Microsoft Accused of Using 10 Dark Patterns to Push Edge on Windows 11
The Browser Choice Alliance (BCA) has accused Microsoft of using 10 dark patterns in Windows to push users toward Edge and discourage them from choosing…
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Minecraft is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 natively
Minecraft is now natively available to play on Nintendo Switch 2 with upgraded visuals, familiar Mario content, and a welcome deal for existing players. The…
Microsoft Excel October 2026 Update Brings 5 New Copilot Features and Smarter Data Tools
Microsoft Excel is getting a serious Copilot upgrade in October 2026, with five new features designed to simplify data preparation, automate repetitive work, and turn…
Microsoft’s MAI-Image-2.6 & MAI-Image-2.6-Flash Models Hit General Availability in Microsoft Foundry
Microsoft has officially made MAI-Image-2.6 and MAI-Image-2.6-Flash generally available in Microsoft Foundry. The new models focus on precise editing, consistent visuals, and faster creative workflows,…
Microsoft PowerPoint Live Gets Dark Mode, Better Slide Controls, and a Resizable Notes Pane
Microsoft PowerPoint Live is getting a useful upgrade that should make presenting in Teams feel less restrictive. The latest improvements bring customizable themes, easier keyboard…
Windows 11 Gets a New Microsoft 365 Renewal Prompt You Might Not Have Asked For
Microsoft is giving Windows 11 another Microsoft 365 subscription prompt, making it easier for subscribers to switch automatic billing back on. The new option appears…
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update 23 Adds 4 Countries, 77 Landmarks, and 5 Handcrafted Airports for Free
Microsoft Flight Simulator has just received a major free expansion, with four European countries getting a serious visual upgrade. World Update 23 brings detailed cities,…
New Microsoft PowerToys Update Fixes File Locksmith and Quick Accent Crashes
Microsoft has released PowerToys 0.102.3001, a small hotfix update that fixes crashes affecting File Locksmith and Quick Accent. The update arrives less than a week…
Microsoft Explains Why Surface Laptop Ultra’s Local Dimming Zones Struggle
Microsoft has confirmed that the Surface Laptop Ultra’s Mini LED display supports local dimming, despite earlier reports questioning whether the feature works properly. However, reviewers…
Microsoft Brings AI-Powered Get Data Feature to Excel for the Web
Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot feature in Excel for the web that will allow users to import, transform, and load data using natural language…
Silent Hill Remake Release Window Tipped for 2027, Cast Details Also Out
Silent Hill fans might not have to wait much longer for another trip into the franchise’s nightmare-filled world. Bloober Team’s next project has resurfaced with…
NVIDIA CEO Hints at Annual GPU Subscription Fees, Says Software Licensing Will Be a Major Part of Its Business
NVIDIA wants to make money long after its AI chips leave the factory, and Jensen Huang has put a number on that ambition. The NVIDIA…
Nintendo Switch 2 Lite Could Get Better Battery Life With Samsung 8LPU+ Chip, Rumor Claims
Nintendo could use Samsung’s upcoming 8nm manufacturing technology for a cheaper Switch 2 Lite, according to a new rumor. The speculation comes from Nintendo Patents…
First Surface Laptop Ultra Firmware Update Fixes Long Reboots, Screen Flickering & Unexpected Restarts
Microsoft has rolled out a much-needed update for its Surface Laptop Ultra after early users and reviewers reported frustrating stability issues. The first firmware update…
Xbox Players Spot a Major Change That Could Bring Achievements to Classic Games
Microsoft may be getting closer to adding achievements to original Xbox games, as players have noticed classic titles appearing in their Xbox gaming profiles. A…
Nvidia Invests $3 Billion in Meta to Supercharge Muse AI Agents
Nvidia and Meta have announced an expanded partnership to improve Meta’s Muse AI models, with Nvidia making a $3 billion equity investment in Meta. According…
Instagram’s “Features” Is Taking on YouTube With Long-Form 90-Minute Horizontal Videos
Instagram is making a major move beyond short clips, which might put some pressure on the popular video streaming platform, YouTube. Instagram is testing Features,…
Microsoft Warns IT Admins to Migrate Defender APIs Before February 2027
Microsoft has warned organizations that several Microsoft Defender security APIs will stop working on February 1, 2027, potentially disrupting existing security tools and automations. According…
