN”) today announced that Horizon 1 has been delivered to and accepted by Microsoft, and that IREN has achieved NVIDIA Exe…

The next time someone asks for PC help, don’t explain it—show them!
PCWorld · Aug 13

“Hey, can you show me how to do this?” It’s the simplest of questions. In person, it’s the simplest of tasks. If you have the time and tools, you can demonstrate what needs to be done. But trying to s…

UNC Greensboro game preservation project back on track after Trump funding cuts
gamedeveloper · Aug 13

'We can't trust Sony, we can't trust Microsoft to preserve things.'

Seattle posts nation's steepest decline in pending home sales
The Business Journals · Aug 13

Seattle's housing market has cooled as tech layoffs at Amazon, Microsoft and Meta create job uncertainty among high-wage earners.

S&P Global data integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot
Finextra Research Headlines · Aug 12

Microsoft has struck a deal to integrate S&P Global AI-ready data, insights and analytics into its 365 Copilot workflows and agentic experiences.

Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 12
Security incident

Exploit Wednesday's back, baby

Care-X makes radiology AI more helpful in the clinic
Source · Aug 12

The post Care-X makes radiology AI more helpful in the clinic appeared first on Source.

Global Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Market Report 2026–2033: Evaluating Foundation Models, Autonomous Agents, and Market Strategies of OpenAI, Meta, Google, xAI, and NVIDIA
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 12

Accelerating technical breakthroughs highlighted by OpenAI’s and Microsoft’s autonomous agent rollouts, DeepSeek’s open-weights architecture disruptions, xAI’s compute expansions, and Meta’s open mult…

omain-Specific LLM Platforms Market Report 2026–2033: Evaluating Custom Fine-Tuning, RAG Architectures, and Market Shares of Microsoft, Google, NVIDIA, and IBM
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 12

Accelerating shift from general-purpose AI to industry-tailored solutions—highlighted by Microsoft’s clinical AI advancements, Google’s expanded Vertex AI vertical models, NVIDIA’s domain-specific NIM…

After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
TechCrunch · Aug 12

This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.

Microsoft Edge is about to lose uBlock Origin, too
PCWorld · Aug 12

Remember how one of the best adblockers, uBlock Origin, was effectively killed by Google Chrome? It’s happening again, and this time on Microsoft Edge. Throughout 2024 and 2025, Google said that it wa…

Microsoft’s August update fixes a Windows flaw that’s already being attacked
PCWorld · Aug 12

As part of August’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released security updates that address 398 new vulnerabilities. Alongside Windows and Office, other products and services are also affected: Teams, Exchang…

Tired of the ‘Try the new Outlook’ button? Disable it with this tweak
PCWorld · Aug 12

For several months now, the ‘Try the new Outlook’ button has been appearing in the classic Outlook, allowing you to switch to the new version of the email program. Microsoft hopes that as many users a…

Windows 11 apps now launch faster, especially on older, slower PCs
PCWorld · Aug 12
Commercial milestone

Windows 11 apps should launch more quickly starting today, especially if you’re on weaker hardware. That’s thanks to Microsoft expanding the Low Latency Profile feature as part of today’s Patch Tuesda…

Your Windows 11 PC is getting a dozen small upgrades this week
PCWorld · Aug 12

Today is Patch Tuesday, which means Microsoft has released another month’s worth of security fixes for its various products and services, plus a bunch of new features for Windows 11. Not only are Wind…

Why Microsoft Patch Tuesday Updates Suddenly Have So Many More Fixes
Lifehacker · Aug 12

Microsoft is addressing more critical security vulnerabilities than ever, and there's a reason for it.

Gmail offers fully encrypted email. But better alternatives exist
PCWorld · Aug 12

Email that only your recipient can read—sounds like a great idea for sensitive messages, right? Especially if you could have that within Gmail. Technically, you can. Google does offer full end-to-end…

Microsoft’s massive Patch Tuesday releases continue as AI reshapes bug discovery
The Record from Recorded Future News · Aug 12

This month’s update features about five times the volume of patches Microsoft was shipping in a typical month before AI-assisted vulnerability discovery took hold.

UptimeHealth Named No. 76 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
All News Releases · Aug 12

Company Recognized for 3,545% Three-Year Revenue Growth BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- UptimeHealth today announced it has been ranked No. 76 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ra…

Hackers leverage new Microsoft SharePoint exploit in attacks
BleepingComputer · Aug 12
Security incident

Hackers have already begun using a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a critical Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability, published by cybersecurity company Rapid7 on Tuesday. [...]

CISA gives federal agencies two weeks to patch Microsoft bug exploited in DPRK campaign
The Record from Recorded Future News · Aug 12

Researchers disclosed the bug to Microsoft after examining a long-running campaign by North Korean hackers to exploit the job application process.

S&P Global Expands Collaboration with Microsoft, Brings Breadth of Essential Intelligence to Microsoft 365 Copilot
All Financial Services & Investing · Aug 12
Expansion

S&P Global's proprietary data and deep domain expertise is further integrated directly into Microsoft 365 Copilot and the broader Microsoft ecosystem customers use every day Enables real-time, traceab…

Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5101684 makes your PC more reliable, especially on devices with low amounts of system memory: PCs with 8GB RAM or less should feel more responsive
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 12

Windows 11 is getting more reliability and performance upgrades with its latest update, which will benefit PCs with low amounts of system memory.

As IonQ Posts 287% Revenue Surge to $80 Million and Acquires SkyWater Foundry, New Report Projects Quantum Computing Market to Hit $21.87 Billion by 2035
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 12
M&A

Accelerating commercial momentum—highlighted by IonQ’s record $80 million Q2 2026 revenue performance, D-Wave’s 1,120% bookings growth, and expanded cloud quantum deployments across Alphabet (Google)…

Recurrent Energy Powers Up Carwarp Energy Park in Australia Under Long-Term Microsoft PPA
All News Releases · Aug 12

The 150 MWac solar facility near Mildura will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 65,000 Australian households annually and includes a dedicated fund to support community-led susta…

New Microsoft Defender 'ShieldBreak' zero-day grants SYSTEM privileges
BleepingComputer · Aug 12

Nightmare Eclipse has released a new Microsoft Defender zero-day exploit named "ShieldBreak" after Microsoft released the August 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. [...]

Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Patent Landscape Report 2026: Analyzing Key Patent Holdings, R&D Filings, and IP Strategies of Industry Leaders
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 12

Amid rapid 2026 breakthroughs, highlighted by Microsoft’s and Google’s expansion into autonomous AI agents, Nvidia’s next-gen chip IP, and IBM’s enterprise patent growth this detailed study provides a…

Amid Polycom's 2026 End-of-Life Shift and Cisco's Hardware Upgrades, New Patent Landscape Report Identifies Key IP Holdings in the Video Conferencing Market
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 12

Amid a wave of technological shifts in 2026 including Cisco’s rollout of Webex AI Agents, Microsoft Teams’ enterprise security overhauls, Apple's iOS 26 FaceTime enhancements, and major hardware trans…

This Microsoft 365 alternative works great on older PCs, and it’s only $20
PCWorld · Aug 12

TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a lifetime subscription to Microsoft Office, just $19.97 on sale. Most people pay for Microsoft apps through a subscription that renews every year, wh…

ShieldBreak Zero-Day PoC Claims Microsoft Defender Patch Bypass With SYSTEM Access
The Hacker News · Aug 12

The security researcher going by the name Chaotic Eclipse (aka INFINITE NIGHTMARE, MSNightmare, and Nightmare-Eclipse) has released a proof-of-concept (PoC) for a new Microsoft zero-day called ShieldB…

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 11
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MSFT).   Such inv…

421 bugs in Microsoft's Patch Tuesday release, and the Norks have already attacked one
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 11

Sysadmins, welcome to your new norm

Microsoft Plugs Nearly 400 Security Holes
Krebs on Security · Aug 11

Microsoft today released updates to remedy at least 398 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software, including one weakness that is already being actively exploite…

MAI-Code-1.1 Flash: Better, faster, at a quarter of the cost
Source · Aug 11

The post MAI-Code-1.1 Flash: Better, faster, at a quarter of the cost appeared first on Source.

Patch Tuesday - August 2026
Rapid7 Cybersecurity Blog · Aug 11

Microsoft is publishing 421 vulnerabilities on August 2026 Patch Tuesday, including 236 vulnerabilities in Windows. This is lower volume than last month’s record-breaking behemoth, but still one of th…

Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws Including a Windows Driver Zero-Day Under Active Attack
The Hacker News · Aug 11

Microsoft released its monthly security updates on Tuesday, and one of the flaws it closed is already being used in attacks. The bug sits in a core Windows kernel driver that handles network socket o…

Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5120249 extended security update
BleepingComputer · Aug 11

Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5120249 Extended Security Updates for versions 22H2 and 21H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and bugs. [...]

Microsoft August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 400 flaws, 3 zero-days
BleepingComputer · Aug 11

Today is Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes security updates for a massive 400 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]

Microsoft Edge’s new sign-in option is a quiet admission of defeat on mobile
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 11

You will soon be able to sign into Microsoft Edge with an Apple account. The feature lets iPhone users sync bookmarks and history without needing a Microsoft account.

Windows 11 KB5121003 & KB5120240 cumulative updates released
BleepingComputer · Aug 11

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5121003 and KB5120240 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]

Frontier Technologies and MSP Hub Launch Strategic Alliance
All News Releases · Aug 11
Commercial milestone

Delivering Secure Federal Contracting and Microsoft Tier-1 Cloud Operations Under One Accountable Team Partnership combines proven CMMC Level II cybersecurity leadership, GSA contracting capabilities,…

Microsoft PowerToys will soon take full advantage of the same AI that powers Copilot+ PCs
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 11

You will soon be able to use the AI model behind Copilot+ PC features directly inside PowerToys. The latest preview brings on-device AI to Advanced Paste alongside performance improvements to Command…

Don’t want AI in your browser? Firefox now lets you shut it off
PCWorld · Aug 11

Mozilla has added a new kill switch for AI features to its Firefox browser. This allows you to disable everything related to artificial intelligence with a single click. First, you need version 148 o…

Building the foundation for agentic AI in healthcare
Source · Aug 11

The post Building the foundation for agentic AI in healthcare appeared first on Source.

New Report: American Policing Is Adopting AI Faster Than It Can Govern It, Says National Policing Institute
All News Releases · Aug 11

Roundtable of police chiefs, sheriffs, and command staff - convened with Microsoft - finds 83% of agencies have deployed AI, but 44% have provided no AI training to personnel. ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 11,…

Pipefy Named to 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 11

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pipefy, the global leader in AI-driven business process orchestration, today announced that it was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list…

Rapid7 Analysis: Microsoft SharePoint JWT Token Authentication Bypass (CVE-2026-55040)
Rapid7 Cybersecurity Blog · Aug 11

Overview On July 14, 2026, Rapid7 and Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-55040, an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Microsoft SharePoint. Today we are publishing a technical analysis of the vul…

CVE-2026-63520: Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution (FIXED)
Rapid7 Cybersecurity Blog · Aug 11

Overview Rapid7 Labs conducted a zero-day research project against Microsoft SharePoint, resulting in the discovery of two new vulnerabilities that, when chained together, achieve unauthenticated remo…

CISA: Microsoft SharePoint flaw now exploited in ransomware attacks
BleepingComputer · Aug 11
Security incident

CISA confirmed today that ransomware gangs have begun abusing a high-severity Microsoft SharePoint remote code execution vulnerability, which has been flagged as actively exploited since early July. […

Gather AI Named No. 963 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Aug 11

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gather AI today announced it has been ranked No. 963 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most…

Is this Microsoft’s canceled Surface Phone from 2014? Mysterious Windows Phone prototype appears in new photos
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 11

Images floating around online have revealed a Windows Phone prototype from late 2013 that looks awfully like a pocketable Surface of some kind.

Austin-based contract manufacturer takes big Georgetown industrial building
The Business Journals · Aug 11

Austin-based contract manufacturer Flex Ltd. has inked a 310000-square-foot lease in Georgetown.

Amid RAM price hikes, Microsoft reportedly raises Windows license cost, forcing OEMs to hike prices even further on hardware
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 10

A new report claims Microsoft has raised the cost of the Windows license by up to 10% for certain OEMs, which is much higher than usual.

Microsoft isn't scrapping its unwanted OneDrive Photos app; it's just giving you a way to get rid of it
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 10

Microsoft plans to release its OneDrive Photos app that rolled out accidentally, but the tech giant will let you uninstall it and have options for admins to manage the app.

Microsoft Jacks Up Windows OEM Fees Driving Up PC Retail Costs
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 10

Windows 11 laptop - Image: Microsoft  According to the Taiwan-based United Daily News (UDN,)  OEMs are reporting an unusually high surge in annual Windows license pricing, which scales even higher…

Microsoft details DeadLock extortion tactics
Source · Aug 10

The post Microsoft details DeadLock extortion tactics appeared first on Source.

Leaked emails reveal Blizzard is Xbox's top-performing studio for FY26
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Aug 10

Blizzard closed Microsoft's 2026 fiscal year as the best-performing studio within Xbox Game Studios, according to internal emails obtained and verified by Windows Central. Read more

How to build an AI agent: A simple guide for anyone
Source · Aug 10
Expansion

The post How to build an AI agent: A simple guide for anyone appeared first on Source.

Microsoft, Red Hat, and DH2i to Present, "Simplify Hybrid SQL Server: Windows & Red Hat OpenShift Side By Side"
All News Releases · Aug 10

Attendees To Learn How To Deploy And Automate a Secure, Cross-Platform Availability Group That Spans Windows Server and Red Hat OpenShift FORT COLLINS, Colo., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DH2i®, a le…

Secure development can help turn the tables as AI alters cyber landscape
Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News · Aug 10

A top Microsoft executive says a shift toward memory safety and other preventative measures can limit the ability to exploit flawed software.

Acer TravelMate P2 14 AI review: A capable laptop that’s priced too high
PCWorld · Aug 10

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros 120Hz refresh rate Plenty of connectivity Good security features Cons Touchpad takes some getting used to Battery life isn’t class-leading Priced a little too high…

OneDrive Photos snuck onto Windows 11 PCs, and it can’t be uninstalled yet
PCWorld · Aug 10

Microsoft has inadvertently rolled out the new “OneDrive Photos” app to significantly more Windows 11 users than intended, reports Windows Latest. The app appears to have been installed on computers w…

Blackbaud Increases Flexibility to Access Fundraising Intelligence as Raiser's Edge NXT® Integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot
All News Releases · Aug 10

Ability to surface Blackbaud data and insights securely in the AI tools customers use every day supports faster decision-making and more effective engagement CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswir…

China-linked hackers turning popular cybersecurity tool into ransomware launchpad, Microsoft warns
The Record from Recorded Future News · Aug 10
Security incident Commercial milestone

A China-linked threat actor is believed to be exploiting a critical vulnerability affecting cybersecurity software from the company N-able.

Steam Machine vs. PS5 Pro and Xbox: Valve’s edge isn’t performance
PCWorld · Aug 10

The Steam Machine brings PC gaming into the living room — compact, quiet, and connected to your TV. Read on to find out what Valve’s new device can do, how it stacks up against the PS5 Pro, Xbox Serie…

We now know exactly when uBlock Origin will stop working on Microsoft Edge
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 10

You will soon have to find an alternative to uBlock Origin on Microsoft Edge. Microsoft just confirmed the cutoff for the MV2, which is essential for certain extensions.

You’re being lazy with passwords the wrong way
PCWorld · Aug 10

I have a hot take: You’re probably lazy with passwords in the wrong way. What’s the wrong way? Reusing passwords. You plug the same password into every single app, website, and service you don’t care…

“‘We’re fixing that," Microsoft admits error that caused new OneDrive Photos app to appear on millions of Windows 11 PCs
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 10

Microsoft has confirmed that it accidentally rolled out a new OneDrive Photos app for Windows 11more broadly than it intended.

Microsoft confirms that it won't be bringing a transparency slider to Windows 11 anytime soon: Says developers have the freedom to build their own tools to allow this
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 10
Expansion

A Microsoft designer has confirmed that there are no plans to being an iOS-like transparency slider to Windows 11 at current, and recommends users download Windhawk instead.

Sovereign AI Infrastructure Market Till 2040 Now Available — Forecasts Growth from $24.8B to $301.6B, Profiles NVIDIA, Microsoft, AWS, and 15 Other Key Players
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 10

Opportunities span sovereign AI data centers and GPU clusters, compliant cloud and orchestration platforms, cybersecurity and confidential computing, modular cross-jurisdiction solutions, energy-effic…

Brookfield lines up $210 million refi for Meta-leased Bellevue office buildings
The Business Journals · Aug 10

Brookfield refinances $210 million loan on Meta-leased office buildings in Bellevue's Spring District amid broader office market challenges.

MSFT DEADLINE NOTICE: ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Microsoft Corporation Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important August 11 Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 9
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, Aug. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 9
Legal / regulatory

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

MSFT Deadline: MSFT Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Aug 9
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 and Januar…

Blizzard is now the "top performing" Xbox studio, says internal emails — as the Overwatch-maker ends FY26 over-delivering on Microsoft's projections
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Aug 9

In leaked emails verified by Windows Central, Blizzard President Johanna Faries celebrated the Xbox division's stunning return to growth, over-delivering on expectations ahead of Blizzcon 2026.

The Microsoft tool that makes complicated workflows easier is on sale for a flat $44.97
PCWorld · Aug 9

TL;DR: Don’t miss your chance to grab Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 for Windows for just $44.97 (MSRP $579.99) before August 9 at 11:59pm Pacific. Create professional diagrams, workflows, and data…

Five AI rivals just backed a shared plugin standard. Here’s why it matters for developers.
The New Stack · Aug 8

OpenAI, AWS, Cursor, GitHub and Microsoft have backed Agent Plugins 1.0.0, a portable package format for reusable components that extends The post Five AI rivals just backed a shared plugin standard.…

Everything you need from Microsoft Office without the subscription for $54.99
PCWorld · Aug 8

TL;DR: Skip the subscription and own Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for life with a one-time purchase of just $54.99. Get the essential Office apps you use every day without worrying about mo…

MICROSOFT CLASS ACTION DEADLINE TUESDAY AUGUST 11th: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Contact the Firm Regarding Lead Plaintiff Role
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 7
Legal / regulatory

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partners Brandon Walker and Melissa Fortunato Encourage Investors Who Suffered Losses In Microsoft (MSFT) To Contact Them Directly To Discuss Their Options

Microsoft Moves To Undo Local Tax Breaks For Atlanta Data Center Projects
Bisnow Latest News Feed · Aug 7

Microsoft is moving to retract local tax incentives for Atlanta data centers amid criticism and industry changes.

Microsoft’s newest India datacenter region goes live to power the country’s AI economy and enable Frontier Firms
Source · Aug 7

The post Microsoft’s newest India datacenter region goes live to power the country’s AI economy and enable Frontier Firms appeared first on Source.

How two young Indonesians are building digital careers through AI and cloud
Source · Aug 7

The post How two young Indonesians are building digital careers through AI and cloud appeared first on Source.

Linux users finally get a real Copilot app, and Microsoft didn't even make it
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 7

Developer Hayden Barnes built an unofficial Linux app for Microsoft Copilot. The native app adds system tray support, dark mode, and desktop notifications.

MSFT Shareholder Alert: Microsoft Corporation Securities Class Action Lawsuit - Investors Should Contact The Gross Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 7
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT).

Microsoft tosses Teams Live chat into its feature graveyard
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 7

Website support widget lasted 18 months before Redmond ended the conversation

Attacker phished way into US defense supplier's Microsoft 365 account
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 7

Intruder gained access to engineering files and potentially export-controlled technical data

Ontinue Named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide MDR/MXDR Services for the Enterprise 2026 Vendor Assessment
All News Releases · Aug 7

Recognition Highlights Ontinue Strengths: Production-Validated Agentic Automation with Balanced Governance, Microsoft Investment Protection With European Data Sovereignty and Capacity-Based Engagement…

Microsoft launches 'India South Central' Hyderabad cloud region
DCD · Aug 7
Commercial milestone

First announced in 2022, is cloud company's fourth region in India

Microsoft 365 AitM Phishing Hijacks Accounts to Collect Payroll and Finance Emails
The Hacker News · Aug 7
Security incident

Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to an active "widespread email-driven phishing campaign" that employs adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) techniques to take control of Microsoft 365 account…

Digital Twins in Healthcare Global Market Report 2026 | Profiles Microsoft, Siemens Healthineers, Philips, AWS, and 21 Other Players
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 7

Dublin, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Digital Twins in Healthcare Market by Component, Application, End User, and Region - Global Forecast to 2031" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com…

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - MSFT
All News Releases · Aug 6
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT).   Such investors…

Governor Abbott Announces QTS Data Centers Will Meet Texas Standards
News · Aug 6

Governor Abbott Announces QTS Data Centers Will Meet Texas Standards Governor Greg Abbott today announced that QTS Data Centers has committed to comply with the standards and guidelines he established…

Claude and Microsoft 365 Copilot AI Agents Named Champions in Info-Tech Research Group's 2026 Agentic AI Platforms Data Quadrant
All News Releases · Aug 6

Based on verified end-user feedback collected through Info-Tech Research Group's SoftwareReviews platform, the 2026 Agentic AI Platforms Data Quadrant Report evaluates platforms designed to support ag…

MSFT DEADLINE: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Microsoft Corporation Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important August 11 Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 6
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Doom Just Found Its Weirdest New Home: Microsoft Paint
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 6

DoomPaint is the latest in the series of unusual Doom ports, from Mark Russinovich, the CTO of Microsoft Azure. Russinovich whipped DoomPaint up in his spare time with the help of Claude Opus 4.8, bas…

Microsoft expands AI model choice for startups
Source · Aug 6
Expansion

The post Microsoft expands AI model choice for startups appeared first on Source.

Why uninstalling a Windows 11 app might not free up any storage
PCWorld · Aug 6

If you planned to free up space on Windows 11 by uninstalling a few apps, you should know that it doesn’t always work, especially if you installed those apps via the Microsoft Store. When you download…

Swiss government SharePoint breach compromised 200 accounts
BleepingComputer · Aug 6

Switzerland's federal IT office says hackers exploited vulnerabilities to breach its Microsoft SharePoint servers and compromised approximately 200 accounts. [...]

The blank-check AI coding era is dead. Here’s what comes next.
The New Stack · Aug 6

Microsoft spent the first phase of the AI coding boom pushing its engineers to use the tools. Now it wants The post The blank-check AI coding era is dead. Here’s what comes next. appeared first on The…

Microsoft is updating even more parts of the Windows 11 UI with modern designs: Here's what's next on the list of overhauls
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 6

Everything from the Start menu to legacy File Explorer dialogs are being rewritten with WinUI in the coming months. This is what to expect.

Next step for LINK spacecraft – a software update that won't make things worse. Are you listening, Microsoft?
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 6

Spin slows as orbital rescue mission creeps forward

Microsoft excludes Domain Exclusion from MS 365 Copilot – days after rolling it out
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 6

Perhaps an allow list of domains might be better?

SueWallSt Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of August 11, 2026 in Microsoft Corporation Lawsuit - MSFT
All News Releases · Aug 6
Legal / regulatory

Important Information Regarding Section 20(a) Individual Liability Claims Against Four Microsoft Executives Who Allegedly Signed Off on Misleading AI Statements NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --…

Microsoft warns hotel/airport Wi-Fi is being hijacked to steal your login
PCWorld · Aug 6

In a recent Microsoft Security Blog post, the company has raised awareness of a widespread attack campaign called CaptiveCrunch. In short, Russian hackers are using manipulated DNS queries to redirect…

RedCloud Signs Open Weights and American AI Leadership Letter Alongside Microsoft, NVIDIA and OpenAI
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Aug 6

RedCloud joins Microsoft, NVIDIA, Meta, OpenAI and others in backing open-weight AI — allowing the Company to specialise advanced models on FMCG trading data inside its own infrastructure, and deliver…

North Carolina's Opportunity Zones attract billions. Their local impact tells a more complicated story
The Business Journals · Aug 6

North Carolina's Opportunity Zone program has attracted $3.44 billion in investment, but communities struggle to measure whether it's...

Your Gmail storage problem probably isn’t Gmail
PCWorld · Aug 6

If I had written this newsletter a week earlier I’d be $20 richer and have a lot more self-respect, too. If you’re like me, you’ve been focusing on exactly the wrong aspect of managing your Google dat…

Microsoft filings suggest "around 70%" of its AI revenue is concentrated entirely on OpenAI — which seems rather unhealthy
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Aug 6

Recent analysis showed that Microsoft's AI business, while seemingly booming, still carries a somewhat enormous Sam Altman-shaped risk.

Hold up. Is the year of Linux actually happening?
PCWorld · Aug 5

The “year of Linux” has been a thing for literally decades, but never delivered. Yet 2026 seems to be an indication that it’s finally gaining traction. Before now, the gains have been anecdotal, large…

Deadline Alert: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 5
Legal / regulatory

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 11, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed…

Microsoft Warns Hotel Wi-Fi Portals Are Under Active Attack
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 5

Microsoft has discovered a Russian malware campaign called CaptiveCrunch, which is designed to compromise users of public Wi-Fi with falsified prompts at the captive sign-in screen. This includes phis…

Advance Zero Trust for AI: New tools and guidance to secure AI agents and DevSecOps
Source · Aug 5

The post Advance Zero Trust for AI: New tools and guidance to secure AI agents and DevSecOps appeared first on Source.

Here's Why Microsoft Is Encouraging Users to Stay Off Public Wifi Networks
Lifehacker · Aug 5

Hackers are targeting networks at hotels, conference centers, and airports.

Candy Crush maker King has declined staff's collective bargaining agreement
gamedeveloper · Aug 5
Labor action

The Microsoft-owned studio says its current benefits are 'in line with, or exceed' what the agreement would offer.

[Latest] Global Generative AI In Clinical Trials Market Size/Share Worth USD 1.86 Billion by 2035 at a 9.63% CAGR: Healthcare Foresights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 5

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Healthcare Foresights, the demand analysis of Global Generative AI In Clinical Trials Market size & share revenue was value…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 5
Legal / regulatory

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Aug 5
Legal / regulatory

BENSALEM, Pa., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit again…

Microsoft tells engineers to curb their token-burning enthusiasm
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 5

Redmond wants results from Copilot, not impressive-looking consumption figures

Microsoft silently deleted its ‘ideal’ 32GB RAM advice for Windows 11
PCWorld · Aug 5

Microsoft has silently removed all references to a support page that recommended lots of RAM for Windows 11. The now-deleted page stated that Windows 11 should ideally run with 32GB of RAM. The change…

Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Microsoft Corporation Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit With a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of August 11, 2026 - MSFT
All News Releases · Aug 5
Legal / regulatory

Wall Street's Reassessment of Microsoft's AI Monetization Claims Cost MSFT Investors Billions as Analyst Sentiment Shifted From Euphoria to Skepticism NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Kor…

Windows 11 26H2 arrives in October. Here’s why you shouldn’t skip it
PCWorld · Aug 5

The next major update for Windows 11, called version 26H2 (which stands for “second half of 2026”), is coming in October 2026. However, you shouldn’t expect many new features with it—the main benefit…

Channelscaler Brings AI-Powered Partner Relationship Management to Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 5

Enterprises can easily acquire Channelscaler's AI-driven PRM and channel automation platform, using their Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC).

Microsoft Quietly Scrubs 32GB RAM Guidance For Windows 11 PCs
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 5

Microsoft is quietly rewriting its hardware guidance for Windows 11. Not long ago, the company made headlines for calling 32GB the "no worries" sweet spot for gaming on Windows. Now that recommendatio…

UK’s Harworth Group in talks with multiple parties about selling land for data center development
DCD · Aug 5

Real estate firm previously sold land in Leeds to Microsoft

Microsoft signs 23,602-ton carbon removal deal with wastewater alkalinity enhancement firm Crew
DCD · Aug 5

Third carbon removal deal for Microsoft since it announced it was adjusting the pace of purchases

Kali365 Weaponizes Microsoft Authentication Against US Companies: New Enterprise Risk
The Hacker News · Aug 5

Kali365 is turning a legitimate Microsoft login into a gateway to corporate data. The phishing kit targets US organizations with attacker-controlled device codes that victims approve on Microsoft's r…

I tested 5 major changes and improvements coming to Windows 11 this year: Microsoft is clearly serious about fixing Windows, and it's doing things right this time
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 5

When Microsoft announced its plans to fix Windows 11, a part of me was concerned that it was all just words and to expect broken promises. To my surprise, it's actually delivering.

As AI Demand Outpaces Skills, Datarails Brings Forward Deployed Financial Engineers Into the CFO's Office
All News Releases · Aug 5
Leadership change

The Datarails AI Transformation Package joins wave of forward deployed engineering (FDE) initiatives at Microsoft and OpenAI NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Datarails, the AI-native financial o…

Double trouble for Microsoft as pre-owned software licenses claims converge
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 5

Tribunal to explore how £270 million reseller case intersects with multibillion-pound class action

Double trouble for Microsoft as pre-owned software license claims converge
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 5

Tribunal to explore how £270 million reseller case intersects with multibillion-pound class action

Skip the expensive IDE bill — Own Visual Studio 2026 for $29.97
PCWorld · Aug 5

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $29.97 (MSRP $499.99). A great development environment doesn’t magically write your code for you—but it can make writing, testing, and debuggi…

MSFT Deadline: MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Aug 5
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 and January 28,…

ACG adds 321-unit Bothell project to Eastside development push
The Business Journals · Aug 5

American Capital Group's 321-unit Bothell apartment project reflects confidence in the Eastside's job market recovery despite pandemic-era...

Phishing service spoofs RingCentral to steal Microsoft 365 accounts
BleepingComputer · Aug 4
Security incident

The Greatness phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform has expanded from credential phishing to adversary-in-the-middle attacks and device-code phishing targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. [...]

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 4
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MSFT).   Such inv…

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Aug 4
Legal / regulatory

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud cl…

Microsoft's Leaked Xbox 360 PC Plan Could Change Game Preservation
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 4

An internal Microsoft roadmap leaked to The Verge bodes extremely well for the future of the Xbox business and game preservation in general, but a few questions and concerns remain. The good news firs…

The Windows Central Podcast sits down with Microsoft CVP Marcus Ash to discuss all things Windows 11
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 4

Windows design and Insider lead Marcus Ash chats with the Windows Central Podcast about the current state of Windows 11

Microsoft pays security researchers $20M following AI-backed surge in bug reports
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 4

Microsoft paid 562 security researchers $20 million for finding vulnerabilities in its software and cloud services, setting a new record for the bounty program.

Microsoft delivered plenty of Windows 11 updates in July — and I'm highlighting the most important changes for your PC
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFWXqRfVL72iJz8uyzRsrV.jpg · Aug 4

Microsoft tested new Windows 11 features in July 2026, including Taskbar controls, Start menu customization, improved Search, and File Explorer improvements.

