I just reviewed the Xbox Ally and answered your burning questions
I just reviewed the Xbox Ally and answered your burning questions It’s-a-me, Ally-o. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Hey! I’m Sean Hollister, and I’ve been The Verge‘s unofficial handheld gaming PC reviewer since 2022, when the Steam Deck and kin took over my life. (I also helped launch this website back in […]
Google pitches Workspace tools for ‘when, not if’ Microsoft 365 fails
Google pitches Workspace tools for 'when, not if' Microsoft 365 fails Google is trying to capitalize on what it calls “frequent and severe” Microsoft 365 outages by offering up services like email, storage, and videoconferencing to businesses in the event of a Microsoft outage. The search giant’s new Business Continuity plan runs a Google Workspace in parallel […]
Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC and let AI control it
Microsoft wants you to talk to your PC and let AI control it As Microsoft bids farewell to Windows 10 and gets ready to mark the 40-year milestone of its operating system, it’s looking forward to what’s next for Windows. Microsoft might not be ready to announce Windows 12 just yet, but it clearly wants […]
Microsoft is reportedly moving its Surface manufacturing out of China
Microsoft is reportedly moving its Surface manufacturing out of China As trade tensions grow between the US and China, Microsoft is reportedly preparing to move the manufacturing of its Surface laptops and tablets out of China. Nikkei reports that Microsoft is aiming to move manufacturing of Surface devices and data center servers out of China […]
Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox
Xbox Ally and Ally X review: this is not an Xbox What does “Xbox” mean? Some might say it can only refer to a box-shaped Microsoft game machine. Others will argue it’s a collection of Xbox-native titles like Halo, Gears, Forza, and Fable. I think most would probably agree it’s a game console experience, a […]
These are the Office icons Microsoft rejected
These are the Office icons Microsoft rejected The Word concepts next to the final icon on the right. Microsoft is busy rolling out new curvy and colorful new Office icons, and now it’s revealing a set of design concepts it experimented with before finalizing these new icons. Some of the concepts are radically different from […]
Microsoft AI announces first image generator created in-house
Microsoft AI announces first image generator created in-house Microsoft AI just announced its first text-to-image generator, MAI-Image-1, designed and developed in-house. The tech giant, which recently announced its first in-house developed AI models, called the new image generator “the next step on our journey.” Microsoft says it sought feedback from creative professionals in order to […]
You can now buy Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs for $79.95
You can now buy Microsoft's Windows XP Crocs for $79.95 Microsoft is now selling its Windows XP-themed Crocs. After initially revealing them as a sweepstakes item on Instagram earlier this month, anyone can now purchase the limited edition Crocs for $79.95 at Microsoft’s online company store. The Crocs feature the iconic blue sky and clouds from […]
Copilot on Windows can now create Office documents and connect to Gmail
Copilot on Windows can now create Office documents and connect to Gmail Microsoft is updating its Copilot app on Windows to allow it to create documents from a chat session and connect to Gmail and Outlook accounts. The updated Copilot app is rolling out initially to all Windows Insiders, ahead of a general release to […]
OneDrive is getting a new Windows app and an AI photo agent
OneDrive is getting a new Windows app and an AI photo agent Microsoft is getting ready to release a new OneDrive app on Windows next year that will include a photo gallery, people view, AI-powered slideshows, and editing features. It’s part of a number of new features coming to OneDrive in the coming months, including […]