Microsoft Is Bringing Automatic Template Replies to New Outlook in December
Microsoft is bringing automatic email replies using saved templates and inbox rules to New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web in December 2026.…
Microsoft Releases Windows 11 KB5134133 and KB5134134 Emergency Updates
Microsoft has released two out-of-band updates for Windows 11 to fix certificate trust issues on devices that cannot access its online certificate-update service. The new…
OpenAI Launches GPT-6.1 Terra With 50% Lower Costs and 3x Faster Performance
OpenAI has introduced GPT-6.1 Terra, a new AI model that promises faster performance, improved reasoning, and significantly lower costs. The model targets everyday tasks, writing,…
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Premium are coming to T-Mobile’s T-Mix plans in November
Xbox Game Pass is getting a new way to reach American players, and this time, a wireless carrier is involved. Microsoft and T-Mobile are teaming…
Microsoft Unveils New Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO) For 60,000 Employees Across 4 Countries
Microsoft has just announced a new exit route for thousands of employees. The company today introduced a Voluntary Exit Offer that could reach around 60,000…
Anthropic Files for IPO as $16.3 Billion Revenue Meets an $80.7 Billion Loss
Anthropic is officially moving toward a public debut, and its latest financial numbers are now out. The company behind Claude has filed its IPO registration…
WhatsApp Is Testing Organizations to Finally Make Large Communities Easier to Manage
Meta has been pushing new features and updates to WhatsApp, and community admins could be next in line for a useful upgrade. The company is…
Denmark Gives Up on Microsoft Office Alternative Following Compatibility Issues
Denmark has reportedly abandoned a pilot project to replace Microsoft Office with the open-source alternative Collabora, marking a setback for the country’s efforts to reduce…
Microsoft Removes Pluton TPM Support From New AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm CPUs
Microsoft has confirmed that its Pluton security processor will no longer serve as the TPM 2.0 implementation on AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm processors released in…
Microsoft Azure Qualifies Seagate’s High-Capacity Storage Setup for AI Data Centers
Seagate today announced that it has reached a major storage milestone with Microsoft Azure, as AI workloads continue driving demand for data center capacity. The…
Windows 11 KB5127936 Makes Microsoft Edge Open Faster by Skipping an Unnecessary Process
Microsoft has been gradually delivering on its promise of speeding up Windows 11, and it seems Microsoft Edge is the first app to benefit from…
Microsoft Releases Out-of-Band Emergency .NET Security Updates for Critical Brotli Decoder Vulnerability
Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band security updates for .NET 8, .NET 9, .NET 10, and .NET 11 Release Candidate 3. The updates address multiple security…
Microsoft Expands Windows 11 26H2 to All Eligible PCs
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 26H2 is now broadly available for eligible PCs running Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, completing the gradual rollout that…
Microsoft Removes Entra ID Custom CSS Layout Options to Fight Phishing
Microsoft is retiring custom CSS layout and positioning properties in Microsoft Entra ID company branding today, October 26, 2026, as part of its Secure Future…
Microsoft Confirms Two Universal Print Bugs Affecting Windows 11 and Konica Minolta Devices
Microsoft has confirmed two unresolved issues affecting Universal Print, including a connectivity problem with certain Konica Minolta printers and a Windows 11 bug that prevents…
Microsoft Tests Intel APX Support to Boost Windows 11 CPU Performance
Microsoft is testing Intel Advanced Performance Extensions (APX) support in Windows 11, potentially improving CPU performance and efficiency for compatible processors. Windows enthusiast Xeno discovered…
Microsoft Teams Is Getting Simpler AI Controls and Meeting Templates
Microsoft Teams will introduce simplified AI meeting controls in November 2026, giving IT administrators and meeting organizers more flexibility over how participants use Copilot and…
Xbox’s first COO, Helen Chiang, reportedly terminated over “policy violations”
Xbox leadership shake-up has taken another unexpected turn, with former Minecraft boss Helen Chiang reportedly fired after just three months as Xbox’s first-ever COO. The…