Darktrace Among First Cybersecurity Companies Selected to Integrate Risk Signals into Microsoft
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 4

Darktrace / SECURE AI will bring its organization-specific behavioral risk signals into Microsoft Agent 365, helping customers identify anomalous or suspicious agent behavior that may indicate comprom…

Microsoft denies Windows 11 secretly spies on you every 15 minutes
PCWorld · Aug 4

A viral social media post claimed that Microsoft had secretly integrated a new background service into Windows 11 that tracks users and impacts PC performance. Microsoft has now denied these claims an…

Former Microsoft researcher launches data center robotics startup
DCD · Aug 4
Commercial milestone

Exclaim Robotics secures $4.95m in pre-seed funding to build first bots

This August 11 deadline could cut off your Windows Insider builds
PCWorld · Aug 4

If you participate in Microsoft’s Windows Insider Program, you will soon need to update your Secure Boot certificates to continue testing new Windows 11 features in advance. Microsoft just announced t…

Microsoft confirms PC sales slump
Resource Recycling · Aug 4

Windows OEM revenue is set to drop double digits, while the company added 31 new data centers during the last quarter.

AI helps Microsoft bug hunters chase a record $20M payday
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 4

Broader bounty rules added to a swelling volume of machine-assisted vulnerability reports

Accelerating Frontier Transformation: Enrich employee experience
Source · Aug 4

The post Accelerating Frontier Transformation: Enrich employee experience appeared first on Source.

MSFT Shareholder Alert: Investors With Losses May Seek to Lead the Class Action in Microsoft Corporation Securities Lawsuit - Contact SueWallSt
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 4
Legal / regulatory

Executive Accountability: Jared Spataro's "70% of the Fortune 500" Copilot Claims Now at the Center of Microsoft Securities Action Executive Accountability: Jared Spataro's "70% of the Fortune 500" C…

Microsoft wants iPhone-Windows clipboard sync. Apple’s on board
PCWorld · Aug 4

Microsoft has submitted a request to Apple to enable wireless clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows computers. If approved, this would allow users to copy text or images on their iPhone and pa…

Microsoft details plans for data center in Langley, UK
DCD · Aug 4

Langley Business Centre site could be redeveloped into a data center

Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Microsoft Corporation Investors
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 4
Legal / regulatory

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Microsoft Corporation, (“Microsoft” or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors of a class action on behalf of investors th…

Teaching AI to speak the language of pathology
Source · Aug 4

The post Teaching AI to speak the language of pathology  appeared first on Source.

Quisitive launches Spyglass® Guardrail to secure Microsoft 365 and govern Copilot with AI
All News Releases · Aug 4
Commercial milestone

DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quisitive, a global technology consulting firm and Microsoft Frontier Partner, today announced the launch of Spyglass® Guardrail, an AI-powered managed service tha…

DOOM runs inside Paint on Windows, built by a Microsoft executive: "The spreadsheet-tier framerate is part of the charm."
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYS2kX4zyJnkz5dHjkCQA8.jpg · Aug 4

Mark Russinovich builds DoomPaint to turn Microsoft Paint into a bizarre DOOM "monitor" of sorts, pasting each frame in turn for a janky but playable hack.

Swiss IT agency hacked, 200 accounts compromised, SharePoint vulns suspected
The Record from Recorded Future News · Aug 4
Security incident

The Federal Office for Information Technology and Communications (BIT) said specialists detected anomalies in on-premises Microsoft servers. The Swiss agency could not confirm exactly how the hackers…

Phishing attacks don’t look fake anymore: Watch for these 7 scams
PCWorld · Aug 4
Security incident

There have been two major changes in phishing attacks in recent years: Criminals are using generative AI to create emails that are linguistically almost perfect, and which are now virtually indistingu…

Chime lays off workers a year after IPO because ‘AI is changing what’s possible’
The Business Journals · Aug 4
Layoffs Funding

Chime Financial cuts about 10% of its workforce, 135 jobs, just over a year after its IPO, with CEO Chris Britt citing AI's impact.

Morgan Stanley signage, Texas Stock Exchange ticker head to votes
The Business Journals · Aug 4

The Dallas City Plan Commission is set to vote on signage projects for two major financial players. The Fort Worth developer who transformed...

Hotel Wi-Fi attacks use custom malware to breach Microsoft 365 accounts
BleepingComputer · Aug 4
Security incident

Microsoft has linked a global campaign targeting hospitality Wi-Fi networks to the Russian threat actor Midnight Blizzard, also known as APT29. [...]

MSFT IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL COUNSEL, Encourages Microsoft Corporation Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important August 11 Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 3
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

In a race for data center dominance, Microsoft's real estate footprint jumps again
The Business Journals · Aug 3

Microsoft added 15 million square feet of real estate in fiscal 2026, driven by 88 new data centers as it expands its global footprint.

I used this free Microsoft Edge feature to replace a $29 subscription, here's how it held up
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 3

Microsoft Edge includes a built-in Read Aloud feature that reads web articles out loud for free. The Speechify extension offers higher voice quality and skips web clutter better, but charges $29 per m…

Microsoft Teams just added an app to help you skip meetings
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 3

Microsoft's July 2026 Teams update introduces a dedicated Recap app for meeting summaries, transcripts, and recordings.

Hackers target travelers through hotel and public Wi‑Fi networks
Source · Aug 3
Security incident

The post Hackers target travelers through hotel and public Wi‑Fi networks appeared first on Source.

Microsoft Ditching Steam For Xbox PC Releases? Not So Fast
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 3

Comments made on a recent podcast by Windows Central executive editor Jez Corden prompted various outlets to post rumors suggesting that Microsoft is planning to stop publishing games on Steam, and th…

"Control Panel gets tricky" Microsoft CVP explains why killing Windows legacy code takes so long, and how it's evolving its tools to make modernizing apps like File Explorer and Registry Editor faster
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 3

Microsoft's CVP of Design and Research on Windows, Marcus Ash, sits down with Windows Central to talk all things UI on Windows 11.

Celebrating 25 years of XBOX
Source · Aug 3

The post Celebrating 25 years of XBOX appeared first on Source.

Windows 11’s most-requested feature just showed up in a preview build
PCWorld · Aug 3

A few days ago, Microsoft released a new Windows 11 preview update on the Insider Beta channel that fulfills a promise made to the community. It introduces a long-awaited feature, allowing the taskbar…

Securonix Takes on Data Costs, Detection Gaps, and AI Agent Risk at Black Hat USA 2026
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Aug 3

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Securonix, Inc., a six-time Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for SIEM, today announced expanded cybersecurity cost reduction, expanded Threat Analytics for Microsoft…

Microsoft CVP on optimizing Windows 11 for 8GB RAM: "We're relentless at reducing the memory footprint", breaks down how Microsoft is minimizing performance bloat across the OS
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Aug 3

Marcus Ash, Microsoft's design and research lead for Windows 11, sits down to talk about how the company is planning to optimize Windows 11 for devices with low amounts of RAM.

Microsoft celebrates Xbox's 25th anniversary by revealing Xbox profile designs, Xbox FanFest Tour dates, and curated classic titles for Xbox Game Pass
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ShxzPbcbCVJrCTzu5rsm7.png · Aug 3

Xbox has revealed the next slate of its celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the brand, and the Fanfest tour is coming to a city near you.

MSFT Shareholder Alert: August 11, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Microsoft Corporation Securities Class Action - Contact Levi & Korsinsky
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 3
Legal / regulatory

Time-Sensitive: Allegations Focus on Undisclosed Copilot Product Failures and Misleading Statements About AI Adoption and Azure Growth Time-Sensitive: Allegations Focus on Undisclosed Copilot Product…

Amazon joins elite list of stocks to top $3 trillion in value
Transport Topics · Aug 3

Amazon joins Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft and Apple as the only companies that have reached that size.

Microsoft Edge’s VPN may protect less than you think—change this setting
PCWorld · Aug 3

Microsoft’s Edge browser comes with its own VPN, allowing users to protect their internet traffic from eavesdropping by routing it through an encrypted tunnel. However, US security researcher Sooraj S…

Microsoft Rolls Out Steep Xbox Console Price Hikes Across Europe
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 3
Commercial milestone

Microsoft's latest round of price hikes for its Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles has hit Europe and they are steeper than some may have been anticipating. Depending on the region and specific…

Paychex Expands WISE to Deliver Workforce Intelligence Across Business Tools
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Aug 3
Expansion

Paychex announced that WISE, the company’s AI-powered intelligence engine, is now available within Microsoft 365 Copilot and Teams.

OpenAI’s AI broke out. It’s time for digital disaster planning
PCWorld · Aug 3

You’ve probably heard about the OpenAI hacking incident—where an AI agent escaped its testing confines and hacked a website on the open web. When PCWorld staffers discussed this development, I was act…

RAM is painfully expensive. Try these fixes before buying more
PCWorld · Aug 3

There has been a severe memory shortage for months. The main reason for this is the AI boom: large portions of DRAM production are being diverted to data centers and AI accelerators, leaving tradition…

KnowBe4 Extends Agent Security to Anthropic's Claude With Agent Risk Manager
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Aug 3

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black Hat Conference - KnowBe4, the global leader in digital workforce security, securing both AI agents and humans, today announced Agent Risk Manager support for Anthropi…

Russian hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi networks to spy on travelers, Microsoft says
The Record from Recorded Future News · Aug 3
Security incident

Russian state-sponsored hackers have been compromising hotel Wi-Fi networks around the world to steal travelers' login credentials and infect devices with espionage malware, Microsoft said.

Microsoft is testing deeper Phone Link integration in Windows 11, but does anyone actually use it?
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 3

Microsoft is testing Start menu previews for Phone Link and customizable search controls in Windows 11. Here is a look at the latest preview build features.

MSFT Class Action Notice: Microsoft Hit with Securities Fraud Lawsuit over Copilot Functionality Misrepresentations – Investors Urged to Contact BFA Law by August 11 Deadline
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 3
Legal / regulatory

Microsoft Hit with Securities Fraud Lawsuit over Copilot Functionality Misrepresentations – Investors Urged to Contact BFA Law by August 11 Deadline

Microsoft confirms increased Xbox prices in the UK and Europe
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Aug 3

Xbox consoles in the UK and Europe will increase from between £130/€150 and £170/€200 following worldwide price hikes announced in late June. Read more

A Microsoft subscription isn’t your only option — this lifetime Office license is just $32.97
PCWorld · Aug 3

TL;DR: Ditch recurring Microsoft 365 payments and get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $32.97 through August 9 (MSRP $219.99). Instead of adding another ye…

ArcelorMittal reshaping digital backbone with Microsoft Cloud and AI
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Aug 3

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Microsoft says 8GB of RAM should be enough for anyone running Windows 11
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 3

Redmond adds new items to its make-Windows-better list

Microsoft says 8 GB of RAM should be enough for anyone running Windows 11
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 3

Redmond adds new items to its make-Windows-better list

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Aug 2
Legal / regulatory

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Microsoft promises to fix Windows 11 for 8GB PCs, but it put the cart before the horse with low-memory Surfaces
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 2

Microsoft has promised fixes for bloated Windows 11 context menus and to optimize the OS for 8GB of RAM, which makes me ask why low-memory Surfaces are already for sale.

I still use Microsoft To Do — and I'm hoping one of my favorite daily Windows apps can avoid the graveyard of forgotten software
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYS2kX4zyJnkz5dHjkCQA8.jpg · Aug 2

A lightweight favorite of mine, Microsoft To Do keeps my daily workflow manageable and my mind calm, and I hope it can avoid Microsoft's app graveyard.

Microsoft's most-underrated gaming feature is steadily gaining traction, but big gaps remain — Xbox Play Anywhere report card
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Aug 2

New data shows Xbox Game Pass adoption has improved in recent months, but big app gaps remain. Can Microsoft do more to boost it?

Meet the 'internet radical' who helped Microsoft get email and AT&T get online
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 2

Tom Evslin on Bill Gates, the birth of Exchange, and dragging Ma Bell onto the web

Building the Ultimate Gaming Experience, Omniverse Upgrade: Dodge Brings the Viper ACR to Forza Horizon 6 and LEGO Technic
All News Releases · Aug 1

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge, LEGO and Microsoft have come together to create a unique experience for gamers and car enthusiasts on Forza Horizon 6, featuring the legendary…

Microsoft Vows To Optimize Windows 11 Performance For 8GB PCs
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Aug 1

Like it or not, the AI-driven memory crunch is not only driving up prices on consumer electronics, even including Apple's budget-focused MacBook Neo, it's also resulting in models shipping with lower…

Unexpected item in the bagging area as Windows Activation error pops up at check-in
www.theregister.com - Articles · Aug 1

Bags weighed down by a Microsoft license key

Poll: How do you feel about Microsoft's "improvements" to Windows 11?
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Aug 1

Windows 11 is finally updating File Explorer to show file sizes in MB and GB instead of KB. But is the upgrade a welcome change or another thing to get used to?

Sonics return comes down to economics as NBA owners weigh expansion vote - Puget Sound Business Journal
The Business Journals · Aug 1
Expansion

As the NBA explores expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas, Samantha Holloway's One Roof Sports group holds a key advantage over other...

Wall Street Impatient For Big Tech Returns On Data Center Spending
Bisnow Latest News Feed · Aug 1

Wall Street's disparate reactions to data center spending plans from Amazon, Microsoft and Google show impatience for return on AI investments.

MSFT DEADLINE: ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Microsoft Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important August 11 Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 31
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Windows 11’s next big priority: Making 8GB PCs less painful to use
PCWorld · Jul 31

As it turns out, Microsoft’s experiment with a Surface with 8GB of RAM probably wasn’t an experiment after all. Microsoft’s Windows chief said Friday that PCs with 8GB of RAM will be a focus going for…

Why AI-powered marketing is becoming essential to partner growth
Source · Jul 31

The post Why AI-powered marketing is becoming essential to partner growth appeared first on Source.

Microsoft confirms it will make Windows 11 run better on PCs with 8GB RAM: Promises continued focus on fixing Windows' biggest issues
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 31

Microsoft's Windows chief Pavan Davuluri has provided an update on the work it's been doing to fix Windows 11's biggest problems.

Echoverse: Deep, evolving environments for computer-use agents
Source · Jul 31

The post Echoverse: Deep, evolving environments for computer-use agents appeared first on Source.

How SNTUC’s Siow Shong Seng is setting the tone for an AI-ready workforce in Singapore with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Source · Jul 31

The post How SNTUC’s Siow Shong Seng is setting the tone for an AI-ready workforce in Singapore with Microsoft 365 Copilot appeared first on Source.

Xbox is (probably) not for sale | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jul 31

For much of this year, each new week has brought with it a new impetus for a rash of articles on Microsoft’s Xbox misfortunes. From deep wounds like layoffs and project cancellations, to stinging pape…

Windows 11’s right-click menu is about to get faster and less cluttered
PCWorld · Jul 31

According to information provided to Windows Central, Microsoft is developing a new, more compact version of the context menu (i.e., the right-click menu) in Windows 11, which should be faster to use.…

Lost Money on Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)? Join Class Action Suit Seeking Recovery - Contact The Gross Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 31
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT).

Hurry! This Ryzen OLED laptop with 16GB of RAM is only $650
PCWorld · Jul 31

50 percent off current price HP OLED laptop with 16GB of RAM for $650 SEE DEAL Finding deals for laptops that I’d actually buy for myself is getting hard in 2026, bordering on impossible. But today Be…

I tested a 7-year-old laptop. Now I’m questioning PC upgrade cycles
PCWorld · Jul 31

The first surprise came before I even opened a browser tab: The seven-year-old Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 booted faster than the brand-new laptops I tested it against. That wasn’t supposed to happen.…

Microsoft slipped another Photos app on my PC, and this one wants names
PCWorld · Jul 31

Microsoft has quietly begun adding a second Photos app to your Windows 11 PC: OneDrive Photos (beta), whose key addition seems to be an unwanted demand to know who the people are in your life…and a re…

Microsoft PowerToys is still the first app I install on every Windows PC
PCWorld · Jul 31

I’m trying to be better about counting my blessings, and Microsoft’s PowerToys must surely number among them. Maybe that seems strong, but I’ve been using the open source utility pack more recently as…

$MSFT Securities: Suffer Losses on Your Microsoft Investment? BFA Law Reminds Investors of the Securities Fraud Lawsuit to Recover Losses
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 31
Legal / regulatory

Suffer Losses on Your Microsoft Investment? BFA Law Reminds Investors of the Securities Fraud Lawsuit to Recover Losses

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promise Xbox will "return to growth" by the end of FY27 — What went wrong last fiscal?
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 31
Leadership change

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promise Xbox will "return to growth" by FY28 — but how?

Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $9.97 through August 2
PCWorld · Jul 31

TL;DR: Get Windows 11 Pro on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199) through August 2. Last year, Microsoft ended support for Windows 10. That means any computer still running an old operating system has missed ou…

Former Microsoftie plans New Haven-style pizzeria in Seattle's Hillman City
The Business Journals · Jul 31

A taste of New England is coming to Seattle's Hillman City neighborhood. Former Microsoftie Seth Eisner is preparing to open Abecedary,...

Cyber Firm Wiz Says Flaw Could Have Exposed Thousands of Microsoft Cloud Customers
Insurance Journal · Jul 31

Alphabet-owned cybersecurity company Wiz said on Thursday it had found a sweeping flaw that could have compromised Microsoft and thousands of its cloud customers. Wiz said in a post on its website tha…

Google grows Seattle-area workforce as Kirkland Urban plans remain on hold
The Business Journals · Jul 31

Google's Puget Sound-area workforce surpassed 8000 employees as the tech giant grew in Kirkland while pausing expansion plans.

MSFT Deadline: MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 31
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 and Janua…

Microsoft stock price rips on earnings, jumping a 'record breaking' 18% in a week — Wall Street *really* liked Microsoft's earnings
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 30

Microsoft's FY26 earnings report came in, and it has been taken extremely well on Wall Street, as investors reward $MSFT stock with a 20% bounce in less than a month.

Some more detail on the ROIC Intelligence App I built yesterday and mentioned on today’s earnings call. I took the PDF that Brian Nowak at Morgan Stanley put together for Hyperscale ROIC this week and used Copilot code (coming in our new superapp) with a single prompt + skill (/drill-me) to create the plan, then used autopilot in auto to create the full app (with history, lookups, scenarios, what-ifs, etc). And /rubber-duck to test. [Read more]
Source · Jul 30

The post Some more detail on the ROIC Intelligence App I built yesterday and mentioned on today’s earnings call. I took the PDF that Brian Nowak at Morgan Stanley put together for Hyperscale ROIC this…

Google says it fixed more Chrome bugs in June than over the past two years, thanks to AI
TechCrunch · Jul 30

As experts have warned for the last two years, some companies — like Microsoft and now Google — are finding and patching an exponential number of bugs in their products, thanks to the use of LLMs and…

Just wrapped our earnings call. It was a very strong close to what was a record fiscal year for Microsoft. [Read more]
Source · Jul 30

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The next measure of AI momentum is work transformed
Source · Jul 30

The post The next measure of AI momentum is work transformed appeared first on Source.

Optimizing the frontier performance curve
Source · Jul 30

The post Optimizing the frontier performance curve appeared first on Source.

For Raul Fernandez and DXC, the turnaround clock is ticking - Washington Business Journal
The Business Journals · Jul 30

DXC Technology CEO Raul Fernandez is betting on AI partnerships and new products to reverse years of revenue decline and win back skeptical...

Microsoft Teams vishing attacks lead to Chaos ransomware attacks
BleepingComputer · Jul 30
Security incident

Threat actors are impersonating IT support staff in Microsoft Teams calls to gain remote access to corporate devices and deploy Chaos ransomware in attacks targeting North American organizations. [...…

A new generation of Mexican entrepreneurs is using AI skills to solve local challenges
Source · Jul 30

The post A new generation of Mexican entrepreneurs is using AI skills to solve local challenges appeared first on Source.

Windows has a hidden Wi-Fi diagnostic tool. Here’s how to use it
PCWorld · Jul 30

If your devices are unable to connect to Wi-Fi or data transfer suddenly slows to a crawl, the cause can often be difficult to pinpoint. The problem may be caused by out-of-date or corrupted drivers,…

Hackers abuse Microsoft Teams in ransomware campaign through fake IT support
Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News · Jul 30
Security incident

Researchers said dozens of US and Canadian firms have been targeted, however, the motivation appears to be financial rather than espionage.

Windows 11 brings fingerprint sign-in to desktop PCs
PCWorld · Jul 30

You can now start signing in using your fingerprint on your Windows 11 computer, even if it doesn’t have a built-in fingerprint reader. Microsoft has now started rolling out update KB5101684 to Window…

I've covered hundreds of apps for Windows Central, and I personally recommend these 6 to fix Windows 11 and replace Microsoft's apps
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 30

Microsoft’s default Windows 11 apps often fall short. These six apps are what I install to improve Windows 11 and replace Microsoft's default apps.

Microsoft's AI Bet Pays Off As Azure Hits $100B Amid Xbox Slump
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 30

Microsoft has released its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 earnings report, and it showcases better-than-expected financial performance driven heavily by explosive enterprise AI demand (what…

PulsePoint Expands HCP Omnichannel Targeting to Google Search and Microsoft Bing
All News Releases · Jul 30
Expansion

NEW YORK, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PulsePoint, the leading technology company transforming healthcare marketing, today announced the expansion of Audience Manager to Google Search and Microsoft B…

Microsoft makes Copilot harder to miss in Classic Outlook
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 30

New button beside the ribbon promises consistency – and more questions for admins

US Signal Earns Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation for Private Cloud
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 30

Designation reinforces US Signal's expertise in hybrid cloud infrastructure, Azure Local, and enterprise private cloud solutions Designation reinforces US Signal's expertise in hybrid cloud infrastru…

Microsoft Copilot for Word Can Copy Hidden Prompts Into New Documents
The Hacker News · Jul 30

Hidden instructions in a Word document can make Microsoft 365 Copilot rewrite figures in a report, then copy the same instructions into the finished file. Håkon Måløy disclosed the technique on July 2…

Microsoft brought 88 data centers online in FY2026
DCD · Jul 30

Company releases Q4 and full-year financial results

Microsoft plans to fix Windows 11's slow context menus with major overhaul designed to improve performance and reliability: New compact menu design will be faster and user customizable
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 30

A new feature coming soon to Windows 11 will overhaul the context menu system on Windows 11 with a new compact design that users can customize themsevles.

I found the perfect free web app. Then I checked what it was doing
PCWorld · Jul 30

You have a task that absolutely must be accomplished. You don’t know how to do it. You search. A result pops up: this free, web-based app can solve your problem! Should you use it? Sure. But be carefu…

Investec Selects Infosys Finacle SaaS Platform on Microsoft Azure for Digital Banking Transformation
All News Releases · Jul 30

JOHANNESBURG and BENGALURU, India, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), today announced…

Xbox hardware revenue fell by $1.7 billion during fiscal 2026
gamedeveloper · Jul 30

Flagging Xbox sales have become the new normal for Microsoft.

30 years ago, AT&T gave Internet Explorer the default advantage
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 30
Financial distress

Netscape still ruled the browser market, but Microsoft had Windows 95, WorldNet, and a very valuable foothold

Xbox revenue plunges $1.7bn, with hardware dropping 29% YoY
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jul 30

Microsoft has published its latest financial results, with Xbox revenue down 7% for the full year and 10% in the fourth quarter. Read more

Skip paying full price — get a one-year Microsoft 365 subscription for just $69.99
PCWorld · Jul 30

TL;DR: Get a one-year Microsoft 365 subscription for $69.99 (MSRP $99.99) and unlock premium Office apps, Copilot AI, 1TB of OneDrive storage, and built-in security across up to five devices. If your…

Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft OWA Flaw to Keep Mailbox Access After Credential Rotation
The Hacker News · Jul 30
Security incident

The Russian threat actors recently linked to the exploitation of a now-patched vulnerability in Zimbra have been observed exploiting another vulnerability, this time in Microsoft Outlook Web Access (O…

Opinion: Seattle's rising rents are a call for more housing solutions
The Business Journals · Jul 30

Seattle rent data shows that banning pricing algorithms has not lowered costs, highlighting the need for increased housing supply and zoning...

How a St. Pete ‘venture factory’ landed Cathie Wood, Ark Invest’s backing
The Business Journals · Jul 30

Ark Invest leads $3.5 million seed round in St. Petersburg-based Plato, an AI-native venture factory co-founded by Dillon Auxier and JC...

Issaquah apartment complex acquired for nearly double its previous price
The Business Journals · Jul 30
M&A

Security Properties purchased the 134-unit Langara Apartments in Issaquah for $55.1 million, nearly doubling the property's previous 2012...

Cisco 'retires' its Azure Local offering rather than catch up to Microsoft’s changed hardware requirements
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 30

Redmond now allows only locked-down rigs with joint software and hardware support for its on-prem hyperconverged cloud and Switchzilla won't go there

Microsoft is openly competing with OpenAI, Anthropic more than ever
TechCrunch · Jul 30

Microsoft pitched its own homegrown AI models, harnesses, and even a Mythos competitor on Wednesday, telling Wall Street it plans for continued growth.

Microsoft's cloud brings rain of revenue but modest M365 AI revenue harvest
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 29

Capex spending? What? Me worry?

Microsoft logs $3.2B from Anthropic investment, but OpenAI was a mixed bag
TechCrunch · Jul 29

When Microsoft reported killer fourth-quarter earnings for its fiscal 2026 year (which ended June 30), it tucked in an interesting little tidbit about how its investments in the two biggest, and compe…

Microsoft's WA workforce hit hard amid companywide cutbacks
The Business Journals · Jul 29

Microsoft reduced its global workforce by 5000 employees as the company shifts resources toward artificial intelligence and cuts research...

World Champions Crowned at Pearson's Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist Competition
All General Business · Jul 29

HOBOKEN, N.J., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced the winners of the Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship, a global competition that recogniz…

World Champions Crowned at Pearson's Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist Competition
All News Releases · Jul 29

HOBOKEN, N.J., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced the winners of the Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship, a global competition that recogniz…

Microsoft Cloud and AI strength fuels fourth quarter results
Source · Jul 29

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Microsoft Cloud and AI strength fuels fourth quarter results
Source · Jul 29

The post Microsoft Cloud and AI strength fuels fourth quarter results appeared first on Source.

Microsoft earnings press release available on Investor Relations website
Source · Jul 29

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Microsoft earnings press release available on Investor Relations website
All News Releases · Jul 29

REDMOND, Wash., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced that fiscal year 2026 fourth-quarter financial results are available on its Investor Relations website. The direct…

Microsoft Vows To Fix Xbox Licensing Glitch After 16-Hour Gaming Outage
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 29

When we covered the planned PlayStation service blackout, I pointed out that both the Xbox and PlayStation platforms had seen major downtime in their online services that week, rendering digital games…

​​Better security starts with better questions
Source · Jul 29

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XBOX celebrates 25 years of play and returns to gamescom
Source · Jul 29

The post XBOX celebrates 25 years of play and returns to gamescom appeared first on Source.

Word worm crawls into Copilot, spreads chaos
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 29

Researcher says months of coordination with Microsoft have yet to produce a robust mitigation

8-K: Earnings
SEC EDGAR · Jul 29

Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition · Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 29
Legal / regulatory

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Quisitive Announces Six 2026 Microsoft MVPs
All News Releases · Jul 29

DALLAS, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quisitive, a global technology consulting firm and Microsoft Frontier Partner, today announced that six of its consultants have been recognized as Microsoft Most…

Laundry Bear’s webmail hackers had more in store after February, report says
The Record from Recorded Future News · Jul 29
Security incident

Researchers say the Russian state-linked hacking group tracked as Laundry Bear recently began exploiting a bug in Microsoft Outlook Web Access.

Samsung proves Microsoft was wrong to give up on Surface Duo so quickly: The new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the Surface Duo 3 of my dreams
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 29

After getting some hands-on time with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, I can't help by feel mournful over what could have been with Surface Duo.

Windows 11 KB5101684 update released with 42 changes and fixes
BleepingComputer · Jul 29

​​Microsoft has released the KB5101684 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which 42 bug fixes and additional feature improvements for the operating system. [...]

Windows 11’s optional July update speeds up the Start menu and taskbar
PCWorld · Jul 29

Microsoft has released the optional July 2026 preview update KB5101684 for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. The most significant improvement in this patch is a performance boost for Windows 11’s Start menu a…

Still don’t have updated Windows Secure Boot certificates? Don’t panic
PCWorld · Jul 29

We’re now heading into August and the issue of updated Secure Boot certificates still hasn’t been resolved for all Windows users. The June 24th “Secure Boot” update, which was released just in time fo…

Windows BitLocker is fine. I still don’t trust it with everything
PCWorld · Jul 29

A lot of people don’t know Windows has built-in encryption. Called BitLocker, it’s supposed to protect your files from unauthorized access when your PC is off or otherwise locked down. But not long ag…

Microsoft faces competition probe over Copilot subscription price hike
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 29
Legal / regulatory

Watchdog asks whether customers were clearly told how to avoid the costlier AI-equipped plans

CTERA Extends Microsoft 365 Copilot to the Enterprise File Estate, with Governed, Classified and Searchable Data to Improve AI Quality and Outcomes
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 29

Enterprise organizations can securely connect their enriched CTERA data to Microsoft Copilot across hybrid environments without moving files or compromising governance Enterprise organizations can se…

MSFT Court Deadline: Microsoft Investor Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action is August 11 – Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 29
Legal / regulatory

Microsoft Investor Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action is August 11 – Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money

Microsoft buys more land in Middenmeer, Netherlands, for potential data center development
DCD · Jul 29

Another 37.5-hectare plot added to portfolio

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more are now available as a lifetime license for only $20
PCWorld · Jul 29

TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Pro Plus for $20 (reg. $229). Most office software now runs on a subscription, so you pay again every year to keep opening the apps you use every sin…

Former Microsoft campus near Costco headquarters targeted for housing conversion
The Business Journals · Jul 29

Vintage Housing plans to convert two office buildings formerly leased by Microsoft in Issaquah into 262 affordable housing units by fall...

[Latest] Global AI in Medical Coding Market Size/Share Worth USD 10.6 Billion by 2035 at a 13.5% CAGR: Healthcare Foresights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 29

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Healthcare Foresights, the demand analysis of Global AI in Medical Coding Market size & share revenue was valued at approxi…

MSFT IMPORTANT DEADLINE: ROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important August 11 Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 29
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 28
Legal / regulatory

BENSALEM, Pa., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit agai…

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 28
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MSFT).   Such inv…

Microsoft Knows Windows 11 Apps Use Too Much RAM And Vows A Fix
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 28

Windows 11 has been plagued by many complaints of bloat and poor performance, but Microsoft seems to have been taking the recent clean-up and optimization effort seriously. Next on the agenda, the com…

Microsoft’s accessibility push remains the single best part of covering Windows 11
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 28

The latest Windows 11 build brings Voice Isolation to Voice Access and instant Braille display support, proving once again that accessibility tools end up making life easier for everyone.

Global Digital Transformation in Healthcare Market Size/Share Worth USD 270.9 Billion by 2035 at a 14.13% CAGR: Healthcare Foresights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, SWOT Analysis)
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 28

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Healthcare Foresights, the demand analysis of Global Digital Transformation in Healthcare Market size & share revenue was v…

Microsoft and Wiz mind-meld agents catch more than 90% of bugs
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 28

Secret to their success: Using the right model for the right security job

Microsoft And Ubisoft Team Up To Give Xbox Console Gamers Free PC Titles
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 28

As Microsoft continues to work on its next generation box codenamed Project Helix, which will combine a PC and console into one device, the company is looking to make the transition to the new system…

Enhancing AI security through global AI red teaming
Source · Jul 28

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Looking back on Microsoft’s FY26: From AI experimentation to Frontier Transformation
Source · Jul 28

The post Looking back on Microsoft’s FY26: From AI experimentation to Frontier Transformation appeared first on Source.

Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Microsoft Corporation Investors
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 28
Legal / regulatory

LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Microsoft Corporation, (“Microsoft” or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors of a class action on behalf of investors th…

Microsoft launches agentic security platform designed to combat AI-based attacks
Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News · Jul 28
Commercial milestone

The rollout comes amid growing concerns about the ability of hackers to launch campaigns using autonomous methods.

Microsoft Unveils First Specialized AI Security Model For Cyber Defense
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 28
Commercial milestone

Microsoft wants to fight AI-powered cyberattacks with AI defenders of its own. The company has unveiled Project Perception, a new agentic security system designed to hunt down weaknesses, investigate…

Perfect Backup review: Perfection? Close to it
PCWorld · Jul 28

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Far friendlier than Windows File History Pay version supports imaging to VHDX Backs up to/from local media and network locations, and to Google Drive, One Drive and…

CloudMoyo Named a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner, Strengthening Enterprise AI Solutions and Data Modernization Capabilities
All News Releases · Jul 28

BELLEVUE, Wash., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudMoyo, an AI-first digital engineering and managed services company, has announced it has been named a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner, a designati…

MSFT UPCOMING DEADLINE: SueWallSt Alerts Microsoft Corporation Stockholders of Securities Class Action
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 28
Legal / regulatory

The Red Flags: What Microsoft Insiders Allegedly Knew About Copilot's Critical Deficiencies Before Shareholders Did The Red Flags: What Microsoft Insiders Allegedly Knew About Copilot's Critical Defi…

A Microsoft outage blocked Windows updates. Now a fix is being tested
PCWorld · Jul 28

On July 23rd, several Microsoft services (Azure, Windows Update, and Microsoft 365 apps like Teams and SharePoint) experienced widespread outages, which blocked the installation of Windows 11 updates.…

BlueVoyant AI Brings Cyber Defense to Agent 365 and Purview to Supercharge AI Adoption on Microsoft 365 E7
All News Releases · Jul 28

New E7 readiness offer secures the data and the agents driving adoption, so organizations can move faster on Microsoft's newest tier NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueVoyant, a leading cyber…

SpecterOps Extends Attack Path Management Across Hybrid and Agentic AI Workflows
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 28

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpecterOps, creator of BloodHound and leader in identity Attack Path Management, today announced new capabilities built to give defenders a dynamic understanding of h…

Katalyst Strengthens Its Platform with the Acquisition of Layer27
All News Releases · Jul 28
M&A

DURHAM, N.C., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Katalyst, an e4n platform company, today announced the acquisition of Layer27, a Durham, North Carolina-based managed services and cybersecurity provider re…

Halcyon Launches File Resilience, Preventing Ransomware Encryption Before It Starts
All General Business · Jul 28
Security incident Commercial milestone

New capability makes it virtually impossible for ransomware operators to encrypt files, alongside native macOS support and deeper Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel integrations SAN DIEGO, July…

One year later, XBOX's Adaptive Joystick has changed our accessible gaming life for the better — as Microsoft's efforts slow down
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYS2kX4zyJnkz5dHjkCQA8.jpg · Jul 28

XBOX's Adaptive Joystick transformed console and PC gaming in my home, and now it looks like Microsoft's accessibility efforts are facing some uncertainty.

Revizto expands connected project intelligence platform with enterprise AI integrations
All News Releases · Jul 28
Expansion

New Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, API and Developer Portal lets AECO teams connect ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and enterprise AI directly to live project data in Revizto. The integration…

Microsoft Says New Cybersecurity AI Model Helps MDASH Hit 95.95% at Half the Cost
The Hacker News · Jul 28

Microsoft has launched its first cybersecurity-specific model inside MDASH, its multi-model vulnerability identification and remediation harness. The company says MDASH, using MAI-Cyber-1-Flash and G…

Freenome went public for $300 million, then scored a huge victory with colorectal cancer test
The Business Journals · Jul 28

Freenome's blood test for colorectal cancer wins FDA approval, with Abbott set to distribute SimpleScreen CRC this fall as the company races...

Gen Z has tough competition for entry-level roles — and it's not AI
The Business Journals · Jul 28

Indeed data shows experienced workers are increasingly competing with Gen Z for entry-level jobs as those positions decline.

Microsoft lays out a buffet of Windows goodies for JavaScript Developers
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 27

Just don’t call the WinRT projection for Node.js a lock-in

Satya Nadella says companies that trust one AI for everything may not survive
TechCrunch · Jul 27

Businesses that rely wholly on the major AI labs ultimately won't survive, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts.

Microsoft's solution to AI security: more AI and more acronyms
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 27

MDASH stuffed with MAI-Cyber-1-Flash and a side of GPT-5.4

Microsoft launches its first cybersecurity model, plus a new agentic cybersecurity system
TechCrunch · Jul 27
Commercial milestone

Microsoft bolstered its AI cybersecurity offerings this week with the launch of its first AI security model and a new security platform.

Today, we are announcing a series of updates that give customers frontier-grade security at half the cost.MAI-Cyber-1-Flash is our first cybersecurity model, built ground up to find the most challenging vulnerabilities in complex code bases. When combined with MDASH, it delivers world-class performance at 50 percent of the cost of leading models. [Read more]
Source · Jul 27

The post Today, we are announcing a series of updates that give customers frontier-grade security at half the cost.MAI-Cyber-1-Flash is our first cybersecurity model, built ground up to find the most…

Rethinking security for the age of AI
Source · Jul 27

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Introducing MAI-Cyber-1-Flash inside MDASH
Source · Jul 27

The post Introducing MAI-Cyber-1-Flash inside MDASH appeared first on Source.

I replaced Microsoft Editor with Copilot and Gemini after a month of testing
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 27

After a month of proofreading my articles with Copilot and Gemini, both tools consistently outperformed Microsoft Editor. They caught context‑based mistakes, tense issues, and wrong‑word typos that Wo…

Microsoft is racing to make OpenAI optional
The New Stack · Jul 27

AI is changing the technology game so quickly that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella can’t stop long-posting on Twitter. Microsoft has The post Microsoft is racing to make OpenAI optional appeared first on…

Roboteon Delivers Unified Fleet Management and Orchestration for Mobile Robots and Autonomous AGVs in Manufacturing
DC Velocity · Jul 27

SAN JOSE, Calif.-- Roboteon, the leading innovator in intelligent warehouse and manufacturing robotics software, announced today its expanded set of capabilities that serve as a digital nervous system…

Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Easy to build, frustrating to buy
PCWorld · Jul 27

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Superb day-long battery life Solid keyboard Lovely display Thorough, detailed instructions and packaging Excellent cooling Great noise filtering Cons Lengthy ship t…

Fantasy Premier League Companion gives managers a new tool for success
Source · Jul 27

The post Fantasy Premier League Companion gives managers a new tool for success appeared first on Source.

MSFT Shareholder Alert: Microsoft Corporation Securities Class Action Lawsuit - Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 27
Legal / regulatory

Alert: Claims Focus on Alleged Misrepresentations About Copilot's Brand Positioning, Data Siloing, and Interoperability Failures That Allegedly Cost MSFT Investors Billions Alert: Claims Focus on All…

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint leaves some Linux boxes defenseless after update
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 27

One bug disabled the security service on restart, another blocked installation on hardened RHEL systems

HP exec says 30% of PCs still run Windows 10. Here’s why that number matters
PCWorld · Jul 27

Karen L. Parkhill, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at HP, has revealed that Windows 10 still commands a market share of 30 percent, reports Windows Latest. It’s the first reliable…

Microsoft admits its Windows 11 apps hog RAM. A fix is coming
PCWorld · Jul 27

Native Windows 11 apps use a lot of RAM, and that slows down Windows 11 computers. Microsoft has promised to tackle this problem. According to Windows Latest, Microsoft intends to improve RAM manageme…

Cloudflare open-sources a debugger for privacy protocols used by Apple and Microsoft, with AI agents in mind
The New Stack · Jul 27

Every time you use a privacy service like Apple’s iCloud Private Relay, you’re trusting a system designed so that no The post Cloudflare open-sources a debugger for privacy protocols used by Apple and…

Microsoft and Amazon Are Both Introducing New Cloud Gaming Options
Lifehacker · Jul 27

Microsoft's is testing ad-supported Xbox cloud gaming, while Amazon Luna brings free streaming games to Fire TV.

Rezolve Ai Delivers Breakout First-Half Performance: Preliminary H1 2026 Revenue Expected to Reach Approximately $127 Million, Nearly 20x H1 2025
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Jul 27

Company reaffirms approximately $360 million full-year revenue guidance as enterprise deployments, Tata Consultancy Services momentum, Microsoft Foundry availability, Zilch partnership and Rezolve’s t…

Google wants your face to be your backup password. I’d wait
PCWorld · Jul 27

How much is your face worth to you? This week, Google announced you can start using it as a form of authentication—a way to get into your account. Here’s how it works: You take a “video selfie” of you…

$MSFT Lawsuit Notice: BFA Law Reminds Microsoft Investors of August 11 Lead Plaintiff Deadline After 10% Stock Drop Triggers Securities Fraud Class Action
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 27
Legal / regulatory

BFA Law Reminds Microsoft Investors of August 11 Lead Plaintiff Deadline After 10% Stock Drop Triggers Securities Fraud Class Action

Microsoft seeks Supreme Court lifeline in pre-owned license battle
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 27

£270M ValueLicensing case remains mostly paused while Redmond pursues permission to appeal

PlayStation makes a mockery of Xbox's multi-plat push by dropping God of War one day before Fable — Microsoft is helping advertise the fact PS5 has more content.
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 27

Microsoft's lack of faith in its own platforms gets a shiny new spotlight in February 2027, as Sony confirms a tentpole exclusive will go head to head with Xbox's own contribution to PS5.

FOSS smashed one Microsoft monopoly. After 20 years of failure, it's time to smash another
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 27

Word up

Google goes it alone with a new cybercrime crew taxonomy
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 27

So much for Microsoft and CrowdStrike’s plans for consistent names across the industry

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 26
Legal / regulatory

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Microsoft and Google DeepMind agree on AI control — but not on who holds it
The New Stack · Jul 26

Over two days this month, two of the most credible people in the industry published framework manifestos on X. Microsoft The post Microsoft and Google DeepMind agree on AI control — but not on who hol…

New ProEssentials v11: Native WinUI Charting Library, 100M Points in 15ms, Following Microsoft's Vision for True Native Swap-Chain Rendering
All News Releases · Jul 26

30 years of evolution in native C++ rendering that bypasses the managed XAML layer entirely and renders straight on the GPU via Direct3D compute shaders, in native x64 and ARM64, ready for Microsoft's…

LG’s McAfee adware proves why Microsoft needs to assume the worst of companies and protect Windows 11
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 26

LG faced backlash after an investigation showed its monitor setup software was pushing McAfee ads to Windows 11 PCs. While Microsoft stepped in to stop the ads, the incident highlights why the OS need…

Pay once, use forever: Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is on sale for a one-time $55
PCWorld · Jul 26

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for just $54.99 (MSRP $249.99). No subscriptions or recurring payments — just a one-time purchase for the complete Office suite. N…

Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables with Microsoft Project Pro 2024 — on sale for a flat $45
PCWorld · Jul 26

TL;DR: Plan, organize, and manage complex projects with Microsoft Project Professional 2024, available for a one-time $44.97 through July 26 (MSRP $1,129.99). Own it for life with no subscriptions or…

Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta and 22 others defended open weights. Anthropic and OpenAI didn’t sign.
The New Stack · Jul 25

The fight over open-weight AI entered a new round over the last week. On July 22, White House officials accused The post Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta and 22 others defended open weights. Anthropic and Open…

Skanska releases new renderings of Bellevue mass timber tower project
The Business Journals · Jul 25

Skanska plans a 12-story mass timber office tower in downtown Bellevue, betting on strong tenant demand for high-quality space in the...

XBOX brings classic games to PC and handhelds
Source · Jul 24

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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 24
Legal / regulatory

LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT) have opp…

MICROSOFT CLASS ACTION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Contact the Firm Regarding Lead Plaintiff Role
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 24
Legal / regulatory

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partners Brandon Walker and Melissa Fortunato Encourage Investors Who Suffered Losses In Microsoft (MSFT) To Contact Them Directly To Discuss Their Options

Hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi DNS to steal Microsoft 365 accounts
BleepingComputer · Jul 24
Security incident

Hackers are changing the DNS settings on Wi-Fi devices at hotels and conference centers to redirect users to fake Microsoft 365 login pages. [...]

"We've got a few more surprises coming" Microsoft talks what's next for Surface and the people's desire for a Surface Studio monitor in new video
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 24

A new Inside Windows Q&A video has been released that dives into the year so far for Surface, what's next, and whether or not we might see some new peripherals soon.

MSFT Shareholder Alert: Investors With Losses May Seek to Lead the Class Action in Microsoft Corporation Securities Lawsuit - Contact The Gross Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 24
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT).

AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Cloudflare now all offer agent sandboxes. None built them the same way.
The New Stack · Jul 24

Google Cloud announced it had put Cloud Run sandboxes into public preview earlier this month at WeAreDevelopers World Congress in The post AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Cloudflare now all of…

Microsoft finally lets you fix the worst key on your keyboard
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 24

Windows 11 now includes a native setting to remap the dedicated Copilot key to the Right Ctrl or Context menu key.

Best laptops for engineering students: Top 4 picks for power and portability
PCWorld · Jul 24

Engineering students rarely work in one place. They bounce between lectures, labs, and libraries. That means your laptop has to be lightweight, long-lasting, and ready for heavy workloads. The options…

Microsoft blames massive Microsoft 365 outage on maintenance bug
BleepingComputer · Jul 24

Microsoft says a bug in its automated network maintenance request system caused Thursday's massive outage by mistakenly removing IP routes from more devices than intended, disrupting Azure and Microso…

Microsoft finally found a Windows ad it doesn’t like
PCWorld · Jul 24

Microsoft is an advertising company. Not just an advertising company, true, it makes software and hardware and sells online services. But it made $10 billion in revenue from “search and news advertisi…

Early Build Of Microsoft's Xbox Emulator Plays Ripped 360 Discs
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 24

It's an interesting time for emulation and game preservation, and Microsoft's official Xbox-for-PC emulation efforts have added fuel to the fire. Officially, the Xbox Backward Compatibility for PC pro…

Open-weight models are essential to a healthy AI ecosystem. Together with others across our industry, we are outlining a path for open-weight models to strengthen American competitiveness and expand economic opportunity, while protecting national security.
Source · Jul 24
Expansion

The post Open-weight models are essential to a healthy AI ecosystem. Together with others across our industry, we are outlining a path for open-weight models to strengthen American competitiveness and…

Billtrust launches AR Intelligence connection for Claude and Microsoft Copilot
Finextra Research Headlines · Jul 24
Commercial milestone

Beginning today, finance teams can query their live invoice-to-cash data directly from inside Microsoft Copilot and Claude, using plain language.

Bing Images Flaws Let Crafted SVGs Run Commands as SYSTEM on Microsoft's Servers
The Hacker News · Jul 24

A crafted SVG submitted to Bing's image search ran commands as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Microsoft's production image-processing workers, and as root on the Linux machines in the same fleet. XBOW's test…

Microsoft intervenes after LG gets caught installing McAfee adware onto Windows 11 PCs via their monitors
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 24

A popup window from LG that began appearing on PCs with LG monitors connected was showing ads for McAfee, and nobody, not even Microsoft, was impressed.

$MSFT Fraud Notification: Microsoft Sued for Fraud Over Misrepresentations about its Copilot Functionality Issues – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 24
Legal / regulatory

Microsoft Sued for Fraud Over Misrepresentations about its Copilot Functionality Issues – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law

Microsoft starts testing ad-supported game streaming on Xbox
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jul 24

Microsoft has begun testing ad-supported game streaming on Xbox. Read more

Report: Investors lining up to join Khosla's Seahawks purchase
The Business Journals · Jul 24

Carlyle Group and Sixth Street are among the interested parties in the Khosla family's $9.6 billion bid for the Seattle Seahawks.

Fast-growing public company to move headquarters to Maple Lawn
The Business Journals · Jul 24

Ciena Corp. will relocate its headquarters to Maple Lawn in Howard County, moving 160 workers to a new 28132-square-foot office space this...

Microsoft fiber foul-up cut off Azure California for almost five hours
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 24

Maintenance mistake caused immediate issues and took out 27 services and

Introducing MAI-Image-2.5-Pro and MAI-Voice-2-Flash
Source · Jul 23

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Microsoft Forces LG To Kill McAfee Popups In Bloatware Crackdown
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 23

Just days ago, we reported on a controversy that had emerged surrounding LG monitors and smart TVs that turned out to contain egregious bloatware and tracking functionality. Per WindowsLatest, Microso…

Microsoft Azure outage at West US region causes intermittent connectivity failures
DCD · Jul 23

Systems expected to recover as issue is rolled back

From Signal magazine: Meet the team at Land O’Lakes who are seeking to use AI to help farmers protect their crops, optimize their yield potentials and respond quickly to threats
Source · Jul 23

The post From Signal magazine: Meet the team at Land O’Lakes who are seeking to use AI to help farmers protect their crops, optimize their yield potentials and respond quickly to threats appeared firs…

Microsoft Warns Critical SharePoint Flaw Is Under Active Attack
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 23

Another new vulnerability for Microsoft SharePoint, tracked as CVE-2026-50522, is now being actively exploited in the wild, Microsoft warns. Security team watchTowr found evidence of exploits in use,…

Korcomptenz Recognized as a Contender in Three Categories in the ISG Provider Lens® Microsoft AI and Cloud Ecosystem 2026 Study for the U.S.
All News Releases · Jul 23

Recognition highlights strengths across Microsoft business applications, Azure data and AI, and cloud modernization services PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Korcomptenz, a global digit…

In a world where software has real marginal cost for the first time, how do we ensure frontier benefits are diffused across the entire ecosystem? [Read more]
Source · Jul 23

The post In a world where software has real marginal cost for the first time, how do we ensure frontier benefits are diffused across the entire ecosystem? [Read more] appeared first on Source.

Inside nonprofits using AI to extend their impact
Source · Jul 23

The post Inside nonprofits using AI to extend their impact appeared first on Source.

Microsoft’s Own Legal Department Will Use Harvey, As The Two Companies Deepen Their Alliance
Above the Law · Jul 23

Microsoft’s legal department is becoming a Harvey customer. The post Microsoft’s Own Legal Department Will Use Harvey, As The Two Companies Deepen Their Alliance appeared first on Above the Law.

Microsoft 365 outage affects Teams, SharePoint and other services
BleepingComputer · Jul 23

Microsoft Teams and several Microsoft 365 services are experiencing an ongoing outage, with users reporting problems accessing Teams, SharePoint, Excel and the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. [...]

Databricks and Microsoft expand partnership to help enterprises bring business context to enterprise AI
Source · Jul 23
Expansion Commercial milestone

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Databricks and Microsoft expand partnership to help enterprises bring business context to enterprise AI
All News Releases · Jul 23
Expansion Commercial milestone

Databricks and Microsoft extend strategic partnership through the 2030s to scale enterprise AI Databricks deepens its bet on Azure, growing its use of Azure Databricks to run its own core business ope…

Windows 11 is finally retiring UI relics from the Windows 95 era
PCWorld · Jul 23

Microsoft is always working to modernize Windows 11’s look. To that end, the company has now replaced old system elements dating back to the Windows 95 era, according to preview leaks. In a Bluesky po…

Darrow Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 23

Privacy, compliance and security teams can now discover and deploy Darrow’s trusted solutions through the Microsoft Marketplace.

atQor Earns Microsoft Frontier Partner Status for AI Delivery
All News Releases · Jul 23

The recognition validates atQor's ability to unite Cloud & AI Platforms, AI Business Solutions and Security for customers in financial services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and public sector. AH…

Tigunia Named One of ERP Software Blog’s Best Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners for Nonprofit & Government
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 23

Recognition highlights Tigunia Spark’s purpose-built approach to helping nonprofits simplify fund accounting, approvals, reporting, and operations inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Recog…

Knox Systems Partners with Microsoft to Accelerate Secure Government Access to Commercial Innovation on Microsoft Azure
All News Releases · Jul 23
Commercial milestone

Strategic collaboration helps software companies bring cutting-edge commercial technology to the U.S. Government faster through Microsoft Azure Government Cloud NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026…

3 Windows settings that can make or break your PC
PCWorld · Jul 23

Windows 11 is chock full of options, many just cosmetic. But there are some settings which can significantly affect your PC’s productivity performance, so much that I specifically pay attention to the…

Bethesda union slams Xbox for offering the 'bare legal minimum in terms of severance'
gamedeveloper · Jul 23

Microsoft has also been accused of immediately cutting off access to group benefits health insurance by a group of Bethesda Montreal employees.

Solver Earns Certified Software Designation for Non-Profit AI from Microsoft
All News Releases · Jul 23

FP&A Platform Recognized for Advanced AI Capabilities, Enabling Nonprofit Finance Teams to Plan and Report with Confidence LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Solver, a Microsoft partner and pr…

Google Slides follows PowerPoint into AI prompt-to-deck creation
PCWorld · Jul 23

While opinions may differ regarding how effective AI has been to increase productivity, it’s done a far better job helping to eliminate busy work. Google Slides now can generate presentations with jus…

Microsoft working to fix Exchange Online mailbox quarantine issue
BleepingComputer · Jul 23

Microsoft is working to resolve an ongoing Exchange Online issue that has been mistakenly quarantining customers' mailboxes since Sunday. [...]

Efekta Education Appoints AI Veteran Matt Fisher as Chief Technology Officer
All News Releases · Jul 23
Leadership change

Serial tech founder and former Microsoft and Amazon technology leader to advance Efekta's AI-powered learning platform and expand access to personalised education globally. LONDON, July 23, 2026 /PRNe…

Through July 26, you can get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for under $30
PCWorld · Jul 23

TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life on sale for $27.97 (reg. $219.99) through July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Microsoft 365 apps cost more every year, but a subscription isn’t your only op…

ROSEN, NATIONAL INVESTOR COUNSEL Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 23
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Microsoft Just Released Blinx The Time Sweeper And 3 Other OG Xbox Games On PC
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 22

Back in the day when Microsoft first released the Xbox, it wasn't shy about explaining the device. It was a custom Pentium III-based PC with NVIDIA GeForce 3 graphics and a severely stripped-down vers…

Sustainability for the AI era
Source · Jul 22

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BlueQubit and Partners Awarded $1.5M in DOE Genesis Mission Grants to Advance AI-Driven Quantum Error Correction
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 22

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlueQubit, a quantum applications and software company, and partners received U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Genesis Mission grants totaling $1.5 million to accelerate…

Looking forward to Ignite this Fall! Join me in San Francisco or online – Nov. 17.
Source · Jul 22

The post Looking forward to Ignite this Fall! Join me in San Francisco or online – Nov. 17. appeared first on Source.

Weak Microsoft 365 Governance Raises Data and Access Risk as AI and Collaboration Expand, Says Info-Tech Research Group
All General Business · Jul 22
Expansion

As Microsoft 365 (M365) adoption accelerates and AI-driven capabilities expand, many organizations continue to struggle with unclear ownership, inconsistent governance, and growing data risks. New ins…

Microsoft just released my favorite old-school Xbox game on PC
PCWorld · Jul 22

The year is 2003. I’m a freshman in high school playing games on the original Xbox, with a controller approximately the size of a serving platter. I’ve got Halo and Dead or Alive 3, and I’m blown away…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 22
Legal / regulatory

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Microsoft launches Xbox backward compatibility for PC
gamedeveloper · Jul 22
Commercial milestone

After a month of brutal news, Microsoft is launching Xbox backward compatibility on PC.

ESW launches agentic commerce integration, partnering with Microsoft Copilot
Digital Commerce 360 · Jul 22
Commercial milestone

The ecommerce technology provider ESW has launched a new solution called ESW Agentic Commerce, which it said will help brands to enable artificial intelligence (AI)-powered product discovery, partneri…

A new approach to AI data puts communities in charge
Source · Jul 22

The post A new approach to AI data puts communities in charge appeared first on Source.

Xbox brings back compat to Windows: Microsoft pledges 4 games on PC for the first time, soon with achievements — with more to come
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 22

Conker, Crimson Skies, Fuzion Frenzy, and Blinx head to Xbox PC for the first time, soon with Xbox achievements, and more are on the way.

Windows 11 July preview update brings a batch of new features and fixes
PCWorld · Jul 22

Microsoft recently released new preview updates for Windows 11 24H2 and Windows 11 25H2, and they include a number of new features that general users will eventually receive with future updates. The b…

Free Copilot is turning into a demo as Microsoft shifts real features to paid tiers
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 22

Microsoft is shifting key Copilot features, including Deep Research, behind paid subscriptions. Here is why the free version of Copilot is starting to feel like a glorified demo.

Still on Windows 10? You’re carrying 3x the security risk of Windows 11
PCWorld · Jul 22

According to a new study by Lansweeper, there’s an average of 1,903 active security vulnerabilities on PCs running Windows 10. In contrast, the average number of vulnerabilities on systems running Win…

Nvidia debuts Spectrum-6 switches to power next-gen AI networking
DCD · Jul 22
Commercial milestone

Microsoft and SpaceXAI join neoclouds among early users

Ireland stalls €1B Microsoft tender amid digital sovereignty questions
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 22

Government plans another Redmond-only procurement despite calls to consider European rivals

Powering America’s Genesis Mission: Microsoft’s commitment to scientific discovery
Source · Jul 22

The post Powering America’s Genesis Mission: Microsoft’s commitment to scientific discovery appeared first on Source.

Manulife Expands Partnership with Microsoft to Accelerate Enterprise AI Governance and Innovation
All Financial Services & Investing · Jul 22
Expansion Commercial milestone

Five–year agreement advances Manulife's strategic priority to become an AI-powered organization Manulife will adopt Microsoft's Frontier Suite and deploy Microsoft Agent 365 to drive AI solutions at e…

Keepit Brings SaaS Data Protection to the Pax8 Marketplace
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 22

COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keepit, the vendor-independent SaaS data protection company, today announced its availability via Pax8, the global AI and cloud Marketplace for small and medium-s…

MSFT Court Alert: Microsoft Investors Seeking to Recover Losses in Securities Fraud Class Action are Notified to Contact BFA Law before August 11 Deadline
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 22
Legal / regulatory

Microsoft Investors Seeking to Recover Losses in Securities Fraud Class Action are Notified to Contact BFA Law before August 11 Deadline

Microsoft to stop Exchange 2016 / 2019 security updates in October
BleepingComputer · Jul 22

Microsoft has reminded customers that it will stop shipping security updates for Exchange 2016 and 2019 through the Extended Security Update (ESU) program in October. [...]

Microsoft to spend billions on GPUs to be shared with AI lab Mistral
DCD · Jul 22

Will expand AI infrastructure capacity in Europe

Redmond's reaper cometh: October 2026 set to bury a graveyard of Microsoft products
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 22

Office LTSC 2021, Windows Server 2022, Publisher, and Entra ID risk policies all facing the chop within weeks of each other

Microsoft und Mistral bauen ihre strategische Partnerschaft aus, um Unternehmen und regulierten Branchen innovative KI-Lösungen zur Verfügung zu stellen, die sie selbst steuern können
All General Business · Jul 22

Da Mistral seine KI-Rechenkapazitäten in Europa ausbaut, erweitern die Unternehmen ihre strategische Partnerschaft: Microsoft hat sich verpflichtet, einen Teil dieser Kapazitäten zu nutzen, um die inn…

This $40 PDF editor costs less than an Adobe Acrobat subscription
PCWorld · Jul 22

TL;DR: Get a lifetime license to PDF Agile for $39.99 (reg. $119), a one-time purchase instead of Adobe Acrobat’s monthly bill. Adobe Acrobat’s subscription fee is hard to justify once you realize mos…

The Innovator's Dilemma: Will Banks Become the Next Kodak or the Next Microsoft?
Finextra Research Headlines · Jul 22

History has an interesting habit of repeating itself. Not because companies fail to innovate, but b

Alpha Dog Games founders reacquire studio from Microsoft following 2024 closure
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jul 22

Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games has reemerged as an independent studio after being shut down by Microsoft in 2024. Read more

Police Dismantle Kratos Phishing Kit Built to Steal Microsoft 365 Sessions and Bypass MFA
The Hacker News · Jul 22
Security incident

German and US law enforcement have taken down the core infrastructure of Kratos, described by German investigators as one of the world's most widely used criminal phishing kits, and Indonesian authori…

First Ballmer-backed housing project breaks ground without federal tax credits
The Business Journals · Jul 22
Expansion

Addison Grove in Puyallup becomes first project funded by Washington Family Housing Fund, which was recently launched by the Ballmer Group.

Microsoft Azure DevOps MCP Flaw Lets Hidden PR Comments Hijack AI Review Agents
The Hacker News · Jul 22

A single invisible comment in an Azure DevOps pull request can turn a reviewer's own AI coding agent against them, driving it into projects the attacker has no rights to reach and quietly leaking what…

SIS kondigt de succesvolle ingebruikname van de Project Cost Management-module uit de SIS Construct 365-oplossingssuite voor Microsoft Dynamics 365 bij OCS Group aan
All News Releases · Jul 22

LONDEN, 22 juli 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SIS, Microsoft-partner voor Business Applications en implementatiepartner van ERP- en CRM-oplossingen voor de bouwsector, kondigt met trots de succesvolle implemen…

Microsoft et Mistral élargissent leur partenariat stratégique pour proposer aux entreprises et aux secteurs réglementés une IA d'avant-garde qu'elles peuvent contrôler
All News Releases · Jul 22

Alors que Mistral renforce ses capacités de calcul en IA en Europe, les deux entreprises renforcent leur partenariat stratégique grâce à l'engagement de Microsoft à exploiter une partie de ces capacit…

Microsoft is finally modernizing Windows 11's decades-old File Explorer properties window with a new UI
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 21

The first signs of a completely modernized File Properties window using WinUI are hidden in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.

Critical SharePoint RCE flaw exploited to steal machine keys
BleepingComputer · Jul 21

Hackers are actively exploiting the critical CVE-2026-50522 vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint to steal machine keys and maintain access even after affected servers are patched. [...]

Really excited about our expanded partnership with Mistral, which is all about bringing customers more choice in how and where they deploy AI!
Source · Jul 21
Expansion Commercial milestone

The post Really excited about our expanded partnership with Mistral, which is all about bringing customers more choice in how and where they deploy AI! appeared first on Source.

Excel and AI to get ‘tighter and tighter.’ Here’s what that means
PCWorld · Jul 21

Brian Jones, the lead for Excel at Microsoft, took to X/Twitter this week to address the future of Excel, and specifically the integration of Microsoft’s Copilot AI and Excel going forward. His vision…

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 21
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MSFT).   Such inv…

Microsoft and Meta are teaming up to offer Xbox Game Pass with the Quest VR Horizon+ subscription — Xbox VR controller improvements coming too
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 21

For all 6 Meta Quest owners reading Windows Central today, Microsoft and Xbox have a new offering for you.

The AI Strategy Roadmap: Five drivers of successful AI transformation
Source · Jul 21

The post The AI Strategy Roadmap: Five drivers of successful AI transformation appeared first on Source.

Deadline Alert: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 21
Legal / regulatory

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 11, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed…

Best external SSDs for gaming: Portable performance drives for any budget
PCWorld · Jul 21

Maybe your gaming laptop doesn’t have enough storage. Or maybe you simply want to render your game library portable between systems. Rather than upgrade your internal storage — add a speedy external S…

Microsoft is building an AI stack it doesn’t fully own — on purpose
The New Stack · Jul 21

Microsoft and Mistral are deepening their partnership with a multibillion-dollar agreement focused on enterprise AI infrastructure. The goal is to The post Microsoft is building an AI stack it doesn’t…

"It was horrifying," Xbox sources tell us Microsoft is working to fix its abysmal support for hacked accounts — as users recount years-long nightmares with customer services
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 21
Security incident

We spoke to affected Xbox users who lost thousands of games, and in some cases, decades of memories from OneDrive. Microsoft did nothing to help.

Draup now offers AI-native account research for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Qualification Agent
All News Releases · Jul 21

A Draup companion to Microsoft's Dynamics 365 Sales agent extensibility announcement. Published in connection with Microsoft's blog on Dynamics 365 Sales Agent extensibility via the Model Context Prot…

AMD Scores Major Azure AI Win With New Microsoft Infrastructure Deal
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 21

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has landed another major win in the AI infrastructure race, with Microsoft preparing to roll out AMD's next-generation hardware across its Azure cloud platform. The expand…

Microsoft SharePoint under attack via new exploit
Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News · Jul 21

Security researchers warn the potential risk could rival the widespread ToolShell campaign of 2025.

Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Microsoft Corporation Investors
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 21
Legal / regulatory

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Microsoft Corporation, (“Microsoft” or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors of a class action on behalf of investors th…

Microsoft Whiteboard is not shutting down, but you still may lose access next month
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 21

Microsoft Whiteboard is retiring support for personal Microsoft accounts. Users have until August 22, 2026, to create or edit boards, and until September 5, 2026, to export their data before it is per…

Lost Money on Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)? Join Class Action Suit Seeking Recovery - Contact The Gross Law Firm
All News Releases · Jul 21
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). Shareholders who purchased shares of MSFT during the cla…

Billtrust is First AR Platform to Connect Live Invoice-to-Cash Intelligence to Claude and Microsoft Copilot
All General Business · Jul 21

Finance teams can now ask and receive instant answers about cash flow, invoice aging, and payment risk NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Billtrust, the B2B Cash Generation Platform, anno…

ESW launches agentic commerce with Microsoft Copilot, connecting AI-driven discovery to checkout
All Financial Services & Investing · Jul 21
Commercial milestone

New ESW solution launches initially with Microsoft Copilot, enabling brands to make their products discoverable and complete transactions in AI-powered shopping experiences today, with plans to extend…

3M Partners With Microsoft on Enterprise Transformation
Consumer Goods Technology - RSS Feed · Jul 21
Commercial milestone

The company will deploy digital capabilities to simplify processes, improve decision-making, strengthen customer experiences and enable greater employee productivity.

Microsoft fixes the Windows 11 bug slowing down some Dell PCs
PCWorld · Jul 21

Over the weekend, Microsoft released an unscheduled Windows 11 update, identified as KB5121767 for users on versions 24H2 and 25H2. The patch is intended to resolve an issue that’s occurring on a limi…

Dex, the Autonomous AI IT Engineer That Charges Only When It Resolves a Ticket, Is Now Generally Available
All News Releases · Jul 21

Built by the team behind SysAid, Dex investigates, plans, and executes real IT work end to end inside Microsoft 365 - and MSPs and IT teams pay $1.99 only for tickets it actually resolves. NEW YORK, J…

Microsoft and Mistral expand strategic partnership to give enterprises and regulated industries frontier AI they can control
Source · Jul 21
Expansion Commercial milestone

The post Microsoft and Mistral expand strategic partnership to give enterprises and regulated industries frontier AI they can control appeared first on Source.

Microsoft y Mistral amplían su alianza estratégica
All News Releases · Jul 21

-Microsoft y Mistral amplían su alianza estratégica para ofrecer a empresas e industrias reguladas IA de vanguardia que pueden controlar Al tiempo que Mistral expande su capacidad de computación de IA…

Microsoft and Mistral expand strategic partnership to give enterprises and regulated industries frontier AI they can control
All News Releases · Jul 21
Expansion Commercial milestone

As Mistral is expanding its AI compute capacity in Europe, the companies are expanding their strategic partnership with Microsoft's commitment to leverage part of this capacity, bringing Mistral's fro…

SIS gibt erfolgreichen Go-Live der OCS Group mit dem Modul „Project Cost Management" aus der SIS Construct 365-Lösungssuite für Microsoft Dynamics 365 bekannt
All News Releases · Jul 21

LONDON, 21. Juli 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SIS, ein Microsoft-Partner für Geschäftsanwendungen und Implementierer von ERP- und CRM-Lösungen für die Baubranche, gibt stolz die erfolgreiche Implementierung u…

SIS annonce la mise en service réussie chez OCS Group du module « Gestion des coûts de projet » issu de la suite de solutions SIS Construct 365 pour Microsoft Dynamics 365
All News Releases · Jul 21

LONDRES, 21 juillet 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SIS, partenaire Microsoft pour les applications d'entreprise et intégrateur de solutions ERP et CRM pour le secteur de la construction, est fier d'annoncer la…

Can’t get a Steam Machine? Buy a $300 mini PC instead
PCWorld · Jul 21

Welcome to Boost Mode, my weekly PCWorld newsletter focused on PC gaming, enthusiast hardware, and other geeky stuff centered around your desk and desktop. Fortuitously, my Steam Machine just came in…

Microsoft平台推動亞太地區AI現代化轉型
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 21

雪梨--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美國商業資訊)-- 根據全球以AI為核心的科技研究與顧問公司Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III)今日發布的一份最新研究報告,亞太地區企業正日益將Microsoft雲端及AI平台整合至營運環境,以因應經濟不確定性、不斷變化的法規要求及日益激烈的市場競爭。 2026年ISG Provider Lens®…

アジア太平洋地域でマイクロソフトのプラットフォームを活用したAIモダナイゼーションが加速
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 21

シドニー--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(ビジネスワイヤ) -- グローバルなAIを中核とするテクノロジー調査・アドバイザリー企業であるInformation Services Group(ISG)(Nasdaq:III)の新しい調査レポートによると、アジア太平洋地域の企業では、経済の先行き不透明感、規制環境の変化、競争の激化に対応するため、マイクロソフトのクラウドおよびAIプラットフォーム…

MSFT Lawsuit Notice: Microsoft Copilot Functionality Issues and 10% Stock Drop Trigger Securities Fraud Class Action
All News Releases · Jul 21
Legal / regulatory

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Microsoft investors after its stock plummeted 10% because Microsoft allegedly misled investors regarding its AI chatbot Copilot and…

Microsoft to deploy AMD Helios rackscale solution to support inference workloads and Azure services
DCD · Jul 21

AMD will start shipping Helios in H2 2026

Microsoft shares manual fix for WSUS sync delays and timeouts
BleepingComputer · Jul 21

Microsoft has shared manual mitigations to help IT administrators fix Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers affected by a known issue that causes Windows Update scans to fail or time out. [...…

This week, you can get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for life together for just $33
PCWorld · Jul 21

TL;DR: Through July 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro for life for $33. Last year, Microsoft raised the price for Microsoft 365 to $99.99/year and ended support…

Global Enterprise Carbon Management Software Market Size/Share Worth USD 42.2 Billion by 2034 at a 9.73% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 21

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global Enterprise Carbon Management Software Market size & share revenue was…

AXA rolls out Microsoft 365 Copilot to employees worldwide
Insurance Business · Jul 21
Commercial milestone

The deployment is part of a widening wave of AI adoption across UK and global insurers

Microsoft Platforms Drive AI Modernization in Asia Pacific
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 21

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $III #AI--Companies in Asia Pacific are incorporating Microsoft cloud and AI platforms into operating environments for compliance and competitiveness, ISG says.

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 20
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 and January 28…

Global Leaders, Fortune 500 CEOs and Tech Visionaries Convene in Chicago for Second Annual Global Quantum Forum
All News Releases · Jul 20

Presented by Ernst & Young, LLP, with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Penny Pritzker, Microsoft's Jason Zander, Cognizant's Ravi Kumar, Exelon's Calvin Butler, Kara Swisher, WNBA HOF Candace Parker, an…

The $70B Quantum Boom Is Building A New Real Estate Sector
Bisnow News Feed · Jul 20

An emerging technology drawing billions of dollars of investment from the likes of Amazon, Google and Microsoft is spurring a new real estate sector — and it isn’t AI.  Quantum computing, once seen as…

Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are converging on the same enterprise agent architecture
The New Stack · Jul 20

Over the past nine months, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google have each introduced or renamed an enterprise agent platform. And all The post Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are converging on the same enterpr…

Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are converging on the same enterprise agent architecture
The New Stack · Jul 20

Over the past nine months, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google have each introduced or renamed an enterprise agent platform. And all The post Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are converging on the same enterpr…

New HollowGraph malware uses Microsoft Graph for stealthy C2 comms
BleepingComputer · Jul 20
Security incident

A malicious component dubbed HollowGraph uses the calendar feature in compromised Microsoft 365 mailboxes as a command-and-control channel to receive attacker commands and exfiltrate stolen data. [...…

Thrustmaster's Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 flight stick has a feature most would take for granted, but changes the game for PS5
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rqoHuuMZfDvqSrdm3eWFxb.jpg · Jul 20

Just because an accessory is affordable doesn't mean it isn't the best, and that seems to be the case with Thrustmaster's PS5 flight stick for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 thanks to a feature you m…

New laptops are using old CPUs and that’s a problem
PCWorld · Jul 20

One of the core tenets of productivity is to do more with less. But the opposite holds true, too — which a sneaky, pernicious trend permeating the laptop market might reveal. Microprocessor vendors ha…

Microsoft is moving another Outlook feature behind a Copilot paywall
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 20

Microsoft is retiring Outlook's free Meeting Insight feature in the coming months. Its replacement, "Prepare for this meeting," requires a paid Microsoft 365 Copilot license.

The Document Foundation says Microsoft's file formats keep users on a short leash
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 20

OOXML may carry an ISO certificate, but only Office can be trusted to render it properly

Best free password managers 2026: Online security doesn’t have to cost a thing
PCWorld · Jul 20

You should use a password manager. Data breaches now happen frequently, and that huge collection of stolen info makes cracking passwords even easier. It’s not only the “password12345” variety at risk,…

Union slams Microsoft for "unfair labor practice", alleging Xbox "unlawfully" laid off staff
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jul 20
Layoffs

Xbox has been accused of "unlawfully" laying off staff without giving notice to, or discussing it with, recognized unions. Read more

Microsoft 365 calendars become spy drop boxes in HOLLOWGRAPH campaign
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 20

Malware hides commands in appointments set for 2050 and uses Redmond's own cloud to phone home

HollowGraph Malware Hides C2 and Stolen Files in Microsoft 365 Events Dated 2050
The Hacker News · Jul 20
Security incident

A newly discovered espionage implant has been using a hijacked Microsoft 365 calendar as its command channel, planting operator instructions and smuggling out stolen files as attachments on calendar e…

Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Microsoft Corporation Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit With a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of August 11, 2026 - MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 20
Legal / regulatory

Wall Street's Reassessment of Microsoft's AI Monetization Claims Cost MSFT Investors Billions as Analyst Sentiment Shifted From Euphoria to Skepticism Wall Street's Reassessment of Microsoft's AI Mon…

Windows Server Update Services buckle under Microsoft's metadata mountain
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 20

Redmond has stabilized new installations, but existing deployments remain stuck in sync purgatory

Samsung's new GAIA PC chip challenges Microsoft's Copilot+ program — and why I can only see that as a positive for the AI PC industry
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nNimMiQZoMoV9mf9akgfvM.jpg · Jul 20

Samsung is reportedly working on a new GAIA AI accelerator chip, and the standalone silicon could be yet another reason for Microsoft to scrap its Copilot+ certification program.

Microsoft just pulled a Sony: The tech giant will get rid of your AI-created podcasts and won't let you save them
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 20

Microsoft is retiring its Copilot Podcasts feature on August 18, 2026. Users will lose all access to their AI-created audio, with no option to export or download files before the tool shuts down.

Microsoft expands Azure AI and HPC infrastructure with AMD
Source · Jul 20
Expansion

The post Microsoft expands Azure AI and HPC infrastructure with AMD appeared first on Source.

eMazzanti Technologies and Kyvoo Partner to Deliver AI Governance and Control for Mid-Market Microsoft Environments
All News Releases · Jul 20

Alliance gives mid-market organizations a governed, auditable path from AI experimentation to AI production — deployed inside their own Microsoft Azure tenant HOBOKEN, N.J., July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/…

Think you can spot fake AI photos? They’re now a security risk
PCWorld · Jul 20

I have a challenge for you. Can you spot AI-generated content? And more importantly…. Can you identify such photos and video right now? Here’s the problem: Generative AI keeps improving, so the clues…

Microsoft rushes out Windows fix for Dell's hot and bothered PCs
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 20

With a wave of the wand, affected models will go to the Patch Tuesday ball after all

Asus Zenbook A16 review: Almost everything you could want in a productivity laptop
PCWorld · Jul 20

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Surprisingly light for its (16-inch) size Top of the line office and CPU performance Excellent battery life, even under load Wonderful multimedia experience Cons Tw…

Microsoft issues emergency Windows 11 KB5121767 update to address unexpected shutdowns and overheating on certain Dell PCs
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 20

After blocking the most recent Patch Tuesday updates on Dell PCs, Microsoft has now released an emergency fix that addresses some big issues.

Microsoft confirms Windows Server Update Services sync delays
BleepingComputer · Jul 20

Microsoft is working to fix a known issue affecting Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers, which has caused synchronization problems for more than a week. [...]

$MSFT Legal News: Microsoft Accused of Misrepresentations about its Copilot Functionality in Securities Fraud Class Action – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 20
Legal / regulatory

Microsoft Accused of Misrepresentations about its Copilot Functionality in Securities Fraud Class Action – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law

Windows KB5121767 OOB update fixes shutdowns on some Dell PCs
BleepingComputer · Jul 20

Microsoft has released emergency updates to fix a known issue causing some Dell PCs to shut down after installing the July 2026 Windows 11 security updates. [...]

Microsoft wants $199 for this OS — get it here for $10
PCWorld · Jul 20

TL;DR: Score a Windows 11 Pro license for life at $9.97 through July 26 — pay once, never again. PC upgrades like this usually come with a hefty price tag. This one’s an exception. Through July 26, yo…

Historic St. Cecilia’s gym to get second life thanks to Mitch Albom’s nonprofit and ex-Microsoft CEO
Crain's Detroit · Jul 20
Leadership change

Say Detroit is launching a $12 million-plus project to convert the storied Detroit facility into its second youth academic, enrichment and recreation center.

ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 20
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 19
Legal / regulatory

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Microsoft warns of surge in ACR Stealer attacks on customers
BleepingComputer · Jul 18

Microsoft has observed a surge in attacks using the ACR Stealer malware to steal browser-stored passwords, authentication tokens, and sensitive documents from its enterprise customers. [...]

"Personally very difficult, and very difficult for our teams." —Bethesda's Todd Howard discusses Microsoft's deep Xbox cuts, and finding optimism for the industry's future
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 18

Todd Howard spoke to us on Xbox's big cuts, and how Elder Scrolls and Fallout will survive the big game industry shifts.

Microsoft Investigation Initiated: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates the Officers and Directors of Microsoft Corporation - MSFT
All News Releases · Jul 18
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KS…

Schnitzer West to buy Bravern office complex in Bellevue
The Business Journals · Jul 17

Schnitzer West is acquiring the defaulted Bellevue office complex after Microsoft's departure, planning to reposition the 750000-square-foot...

In2ition AI Brings Its Always-On Intelligence Layer to Every Video Meeting with Iris Listen
All News Releases · Jul 17

The next evolution of the company's AI employee, Iris now listens across Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Webex — closing the last listening gap by connecting every business conversation to one…

CVE-2026-58644: Microsoft SharePoint Server Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Rapid7 Cybersecurity Blog · Jul 17

Overview On July 14, 2026, Microsoft published a security advisory addressing CVE-2026-58644, a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting on-premises Microsoft SharePoint Server dep…

tiket.com and Microsoft Bring Seamless Travel Services to Life with AI
Source · Jul 17

The post tiket.com and Microsoft Bring Seamless Travel Services to Life with AI appeared first on Source.

24 travel tech gadgets that’ll level up your next trip
PCWorld · Jul 17

With vacation season upon us, it’s time to figure out what to pack for your trips, whether it’s gear for the car, accessories that help you connect to your entertainment, or gadgets for backing up all…

Microsoft cuts OneDrive support for older Windows 10 versions next month
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 17

22H2 has until 2028, or there's always Windows 11

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is bringing back Bush Trips and you can already try them in the latest Sim Update 6 beta
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rqoHuuMZfDvqSrdm3eWFxb.jpg · Jul 17

There's a new beta in town for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6, and this time it's bringing back the Bush Trips.

Best external drives 2026: Fast SSDs and roomy hard drives
PCWorld · Jul 17

External USB/Thunderbolt SSDs and/or hard drives (aka direct-attached storage, or DAS) are a super-convenient way to add storage capacity to your system as well as back it up. External drives are also…

5 Windows 11 features from July’s update you shouldn’t overlook
PCWorld · Jul 17

Windows 11 got so many features and security updates this month that it’s easy to overlook the most exciting ones. Here are the five most important new Windows 11 features you shouldn’t miss. Note: On…

MSFT UPCOMING DEADLINE : The Gross Law Firm Alerts Microsoft Corporation Stockholders of Securities Class Action - Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 17
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT).

Microsoft gives admins Exchange Online breathing room
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 17

Retirement of PowerShell -Credential parameter pushed back to the end of 2026

GAPVelocity AI Unveils VELO for PowerBuilder, Bringing Agentic AI Modernization to Enterprise Legacy Systems
All News Releases · Jul 17
Commercial milestone

New capability, built on Microsoft Foundry, delivers fully modernized Blazor applications up to 20x faster and at 60% lower cost than a manual rewrite AUSTIN, Texas, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAPV…

Extinction Rebellion pelts Microsoft data center site with acid filled balloons
DCD · Jul 17

Targets under-construction data center near Sloterdijk Station in Amsterdam

Microsoft taps 3M’s expanded beam tech to streamline AI infrastructure connectivity
DCD · Jul 17
Expansion

Partnership to reduce data center deployment times… and dust

MSFT Legal Deadline Notice: Important Microsoft Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action is Approaching – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law by August 11
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 17
Legal / regulatory

Important Microsoft Deadline in Securities Fraud Class Action is Approaching – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law by August 11

Develop:Brighton showed the UK games industry is done with hand-wringing and is determined to save itself | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jul 17

I got a feeling of déjà vu at Develop:Brighton this year, where once again it was meltingly hot, and once again the conference was coming hard on the heels of sweeping cuts at Microsoft. Although this…

Halo Studios' boss admits Halo 5's backlash was "imminent" as Microsoft abandons its trademark on Halo: The Endless
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5hYUY6untKFQqnbxspT2nj.jpg · Jul 17

Microsoft has abandoned the Halo: The Endless trademark while Halo Studios head Pierre Hintze reflects on Halo 5's controversial story, prompting fresh debate over the franchise's future.

13 Press Releases You Need to See This Week Including the returns of never-ending pasta at Olive Garden and popcorn chicken at KFC, new seat options from United Airlines, and a partnership between 3M and Microsoft.
All News Releases · Jul 17
Commercial milestone

NEW YORK, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on t…

Windows Server 2022 reach end of mainstream support in 90 days
BleepingComputer · Jul 17

Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2022 will reach the mainstream end date in October 2026, but will switch to extended support and continue receiving security updates for five more years. [...]

ACR Stealer Uses ClickFix Lures to Steal Browser Tokens and Microsoft 365 Files
The Hacker News · Jul 17

ACR Stealer, an infostealer in circulation since 2024, is walking out of enterprise networks with saved browser passwords, live session tokens, PDFs, Microsoft 365 documents, and files from synced One…

Major Price Drop: Microsoft Office and Windows 11 down to $26
PCWorld · Jul 17

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 and Windows 11 Pro together for $25.99 (reg. $428), a lifetime license for both with no ongoing fees. This bundle just dropped to one of its lowest p…

Microsoft just open-sourced the app that put Comic Sans on the map
The New Stack · Jul 17

Comic Sans has been mocked, memed, and muzzled from corporate communications since time immemorial, but most people won’t know that The post Microsoft just open-sourced the app that put Comic Sans on…

Microsoft open-sources Comic Chat, its cartoon IRC curiosity
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 17

Step back three decades to 'a period when software teams were willing to color outside the lines'

illumynt任命Anthony Giannetti為全球營運副總裁
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 16

波士頓--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美國商業資訊)-- 以技術為主力的產業先驅illumynt專事人工智慧硬體生命週期回收與資訊科技資產處置 (ITAD)。該公司今天宣布Anthony "Tony" Giannetti已加入該公司擔任全球營運副總裁。這項任命自2026年7月13日起生效。 Giannetti服務科技業頂級原始設備製造商 (OEM) 的時間長達二十多年,累積了大量營運與供應…

ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 16
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Amsterdam activists throw acid at Microsoft datacenter project
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 16

Extinction Rebellion claims responsibility for chemical-filled balloon attack targeting concrete and steel

AI Helps Microsoft Smash Patch Tuesday Record With 570 Security Fixes
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 16

Microsoft's drive to improve Windows security with AI-driven vulnerability discovery has led to another record-breaking Patch Tuesday. This time around, there's a whopping 570 security fixes for Windo…

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 16
Legal / regulatory

LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Microsoft C…

The agent security gap: 54% of enterprises have already had an AI agent incident, and most still let agents share credentials
AI | VentureBeat · Jul 16

Across 107 enterprises, AI agents are being given real access to systems and data while the controls meant to contain them lag behind. More than half have already had a confirmed agent security incide…

Microsoft Comic Chat, an IRC client from 30 years ago that helped popularize Comic Sans, is going open source
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 16

The source code behind Microsoft's 30 year old Comic Chat IRC client is now available on Github for the first time.

The AI compute gap: Enterprises are buying infrastructure faster than they can measure what it costs
AI | VentureBeat · Jul 16

Across 107 enterprises, AI infrastructure spending is accelerating well ahead of the ability to see or steer its economics. Most organizations run their AI on a familiar base of hyperscalers and model…

Best laptops 2026: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1, and more
PCWorld · Jul 16

Shopping for a laptop starts simple enough, but it always ends with a dozen open tabs full of specs you didn’t really care about in the first place. Graphics cards, display types, confusing processor…

Microsoft rolls out 6 helpful new Windows 11 Insider features for early July, including one built to protect your PC from disaster
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uFWXqRfVL72iJz8uyzRsrV.jpg · Jul 16
Commercial milestone

Windows 11 Insider builds for early July add Cloud rebuild, Windows Search changes, Taskbar positioning, Pro Education upgrades, and recovery improvements.

Unions take legal action against Microsoft for allegedly mishandling Xbox layoffs
gamedeveloper · Jul 16
Layoffs

CWA Canada president Carmel Smyth claims the company 'unlawfully fired people without giving notice to or discussing it with the union.'

Microsoft, 3M form AI, data center R&D partnership
Manufacturing Dive - Latest News · Jul 16
Commercial milestone

The joint effort is part of the chemical and cable manufacturer’s commitment to develop and produce electronic components to meet surging artificial intelligence and data center demand.

Microsoft is cutting OneDrive support on older Windows 10 PCs
PCWorld · Jul 16

If you’re still using an older version of Windows 10, you may soon encounter problems synchronizing your files with Microsoft’s cloud storage service, OneDrive. Neowin reports that the company will be…

Microsoft’s July update is blocked on some Dell PCs. Here’s why
PCWorld · Jul 16

Earlier this week, Microsoft released its big July update that patched hundreds of security flaws and introduced some new features and bug fixes. Unfortunately, update KB5101650 is not being rolled ou…

Microsoft open-sources Comic Chat, its cartoon IRC curiosity
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 16

Step back three decades to 'a period when software teams were willing to color outside the lines'

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - MSFT
All News Releases · Jul 16
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT). Such investors a…

Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 90 days
BleepingComputer · Jul 16

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that systems running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 and Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 24H2 will stop receiving updates in three months. [...]

Soluna Appoints Microsoft Hyperscale Executive Ryan Carver to Lead Soluna’s AI
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 16
Leadership change

ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $SLNH #SLNH--Soluna Holdings, Inc. (“Soluna” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SLNH), a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications, including AI an…

illumynt Appoints Anthony Giannetti as Senior Vice President of Global Operations
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 16
Leadership change

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--illumynt, a technology-driven leader in AI hardware lifecycle recovery and IT asset disposition (ITAD), today announced that Anthony "Tony" Giannetti has joined the company as…

New laptops are using old CPUs. That’s a problem
PCWorld · Jul 16

One of the core tenets of productivity is to do more with less. But the opposite holds true, too — which a sneaky, pernicious trend permeating the laptop market might reveal. Microprocessor vendors ha…

The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2026 is live — it might be one of Microsoft's best ever. Here are all of the deals.
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 16

The sales event is so big that it's making our content management system lag out as I type this. I've also already spent over $100 on it. Damn.

ValorC3 Data Centers Launches Backup as a Service (BaaS) to Safeguard Critical Enterprise Data
All News Releases · Jul 16
Commercial milestone

Fully managed, immutable backup for Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Salesforce and on-premise data BOISE, Idaho, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ValorC3 Data Centers today announced the general availability of…

Global Full-Stack Observability Services Market Size/Share Worth USD 35 Billion by 2034 at a 22.5% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 16

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global Full-Stack Observability Services Market size & share revenue was val…

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 KB5101650 update for Dell PCs after reports of "unexpected shutdowns, poor performance, increased heat, and battery drain"
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 16

Dell PCs running KB5101650 and KB5095093 are being advised to roll back as Microsoft confirms issues with an Intel driver on the latest Windows 11 update.

Atlanta Business Chronicle
The Business Journals · Jul 16

The Atlanta Business Chronicle features local business news about Atlanta. We also provide tools to help businesses grow, network and hire.

Microsoft is reportedly training salespeople to talk down OpenAI and Anthropic
TechCrunch · Jul 15

Microsoft is looking to sell its in-house AI models as more efficient and cost-effective than its competitors' models.

Agentic orchestration: Enterprise AI organizations have a deployment problem, not a platform problem — and most are calling chatbots agents
AI | VentureBeat · Jul 15

Across 101 enterprises, agent orchestration is consolidating onto model-provider platforms — Anthropic’s Claude leads by a wide margin — chosen for the gravity of the underlying model and judged on re…

Turning threat intelligence into decisive action with Defender Experts
Source · Jul 15

The post Turning threat intelligence into decisive action with Defender Experts appeared first on Source.

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 15
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 and January 28…

Microsoft patches bug in video game Age of Empires II
TechCrunch · Jul 15

The vulnerability in the decades-old game could have allowed hackers to take over victims’ computers with a malicious game invite.

Forgotten Microsoft-Signed Bootloaders Let Hackers Bypass Secure Boot For 11 Years
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 15
Security incident

As it turns out, the batch of expiring Secure Boot certificates isn't the only Secure Boot-related concern that Microsoft and the public need to worry about this year. ESET Researchers have uncovered…

Microsoft patches record number of security vulnerabilities, citing its use of AI
TechCrunch · Jul 15

Microsoft's monthly release of security fixes, dubbed Patch Tuesday, resolved a record 570 security vulnerabilities across the company's product line, thanks to discoveries with AI.

Windows 11’s 500GB storage bug is fixed. How to check if you’re good
PCWorld · Jul 15

As part of the July Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft not only fixed a record number of security vulnerabilities and rolled out some new features, but also patched a fresh bug that caused Windows 11 to…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 15
Legal / regulatory

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Best PDF editors: Premium, budget, and free options
PCWorld · Jul 15

PDF files are a mainstay in our multi-platform world. This convenient file format makes it possible to view and share documents across various devices, using various operating systems and software pro…

Windows 10 just got a big security update. Here’s who gets it
PCWorld · Jul 15

It’s not just Windows 11 that’s getting a bunch of security updates and new features today. Microsoft has also released a major update for Windows 10 22H2, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021, and Windows…

Cracks are starting to show in Xbox Game Pass after Microsoft removed a previously promised first‑party game it literally owns
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5hYUY6untKFQqnbxspT2nj.jpg · Jul 15

Xbox has removed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 from its upcoming Game Pass lineup despite owning the IP, prompting questions about the service's direction as subscriber growth reportedly slows.

Datalink Networks Convenes IT and Security Leaders at Invite-Only Discover Conference in Bentonville
All News Releases · Jul 15

Invite-only forum paired Microsoft, TD SYNNEX, Arctic Wolf, Barracuda, Windows 11 and Core Insights expertise with partner-led breakout sessions, a thought-leadership panel, and peer networking for IT…

Windows 11 finally gets an undo button for your entire PC
PCWorld · Jul 15

Yesterday was Patch Tuesday, which broke records. But Microsoft didn’t just fix a bunch of security vulnerabilities. They also rolled out update KB5101650 for Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2, which makes man…

Microsoft’s July patches fix over 600 flaws, shattering last month’s record
PCWorld · Jul 15

Yesterday was July’s Patch Tuesday and Microsoft released security updates to address 570 new security vulnerabilities. If you add up all the patches Microsoft released since the start of the month, t…

UpperEdge Delivers Tens of Millions in Cloud Savings Across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Negotiations
All News Releases · Jul 15

Recent hyperscaler engagements produced 80x-plus ROI and more than $65 million in combined savings. UpperEdge will open its negotiation playbook in a free July 22 webinar, "Cloud Contracts Decoded." B…

NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 7/22/2026
NJEDA · Jul 15

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority's next public Board Meeting will be held in person, via conference call, and via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:00 am The post NOTICE…

Microsoft cancels Patch Tuesday for some Dell users over surprise shutdowns, overheating devices
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 15

Mega hardware vendor reports problems - but Windows maker isn't yet naming affected models

3M and Microsoft announce strategic partnership to advance AI data center infrastructure and enterprise transformation
All News Releases · Jul 15
Commercial milestone

Microsoft becomes first announced hyperscale cloud provider to deploy 3M Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) technology 3M to use Microsoft AI and digital capabilities to advance enterprise transformation acr…

3M and Microsoft announce strategic partnership to advance AI data center infrastructure and enterprise transformation
Source · Jul 15
Commercial milestone

The post 3M and Microsoft announce strategic partnership to advance AI data center infrastructure and enterprise transformation appeared first on Source.

LegacyHive: 'Bone-shattering' zero-day from Microsoft's serial tormentor not the haymaker that was promised
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 15

Experts say it’s a useful post-compromise tool, for those with the brain cells required to put it together

Microsoft's Snapdragon X2 Surface Laptop 8 and Pro 12 for Business are now available
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 15

The Snapdragon X2-powered Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 for Business are officially available. Here is what you need to know.

Microsoft smashes Patch Tuesday record for second successive month
The Record from Recorded Future News · Jul 15

Vulnerability counts have been surging this year, and Microsoft's mammoth disclosure this week of 622 bugs is larger than the three previous months combined.

I tested Windows 11's overhauled search experience, and I think Microsoft has finally fixed it: Windows Search is now more accurate and easier to use
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 15

Microsoft's new Windows Search experience is now rolling out in preview, and I've gone hands-on to see if the improvements really do make a difference.

Researcher Drops New Windows Zero-Day PoC Hours After Microsoft Patch Tuesday
The Hacker News · Jul 15

Security researcher Chaotic Eclipse (aka Nightmare-Eclipse) has released a new proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit called LegacyHive. It has been described as a Windows User Profile Service arbitrary hive…

Stop packing your laptop charger. Bring this instead
PCWorld · Jul 15

One charger to rule them all UGREEN Nexode Pro Charger, 160W View Deal Do you still bring your laptop charger with you on business trips? I just realized that I do, and it’s a habit I need to break. I…

GW RhythmX Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace
All News Releases · Jul 15

Microsoft customers worldwide can now discover and deploy RhythmX Pulse through Microsoft Marketplace, accessing trusted solutions that accelerate innovation and business transformation with unified i…

Samsung  (三星) 成為Sisvel Wi-Fi多模專利池之被授權人與授權人
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 15

盧森堡--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美國商業資訊)-- Samsung Electronics已簽約成為Sisvel Wi-Fi多模專利池的被授權人,並同時成為該專利池的授權人。 這家總部位於南韓的企業不僅是全球研發實力強大的公司,也是全球頂尖智慧型手機供應商之一,並在多個電子產品領域中居於領導地位。該公司此次決定,不僅確認了Sisvel Wi-Fi多模專利池為各方在尋求降低Wi-Fi實…

$MSFT Investor Loss Alert: Microsoft Investors may have been Misled after Copilot Issues Lead to 10% Stock Drop – Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 15

Microsoft Investors may have been Misled after Copilot Issues Lead to 10% Stock Drop – Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money

Microsoft: Some Dell PCs shut down after recent Windows updates
BleepingComputer · Jul 15

Microsoft is blocking this month's Windows 11 security updates on some Dell devices because they are causing shutdowns and performance issues. [...]

Just four days left to get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 for only $33
PCWorld · Jul 15

TL;DR: Don’t miss getting Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 while it’s on sale for just $32.97 through July 19. A great development environment won’t write your next app for you—but it can make getting…

Hanshow Signs Strategic Partner Agreement with Microsoft to Accelerate Smart Retail Innovation
All News Releases · Jul 15

REDMOND, Wash., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanshow, a global leader in digital store solutions, signed a Strategic Partner Agreement with Microsoft at the Microsoft Executive Briefing Center in Red…

Podcast: What Is the AI Cheating Panic Really About?
EdSurge Articles · Jul 15

A conversation with Pat Yongpradit, General Manager of Global Education and Workforce Policy at Microsoft.

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 14
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MSFT).   Such inv…

Patchpocalypse Now: Microsoft tops last month's record with 622 Patch Tuesday CVEs
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 14

Remember when last month's 206 CVEs seemed eye-watering? Yeah, those were the days

Microsoft Patches Record 622 Flaws, Including Two Zero-Days Under Active Attack
The Hacker News · Jul 14

Microsoft shipped its largest Patch Tuesday on record today, and two of the fixes close holes that attackers are already exploiting. The release covers 622 of Microsoft's own CVEs by its Security Upda…

Hacked Xbox Player Defeats Microsoft In Court To Save Digital Game Library
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 14
Security incident

It's been a tumultuous time for game preservationists as of late, with Sony potentially ditching physical media despite vocal outcry, and numerous stories of digital content being deleted after it's b…

Microsoft Just Patched a Record 570 Flaws in Windows
Lifehacker · Jul 14

This month's Patch Tuesday update also includes three zero-days.

Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws
Krebs on Security · Jul 14

Microsoft Corp. today released software updates to plug at least 570 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, almost triple the number of vulnerabilities the software giant…

AWS will now watch Microsoft’s cloud for you
The New Stack · Jul 14

On Tuesday, AWS announced an expansion to Security Hub, its security operations service, to also monitor Microsoft Azure resources, in addition The post AWS will now watch Microsoft’s cloud for you  a…

Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5099539 extended security update
BleepingComputer · Jul 14

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5099539 extended security update, which includes the July 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates for 570 vulnerabilities, along with additional security fixes. [..…

Microsoft July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes massive 570 flaws, 3 zero-days
BleepingComputer · Jul 14

Today is Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes security updates for a record-breaking 570 flaws, including two zero-day vulnerabilities exploited in attacks and one publicly disclosed…

Windows 11 KB5101650 & KB5099414 cumulative updates released
BleepingComputer · Jul 14

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5101650 and KB5099414 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]

Microsoft keeps proving you own NOTHING with them — it blocks another user's entire Xbox game library, including his OneDrive
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ShxzPbcbCVJrCTzu5rsm7.png · Jul 14

Never say 'lightning doesn't strike twice' because Microsoft has been caught banning and deleting another Xbox player's entire games library, account, and OneDrive folder after it was hacked.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 14
Legal / regulatory

BENSALEM, Pa., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit agai…

Best laptops for college students: 6 picks for every budget
PCWorld · Jul 14

The right laptop can really make or break your college experience. From navigating packed lecture halls to powering through all-nighters, reliability is key. But that doesn’t mean you need the most ex…

Microsoft’s fix for RoguePlanet has its own new disk space bug
PCWorld · Jul 14

The other day, we reported that Microsoft had patched RoguePlanet, a zero-day vulnerability in the Defender security app. RoguePlanet was a serious flaw that allowed hackers to gain full access to vul…

The TestMart Launches Horizon, the Only Enterprise Validation Platform Purpose-Built for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Combining AI-Powered Test Creation with Deterministic, Fully Auditable Execution
All News Releases · Jul 14
Commercial milestone

New platform enables enterprises to accelerate Dynamics 365 validation with instant AI-powered intent-based test creation while maintaining trusted, repeatable and audit-ready execution MIAMI, July 14…

Microsoft rolls out Windows Search updates and they're... quite good
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 14
Commercial milestone

Who are you, and what have you done with Microsoft?

Origin Digital Joins Anthropic's Claude Partner Network
All News Releases · Jul 14

Chicago-based Data and AI solutions provider expands its enterprise AI capabilities with Claude, building on existing partnerships with Microsoft and Databricks CHICAGO, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --…

New Report Analyses Global Microsoft Azure AI Accelerator, CPU, DPU and Quantum Processor Deployments
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 14

Opportunities span global deployment of Azure’s AI accelerators, cloud CPUs, DPUs and quantum processors, with country- and city-level insights enabling targeted expansion across North America, Latin…

Microsoft Is Finally Cleaning Up Windows 11 Search By Stripping Away Ads
HotHardware.com News Rss Feed · Jul 14

Windows 11 users have long voiced their frustrations regarding the cluttered and confusing nature of the operating system's search function. For years, pressing the Windows key and typing a query ofte…

Developer promises 'a better data center' in revealing Salem project
The Business Journals · Jul 14

Silicon Valley startup says it will address the issues that are making data centers increasingly unwelcome in communities.

Microsoft Is Finally Fixing Windows Search
Lifehacker · Jul 14

Microsoft's redesigned search box actually shows local files and apps now.

Microsoft says stop waiting to install Windows updates. Here’s why
PCWorld · Jul 14

Microsoft has flipped its stance regarding the installation of Windows updates. You should now install these updates on your Windows computers as soon as possible. The reason for this change in recomm…

Nordic Data Center Construction Market Outlook & Forecast 2026-2031 | Surging Digitalization Fuels Demand for Third-Party Data Centers in Nordic Region
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 14

Major players like AWS, Microsoft, and Google are leveraging renewable resources to lower carbon footprints, while new entrants increase market competition Major players like AWS, Microsoft, and Goog…

Otto The Agent Adds Car Rental, Becoming the Only Business Travel AI That Books and Services the Entire Trip
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 14

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otto The Agent, the AI travel assistant from Expedia, Egencia, and Concur veterans, today announced car rental booking, making Otto the only business travel AI that books and…

Stop retyping the same emails. Outlook can save them as templates
PCWorld · Jul 14

Need to send the same email over and over? Good news! Microsoft Outlook lets you save messages as reusable templates, but the setup depends on which version you’ve got. Classic Outlook (the older vers…

MSFT Deadline Alert: SueWallSt Reminds Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Investors of Securities Class Action Deadline on August 11, 2026
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 14
Legal / regulatory

Important Notice Regarding Alleged AI Product Misrepresentations and Concealed Copilot Deficiencies at Microsoft Important Notice Regarding Alleged AI Product Misrepresentations and Concealed Copilot…

CVE-2026-55040: Microsoft SharePoint JWT Token Authentication Bypass (FIXED)
Rapid7 Cybersecurity Blog · Jul 14

Overview Rapid7 Labs conducted a zero-day research project against Microsoft SharePoint, resulting in the discovery of two new vulnerabilities that, when chained together, achieve unauthenticated remo…

Xbox's cuts and layoffs don't solve its biggest problem — What will Asha do to solve Microsoft's biggest gaming crisis?
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 14
Layoffs

In order to find the next genuine article of growth, Xbox will need to innovate in ways it hasn't seen in decades. Will Xbox CEO Asha Sharma be given the runway to do it?

Microsoft Entra ID gets passkeys default authentication starting September
BleepingComputer · Jul 14
Financial distress

Microsoft has announced that passkeys will become the default authentication method for the Entra ID enterprise identity service starting September 2026. [...]

New phishing kits target Microsoft 365 accounts, evade MFA
BleepingComputer · Jul 14
Security incident

Two new phishing kits, Jalisco and OmegaLord, have been discovered in attacks targeting Microsoft 365 accounts, using techniques that defeat multi-factor authentication (MFA). [...]

11 Old Microsoft-Signed Linux UEFI Shims Could Let Attackers Bypass Secure Boot
The Hacker News · Jul 14

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered 11 old, Microsoft-signed, Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications that could be abused to bypass Secure Boot on most systems using the moder…

OAuth Client ID Spoofing Lets Attackers Validate Stolen Microsoft Entra Credentials
The Hacker News · Jul 14

At least two distinct threat actors are weaponizing a novel evasion technique called OAuth client ID spoofing in cloud campaigns, while slipping past telemetry. The activity allows users to enumerate…

Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming
PCWorld · Jul 14

If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great choices right…

Microsoft starts testing cleaner Windows Search without ads
BleepingComputer · Jul 14

Microsoft is now testing a cleaner and faster version of Windows Search that should prioritize relevant results over ads and promotional content. [...]

Microsoft signs on for capacity at Pure DC data center in Finland - report
DCD · Jul 14

Total investment in site set to reach $8.55bn

MSFT Court News: Microsoft Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Securities Fraud on behalf of Investors with Losses
All News Releases · Jul 14
Legal / regulatory

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Microsoft investors after its stock plummeted 10% because Microsoft allegedly misled investors regarding its AI chatbot Copilot and…

Key Players in Remote Data Center Disaster Recovery: Veeam, Zerto, IBM, Microsoft Azure, and AWS Lead the Charge
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 14

Opportunities center on automated cyber recovery, immutable backups, DR orchestration, managed services, cloud-edge resilience, audit tools and energy-efficient infrastructure. Opportunities center o…

This Windows Search revamp could win me over
PCWorld · Jul 14

The future of Windows Search looks a lot closer to what users have been asking for since day one: search. That’s it. No ads, no visual clutter, no promotional links to the Microsoft Store, or Amazon.…

Bitwise Selected by Renuity to Build an AI-Ready Data Foundation on Microsoft Fabric
All News Releases · Jul 14
Expansion

Leading home improvement provider partners with Bitwise to enable near real-time intelligence, accelerate business transformation, and create a scalable foundation for future AI innovation CHICAGO and…

Microsoft’s powerful new Snapdragon X2 Surface PCs are here, and they're more than a spec bump
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 14

Microsoft just launched its upgraded Surface Pro and Surface Laptop featuring Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2 chips.

"Decrepit, disconnected, and directionless," we spoke to Ed Zitron on Microsoft's chances in the artificial intelligence biz — and whether or not the AI 'bubble' is primed to implode
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 14

Journalist Ed Zitron of the 'Better Offline Podcast' and 'Where's Your Ed At' newsletter offered us a scathing take on Microsoft's chances in the AI race.

ESET Research discovers vulnerable UEFI shims undermining devices’ Secure Boot
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 14

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESET researchers discovered 11 vulnerable UEFI shim bootloaders signed by Microsoft that allow attackers to bypass UEFI Secure Boot by exploit…

Cancel Microsoft 365—Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life for $20
PCWorld · Jul 14

TL;DR: Replace your Microsoft 365 subscription with a lifetime license to Microsoft Office on sale for $20. Renting the same set of office apps year after year quietly drains a budget that could go to…

Microsoft Maps Three Salesforce Attack Paths Tied to a Year of ShinyHunters Activity
The Hacker News · Jul 14

Attackers whose methods line up with the data-extortion group ShinyHunters have spent the past year walking into corporate Salesforce environments without exploiting a single flaw in the platform. Th…

AI Visitors Convert to Sign-Ups at 11x the Rate of Search Traffic, Yet Most Analytics Platforms Can't See Them, Rankability Analysis Finds
All News Releases · Jul 13

LLM-referred visitors converted at 1.66% vs. 0.15% from traditional search across 1,200+ publisher sites — Microsoft Clarity, 2025 ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rankability, an SE…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says you’re paying for AI twice — the second price is worse
The New Stack · Jul 13
Leadership change

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella took to the internet to share his thoughts about the hidden cost of enterprise The post Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says you’re paying for AI twice — the secon…

ROSEN, A LEADING AND RANKED FIRM, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 13
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI
TechCrunch · Jul 13

In a surprising blog post on Monday, Microsoft CEO is warning enterprises of the dangers of using proprietary models like Anthropic's and OpenAI's.

Passkeys are the default authentication method in Entra ID
Source · Jul 13
Financial distress

The post Passkeys are the default authentication method in Entra ID appeared first on Source.

Deadline Alert: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 13
Legal / regulatory

LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 11, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed…

Global Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) Market Size to Reach USD 605.5 Billion by 2035 | Growing at 20.4% CAGR | Industry Trends, Market Share & Forecast – Custom Market Insights
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 13

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) Market size & share revenu…

Microsoft announces major Windows 11 search overhaul that prioritizes clearer, local results, and removes ads: Huge effort to fix search on Windows is finally happening
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 13

Windows 11's search user experience is getting a big update, with Microsoft moving to prioritize local results, remove promotional content, and much more.

Microsoft chief turns hostile on frontier AI labs, warns companies to guard their IP
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 13

Lock it down, warns Satya Nadella, seemingly forgetting the billions Redmond chipped in to OpenAI back in the good old days

Google and Microsoft Pull ModHeader With 1.6 Million Installs After Dormant Collector Found
The Hacker News · Jul 13

Google and Microsoft have pulled ModHeader, a popular header-editing extension with roughly 1.6 million installs across Chrome and Edge, after researchers found a hidden browsing-history collector bui…

Microsoft found malware that destroys PCs. Here’s who’s actually at risk
PCWorld · Jul 13
Security incident

Microsoft has discovered a new piece of malware that not only spies on data but also renders entire systems unusable. The malware, known as GigaWiper, combines several destructive functions with a pow…

Got Windows 10 ESU? Microsoft sent you an email you might’ve missed
PCWorld · Jul 13

Microsoft just sent out an email to Windows 10 users informing them that the company is extending Windows 10 support by another year. In other words, you can rest assured that Windows 10 is not one of…

UK Treasury designates big four US hyperscalers as "Critical Third Parties"
DCD · Jul 13

Will bring Google, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Oracle under direct regulatory oversight

Hackers have found a new trick to collect Microsoft Entra user data without raising red flags
Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News · Jul 13
Security incident

Organizations should check their logs for signs of an increasingly popular obfuscation technique, Proofpoint said.

AI Moves From Pilots to Production at the World's Largest Developer Event
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 13

WeAreDevelopers World Congress brought 15,000 attendees, more than 500 speakers and technology leaders from NVIDIA, Amazon, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Atlassian, SAP, Salesforce and IBM to Berlin, under…

MSFT UPCOMING DEADLINE: Levi & Korsinsky Alerts Microsoft Corporation Stockholders of Securities Class Action - Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 13
Legal / regulatory

The Red Flags: What Microsoft Insiders Allegedly Knew About Copilot's Critical Deficiencies Before Shareholders Did The Red Flags: What Microsoft Insiders Allegedly Knew About Copilot's Critical Defi…

Forg365 PhaaS Targets Microsoft 365 with Device Code and AitM Session Theft
The Hacker News · Jul 13

A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation called Forg365 is using a combination of device code phishing, adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) tactics, antibot evasion, artificial intelligence (AI)-assis…

Microsoft emails Windows 10 holdouts: Fine, keep your old PC another year
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 13

Consumer security updates now run to October 2027, and Redmond doesn't mention Windows 11 once

Xbox fan successfully sues Microsoft for blocking his entire digital games library — in what could be a huge win for consumer rights
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ShxzPbcbCVJrCTzu5rsm7.png · Jul 13
Legal / regulatory

Brazilian Xbox gamer Ordo_Liberal has announced that he recently won a digital library lawsuit against Microsoft for banning his account months after it was hacked, which deleted his entire game libra…

Newforma Introduces Microsoft Teams Connector to Strengthen AECO Project Records
All News Releases · Jul 13
Commercial milestone

New integration automatically captures Teams conversations, files, edits and deleted messages to reduce AECO firms dispute risk and preserve critical project communication MANCHESTER, N.H., July 13, 2…

Force any site into dark mode with Microsoft Edge — no extension required
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 13

Microsoft Edge is testing a new "Web Remix" feature in Canary builds that allows users to force any website into dark mode without needing third-party extensions.

MSFT Class Alert: Microsoft Misrepresentations about Copilot Functionality Issues Under Review in Securities Fraud Class Action – Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 13
Legal / regulatory

Microsoft Misrepresentations about Copilot Functionality Issues Under Review in Securities Fraud Class Action – Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money

Microsoft is losing the battle to protect license lucre. It better get used to the feeling
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 13

Time for the Clone Wars remake

Metaverse Market Surge: Entertainment Industry Set to Quadruple by 2032
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 13

The global metaverse in entertainment market is experiencing rapid growth, with its market size expected to soar from over USD 30.6 billion in 2026 to more than USD 121.9 billion by 2032. This expansi…

Investment Opportunities for Portugal's US$3.89 Billion Data Center Market, 2026-2031 | Lisbon Leads as the Most Preferred Data Center Location
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 13

Key players such as FF Ventures, AtlasEdge, Start Campus, and new entrants like EDC One and Microsoft, focus on renewable energy and AI infrastructure, positioning Portugal as a European digital hub.…

Misconfigured Server Reveals Three Evilginx Phishing Operations Targeting Microsoft 365
The Hacker News · Jul 13
Security incident

An attacker running a live Microsoft 365 phishing operation left a Python web server listening on a public port with directory listing switched on. The command that did it: python3 -m http.server 8080…

UK to Directly Regulate Cloud Service Providers to Protect Stability of Financial Sector
Insurance Journal · Jul 13

Britain has designated cloud service providers Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as critical third-party suppliers to its financial sector, bringing them under direct regulatory oversight. The move…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 12
Legal / regulatory

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Some thoughts on the Reverse Information Paradox
Source · Jul 12

The post Some thoughts on the Reverse Information Paradox appeared first on Source.

Meet Brain, the AI that decides when Azure is officially down
The New Stack · Jul 12

Microsoft recently took the wraps off Brain, the internal AI system that continuously monitors Azure’s health and, increasingly, acts on The post Meet Brain, the AI that decides when Azure is official…

Windows 11's smallest upgrade shows a big commitment from Microsoft
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 12

Microsoft is testing a slightly larger search box in Windows 11. While it sounds minor, it signals a massive commitment to fixing the OS's infamous design inconsistencies.

Microsoft wants to integrate your smartphone more deeply with Windows 11: Plans major UX enhancements that will make your PC and phone more seamlessly connected
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 12

Sources say that Microsoft is exploring several ways it can introduce new smartphone integration features across the Windows 11 interface in the coming months.

Microsoft joins Google in backing Go for AI agents — OpenAI and Anthropic lag
The New Stack · Jul 11

Go has emerged as the lingua franca for cloud infrastructure, used for everything from container orchestration and CI/CD pipelines to The post Microsoft joins Google in backing Go for AI agents — Open…

John Carmack responds to Microsoft laying off id Software staff, and his comments hit hard for fans who watched him help build DOOM from the ground up
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ShxzPbcbCVJrCTzu5rsm7.png · Jul 11

In the wake of id Software's layoffs by Microsoft as part of its restructuring of Xbox's game studios, one of the studio's founders, John Carmack, took to social media to share his thoughts on the sit…

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 10
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 and Janua…

רוזן, עורך דין מוביל בתחום המשפט, מעודד את משקיעי מיקרוסופט לקבל ייעוץ משפטי לפני המועד האחרון החשוב בתביעה ייצוגית לניירות ערך – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 10

ניו יורק, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- מדוע: משרד רוזן עורכי דין (Rosen Law Firm), משרד עורכי דין בינלאומי העוסק בזכויות משקיעים, מזכיר לרוכשי המניות הרגילות של Microsoft Corporation (נאסד"ק…

Europe revives law allowing big tech to scan for CSAM
The Record from Recorded Future News · Jul 10

The law known as Chat Control 2.0 passed in the European Parliament, permitting companies like Google, Meta and Microsoft to scan users' messages to hunt for CSAM.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 10
Legal / regulatory

LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT) have opp…

ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 10
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025…

Love this end-to-end example from Jeff Hollan of what is now possible when you build long-running agents with Foundry. All now GA.
Source · Jul 10

The post Love this end-to-end example from Jeff Hollan of what is now possible when you build long-running agents with Foundry. All now GA. appeared first on Source.

Destructive Windows backdoor stuffs multiple wipers and ransomware code into a single package
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 10
Security incident

Microsoft says GigaWiper combines at least 3 malware families into one modular tool

New agentic capabilities in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Dynamics 365 boost customer service
Source · Jul 10

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Aurora 1.5 makes weather forecasts smarter
Source · Jul 10

The post Aurora 1.5 makes weather forecasts smarter appeared first on Source.

Super to see GPT-5.6 with Work IQ come to Copilot Chat, Cowork, M365 apps, GitHub, and Foundry today. From multi-step agentic work to analysis and content creation, it brings stronger reasoning and higher-quality outputs without sacrificing efficiency.
Source · Jul 10

The post Super to see GPT-5.6 with Work IQ come to Copilot Chat, Cowork, M365 apps, GitHub, and Foundry today. From multi-step agentic work to analysis and content creation, it brings stronger reasoni…

Microsoft’s emissions just jumped 25% because AI datacenters are exploding in size, and dropping renewable credits finally exposed how much power the company is burning to fuel its AI ambitions
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 10

While some claimed Microsoft emissions hit 34 million metric tons, the raw data shows actual emissions were much less. It was still a 25% increase, but there's important context missing.

UK gives financial regulators oversight of cloud giants
Finextra Research Headlines · Jul 10
Legal / regulatory

The UK government has put the four biggest cloud service providers - Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle - under direct oversight by the country's financial regulators.

OpenAI, Microsoft & Anthropic agree on who runs the agent. They disagree on what you can take back.
The New Stack · Jul 10

OpenAI announced ChatGPT Work on July 9 and began rolling it out to Pro, Enterprise, and Edu users. It runs The post OpenAI, Microsoft & Anthropic agree on who runs the agent. They disagree on what yo…

AI-driven datacenter builds drive Microsoft's emissions up a quarter in one year
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 10

Firm faces quandary of wanting to help the environment, but also wanting to force AI on everyone

Microsoft reports 25 percent increase in CO2 emissions, on back on data center growth
DCD · Jul 10

Claims increase is attributable to the decision to stop counting unbundled renewable energy credits

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 10
Legal / regulatory

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

The Windows Central Podcast breaks down the Copilot OS leaks, the latest Microsoft layoffs, and what all of this means for the future of Windows and the company’s AI strategy
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 10
Layoffs

On this week's episode: Daniel, Zac and Jez discuss the Microsoft's big wave of layoffs and how it impacts Xbox, the recent Copilot OS leaked, and a recap on where things stand with Surface.

Hackers Use Fake Microsoft Entra Passkey Enrollment to Gain Microsoft 365 Access
The Hacker News · Jul 10
Security incident

A threat actor has been targeting organizations spanning multiple sectors with voice-based fake security requests that prompt Microsoft 365 users to enroll a new Entra passkey with an aim to carry out…

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Copilot Functionality Issues Trigger Securities Fraud Class Action – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Lawsuit
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 10
Legal / regulatory

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Copilot Functionality Issues Trigger Securities Fraud Class Action – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Lawsuit

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Utilities Market Now Available, Profiles Microsoft, IBM, NVIDIA, and 21 Other Key Industry Leaders
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 10

The generative AI in utilities market presents opportunities in enhancing utility management with applications like predictive maintenance and smart grid optimization. Key growth drivers include integ…

Energy and Utilities Analytics Market Report Now Available; Profiles IBM, Siemens, ABB, GE Vernova, Microsoft & 34 Others; Forecasts Market Growth from $6.1B (2026) to $10.1B by 2031
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 10

The energy and utilities analytics market is set for robust growth, increasing from over USD 6.10 billion in 2026 to over USD 10.10 billion by 2031, signifying a CAGR of 10.6%. Key growth drivers incl…

Microsoft warns customers AI will mean busier Patch Tuesdays
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 10

More patches mean more reasons to buy Redmond’s auto-patching tools

OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot amid breakup chatter
TechCrunch · Jul 10

OpenAI's new family of models will continue to power Microsoft's suite of workplace and productivity apps.

Advancing humanitarian protection online
Source · Jul 9

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - MSFT
All News Releases · Jul 9
Legal / regulatory

NEW YORK, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT). Such investors ar…

AI slop writing has taken over the internet, particularly LinkedIn and X
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 9
M&A

One in four long-form social media posts appear entirely AI-generated, with nearly half of those on Microsoft's and Elon's platforms involving AI in some form

Senteon Expands Automated Endpoint Hardening to Microsoft Office
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 9

New Productivity Hardening module introduces 213 CIS Benchmark-aligned Microsoft Office security settings, expanding Senteon's platform to more than 3,000 automated security configurations. New Produ…

Video game developer to lay off over 200 in Baltimore County
The Business Journals · Jul 9
Layoffs

ZeniMax and ZeniMax Online Studios cut nearly 400 Maryland workers as Microsoft continues slashing its Xbox gaming division workforce.

Responsibly building the AI future
Source · Jul 9

The post Responsibly building the AI future appeared first on Source.

"This has had a crushing effect on morale": The Elder Scrolls 6 devs fear Microsoft's Xbox layoffs at Bethesda will cause delays and crunch for the RPG
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o8BideVLkj7GTcGJCLJrbd.jpg · Jul 9
Layoffs

Bethesda devs on The Elder Scrolls 6 say that Microsoft's Xbox layoffs will have a "substantial and cascading effect" on the studio and the upcoming RPG.

Bringing Ode Poetry to life with MAI’s audio models
Source · Jul 9

The post Bringing Ode Poetry to life with MAI’s audio models appeared first on Source.

Microsoft expects more Windows security updates from AI-discovered flaws
BleepingComputer · Jul 9

Microsoft says Windows users should expect to see an increase in security updates as the company increasingly relies on artificial intelligence to discover vulnerabilities in its codebase. [...]

New Forg365 phishing platform uses AI to target Microsoft 365 accounts
BleepingComputer · Jul 9

A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation called Forg365 focuses on stealing Microsoft 365 accounts by combining adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) and device code methods with AI-assisted lure genera…

How Commonwealth Bank and Microsoft are reimagining the future of customer service
Source · Jul 9

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"It's the kayfabe of a tech industry that really has run out of ideas.": Zitron says Microsoft’s trillion‑dollar AI push is a bubble built on hype, hidden losses, and demand that doesn’t exist
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzWiDrFEF6Tf6rLJSDy5dD.png · Jul 9

AI adjacent stocks are taking a battering lately ... including Microsoft's. But why? It could be that the market has already crowned the winner: Google. It could also be that the supposed "multi-trill…

Microsoft closes book on Nightmare Eclipse's RoguePlanet zero-day
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 9

Weeks after the exploit code dropped, Redmond has finally ships a fix for the Defender zero-day

Mindgruve Named Microsoft Advertising's Global Emerging Partner of the Year
All News Releases · Jul 9

Commerce leader selected for growth, platform expertise and client impact SAN DIEGO, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mindgruve, a modern media, commerce, and data technology company, announced a double h…

1Kosmos Recognized by Microsoft as Entra Verified ID Partner for Delivering Secure Remote Onboarding and Enhanced Digital Trust
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 9

Collaboration provides secure remote onboarding with 1Kosmos verifiable credentials to reduce hiring fraud, synthetic IDs and unauthorized account creation

Microsoft Forms just gave me another reason to prefer it over Google Forms
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wWPebJwXHCt2b2fMGNpqMG.jpg · Jul 9

Microsoft Forms has added Copilot chat, offering suggestions, smarter edits, and clearer insights.

Microsoft to switch off OWA Light after nearly two decades
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 9

Nobody needs a simple web client for Exchange, do they?

Microsoft is making Windows 11's search box 4 whole pixels taller for some reason
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RC9ueAi6NviJT5HVSiLMS.jpg · Jul 9

An upcoming change to Windows 11 will see the default search box in Start and on the Taskbar appear larger as Microsoft increases its height by 4 whole pixels.

Microsoft to retire the OWA Light client in Exchange Server
BleepingComputer · Jul 9

Microsoft has announced plans to disable Outlook Web Access (OWA) Light, the lightweight version of the Outlook Web App email client, in a future Exchange Server update. [...]

Copilot and AI Agents Do Real Work Inside Custom Power Apps
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 9

eSoftware Associates builds Microsoft Copilot and AI agents into custom Power Apps so enterprise teams get AI that acts inside live systems.

Microsoft Patches RoguePlanet Defender Flaw That Can Grant SYSTEM Privileges
The Hacker News · Jul 9

Microsoft has released security updates for a Defender vulnerability known as RoguePlanet, nearly a month after details of the flaw became public. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-50656 (CVSS s…

New Report: 'Generative AI in Material Science Market Report 2026' Profiles Microsoft, NVIDIA, IBM, Siemens, and 29 Other Key Players
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 9

Key opportunities in the generative AI in material science market include accelerated AI-led material discovery, integration with digital twins, and growth in cloud-based simulations. Rising AI invest…

Microsoft patches RoguePlanet Defender zero-day vulnerability
BleepingComputer · Jul 9

Microsoft has released a security patch to address a Defender zero-day vulnerability known as "RoguePlanet," disclosed after the June 2026 Patch Tuesday. [...]

Microsoft CMO buys $19.6 million Hunts Point home
The Business Journals · Jul 9

Microsoft Chief Marketing Officer Takeshi Numoto purchased a $19.6 million Hunts Point waterfront home in one of Washington's largest...

Suncadia sells private golf community to Texas buyer
The Business Journals · Jul 9

Escalante Golf, a Fort Worth, Texas-based operator of 27 luxury golf properties, acquires Tumble Creek near Seattle from Suncadia.

Austin losing Michelin starred restaurant Olamaie
The Business Journals · Jul 9

Olamaie announced it will close on July 19 after 12 years in business. The Michelin-starred Southern fine dining restaurant has amassed...

Denver data center developer out at massive Wyoming project
The Business Journals · Jul 9

Crusoe Energy halted its Wyoming data center project at a customer's request, but construction of the supporting power plant continues as...

Microsoft shifts to annual exchange rate price revision for cloudy products
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 9

Previously did it twice a year, so customers now have fewer chances to surf FX waves

Microsoft announces quarterly earnings release date
Source · Jul 8

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6 key takeaways from ISTE 2026: How educators are applying AI
Source · Jul 8

The post 6 key takeaways from ISTE 2026: How educators are applying AI appeared first on Source.

Union Video Game Workers ‘Extremely Disappointed’ With Xbox Leadership Following Layoffs (Gaming News Roundup)
Variety · Jul 8

Microsoft laid off 1,600 employees across its Xbox division this week, including hundreds of union video game workers represented by Communications Workers of America. The workforce reduction comes in…

Entra passkey enrollment vishing targets Microsoft 365 users
BleepingComputer · Jul 8

A threat actor has been targeting organizations across multiple sectors with voice-based fake security requests that ask Microsoft 365 users to enroll a new Entra passkey. [...]

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 8

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Microsoft announces moving to annual local currency pricing updates for Commercial Cloud services every January
Source · Jul 8

The post Microsoft announces moving to annual local currency pricing updates for Commercial Cloud services every January appeared first on Source.

MSFT DEADLINE: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Microsoft Corporation Investors of Upcoming Securities Class Action Deadline
All News Releases · Jul 8

Deadline Alert: Understanding Lead Plaintiff Selection Under the PSLRA in the Microsoft Corporation Securities Class Action NEW YORK, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IMPORTANT DATE: August 11, 2026. Inve…

ZeroBounce Improves Catch-All Email Validation for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and More
All News Releases · Jul 8

The update helps marketing and sales teams make faster decisions based on higher-quality email data and move campaigns forward with greater confidence. SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/…

VergeSense Brings AI-Powered Predictive Planning to Microsoft Places Customers
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 8

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VergeSense, the Workplace AI Platform helping the world's largest enterprises plan and optimize their offices, today announced an expansion of its integration with Micr…

MSFT Investment Loss: Microsoft Investors that Lost Money after Copilot Functionality Issues Disclosed are Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Filed Securities Fraud Class Action
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 8

Microsoft Investors that Lost Money after Copilot Functionality Issues Disclosed are Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Filed Securities Fraud Class Act

Another German state heads down the open source sovereignty road
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 8

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ditches SharePoint while Bavaria also mulls Microsoft alternatives

'Used, abused, and discarded:' CWA Canada slams Microsoft over handling of Bethesda layoffs
gamedeveloper · Jul 8

The union claims around a dozen roles have been eliminated at Bethesda Game Studios Montreal.

Logicalis logra el estatus de Microsoft Frontier Partner para acelerar la adopción de la IA empresarial
All News Releases · Jul 8

LONDRES, 8 de julio de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicalis, proveedor global de servicios tecnológicos, ha obtenido la certificación Microsoft Frontier Partner, además de su especialización en Microsoft Co…

Microsoft intros tech that rebuilds dead PCs without requiring local copies of Windows
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 8

No USB stick required if your Win 11 box has a pulse and a network driver

Anthropic taps Teresa Carlson to lead public sector work
The Business Journals · Jul 8

Teresa Carlson joins Anthropic as global head of public sector to strengthen the AI company's government relationships ahead of its planned...

Seattle leaders tout World Cup success as spotlight moves on
The Business Journals · Jul 8

Seattle leaders report record downtown foot traffic and hotel revenue growth following the city's six World Cup matches.

Why the AI Boom Is About to Break the U.S. Power Grid
Oilprice.com · Jul 8

The American power grid is about to fail the most important industry it has ever been asked to support. In fact…the dominoes in this potentially disastrous scenario have already begun to fall. Large c…

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 7

NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MSFT). Such inves…

ROSEN, A HIGHLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 7

NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

LOGICALIS ERREICHT MICROSOFT-FRONTIER-PARTNERSTATUS ZUR BESCHLEUNIGUNG DER EINFÜHRUNG VON KI IN UNTERNEHMEN
All News Releases · Jul 7

LONDON, 7. Juli 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Der globale Technologiedienstleister Logicalis hat neben der Microsoft-Copilot-Spezialisierung auch den Status als Microsoft Frontier Partner erlangt. Damit unters…

LOGICALIS OBTIENT LE STATUT DE PARTENAIRE « FRONTIER » DE MICROSOFT POUR ACCÉLÉRER L'ADOPTION DE L'IA DANS LES ENTREPRISES
All News Releases · Jul 7

LONDRES, 7 juillet 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Logicalis, fournisseur mondial de services technologiques, a obtenu le statut de partenaire « Frontier » de Microsoft, qui s'ajoute à sa spécialisation Microsof…

Microsoft joins AI cost-cutting trend by relying more on its own models
TechCrunch · Jul 7

Microsoft is the latest Silicon Valley giant to cut back on its AI spending.

New Fellows study AI’s workplace impact
Source · Jul 7

The post New Fellows study AI’s workplace impact appeared first on Source.

Microsoft-backed SMR firm Aalo achieves test reactor criticality, first under DOE pilot program
DCD · Jul 7

Achieved the milestone on the 4th of July

Microsoft scrambles to secure AI talent, guts Xbox workforce
HR Dive - Latest News · Jul 7

The tech giant aims to deploy 6,000 industry and engineering experts as part of the Microsoft Frontier Co. initiative launched last week.

Court tosses Microsoft's appeal in pre-owned software licenses battle
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 7

ValueLicensing celebrates while Redmond considers next steps

ENVISION APPOINTS 15-YEAR MICROSOFT VETERAN STEPHEN ROSE AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
All General Business · Jul 7

Former Microsoft Senior Product Manager Joins Envision as Tech Innovation and AI Leader PAWTUCKET, R.I., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Technology Advisors, a leading technology company focused…

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 7

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

Xbox retreats again – but to where? | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jul 7

Last July, when Microsoft made sweeping cuts to its gaming division, axing employees at King, Raven Software, Rare, Blizzard, and more, shuttering The Initiative, and cancelling the Perfect Dark reboo…

Photonic Inc. Names Orlagh Neary Chief Marketing Officer and Briony Shipman Vice President of Global Government Affairs
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 7

Former Microsoft Quantum leader and Senior UK Civil Servant join to scale commercialization following the company’s $200M USD raise Former Microsoft Quantum leader and Senior UK Civil Servant join to…

Xbox Game Pass reportedly boasts around 30m subscribers
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jul 7

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service apparently has around 30 million users. Read more

Microsoft flips Windows Backup to on by default unless you're in the EU
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 7

Everyone else must opt out manually if they don't fancy settings data shipped off-device

Fake IT bods on Microsoft Teams coax workers into installing malware
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 7

Unit 42 says attackers are posing as helpdesk staff and persuading employees to hand over remote control before dropping EtherRAT trojan

MSFT Investment Deadline: Microsoft Securities Fraud Class Action Focuses on Copilot Functionality Issues; Investors Notified of August 11 Court Deadline
All News Releases · Jul 7

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Microsoft investors after its stock plummeted 10% because Microsoft allegedly misled investors regarding its AI chatbot Copilot and…

Microsoft to enable Windows settings backup by default for orgs
BleepingComputer · Jul 7

Microsoft says the Windows settings backup and restore tool will be enabled by default on Microsoft Entra-joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid-joined enterprise systems after upgrading to Windows 11 26H2.…

Microsoft testing new Cloud Rebuild Windows 11 recovery feature
BleepingComputer · Jul 7

Microsoft has begun testing the Cloud Rebuild recovery feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview builds released for users in the Experimental channel. [...]

Microsoft Joins AI-Driven Tech Layoff Wave With 4,800 Job Cuts
Insurance Journal · Jul 7

Microsoft is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, the latest in a wave of tech layoffs as the Windows maker spends heavily on AI infrastructure and uses the technology to improv…

Rockville's Zenimax cuts nearly 400 workers amid Microsoft layoffs
The Business Journals · Jul 7
Layoffs

Microsoft's Xbox division cuts 3200 workers, including 400 at Rockville-based ZeniMax Media and its online studios affiliate.

Microsoft, Xbox layoffs hit DFW video game studio behind 'Doom'
The Business Journals · Jul 7
Layoffs

The studio known for video game franchises like "Doom" and "Quake," which helped propel the career of legendary developer John Carmack,...

Microsoft lays off 605 WA employees in new round of cuts
The Business Journals · Jul 7
Layoffs

The layoffs are part of the latest wave of job reductions sweeping through Microsoft and the wider tech industry.

Zoom to acquire Seattle sales and marketing startup
The Business Journals · Jul 7
M&A

Zoom Video Communications Inc. will acquire Seattle startup Common Room to integrate its data-driven sales tools and AI agents into the Zoom...

Compulsion Games and Double Fine confirm "Independence Day" from Xbox
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jul 6

Compulsion Games and Double Fine – two formerly Xbox-owned developers now spun out from the Xbox family of studios as Microsoft enacts a deep round of cuts and divestitures – have released statements…

Fake IT support calls on Microsoft Teams push EtherRAT malware
BleepingComputer · Jul 6

Threat actors are abusing Microsoft Teams voice calls by impersonating corporate IT support staff to trick employees into installing the EtherRAT malware, giving attackers initial access to corporate…

Microsoft, Google and Cloudflare just made 2029 the new quantum deadline
The New Stack · Jul 6

The inevitable path to access to quantum computing brings an equal and opposite responsibility to address post-quantum cryptography.  Government directives from The post Microsoft, Google and Cloudfla…

MICROSOFT CLASS ACTION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Contact the Firm Regarding Lead Plaintiff Role
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 6

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partners Brandon Walker and Melissa Fortunato Encourage Investors Who Suffered Losses In Microsoft (MSFT) To Contact Them Directly To Discuss Their Options

Deadline Alert: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 6

LOS ANGELES, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 11, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed…

Microsoft Eliminates 2% Of Workforce, Plans More Cuts For Xbox
Bisnow News Feed · Jul 6

Microsoft eliminated 4,800 positions on Monday and plans to cut about 20% of its Xbox division as it restructures amid the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Xbox will cut 3,200 roles this…

Microsoft plans to cut 4,800 jobs
DCD · Jul 6

Primarily impacts Xbox, but cloud workers also hit

Microsoft says the world is changing faster than it can keep up as it guts commercial, Xbox teams
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 6

Xbox chief says company can't afford to mistake longevity for inevitability

Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales
TechCrunch · Jul 6

Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears of AI replacing jobs. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commercial sal…

[Latest] Global Healthcare Mobility Solutions Market Size/Share Worth USD 1411.37 Billion by 2035 at a 21.62% CAGR: Healthcare Foresights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, SWOT Analysis)
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 6

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Healthcare Foresights, the demand analysis of Global Healthcare Mobility Solutions Market size & share revenue was valued a…

By Year-End, Anthropic Will Out-Earn Every Public Software Company Except Microsoft
SaaStrAI · Jul 6

Our jaws drop at Anthropic’s growth rate, and its valuation.  But sometimes we can lose sight of just how big it already is … versus everyone else in software. Anthropic exited 2025 at roughly $9 bill…

Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of August 11, 2026 in Microsoft Corporation Lawsuit - MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 6

Important Information Regarding Section 20(a) Individual Liability Claims Against Four Microsoft Executives Who Allegedly Signed Off on Misleading AI Statements Important Information Regarding Sectio…

Xbox to Lay Off Up to 3,200 Staffers in ‘Most Significant Restructure’ in Company’s History
Variety · Jul 6

Xbox is set to layoff 1,600 staffers Monday and up to another 1,600 over the next year in what new CEO Asha Sharma calls the “most significant restructure” in the Microsoft-owned company’s history. In…

$MSFT Fraud Notification: Microsoft Sued for Securities Fraud After Copilot Functionality Issues Spark a 10% Stock Drop – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law by August 11
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 6

Microsoft Sued for Securities Fraud After Copilot Functionality Issues Spark a 10% Stock Drop – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law by August 11

Simpson Associates partners with Nelson Global to strengthen data security, compliance and governance with Microsoft Purview
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 6

Nelson Global partners with Simpson Associates to strengthen data compliance and AI governance using Microsoft Purview across their multinational operation

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 6

NEW YORK, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 and Januar…

Big Tech’s $3 Trillion Struggle to Secure Enough Electricity
Oilprice.com · Jul 5

For most of modern history, oil was the world’s most valuable resource. It powered industrial growth, decided wars, reshaped geopolitics, and created the largest corporations in history.  Then oil los…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 5

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Microsoft, AWS and Anthropic are spending billions — and not on better models
The New Stack · Jul 5

On July 2, Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft’s commercial business, announced the formation of the Microsoft Frontier Company. The new The post Microsoft, AWS and Anthropic are spending billions — and…

The future of the firm is a learning loop in which human capital and token capital compound. With our new Frontier Co., our ambition is to help every enterprise build its own AI capability, and to help create a frontier ecosystem where every organization can turn its knowledge, workflows, and judgment into its own AI systems that continuously improve.
Source · Jul 3

The post The future of the firm is a learning loop in which human capital and token capital compound. With our new Frontier Co., our ambition is to help every enterprise build its own AI capability, a…

National Grid Ventures invests $1.75bn in Joulent for construction of gas plant powering 2GW Microsoft data center in Texas
DCD · Jul 3

Joulent is a portfolio company of Engine No. 1

ARToken PhaaS exposes EvilTokens' Microsoft 365 phishing toolkit
BleepingComputer · Jul 3

A new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform dubbed "ARToken" appears to operate as an affiliate of the EvilTokens phishing platform, giving researchers a glimpse into an extensive toolkit designed to…

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 3

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

MSFT Shareholder News: Microsoft Accused of Making Misrepresentations about its Functionality Issues in Securities Fraud Class Action – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 3

Microsoft Accused of Making Misrepresentations about its Functionality Issues in Securities Fraud Class Action – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law

AI Governance & Risk Platforms Lead Growth in Agentic AI Security Sector with Highest Predicted CAGR
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 3

The agentic AI security market is set to expand from USD 1.65 billion in 2026 to USD 13.52 billion by 2032, driven by a 42.0% CAGR. As third-party AI tools grow, demand for secure integration across a…

Microsoft just admitted its biggest AI mistake — and spent $2.5 billion fixing it
The New Stack · Jul 2

Microsoft’s latest AI services announcement suggests the era of standardizing on a single model may be ending. This week, the The post Microsoft just admitted its biggest AI mistake — and spent $2.5 b…

20VC x SaaStr: The Token ROI Crisis Comes for Everyone, Anthropic Wants Chinese Open Source Banned, and Microsoft Has Its Worst Month Since 2000
SaaStrAI · Jul 2

With Harry Stebbings, Jason Lemkin, and Rory O’Driscoll We recorded this on the last day of June, and one theme ran through almost every story: Companies quintupled their token spend in the first half…

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jul 2

LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Microsoft Co…

Global AI Orchestration Platform Market Size/Share Worth USD 72.45 Billion by 2035 at a 22.13% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 2

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global AI Orchestration Platform Market size & share revenue was valued at a…

Microsoft said exploitation was 'less likely' ... but CISA just added SharePoint RCE to KEV list
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 2

Attackers need little more than a valid SharePoint account to execute code on vulnerable on-prem servers

ConsentFix and ClickFix: How Microsoft 365 Accounts are Hijacked in 3 Seconds
BleepingComputer · Jul 2

ConsentFix and ClickFix attacks steal Microsoft 365 tokens in seconds using fake prompts and OAuth flows. Learn how these MFA bypass tactics work and how to defend against them. [...]

Microsoft launches its own AI deployment company with $2.5 billion commitment
TechCrunch · Jul 2

Microsoft follows Amazon, OpenAI and Anthropic with its new AI deployment group.

Lightstorm to launch India-Malaysia-Singapore subsea cable system with Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications
DCD · Jul 2

Follows Tata’s earlier announcement it would be investing in the consortium

Microsoft Frontier Company: AI engineering that amplifies and protects your intelligence
Source · Jul 2

The post Microsoft Frontier Company: AI engineering that amplifies and protects your intelligence appeared first on Source.

Microsoft fixes bug that removed Copilot button in Outlook
BleepingComputer · Jul 2

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing the Copilot Chat or Copilot buttons in Classic Outlook to disappear for Windows users with the Copilot Chat (Basic) license. [...]

authID Achieves Microsoft Entra Verified ID Identity Verification Partner Certification
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Jul 2

Certified Integration Delivers High-Assurance, Privacy-Preserving Identity Verification at Scale Across the Microsoft Ecosystem

CISA: Microsoft SharePoint RCE flaw now actively exploited
BleepingComputer · Jul 2

CISA warned on Wednesday that attackers have begun exploiting a high-severity Microsoft SharePoint remote code execution vulnerability patched in May. [...]

Microsoft reveals plans for data center in Sandnes, Norway
DCD · Jul 2

Will join the Norway East region

Microsoft signs land purchase agreement for data center in Grevenbroich, Germany
DCD · Jul 2

Cloud giant developing another site near Cologne

Microsoft UK's Thames Valley Park campus could be redeveloped as a gas-powered data center
DCD · Jul 2

Reading site set to head to public consultation

Indian tech tycoon bets $30M of his own money to build AI alternative to Microsoft Office
TechCrunch · Jul 2

Neo is Bhavin Turakhia’s fifth venture and his latest involving enterprise software. This time he's taking on Microsoft Office, Google Apps with AI.

5 Under-the-Radar Stocks Fueling the AI Revolution
Oilprice.com · Jul 2

Nvidia was the first poster child of the AI revolution. OpenAI turned ChatGPT into a global phenomenon. Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic have since dominated headlines with ever-more-powerful models.…

ROSEN, RECOGNIZED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 1

NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Accelerating the quantum-safe timeline
Source · Jul 1

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How AI agents can train their own skills
Source · Jul 1

The post How AI agents can train their own skills appeared first on Source.

Hackers target Microsoft 365 accounts with 81 million login attempts
BleepingComputer · Jul 1

An aggressive password-spraying campaign targeting Microsoft 365 environments generated more than 81 million login attempts over a two-week period. [...]

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 1

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Charity backed by ex-Microsoft CEO and wife is putting down permanent roots in metro Detroit
Crain's Detroit · Jul 1

Ballmer Group is shifting its focus to a smaller number of large, scalable initiatives to advance economic mobility for children and families around the country.

New AI-powered library lets people meet Theodore Roosevelt in a whole new way
Source · Jul 1

The post New AI-powered library lets people meet Theodore Roosevelt in a whole new way  appeared first on Source.

Velosio Deepens its Investment as a Top Microsoft Partner with Acquisitions of Kopis and Acuitas
All General Business · Jul 1

Two strategic transactions expand Velosio's Azure, business applications and AI capabilities while extending its full Microsoft portfolio to a broader customer base ATLANTA, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/…

Microsoft lets Azure Linux 4 out of the cloud in downloadable ISO form
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jul 1

Fedora-derived server distro is ready for local testing, but production deployments should wait

MSFT Shareholder Alert: Investors With Losses May Seek to Lead the Class Action in Microsoft Corporation Securities Lawsuit - Contact Levi & Korsinsky
All News Releases · Jul 1

Executive Accountability: Jared Spataro's "70% of the Fortune 500" Copilot Claims Now at the Center of Microsoft Securities Action NEW YORK, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies…

Theodore Roosevelt Speaks Again: LemonSlice Powers a Life-Size, Conversational AI Avatar at the Opening of the New Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
All General Business · Jul 1

Through a partnership with Microsoft and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, visitors can look the 26th president in the eye and ask him questions, hearing answers in his own words, powered b…

Meta, like SpaceX, looks to turn excess AI compute into cash
TechCrunch · Jul 1

Meta is developing plans for a cloud infrastructure business, selling access to AI compute power and models. The move would pit it against the big cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, Google Clou…

IFI Techsolutions Limited Renews Microsoft Azure Expert MSP Status for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jul 1

MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AEMSP--IFI Techsolutions Limited renews Microsoft Azure Expert MSP status for the fourth consecutive year, strengthening its enterprise cloud credentials.

Macabacus Appoints Paul Ross as Chief Marketing Officer
All Financial Services & Investing · Jul 1

Veteran enterprise software marketing leader joins to accelerate growth of the leading Microsoft-native productivity platform for finance and professional services teams NEW YORK, July 1, 2026 /PRNews…

Gong partnering with Microsoft to enable enterprises to automate workflows, act faster, and win more revenue with AI
All General Business · Jul 1

Marketplace availability unlocks purchasing with Azure Consumption Commitments (MACC), while MCP-powered AI interoperability and deeper integrations connect data and workflows across the Microsoft eco…

Fortude recognized as Microsoft ‘Fabric Featured Partner’, reinforcing expertise in data analytics
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 1

New York, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortude, a global digital solutions company, has been recognized as a Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner, a designation verified by Microsoft engineering a…

Microsoft fixes GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel
BleepingComputer · Jul 1

Microsoft has fixed the GIF functionality in the Emoji Panel for Windows 11 and Windows Server users after the provider shut down its service. [...]

DCD Studio: Cloud adoption and the AI boom in Italy with Tiziano Durante, Microsoft
DCD · Jul 1

Georgia Butler speaks with Tiziano Durante of Microsoft on Italy's booming data center market, Microsoft’s €4.3bn investment, AI-driven cloud growth, digital sovereignty, and the role of hybrid cloud…

MSFT Lawsuit Notification: Microsoft Investors Bring Securities Class Action Following Functionality Issues – Contact BFA Law by August 11 Deadline
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 1

Microsoft Investors Bring Securities Class Action Following Functionality Issues – Contact BFA Law by August 11 Deadline

Elisa recognized with Microsoft verified Managed XDR solution status
All News Releases · Jul 1

HELSINKI, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elisa today announced it has achieved Microsoft verified Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution status. By achieving this status, Elisa has prov…

CallTower Earns Microsoft Calling for Teams Advanced Specialization
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 1

Recognition validates CallTower's expertise in deploying and managing Microsoft Teams calling solutions for organizations worldwide Recognition validates CallTower's expertise in deploying and managi…

17a-4 Announces New DataParser Capabilities for Microsoft Teams to Collect Call Recordings, Transcripts and SMS
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jul 1

With the addition of call recordings, meeting transcripts and SMS collection, DataParser helps firms preserve a broader record of business communications.

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jun 30

NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 and Janua…

Microsoft accelerates quantum-safe roadmap as risks grow
BleepingComputer · Jun 30

Microsoft announced today that it is accelerating its quantum-safe security roadmap, saying advances in quantum computing are bringing the need to replace today's encryption standards sooner than prev…

Xbox Pulls Out of ‘Project Fantasy’ Video Game From IO Interactive; Hideo Kojima’s ‘OD’ Still in the Works
Variety · Jun 30

Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox division has backed out of a deal with IO Interactive to fund and publish a new game, as the company re-evaluates investment decisions. IO Interactive, the maker of “Hitman” and…

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 30

NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MSFT).   Such inv…

IO Interactive to lay off employees after Xbox pulls support for untitled fantasy game
gamedeveloper · Jun 30

Xbox's business reset is driving layoffs outside of Microsoft.

Report: Xbox considering sale or closure of Arkane, other studios, as layoffs loom
gamedeveloper · Jun 30

As part of Microsoft's 'reset,' Arkane's Blade may be facing the chopping block, and the studio facing a potential sale or closure

Securing AI agents: When AI tools move from reading to acting
Source · Jun 30

The post Securing AI agents: When AI tools move from reading to acting appeared first on Source.

Atera Extends Enterprise Lead with Top G2 Rankings
All News Releases · Jun 30

Ranked No. 1 across 15 G2 Summer 2026 reports, Atera outperforms platforms including ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Microsoft Copilot as enterprises increasingly prioritize outcome-driven AI NEW YORK, Ju…

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jun 30

BENSALEM, Pa., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit agai…

Microsoft previews Linux containers that run in Windows
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 30

Linux container CLI and API for Windows applications

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 30

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

Huntress Announces the General Availability of Managed ISPM, Expanding its Agentic Security Platform with Proactive Controls that Strengthen Identity Resilience at Scale
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 30

Huntress announces the general availability of Managed ISPM, successfully hardening more than 12,000 Microsoft 365 tenants in Early Access.

CalendarBridge Announces Support for Microsoft 365 GCC High Environments
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 30

New capability extends CalendarBridge’s secure calendar synchronization platform to government contractors, public sector partners, and organizations in highly regulated Microsoft 365 environments Ne…

Former Microsoft engineer shrinks Notepad down to size
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 30

Rolling back the years and the bloat for veteran text editor

Mircosoft adds smarter bot protection to Teams meetings
BleepingComputer · Jun 30

Microsoft has introduced a new Teams admin policy that allows organizers to prevent third-party bots from joining meetings without approval. [...]

Microsoft adds smarter bot protection to Teams meetings
BleepingComputer · Jun 30

Microsoft has introduced a new Teams admin policy that allows organizers to prevent third-party bots from joining meetings without approval. [...]

CGI earns the Solutions Partner with certified software designation for cloud and AI delivery within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program
All News Releases · Jun 30

Stock Market Symbols GIB.A (TSX) GIB (NYSE) cgi.com/newsroom FAIRFAX, Va., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the world's largest independent technology and professional…

$MSFT Notification: Microsoft Accused of Misrepresentations about its Copilot Issues in Securities Fraud Class Action
All News Releases · Jun 30

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Microsoft investors after its stock plummeted 10% because Microsoft allegedly misled investors regarding its AI chatbot Copilot and…

Building tech in the world’s secret R&D hub
MIT Technology Review · Jun 30

Apple. Anthropic. Disney Research. Google. Meta. Microsoft. NVIDIA. OpenAI. Few places outside Silicon Valley can claim R&D hubs from all of these companies. Fewer still are concentrated in a city of…

CISA: Windows BlueHammer flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs
BleepingComputer · Jun 30

CISA confirmed on Monday that ransomware gangs are now exploiting a Microsoft Defender privilege escalation vulnerability, dubbed BlueHammer, that has previously been abused in zero-day attacks. [...]

Microsoft builds a bouncer to keep bots out of Teams meetings
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 30

Allows ISVs to put their names on the door so desirable bots always get in

Electronics prices are starting to soar, adding to the stress consumers are facing
Modern Retail · Jun 30

Major electronics companies like Apple and Microsoft announced significant price hikes this month, largely driven by the increased cost of memory chips. It will leave consumers feeling even more sque…

Big Tech Says Data Centers Must Change To Survive Local Opposition
Bisnow News Feed · Jun 29

As data center projects face fierce opposition across the U.S., leaders at Microsoft and Oracle say the industry can no longer afford to be dismissive of local concerns. Instead, developers and hypers…

Mphasis joins Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Finextra Research Headlines · Jun 29

Mphasis, (BSE: 526299; NSE: MPHASIS), a global AI-led, platform-driven technology solutions provider, today announced that it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MIS…

Small and medium businesses aren’t waiting for an AI invitation — they’re already leading
Source · Jun 29

The post Small and medium businesses aren’t waiting for an AI invitation — they’re already leading appeared first on Source.

The 2026 Agent Confidence Index: Where 300 builders see real momentum
Source · Jun 29

The post The 2026 Agent Confidence Index: Where 300 builders see real momentum appeared first on Source.

JetBrains kills Kotlin Notebook months after Microsoft’s Polyglot exit. But Jupyter is doing just fine.
The New Stack · Jun 29

JetBrains, the Czech developer tools company behind the IntelliJ IDEA IDE, announced Monday that it’s sunsetting Kotlin Notebook, the interactive The post JetBrains kills Kotlin Notebook months after…

Lost Money on Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)? Join Class Action Suit Seeking Recovery - Contact Levi & Korsinsky
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 29

Alert: Microsoft's AI Promises Propelled MSFT Above $550 Per Share Before Alleged Copilot Deficiencies Surfaced, Costing Investors Billions in Market Value Alert: Microsoft's AI Promises Propelled MS…

Deadline Alert: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP About Securities Fraud Lawsuit
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 29

LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 11, 2026 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed…

Microsoft extends Windows Server 2022 hotpatching until October 2027
BleepingComputer · Jun 29

Microsoft has extended Windows Server 2022 hotpatching until October 2027, one year after the mainstream end date of October 2026. [...]

Microsoft to assist European Commission in defense of EU-US data-sharing agreement
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 29

Court says Redmond can file briefs, take part in hearings amid challenge to the current path Big Tech's data spice uses to legally flow

eMazzanti Technologies Partners with Plurall AI to Deliver Full-Spectrum Cybersecurity and Synthetic Media Defense
All General Business · Jun 29

Partnership fuses Plurall AI's advanced deepfake detection platform with eMazzanti's robust managed IT infrastructure and proactive security ecosystem. HOBOKEN, N.J., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- eMa…

Microsoft keeps Windows Server 2022 hotpatching alive into 2027
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 29

In the Azure Edition, of course

Investor Announcement: Microsoft Investors are Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Pending Securities Fraud Class Action to Recover Stock Losses
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 29

Microsoft Investors are Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Pending Securities Fraud Class Action to Recover Stock Losses

Trust3 AI Brings Its Agent Control Plane to Microsoft Copilot Studio
All News Releases · Jun 29

Security teams can now discover, observe, and secure every Copilot Studio agent, including shadow agents, from a single control plane. SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trust3 AI today anno…

Deep Sky Delivers North America's First Certified Direct Air Capture Carbon Removal Credits
All News Releases · Jun 29

North America's first certified direct air capture carbon removal credits issued by Isometric from Deep Sky Alpha in Alberta, Canada, for Microsoft and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) MONTREAL, June 29, 20…

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 28

NEW YORK, June 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 28

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jun 26

LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT) have opp…

How AI is helping scientists better understand the human brain
Source · Jun 26

The post How AI is helping scientists better understand the human brain appeared first on Source.

Valve can afford a niche, pricey hardware launch; Sony and Microsoft can’t
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jun 26

The great hardware pricing crisis may feel like it’s been going on for ages, but in truth, its full effects have only been felt in certain specific consumer sectors so far. If you’re directly shopping…

MSFT Shareholder Alert: Microsoft Corporation Securities Class Action Lawsuit - Investors With Losses May Contact The Gross Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 26

NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT).

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 26

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

AWS, Microsoft and Google agree the session is the new unit of compute. They disagree on how to isolate it.
The New Stack · Jun 26

Over the past few months, four AI giants quietly rebuilt the same thing at once: AWS, Microsoft, Google, and Anthropic The post AWS, Microsoft and Google agree the session is the new unit of compute.…

Miasma campaign poisons 20-plus npm packages, hunts for developer secrets
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 26

Microsoft says latest attack targets Leo Platform and RStreams packages, harvesting creds and going after more maintainers

Italy probes AI-fueled price hikes in Microsoft 365
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 26

Regulator says subscribers may have been defaulted onto more expensive plans with Copilot features attached

$MSFT Fraud Alert: Microsoft Investors Sue for Recovery in Securities Fraud Class Action after 10% Stock Drop – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 26

Microsoft Investors Sue for Recovery in Securities Fraud Class Action after 10% Stock Drop – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law

Engineer accused of insider trading tied to Microsoft's reboot of Three Mile Island nuclear plant
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 26

SEC claims former Constellation employee made $1.4M trading options before the restart deal was announced

Microsoft claims water positivity across data center operations
DCD · Jun 26

Did not disclose water consumption levels

Microsoft extends extended updates for Windows 10 in the most muted way imaginable
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 26

Tiny tweak to support page reveals consumers can purchase another year of patch protection

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Microsoft Corporation of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - MSFT
All News Releases · Jun 26

NEW YORK, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Corporation ("Microsoft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT). Such investors a…

The $7 Trillion AI Boom Is Running Out of Power
Oilprice.com · Jun 26

Forget the chips. Forget the code. The most expensive, in-demand commodity in the entire $3-trillion AI revolution is not a patented algorithm or a new Nvidia GPU. It's power. Specifically, a secure,…

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jun 25

NEW YORK, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 and Janua…

Copilot in Excel: Built for the era of Frontier Finance
Source · Jun 25

The post Copilot in Excel: Built for the era of Frontier Finance appeared first on Source.

Linux Foundation and Industry Leaders Launch Akrites to Defend Critical Open Source Software Against AI-Enabled Cyber Threats
All News Releases · Jun 25

Amazon Web Services, Anthropic, Chainguard, Cisco, Citi, Endor Labs, Ericsson, Google, IBM, JPMorganChase, Microsoft and GitHub, NVIDIA, OpenAI, RapidFort, Red Hat, Rust Foundation, Sonatype, Vodafone…

MSFT Class Action Notice: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of the Lead Plaintiff Deadline in the Microsoft Corporation Class Action Lawsuit
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 25

Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Misled Investors Regarding Copilot User Adoption and AI-Driven Growth Prospects

Today we’re bringing skills to Copilot for Excel, giving teams a new way to scale their expertise across every workbook.
Source · Jun 25

The post Today we’re bringing skills to Copilot for Excel, giving teams a new way to scale their expertise across every workbook. appeared first on Source.

Microsoft quietly extends free Windows 10 ESU support to October 2027
BleepingComputer · Jun 25

Microsoft has quietly extended its free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers by an additional year, allowing enrolled devices to continue receiving security updates until O…

Xbox Hikes X and S Consoles Price by More Than $100, Discontinues 2 TB Model
Variety · Jun 25

Xbox is hiking the prices of its X and S gaming consoles by more than $100 across models, the Microsoft-owned company announced Thursday. This marks the second time Xbox has raised the prices of its c…

Microsoft significantly increases Xbox prices worldwide and withdraws 2TB model citing "components crisis"
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jun 25

Microsoft has announced that it is increasing the price of Xbox worldwide from August 2, blaming increased costs for console storage and memory. The 512 GB models will increase by $100 and the 1TB mod…

Microsoft raises price of Xbox consoles once again, sunsets 2TB model
gamedeveloper · Jun 25

The cheapest Xbox console will now cost $499.99.

[Latest] Global AI Voice Agents in Healthcare Market Size/Share Worth USD 14.37 Billion by 2035 at a 18.3% CAGR: Healthcare Foresights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth Rate, Value, SWOT Analysis)
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 25

[220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Healthcare Foresights, the demand analysis of Global AI Voice Agents in Healthcare Market size & share revenue was valued a…

Meta and Microsoft add more than $120bn in future lease commitments in latest quarter
DCD · Jun 25

Total lease commitments now more than $850bn

WinWire Earns Microsoft Frontier Partner Status, Strengthening Its Position as a Leader in Enterprise AI Adoption
All General Business · Jun 25

This recognition reflects WinWire's commitment to delivering secure, scalable AI solutions using Microsoft technology. SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WinWire (part of NTT DATA), a…

Daloopa expands financial data access with new MCP connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot integration, bringing trusted financial data directly into AI workflows
All General Business · Jun 25

Enables investment firms to use LLMs with high-quality, AI-ready data for accurate analysis NEW YORK, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Daloopa, the essential data infrastructure for AI and agentic workfl…

AWS and Microsoft designated 'gatekeepers' under Europe's Digital Markets Act
DCD · Jun 25

European Commission's preliminary decision comes despite duo "not meeting the DMA's quantitative thresholds"

PitchBook Expands Premium AI Integrations with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot in Excel
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 25

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PitchBook, a leading private capital market intelligence platform, today announced a new federated Copilot connector with Microsoft, bringing trusted private capital market d…

European Commission lines up Amazon and Microsoft for cloud gatekeeper status
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 25

Preliminary position calls for designation under the Digital Markets Act

Convr® Makes the Industry's Only Commercial P&C Risk Context Engine Available to AI Agents via Model Context Protocol (MCP)
All News Releases · Jun 25

CHICAGO, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An underwriter reviewing a $40M manufacturing submission can now ask their AI assistant — Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or any compatible agent, "What are the key r…

Keeper Security Brings Privileged Access Controls to Microsoft Teams With New Keeper Teams App
All General Business · Jun 25

The Keeper Teams App embeds governed, auditable workflows directly into Microsoft Teams, enforcing zero standing privilege and eliminating credential risk at the moment of access CHICAGO, June 25, 202…

Windows APO delivers customizable spatial audio
EDN · Jun 25

Ceva’s RealSpace Elevate is a Microsoft-certified Windows Audio Processing Object (APO) that enables spatial audio for PC gaming headsets. The post Windows APO delivers customizable spatial audio appe…

Analysts attempt to make sense of Xbox's latest exclusivity pivot
gamedeveloper · Jun 25

'It's remarkable for how long Microsoft let many of its leading brands languish.'

ROSEN, A LEADING NATIONAL FIRM, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 25

NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) between May 1, 2025 a…

Malicious Edge extension abuses Native Messaging as bridge to malware
BleepingComputer · Jun 24

A malicious Microsoft Edge extension dubbed 'Edgecution' has been used in a ransomware attack to escape the browser sandbox and deploy a Python-based backdoor. [...]

Scaling cybercrime disruption through innovation and AI
Source · Jun 24

The post Scaling cybercrime disruption through innovation and AI appeared first on Source.

Three ‘cybercrime as a service’ operations undercut by Microsoft, law enforcement
The Record from Recorded Future News · Jun 24

Microsoft touted its latest action against malware infrastructure as a new approach aimed at the full cybercrime "supply chain." Europol said more than 300 servers were targeted.

2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Champions Named in Info-Tech Research Group's Data Quadrant Report
All News Releases · Jun 24

The 2026 Endpoint Detection and Response Data Quadrant Report from Info-Tech Research Group, powered by SoftwareReviews, recognizes ThreatDown EDR, CrowdStrike Falcon Platform, Acronis Cyber Platform,…

Microsoft uses AI to link two malware operations in racketeering suit
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 24

200+ C2 servers linked to StealC and Amadey shut down

Windows 11 turns five, leaving some important lessons for Microsoft
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 24

Maybe sometimes users know best

How AI is finding more answers about rare diseases
Source · Jun 24

The post How AI is finding more answers about rare diseases appeared first on Source.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 24

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

ivision Achieves Four New Microsoft Advanced Specializations, Helping Organizations Securely Scale AI & Unlock Business Value
All News Releases · Jun 24

This reinforces ivision's ability to help organizations build secure AI foundations, govern AI responsibly, and scale AI with confidence. ATLANTA, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ivision, a leading tech…

Microsoft, Europol lead international takedown against infostealer malware
Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News · Jun 24

Cybercriminals used Amadey and StealC to infect thousands of computers worldwide, leading to ransomware and other digital crimes.

Boffin claims Microsoft's supposed quantum leap does not compute due to 'basic Python errors'
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 24

Nature paper argues researchers cherry-picked data. Redmond insists its work is sound

Amadey, StealC malware operations disrupted in Operation Endgame action
BleepingComputer · Jun 24

Microsoft, Europol, and international partners have disrupted infrastructure used by the Amadey and StealC malware operations as part of Operation Endgame, which targets cybercriminal services and ran…

Expedience Software Brings Microsoft Word and Excel Data Together in New SmartLinks Integration for Statements of Work
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 24

SOW SmartLinks keeps pricing, KPI tables, and RACI matrices synchronized between Excel and Word producing more accurate and more comprehensive

ESET takes part in global Operation Endgame to disrupt Amadey botnet and Stealc infostealer
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 24

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia and PRAGUE, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESET Research assisted in disrupting the Amadey botnet and the Stealc infostealer by providing technical analysis, infrastructure t…

Microsoft’s New AI in Education Report highlights widespread adoption and increasing demand for support
Source · Jun 24

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Microsoft's New AI in Education Report highlights widespread adoption and increasing demand for support
All General Business · Jun 24

To close the gap, Microsoft is announcing new AI-powered tools and training to help educators and students use AI with confidence, clarity and impact REDMOND, Wash., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Micr…

Commvault Signs Multi-Year Strategic Partnership with Microsoft
All News Releases · Jun 24

As more organizations deploy AI and face cyber threats, Commvault's AI and cyber resilience platform will be integrated and delivered as a native ISV Service on Microsoft Azure Commvault among a group…

Inside Microsoft’s two-decade push to cut water intensity while scaling for growth
Source · Jun 24

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Microsoft rivals line up to tell UK watchdog where the software behemoth hurt them
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 24

Browsers, cloud challengers, and Killinghall Parish Council all accuse Redmond of locking in customers, hobbling competition

Why Custom Power Apps Need Developers, Not AI Prototypes
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 24

eSoftware Associates, a Microsoft partner since 2006, explains why AI-generated Power Apps fail in production and how expert developers close the gap.

$MSFT Stock News: Microsoft Stock Dropped 10% after Copilot Issues Disclosed – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Securities Class Action Lawsuit
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 24

Microsoft Stock Dropped 10% after Copilot Issues Disclosed – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Securities Class Action Lawsuit

Ordering a trip back to 2009, with a side of nostalgia
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 24

A time when Windows 7 was Microsoft's latest and greatest

ASUS Partners with Microsoft Excel World Championships to Power the Global Excel Landmark Battle Competition
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Jun 24

Join the YouTube Livestream July 10 12:00pm EST to see players compete around the world on the ultimate ASUS set-up Join the YouTube Livestream July 10 12:00pm EST to see players compete around the w…

Windows 11 KB5095093 update rolls out new Point-in-Time restore feature
BleepingComputer · Jun 23

​​Microsoft has released the KB5095093 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which fixes numerous bugs and begins rolling out new features, including the new Point-in-Time restore fe…

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Microsoft Corporation and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 23

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partners Brandon Walker and Melissa Fortunato Encourage Investors Who Suffered Losses In Microsoft (MSFT) To Contact Them Directly To Discuss Their Options

OpenClaw and Hermes agree on what an agent is. They disagree on what controls it.
The New Stack · Jun 23

At Microsoft’s Build keynote this month, CEO Satya Nadella described a platform shift away from operating systems and apps, and The post OpenClaw and Hermes agree on what an agent is. They disagree on…

Heidrick & Struggles stärkt sein Leitungsgremium durch die Ernennung der KI- und Talentexperten Aseem Datar und Leanne Wood
All News Releases · Jun 23

Neue Ernennungen bringen strategische Fachkompetenz für das nächste Wachstumskapitel des Unternehmens ein CHICAGO, 23. Juni 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles gab heute die Ernennung von Aseem…

Rethinking cloud operations with agentic observability
Source · Jun 23

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Microsoft's first data center at Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, campus now operational
DCD · Jun 23

Two years after project was announced

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 23

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

MSFT Shareholder Alert: Microsoft Corporation Securities Class Action Lawsuit - Investors Should Contact SueWallSt
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 23

SueWallSt alerts MSFT investors to a class action alleging Copilot flaws and undisclosed AI product issues misled shareholders.

MSFT Deadline Alert: The Gross Law Firm Reminds Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Investors of Securities Class Action Deadline on August 11, 2026
All News Releases · Jun 23

NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT). Shareholders who purchased shares of MSFT during the cla…

Microsoft completes construction on first datacenter facility in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
Source · Jun 23

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Envision Consulting Marks 25 Years Serving DC Metro Businesses -- From Break-Fix IT to AI Implementation
All General Business · Jun 23

Alexandria, VA MSP announces expanded AI services powered by Anthropic's Claude and Microsoft Copilot ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Consulting, a managed IT services provider…

CalendarBridge Surpasses 100,000 Users and 4 Million Events Synced as Cross-Company Work Accelerates
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 23

The calendar sync and AI scheduling platform helps professionals, consultants, fractional executives, and enterprise teams coordinate across Microsoft 365, Google, Outlook, and iCloud without merging…

Microsoft Access finally breaks free of its 22-inch form limit
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 23

CRT-era restriction dragged into the widescreen age after 34 years

Netwrix Unveils New AI Governance Capabilities for Hybrid Microsoft Environments
All News Releases · Jun 23

Netwrix 1Secure™ SaaS platform now offers Agentic AI to secure data, identities and Copilot rollouts – providing insights within an hour FRISCO, Texas, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Netwrix, a recogni…

ShareGate MCP Brings Microsoft 365 Governance Into Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot for IT Professionals
All General Business · Jun 23

It surfaces oversharing risks, runs AI-readiness checks, and lets IT pros act on valuable insights, all in the same chat. MONTRÉAL, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ShareGate, the leading Microsoft 365 m…

Ceva Launches Microsoft-Certified Spatial Audio Software for PC Gaming Headsets
All General Business · Jun 23

RealSpace™ Elevate, a licensable Windows APO, enables OEMs to create differentiated, branded spatial audio experiences while reducing development cost and complexity ROCKVILLE, Md., June 23, 2026 /PRN…

Cloudflare arbeitet mit führenden Browser-Anbietern zusammen, um ein datenschutzorientiertes Protokoll für das globale Internet zu entwickeln
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 22

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), das führende Cloud-Unternehmen für Konnektivität, gab heute eine neue Initiative mit den großen Webbrowsern – Mozilla Firefox, Google Chro…

Cloudflare colabora con los principales navegadores para desarrollar un protocolo que priorice la privacidad en Internet a nivel internacional
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 22

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), la empresa líder en conectividad en la nube, ha anunciado hoy una nueva iniciativa junto con los principales navegadores web, Mozilla Fire…

MSFT Stockholder Alert: Shareholder Rights Law Firm Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of the Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Microsoft Corporation
All News Releases · Jun 22

SAN DIEGO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins LLP informs stockholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MS…

Microsoft and Chevron plan one of the largest gas-powered data center projects in US
TechCrunch · Jun 22

Microsoft inked a 20-year power purchase agreement with Chevron, locking in decades of carbon emissions from a new natural gas power plant.

Texas lassoes massive Microsoft datacenter - and 20 years of gas turbine emissions
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 22

The air turns brown when bit barns come to town … deep in the heart of Texas

AI Labs, Quantum Pioneers, and Standards Leaders Headline ANSI's Innovation Summit in Denver
All General Business · Jun 22

July 29 program features speakers from Anthropic, IBM Research, IonQ, Microsoft, NIST, and Colorado's growing quantum cluster NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American National Standards In…

Microsoft says Windows 11 26H2 is coming soon, details upgrade process
BleepingComputer · Jun 22

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H2 will be the next feature update and that devices running Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 will be able to upgrade using a small enablement package. [...]

Microsoft fixes AutoGen Studio flaw that enabled code execution
BleepingComputer · Jun 22

A vulnerability chain dubbed AutoJack in Microsoft's AutoGen Studio interface for prototyping AI agents could let attackers manipulate an agent into executing arbitrary commands on its host system sim…

Microsoft plans 2GW data center campus in Pecos, Texas
DCD · Jun 22

Chevron signed on for energy supply deal

Heidrick & Struggles Strengthens Board with Appointment of AI and Talent Leaders Aseem Datar and Leanne Wood
All News Releases · Jun 22

New Appointments Bring Strategic Expertise to Support Firm's Next Chapter of Growth CHICAGO, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles today announced the appointments of Aseem Datar, Corpora…

Microsoft proposes ratepayer-protection tariff in Nevada
DCD · Jun 22

Part of its Community-First AI Infrastructure initiative, announced earlier in the year

MSFT DEADLINE: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Microsoft Corporation Investors of Upcoming Securities Class Action Deadline
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 22

Deadline Alert: Understanding Lead Plaintiff Selection Under the PSLRA in the Microsoft Corporation Securities Class Action Deadline Alert: Understanding Lead Plaintiff Selection Under the PSLRA in t…

Microsoft tells Windows users to get ready for 26H2 – unless they're on 26H1
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 22

Same core as 24H2 and 25H2 means an enablement package, while Search gets a little more forgiving

Powering the next wave of AI: Expanding capacity with our new datacenter in Pecos
Source · Jun 22

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Cloudflare Collaborates With Leading Browsers to Develop a Privacy-First Protocol For the Global Internet
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 22

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced a new initiative with major Web browsers—Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Micro…

Microsoft accidentally kills epic Outlook email threads
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 22

Redmond manages to break replying to an email on Outlook for macOS, one of the most basic functions

MSFT Alert: Microsoft Investors may have been Misled about the Company’s Copilot Issues – Contact BFA Law about the Pending Securities Fraud Class Action
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 22

Microsoft Investors may have been Misled about the Company’s Copilot Issues – Contact BFA Law about the Pending Securities Fraud Class Action

You can just do things | Factor This Brief
Factor This™ · Jun 22

Aypa Power adds storage to SRP, fusion startup Helion attracts funding and earns key regulatory licenses, MN8 brings solar online for Microsoft, Cadeler finishes turbine installation on an RWE wind fa…

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 22

NEW YORK, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporatio…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 21

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Microsoft links Mastra AI supply chain attack to North Korean hackers
BleepingComputer · Jun 20

Microsoft has attributed a recent Mastra AI supply chain attack that compromised more than 140 npm packages to the North Korean hacking group Sapphire Sleet, also known as BlueNoroff. [...]

Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Microsoft Corporation Investors
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 19

LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Microsoft Corporation, (“Microsoft” or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors of a class action on behalf of investors th…

MSFT Shareholder Alert: Microsoft Corporation Securities Class Action Lawsuit - Investors With Losses May Contact The Gross Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 19

NEW YORK, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT).

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 19

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm

Microsoft's latest Windows bug belongs in the Recycle Bin
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 19

File deletion dialog swaps recognizable names for internal gibberish

Microsoft: June 2026 Windows updates break Recycle Bin prompts
BleepingComputer · Jun 19

Microsoft has confirmed a confusing Windows bug that causes different filenames to appear in the confirmation dialog when deleting a file from the Recycle Bin. [...]

Investor Rights Alert: Microsoft (MSFT) Faces Securities Fraud Class Action after Copilot Issues Cause 10% Stock Drop – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 19

Microsoft (MSFT) Faces Securities Fraud Class Action after Copilot Issues Cause 10% Stock Drop – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law

BlackBoiler Launches Veris, Pairing Its Deterministic Redlining With Generative AI In Microsoft Word
Above the Law · Jun 18

Running directly inside a Microsoft Word add-in, Veris allows contract-review teams to negotiate and mark up agreements without ever leaving the document. The post BlackBoiler Launches Veris, Pairing…

Beyond the benchmark: Advancing security at AI speed
Source · Jun 18

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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
All News Releases · Jun 18

NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Microsoft Cor…

The AI Spending Boom Is Creating a Depreciation Time Bomb
Oilprice.com · Jun 18

The eye-watering capital expenditure plans of Big Tech has been one of the year’s biggest stories.  Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft have all splurged to secure a podium spot in the race to build o…

Microsoft Corporation Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 18

LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Microsoft Corporation, (“Microsoft" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MSFT) investors that the firm has initiated an investigatio…

Microsoft breaks ground on data center campus in La Porte, Indiana
DCD · Jun 18

17 buildings planned

5 reasons Microsoft 365 backup isn’t enough for business data protection
BleepingComputer · Jun 18

Microsoft 365 helps keep services running, but protecting and recovering business data remains your responsibility. Acronis breaks down five gaps organizations should consider when evaluating Microsof…

Microsoft once used its own brand of 'Lego' to optimize Windows
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 18

Making software feel snappier when you only have 12 MB RAM

Has AI Impact Accelerated Beyond Expectation?
Finextra Research Headlines · Jun 18

At the Temenos Community Forum, Patrice Amann, Regional Industry Leader, Insurance and Banking, Microsoft joined the FinextraTV studio to share his insights on the speed of impact across AI and cloud.…

Microsoft fixes Windows Server 2016 security update failures
BleepingComputer · Jun 18

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing the June 2026 security updates to fail on Windows Server 2016 systems that weren't up to date. [...]

Microsoft picks Checkout.com for Emea Xbox digital payments
Finextra Research Headlines · Jun 18

Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announced that it has been selected by Microsoft to power digital payments across key products in the EMEA region.

Fortude advances AI-driven automated regression testing with Fortest
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 18

Melbourne, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortude has significantly augmented Fortest with AI-powered capabilities, to support all major ERPs including Infor CloudSuite and Microsoft Dynamics 365…

Pearson Crowns Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Champions
All General Business · Jun 17

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) announced the winners of the 24th annual Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship. This year's event, h…

BrightWork Announces Latest BrightWork 365 Release to Support PMO Teams Preparing for Project Online Retirement
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 17

The Microsoft 365-based project and portfolio management solution helps organizations improve project governance, reporting, collaboration, and portfolio visibility as they assess alternatives to Micr…

Dstillery Brings Predictive AI Audiences to Microsoft Media Marketplace as Launch Partner
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 17

Dstillery Brings Predictive AI Audiences to Microsoft Media Marketplace as Launch Partner

Oracle denies $3bn Microsoft data center deal collapsed over security and compliance concerns
DCD · Jun 17

The two were previously in discussion for a lease deal

AI is accelerating cyberattacks — here’s how to stay ahead
Source · Jun 17

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Y Combinator and Microsoft partner to support the next generation of AI startups
Source · Jun 17

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Energy Is A Trillion-Dollar Problem for the AI Boom
All News Releases · Jun 17

FN Media Group Presents Oilprice.com Market Commentary NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- If you've been following in the AI boom, you probably are aware of the same names everyone else is. NVIDI…

Microsoft's Azure Core CTO latest to join Anthropic
DCD · Jun 17

Marcus Fontoura aims to "help build the next generation of AI systems"

Report: Xbox was set on splitting with Ninja Theory when unveiling its new project
gamedeveloper · Jun 17

Microsoft reportedly had already planned to sunset or split with Ninja Theory while presenting Senua during the latest showcase.

Surface tension rises as Microsoft's latest kit starts at a pricey $1,499
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 17

Snapdragon X2 silicon and recycled aluminum are nice, the sticker shock less so

Adams Technology Group achieves SOC 2 Type I attestation for security
All News Releases · Jun 17

MERIDIAN, Idaho, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Adams Technology Group, Corp. (ATG), a Microsoft 365 systems integrator specializing in Zero Trust architecture across Identity, Data, and Device for mid…

Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI join forces to help create AI’s missing trust layer
The New Stack · Jun 17

The Linux Foundation has long transcended its roots as a steward of the Linux kernel, emerging as a “foundation of The post Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI join forces to help create AI’s missing trust…

eMazzanti Technologies President Carl Mazzanti Presents AI-Powered Cybersecurity Automation Strategies at 2026 New York State Cybersecurity Conference
All General Business · Jun 17

Hoboken, NJ Managed Security Services Provider Outlines How Organizations Can Automate Cyber Defenses to Match the Speed of AI-Driven Threats HOBOKEN, N.J., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carl Mazzanti…

Apple's WebKit performance tax leaves iOS browsers stuck in the slow lane, says Microsoft
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 17

Rival rendering engines could make pages load almost 30% faster on iPhones, Redmond claims

Stellar® Repair for Outlook Advances PST Repair with Improved Capabilities
All News Releases · Jun 17

New version simplifies PST repair by auto detecting PST files that need repairing and adds a feature to export to Microsoft 365 and Exchange Server. HOUSTON, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellar®, a…

Zilch appoints Microsoft Emea chief Clare Barclay to board
Finextra Research Headlines · Jun 17

Zilch, the intelligent payments platform with nearly six million customers, has today announced the appointment of Dame Clare Barclay DBE to its Board of Directors.

Windows devs rerolled old code to save precious bytes
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 17

There was a time when Microsoft cared about every KB

Microsoft confirms Office apps launch issues after June updates
BleepingComputer · Jun 17

Microsoft is investigating a new issue preventing third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office applications or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems. [...]

Windows update leaves third-party Office document launches in limbo
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 17

Microsoft won the OLE vs OpenDoc wars. Now it's saying OLE dependencies don't matter

Microsoft working on Defender patch for RoguePlanet zero-day
BleepingComputer · Jun 17

Microsoft confirmed that it's working on a security patch for a Defender zero-day vulnerability named "RoguePlanet," disclosed one week ago. [...]

Aembit Extends IAM for Agentic AI to Microsoft Copilot Studio
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 17

LAS VEGAS, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aembit on Tuesday announced support for Copilot Studio, extending its identity and access management capabilities to Microsoft's enterprise AI agent plat…

ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Microsoft Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class – MSFT
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 17

NEW YORK, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporatio…

The Smartest Way to Play the AI Boom in 2026
Oilprice.com · Jun 17

If you've been investing in the AI boom, you probably own most of the same names everyone else does. NVIDIA for the chips. Microsoft, Google and Amazon for the cloud. Maybe Meta for the consumer side.…

Achieving success with AI
Source · Jun 16

The post Achieving success with AI appeared first on Source.

Copilot Cowork is now generally available worldwide, now with multi-model support! Every organization can put long-running agents to work on complex, multi-step tasks, grounded in your organization’s unique knowledge and know-how.
Source · Jun 16

The post Copilot Cowork is now generally available worldwide, now with multi-model support! Every organization can put long-running agents to work on complex, multi-step tasks, grounded in your organi…

Copilot Cowork is now generally available
Source · Jun 16

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Australian AI platform for educators drives global impact following launch on Microsoft’s global marketplace
Source · Jun 16

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New Azure milestone. The fastest time to train yet at the largest reported scale for this leading AI training benchmark. A great example of what is possible when we bring together full-stack innovation across silicon, systems, networking, and software, along with our deep partnership with NVIDIA, to advance the frontier of AI infra.
Source · Jun 16

The post New Azure milestone. The fastest time to train yet at the largest reported scale for this leading AI training benchmark. A great example of what is possible when we bring together full-stack…

SpaceX shares keep rising, company worth more than Microsoft and Amazon
DCD · Jun 16

Becomes the world’s fourth-largest publicly traded company

Microsoft faces down sueball, capacity problems in series of challenges
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 16

Misleading statements about Copilot and AI? Surely not!

Crooks found a new way to collaborate using Teams – by hiding command-and-control traffic
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 16

Custom malware routed communications through legitimate Microsoft services, making malicious activity look like routine corporate collaboration

Shiled surveilles Microsoft Copilot interactions
Finextra Research Headlines · Jun 16

Shield, the global communications surveillance platform for financial services, today extended the reach of its communications surveillance platform to cover Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions and ima…

Shield surveilles Microsoft Copilot interactions
Finextra Research Headlines · Jun 16

Shield, the global communications surveillance platform for financial services, today extended the reach of its communications surveillance platform to cover Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions and ima…

GhostTree Attack Abused Recursive Windows Junctions to Hide Malware
BleepingComputer · Jun 16

GhostTree uses recursive NTFS junctions to generate vast numbers of valid Windows file paths. Varonis explains how the technique could cause Microsoft Defender folder scans to never complete, leaving…

Introducing the Next Surface Pro and Surface Laptop
Source · Jun 16

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Netomi Brings Agentic AI to Azure and Dynamics 365
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 16

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Netomi today announced expanded availability of its governed Agentic AI platform, built on Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service, providing a deeper integration with Micro…

Farming is risky business. This app helps Turkish growers succeed
Source · Jun 16

The post Farming is risky business. This app helps Turkish growers succeed appeared first on Source.

Microsoft shareholders file lawsuit over AI and cloud spending and business disclosures
DCD · Jun 16

Claims Microsoft misled investors about the financial impact of AI investment

Stelo Brings Real-Time Change Data Streaming to Microsoft Fabric Through Open Mirroring Integration
All General Business · Jun 16

Organizations can stream operational data from enterprise systems into Microsoft Fabric in near real time, helping analytics and AI initiatives move forward without rebuilding pipelines or disrupting…

Digimarc Extends Its Agent-Native Provenance and Verification Platform to the World’s Leading Agentic AI Ecosystems
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 16

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digimarc Corporation (NASDAQ: DMRC), a pioneer in digital identity and authentication solutions, today announced that it is extending its agent-native provenance and…

Ransomware gang abuses Microsoft Teams relays to hide malicious traffic
BleepingComputer · Jun 16

DragonForce ransomware used a custom malware named 'Backdoor.Turn' to hide command-and-control traffic inside Microsoft Teams relay infrastructure. [...]

SQL Server may be too lucrative for Microsoft to ditch, but too legacy to love
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 16

Analysts say Redmond still has billions of reasons to keep backing its flagship DBMS, even as Azure, Postgres, and AI hog the spotlight

France's digital sovereignty push is struggling to escape the Microsoft gravity well
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 16

Nextcloud rollout shows locally controlled storage is one thing; getting users off Office is quite another

NSW Rugby League Modernises its Contact Centre with AnywhereNow’s Microsoft Teams–native Tendfor Solution
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 16

London, UK – 16 June 2026 – New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL), one of the most established and respected organisations across the world of Rugby League, has chosen to migrate to AnywhereNow’s Tendf…

Microsoft Sued by Shareholders Over Expenses, Cloud Business, AI
Insurance Journal · Jun 16

Microsoft has been sued by shareholders who accused the company of defrauding them and inflating its stock price by failing to disclose slowing growth in its Azure cloud business and the need to spend…

AI Wars: Why Microsoft, Google and Amazon Are All Fighting Over Power
Oilprice.com · Jun 16

In March, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, OpenAI, Oracle, and Elon Musk’s xAI joined President Trump at the White House. Together, they signed a document that will reshape how AI’s biggest companies…

Soft & Cloud presents licensing advisory for Used Software
All News Releases · Jun 15

MÜNSTER, Germany, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Used Microsoft licenses offer businesses considerable savings potential – but without expert guidance, legal pitfalls and costly audit penalties can qui…

NSW Rugby League Modernises its Contact Centre with AnywhereNow’s Microsoft Teams–native Tendfor Solution
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 15

Sydney, Australia – 16 June 2026 – New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL), one of the most established and respected organisations across the world of Rugby League, has chosen to migrate to AnywhereNow’…

Microsoft shares new data on email security performance
Source · Jun 15

The post Microsoft shares new data on email security performance appeared first on Source.

MSFT Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Microsoft Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit
All News Releases · Jun 15

NEW YORK, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Microsoft Corporation (NASDA…

NuPlay Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace
All News Releases · Jun 15

Microsoft customers worldwide can now discover and deploy NuPlay through Microsoft Marketplace, accessing trusted solutions that accelerate innovation and business transformation with unified integrat…

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Microsoft Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 15

New class action for Microsoft (MSFT) urges investors to seek recovery for alleged securities fraud violations – lead plaintiff deadline of 8/11/2026

Microsoft site throwing warnings after someone forgot to renew cert
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 15

Connectivity checker trips browser alarms thanks to lapsed security paperwork

Microsoft CEO says Xbox must become 'sustainable' as it reportedly considers major spinoff
gamedeveloper · Jun 15

'The challenge we have is we've not been monetizing that entertainment...if anything we've been subsidizing that entertainment.'

Arrow Electronics Attains the Microsoft Frontier Distributor Designation Across EMEA and North America
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 15

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arrow Electronics announced on June 15, 2026, that it has earned the Frontier Distributor designation within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program.

Wix Partners with Microsoft 365 Copilot to Bring Website Creation into the Flow of Work
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Jun 15

Users can now generate Wix Harmony websites directly within Microsoft 365 Copilot without context switching

New attack turned Microsoft 365 Copilot into 1-click data theft tool
BleepingComputer · Jun 15

A critical vulnerability chain dubbed SearchLeak in Microsoft 365 Copilot Enterprise could allow attackers to steal sensitive data from a target's mailbox, OneDrive, or SharePoint account through a sp…

Report: Microsoft weighing up spinning off Xbox
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jun 15

Tech giant Microsoft is reportedly considering spinning off Xbox as a separate entity or restructuring the games division as a wholly owned subsidiary. Read more

Smartsheet erweitert MCP-Server um Integrationen für ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot und Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 15

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smartsheet erweitert sein KI-Ökosystem: Unternehmenskunden können ab sofort Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT und Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise mit Smartsheet verbinden. Da…

Hanshow stellt auf der NRF 2026 APAC in Zusammenarbeit mit Microsoft xPilot vor, einen KI-gestützten Echtzeit-Assistenten für die Filialausführung
All News Releases · Jun 15

SINGAPUR, 15. Juni 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanshow, ein weltweit führender Anbieter digitaler Lösungen für den Einzelhandel, kündigte auf der NRF 2026 APAC in Zusammenarbeit mit Microsoft die Einführung…

Smartsheet が MCP サーバーに ChatGPT、Microsoft Copilot、Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise への接続を追加
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 15

ワシントン州ベルビュー--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(ビジネスワイヤ) -- 本日、Smartsheet はエンタープライズ チームが既存の Anthropic の Claude のサポートに加え、Microsoft Copilot、ChatGPT、Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise を Smartsheet に接続できるようになったことを発表しました。さらに、S…

Nuclear Drives “All of the Above” Trend in Energy Security
Oilprice.com · Jun 14

Japan plans to rebuild over a dozen nuclear reactors by 2050; China is building seven new ones this year alone; in the U.S., two companies are building a hybrid nuclear-and-gas power plant; Germany ad…

Thoughts on the future of the firm in an AI-driven economy, and why every company will need to compound the loop between their human capital and token capital…
Source · Jun 14

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MSFT INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Microsoft Corporation and Announces Opportunity for Investors with Substantial Losses to Lead the Microsoft Class Action Lawsuit
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 13

The case alleges Microsoft and certain of its top executives made false and/or misleading statements to investors.

Holy git! Microsoft code-sharing site suffers downtime, despite move to Azure
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 12

GitHub caught off guard by customers actually using the AI being evangelized

5 foundations for reshaping the future of education and AI
Source · Jun 12

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Relativity Acquires Gavel to Extend its AI Platform for Legal Data Intelligence into Microsoft Word
All News Releases · Jun 12

News Summary: Relativity has acquired Gavel, an AI-native legal technology company whose solutions are used by thousands of legal professionals to draft, review and automate legal work product. With t…

SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI’s hot IPO summer
TechCrunch · Jun 12

The IPO market is back, and it’s not the same companies leading the charge. FAANG had a good run, but a new acronym is taking over: MANGOS — Meta (or Microsoft, depending on who you ask), Anthropic, N…

Asha Sharma faces tough decisions with limited room for manoeuvre | Opinion
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jun 12

The general consensus on Asha Sharma's first 100 days as Xbox CEO has been largely positive. She has certainly confounded the fears of early detractors who took one look at her background in the compa…

Microsoft has mostly repaired a flaw in Surface hardware that allowed unprotected devices to be bricked by a single packet
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 12

And it was Microsoft Copilot that unwittingly revealed the longstanding vulnerability

Microsoft has mostly repaired flaw in Surface hardware that allowed unprotected devices to be bricked by a single packet
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 12

And it was Microsoft Copilot that unwittingly revealed the longstanding vulnerability

Microsoft breaks ground on Alviso data center campus in San Jose, California
DCD · Jun 12

First phase will offer 48MW of capacity

Microsoft fixes Windows update failures linked to WUSA installer
BleepingComputer · Jun 12

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused Windows updates released since May 2025 to fail when installed via the Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA) from a network share. [...]

Microsoft to purchase 36,920 tons of carbon removal credits from ERW firm Alt Carbon in Darjeeling, India
DCD · Jun 12

Generated by Alt's Darjeeling Revival Project

Cyviz : approche immersive de Microsoft en matière de collaboration
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 12

OSLO, Norvège--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Visionnez l'étude de cas en vidéo >> À mesure que la complexification des environnements commerciaux et technologiques gagnent du terrain, il est devenu essentiel d'éta…

Samenvatting: Cyviz: de immersieve benadering van samenwerking van Microsoft
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 12

OSLO, Noorwegen--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bekijk de video van de case study >> Nu bedrijfs- en technologieomgevingen complexer worden, is het tot stand brengen van een gedeeld begrip in verschillende discipli…

Resumen: Cyviz: el enfoque inmersivo de Microsoft para la colaboración
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 12

OSLO, Noruega--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ver vídeo del caso de estudio >> A medida que las organizaciones afrontan retos cada vez más sofisticados, la capacidad de generar un entendimiento compartido entre equ…

Riassunto: Cyviz: la strategia immersiva di Microsoft per la collaborazione
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 12

OSLO, Norvegia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guarda il caso di studio in video >> Con la crescente complessità degli ambienti commerciali e tecnologici, la creazione di una conoscenza condivisa tra diverse discip…

Cyviz: Microsoft’s Immersive Approach to Collaboration
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 12

OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Watch Video Case Study >> As business and technology environments grow more complex, establishing shared understanding across disciplines has become critical. The Immers…

Microsoft's worst 'Nightmare' unleashes BitLocker bypass 0-day
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 11

Another day, another Windows exploit code

Microsoft purchases 100 acres next to existing data center campus in Goodyear, Arizona
DCD · Jun 11

Land acquired for $131 million

Microsoft taps Alt Carbon in sign of India’s growing role in carbon removal
TechCrunch · Jun 11

Alt Carbon said the agreement followed more than a year of scientific review and due diligence, with Microsoft requiring additional verification and data-sharing measures.

Smartsheet Adds ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise Connections for its MCP Server
Business Wire Technology: Networks News · Jun 11

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smartsheet Adds ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise Connections for its MCP Server

Hanshow lanza xPilot en colaboración con Microsoft en la NRF 2026 APAC
All News Releases · Jun 11

-Hanshow lanza xPilot en colaboración con Microsoft, un asistente de ejecución de tiendas en tiempo real impulsado por IA, en la NRF 2026 APAC SINGAPUR, 11 de junio de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanshow, lí…

Freedom joins Microsoft for Startups
Finextra Research Headlines · Jun 11

Freedom, the leading retirement infrastructure provider, has announced its acceptance into Microsoft for Startups.

Microsoft fixes BitLocker recovery bug on Windows Server 2025
BleepingComputer · Jun 11

Microsoft has resolved a known issue causing some Windows Server 2025 devices to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 security update. [...]

Hanshow dévoile xPilot en collaboration avec Microsoft, un assistant d'exécution opérationnelle en magasin alimenté par l'IA
All News Releases · Jun 11

SINGAPOUR, 11 juin 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanshow, leader mondial des solutions digitales pour le commerce, annonce le lancement de xPilot, un assistant d'exécution opérationnelle en magasin alimenté pa…

Layoffs Coming at Xbox? New CEO Outlines Upcoming ‘Reset’ in Memo to Staff: ‘Surprising and Even Frustrating’ Realities Facing Business
Variety · Jun 10

New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlined several “surprising and even frustrating” realities facing the Microsoft-owned gaming business in a memo to staff Wednesday, which included forward looking statements…

Microsoft announces quarterly dividend
Source · Jun 10

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Allie K. Miller: Find your “weirdos”—and let them lead
Source · Jun 10

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Allie K. Miller: Find your “weirdos”—and let them lead
Source · Jun 10

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Computex 2026: Empowering a billion users with Windows across the ecosystem
Source · Jun 10

The post Computex 2026: Empowering a billion users with Windows across the ecosystem appeared first on Source.

Reconstructing AI activity in investigations
Source · Jun 10

The post Reconstructing AI activity in investigations appeared first on Source.

Angry bug hunter with Microsoft beef drops new Windows 0-day
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 10

Revenge is a dish best served code

AirPlant™ One Opens in Moses Lake: America's First Commercial E-Jet® Fuel Plant Begins Operations
All News Releases · Jun 10

Alaska Airlines and Microsoft join Twelve to mark commercial operation of AirPlant One — the first plant in the United States to produce E-Jet fuel from CO2, renewable electricity, and water at scale.…

Microsoft pulled 73 GitHub repos after malware attack — but still won’t say who’s compromised
The New Stack · Jun 10

Last week, Microsoft shut down 73 of its own GitHub repositories following a malware attack that would steal developers’ credentials The post Microsoft pulled 73 GitHub repos after malware attack — bu…

AI, jobs, and the next generation
Source · Jun 10

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Microsoft patches Exchange Server zero-day exploited in attacks
BleepingComputer · Jun 10

Microsoft has patched an actively exploited Exchange Server vulnerability that allows threat actors to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks targeting Outlook Web Acc…

Today in Nature Methods, we shared research on how AI can help us better understand cell behavior, offering new insights into why cancer medicines do not work the same for everyone.
Source · Jun 10

The post Today in Nature Methods, we shared research on how AI can help us better understand cell behavior, offering new insights into why cancer medicines do not work the same for everyone. appeared…

Acsense Achieves FedRAMP Certification, Extending IAM Resilience to Federal Agencies
All General Business · Jun 10

Through Knox Systems, federal agencies can now access purpose-built protection, recovery, and continuous compliance validation for Okta and Microsoft Entra ID TEL AVIV, Israel and ENGLEWOOD, N.J., Jun…

Microsoft ships largest Patch Tuesday on record, with one bug under active attack
The Record from Recorded Future News · Jun 10

The release comes after Microsoft’s security leadership acknowledged last month that AI tools are driving a surge in vulnerability discovery across the industry.

Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to install latest monthly updates
BleepingComputer · Jun 10

Microsoft warned customers on Tuesday that they may have issues installing the latest monthly updates on some Windows devices that were upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2. [...]

Akamai Earns the Solutions Partner with Certified Software Designation for Security
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Jun 10

Akamai earns Microsoft's Certified Software designation for API Security, enhancing native visibility and protection within Azure.

Microsoft patches YellowKey, GreenPlasma, MiniPlasma zero-days
BleepingComputer · Jun 10

On Tuesday, Microsoft patched two zero-day vulnerabilities that let attackers gain SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows systems, and a third one that grants access to BitLocker-protected drives.…

Nxera Joins OpenFold AI Research Consortium Alongside Leading Global Pharmaceutical and AI Companies to Accelerate AI-enabled Drug Discovery
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Jun 10

Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 10 June 2026 – Nxera Pharma Co., Ltd. (“Nxera” or the “Company”) announces that it has joined OpenFold, a non-profit AI research consortium that promotes the developmen…

Microsoft Defender 'RoguePlanet' zero-day grants SYSTEM privileges
BleepingComputer · Jun 9

[...]

Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5094127 extended security update
BleepingComputer · Jun 9

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5094127 extended security update, which fixes the June 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities and adds new functionality to monitor the rollout of updated Secure Bo…

How Microsoft Discovery is speeding BHP’s copper innovation — critical to the energy transition
Source · Jun 9

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Microsoft June 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-day, 200 flaws
BleepingComputer · Jun 9

Today is Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates for 200 flaws and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]

Microsoft June 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 200 flaws
BleepingComputer · Jun 9

Today is Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates for 200 flaws, including five publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities and one actively exploited in attacks. [...]

Windows 11 KB5094126 & KB5093998 cumulative updates released
BleepingComputer · Jun 9

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5094126 and KB5093998 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]

8 unexpected things disability can teach us about leadership
Source · Jun 9

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Pax8 to Launch Relationship with inforcer, Expanding Microsoft 365 Security, Governance and Copilot Readiness for MSPs
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 9

Upcoming Pax8 Marketplace availability helps MSPs standardize and secure Microsoft 365 at scale while creating a clear on-ramp to managed intelligence for SMB customers Upcoming Pax8 Marketplace avai…

GitHub disables Microsoft repos pushing password-stealing malware
BleepingComputer · Jun 9

Microsoft removed 73 repositories across its Azure, microsoft, Azure-Samples, and MicrosoftDocs organizations on GitHub, disrupting continuous integration pipelines. [...]

Western Computer and Microsoft to Host Navigate Forward: Business Central & The AI Advantage Event in Downers Grove, IL
All News Releases · Jun 9

Manufacturing and distribution leaders invited to explore ERP modernization, AI, and the future of Dynamics 365 Business Central at Microsoft's Downers Grove office CHICAGO, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/…

Big tech defends data centers before Ohio lawmakers
Crain's Cleveland · Jun 9

The battle over data centers continued as reps from Meta, Amazon, Google and Microsoft addressed Ohio lawmakers.

Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone?
Source · Jun 9

The post Why don’t cancer medicines work the same for everyone? appeared first on Source.

LibreOffice brands Euro-Office a 'de facto ally' of Microsoft's lock-in strategy
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 9

The Document Foundation accuses newly launched Euro-Office of undermining digital sovereignty by defaulting to Microsoft's OOXML document format

Helient Delivers New Fully Managed Network Service Powered by Extreme Platform ONE
All News Releases · Jun 9

HADDONFIELD, N.J., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Helient Technologies, LLC, a leading IT services provider and Microsoft Solutions Partner for legal, healthcare, government, and other security consciou…

KPMG and Microsoft scale trusted, enterprise AI agents globally through deployment of Agent 365 and Copilot
Source · Jun 9

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project44 names Vinay Mathur as Chief Technology Officer
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 9

Engineering leader from Stripe, SAP Ariba, and Microsoft will scale The Decision Intelligence Platform and AI agent portfolio across the global supply chain Engineering leader from Stripe, SAP Ariba,…

Atos Group et Microsoft étendent leur collaboration stratégique pour déployer une IA agentique sécurisée auprès des collaborateurs et des clients du Groupe
GlobeNewswire - News about Public Companies · Jun 9

Atos Group et Microsoft étendent leur collaboration stratégique pour déployer une IA agentique sécurisée auprès des collaborateurs et des clients du Groupe

Atos Group and Microsoft expand strategic collaboration to scale secure agentic AI across Atos Group workforce and clients
Source · Jun 9

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Microsoft acquires 470 acres on Finland's west coast for data center
DCD · Jun 9

Land located along border of Vaasa and Mutasaari

inforcer Launches Threat Detection and Response to Unify Left and Right of Boom Security Management
All News Releases · Jun 9

LONDON, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- inforcer, a leading provider of Microsoft 365 multi-tenant management software for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), has announced the release of its new Threat De…

Microsoft’s open source tools were hacked to steal passwords of AI developers
TechCrunch · Jun 8

Microsoft shut down dozens of GitHub code repositories for Azure and AI coding tools after a reported hack.

AI brands as bait: How threat actors are using the AI hype in social engineering
Source · Jun 8

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XBOX Games Showcase 2026 recap
Source · Jun 8

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Microsoft’s pitch to enterprises: Ditch Azure Repos for GitHub, despite its rocky reliability record
The New Stack · Jun 8

GitHub hasn’t had an easy year. The platform has been hit by repeated outages affecting core services — including the The post Microsoft’s pitch to enterprises: Ditch Azure Repos for GitHub, despite i…

Microsoft seeks Nevada tariff to shield ratepayers from data center costs
Utility Dive - Latest News · Jun 8

The proposal would require large-load customers to pay for infrastructure built specifically to serve their projects while preserving standard utility charges for broader grid services.

Microsoft wraps up investigation into Israeli military's use of its cloud platform
DCD · Jun 8

Posits some steps to improve effectiveness of its human rights governance

Silverfort Integrates AI Agent Identity Control for Microsoft Copilot Studio
All News Releases · Jun 8

Silverfort's Copilot Studio integration secures AI agents with runtime identity & access controls, accelerating safe adoption of agentic AI DALLAS, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silverfort, an Identity…

GitHub nukes 70+ Microsoft repos, breaks CI/CD pipelines, following suspected worm infections
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 8

Miasma worm shapeshifts, but cloud secret-scouting remains the goal

Agent Governance Platform from Ares® Networks Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace
All General Business · Jun 8

Microsoft Azure customers worldwide can now discover and deploy the Ares® Networks Agent Governance Platform through Microsoft Marketplace, accessing trusted solutions that accelerate innovation and b…

NHS England Accelerates AI Adoption with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Source · Jun 8

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A Next-Gen Intelligence Platform Operating at the Intersection of AI, Defense Technology, and Quantum Cybersecurity
GlobeNewswire - News about Private Companies · Jun 8

AUSTIN, Texas, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: The convergence of artificial intelligence, operational intelligence infrastructure and post-quantum cybersecurity is…

NHS England accelerates AI adoption with Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve service delivery, reduce costs and create more time for care
All Financial Services & Investing · Jun 8

NHS England to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 505,000 clinicians and support staff in largest implementation of its kind in the healthcare sector New agreement follows initial trial across 30,000 N…

With Foundry, Microsoft bets the enterprise AI battle is about reliability, not capability
The New Stack · Jun 8

The agentic AI wave has produced no shortage of impressive demos. What it has produced less of is agents that The post With Foundry, Microsoft bets the enterprise AI battle is about reliability, not c…

Microsoft unlocks Visual Studio for developers left behind by its own AI
The New Stack · Jun 8

Microsoft used its Build 2026 conference last week to announce a series of updates to its flagship Visual Studio IDE The post Microsoft unlocks Visual Studio for developers left behind by its own AI a…

Yes! It’s true! Windows 11 is an agentic platform.
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 8

It always has been, but Microsoft didn’t realize it

Hands on with Intelligent Terminal, an AI-powered Windows Terminal
BleepingComputer · Jun 7

Microsoft has created an open-source fork of Windows Terminal called "Intelligent Terminal," and it allows you to use AI directly inside Terminal without interfering with the regular session. [...]

New ‘Spyro’ Game, Complete With Franchise’s First Dragon-Flight Feature, Set for Spring 2027
Variety · Jun 7

The first new “Spyro” game in nearly two decades will release next spring from developer Toys for Bob in collaboration with Microsoft’s Activision. Tom Kenny, the original voice of Spyro, will be repr…

Great to see NHS England scaling Microsoft 365 Copilot to more than 500,000 staff. In early trials, staff saved an average of 43 minutes per day, helping put more time back into what matters most, caring for patients.
Source · Jun 7

The post Great to see NHS England scaling Microsoft 365 Copilot to more than 500,000 staff. In early trials, staff saved an average of 43 minutes per day, helping put more time back into what matters…

Microsoft just made the agent runtime free — and kept everything around it
The New Stack · Jun 7

Microsoft has the engineers to build its own agent runtime. At Build 2026 last week, it chose not to, shipping The post Microsoft just made the agent runtime free — and kept everything around it appea…

Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus
TechCrunch · Jun 5

After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.

Imagine Cup 2026: Global tech competitions help students prepare for an AI future
Source · Jun 5

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Imagine Cup 2026: Global tech competitions help students prepare for an AI future
Source · Jun 5

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Chinese APT deploys new malware to keep access to hacked networks
BleepingComputer · Jun 5

A Chinese espionage group tracked as UNC5221 has been accessing Microsoft 365 environments using the Brickstorm backdoor and previously undocumented malware named Plenet and AgentPSD. [...]

"We have secured our components for this year" – Nex Playground hopes to avoid any further AI-related price rises
GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed · Jun 5

Pre-orders are already live for the UK and Ireland launch of the Nex Playground, which is set to ship towards the end of June. The console, which is aimed at families and employs motion-tracking techn…

8-K - Current report
MICROSOFT CORP (0000789019) · Jun 5

0001193125-26-25866734001-37845https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&filenum=001-37845&owner=include&count=402026-06-05https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789019/0001193125262…

8-K: Leadership change
SEC EDGAR · Jun 5

Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Certain Officers

Microsoft-backed fusion firm Helion raises $465m in Series G funding round
DCD · Jun 5

Company valued at $15.5bn

Microsoft allows BYOL for Amazon RDS. Repeat, Microsoft allows BYOL for Amazon RDS
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 5

SQL Server licenses can now be consumed in the rival cloud's DBaaS

Microsoft and Valve sued, PlayStation's first party downturn, and could a UK social media ban impact games? - Patch Notes #55
gamedeveloper · Jun 5

Plus: Atari acquires Hipster Whale and Mina the Hollower hits 300,000 sales.

Foundation 365, Litera’s AI-Powered CRM Platform For Law Firms, Is Now Available Within Microsoft 365
Above the Law · Jun 4

Litera says five of the Global Top 10 Law Firms and more than 4,000 firms worldwide use Foundation 365. The post Foundation 365, Litera’s AI-Powered CRM Platform For Law Firms, Is Now Available Within…

AI@Work: Tokenomics is the new headcount—plus 4 more trends to watch
Source · Jun 4

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AI@Work: Tokenomics is the new headcount—plus 4 more trends to watch
Source · Jun 4

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As AI advances, so must biosecurity
Source · Jun 4

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As AI advances, so must biosecurity
Source · Jun 4

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ID@XBOX Indie Selects Demo Fest: Explore more than 30 games through June 30
Source · Jun 4

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ID@XBOX Indie Selects Demo Fest: Explore more than 30 games through June 30
Source · Jun 4

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Mayo’s latest AI bet: A frontier model with Microsoft
Healthcare Dive - Latest News · Jun 4

The advanced model should support earlier and more accurate diagnoses and treatment planning, the companies said.

Computex 2026: Are We Heading for the Agentic PC Era Yet?
EE Times · Jun 4

In this video interview, explore whether agentic PCs are truly here as Nvidia and Microsoft unveil new tech at Computex 2026. The post Computex 2026: Are We Heading for the Agentic PC Era Yet? appeare…

Microsoft blames unexpected Windows driver updates on caching issue
BleepingComputer · Jun 4

On Wednesday, Microsoft fixed an issue that caused some Windows devices to install driver updates without notice despite policies configured to prevent auto-updates. [...]

Lloyds prepares for agentic future with roll out of Microsoft 365 Frontier Suite
Finextra Research Headlines · Jun 4

Lloyds Banking Group has signed a multi-year agreement to deploy Microsoft 365 E7: ‘The AI Frontier Suite’ company-wide.

Build 2026: Accumulating evidence of Microsoft’s AI independence
EDN · Jun 4

Abundant use of the AI acronym is increasingly evident at various industry events. Strip away the hype layer and look deeper, however, and interesting trends still emerge into view. The post Build 202…

Thanks for joining us at Build, Jensen! Grateful for the deep partnership with NVIDIA across cloud and edge. [Video]
Source · Jun 3

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Thanks for joining us at Build, Jensen! Grateful for the deep partnership with NVIDIA across cloud and edge. [Video]
Source · Jun 3

The post Thanks for joining us at Build, Jensen! Grateful for the deep partnership with NVIDIA across cloud and edge. [Video] appeared first on Source.

Grep this: Microsoft grafts (most) Linux commands onto Windows
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 3

Coreutils serves over 75 Unix commands in Windows and PowerShell command lines

No longer just a Copilot, Microsoft's AI wants to take the wheel
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 3

Always-on agent promises to keep work moving, provided you trust it with practically everything

Another bug hunter leaks Microsoft exploits in defiance of company’s handling of vulnerability disclosures
www.theregister.com - Articles · Jun 3

Researchers follow in Nightmare Eclipse’s footsteps, flipping off Redmond in favor of insta-leaks

How to watch the XBOX Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct on Sunday, June 7
Source · Jun 3

The post How to watch the XBOX Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct on Sunday, June 7 appeared first on Source.

How to watch the XBOX Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct on Sunday, June 7
Source · Jun 3

The post How to watch the XBOX Games Showcase and Gears of War: E-Day Direct on Sunday, June 7 appeared first on Source.

NOTICE OF NJEDA BOARD MEETING – 6/10/2026
NJEDA · Jun 3

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority's next public Board Meeting will be held in person, via conference call, and via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 10:00 am. The post NOTICE…

Building a frontier intelligence ecosystem together. Highlights from my keynote at Microsoft Build this morning. [Video]
Source · Jun 3

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Building a frontier intelligence ecosystem together. Highlights from my keynote at Microsoft Build this morning. [Video]
Source · Jun 3

The post Building a frontier intelligence ecosystem together. Highlights from my keynote at Microsoft Build this morning. [Video] appeared first on Source.

With the new MAI models and Frontier Tuning capabilities we announced today, we’re focused on helping every company move from just consuming a frontier model to fully participating at the frontier. Learn more: [Link]
Source · Jun 3

The post With the new MAI models and Frontier Tuning capabilities we announced today, we’re focused on helping every company move from just consuming a frontier model to fully participating at the fro…

With the new MAI models and Frontier Tuning capabilities we announced today, we’re focused on helping every company move from just consuming a frontier model to fully participating at the frontier. Learn more: [Link]
Source · Jun 3

The post With the new MAI models and Frontier Tuning capabilities we announced today, we’re focused on helping every company move from just consuming a frontier model to fully participating at the fro…

With Project Solara, we are building a new platform purpose-built for agent-first devices. Excited to work with Cristiano R. Amon and Qualcomm on this!
Source · Jun 3

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With Project Solara, we are building a new platform purpose-built for agent-first devices. Excited to work with Cristiano R. Amon and Qualcomm on this!
Source · Jun 3

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Great to be back at Build today. For us, it is not about any one piece of technology or even the platform. It is about how we can build a frontier intelligence ecosystem together. Sharing some of our big announcements today …
Source · Jun 2

The post Great to be back at Build today. For us, it is not about any one piece of technology or even the platform. It is about how we can build a frontier intelligence ecosystem together. Sharing som…

Great to be back at Build today. For us, it is not about any one piece of technology or even the platform. It is about how we can build a frontier intelligence ecosystem together. Sharing some of our big announcements today …
Source · Jun 2

The post Great to be back at Build today. For us, it is not about any one piece of technology or even the platform. It is about how we can build a frontier intelligence ecosystem together. Sharing som…

2026 Imagine Cup World Champion announced
Source · Jun 2

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2026 Imagine Cup World Champion announced
Source · Jun 2

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Mayo Clinic and Microsoft collaborate to develop a frontier AI model for healthcare
Source · Jun 2

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Microsoft Build Live: Join us at 9:30 a.m. PT to watch the keynote and follow our live blog
Source · Jun 2

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A sneak peek at tomorrow’s keynote… Tune in here at 9:30am PT: [Link]
Source · Jun 2

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Introducing Surface Laptop Ultra: Made for world makers
Source · Jun 1

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Powerful new chapter for Windows PCs, accelerated by NVIDIA RTX Spark
Source · Jun 1

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Our goal is to deliver unmetered intelligence to every home and every desk with Windows. NVIDIA RTX Spark marks a real breakthrough toward that vision. Looking forward to sharing more with Jensen, who will be joining us live from Taiwan, at Build this week!
Source · Jun 1

The post Our goal is to deliver unmetered intelligence to every home and every desk with Windows. NVIDIA RTX Spark marks a real breakthrough toward that vision. Looking forward to sharing more with Je…

New Data Formulator 0.7: AI analytics make enterprise data easier to explore
Source · May 29

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Copilot Health now in preview
Source · May 29

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We’ve redesigned Copilot to be simpler, faster and more intuitive, to help keep you in the flow of your work. Try it out: [Link]
Source · May 28

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Introducing a new design for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Source · May 28

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United States AI adoption shows steady growth, but distribution remains uneven
Source · May 28

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Almost time for Microsoft Build: Join us at 9:30 a.m. PT on Tuesday, June 2, to follow our live blog
Source · May 28

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There is no Copilot without the pilots, says Slovenian insurance executive
Source · May 27

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Strengthening protections against non-consensual intimate imagery
Source · May 27

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MAI-Image-2.5 launches at No. 3 on Arena text-to-image leaderboard
Source · May 26

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How Microsoft and Youth Employment Service are reshaping South Africa’s digital future
Source · May 26

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8-K - Current report
MICROSOFT CORP (0000789019) · May 14

0001193125-26-22415534001-37845https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&filenum=001-37845&owner=include&count=402026-05-14https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789019/0001193125262…

8-K: Leadership change
SEC EDGAR · May 14

Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Certain Officers · Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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