Microsoft fires two employee protesters who occupied its president’s office
Microsoft fires two employee protesters who occupied its president's office Microsoft fires two employee protesters who occupied its president’s office Microsoft has fired two employees that were involved in a sit-in protest in vice chair and president Brad Smith’s office. Software engineers Riki Fameli and Anna Hattle were both dismissed today, after being part of a […]
Microsoft’s Copilot AI is now inside Samsung TVs and monitors
Microsoft's Copilot AI is now inside Samsung TVs and monitors Microsoft’s Copilot AI is now inside Samsung TVs and monitors Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant is officially coming to TVs, starting with Samsung’s 2025 lineup of TVs and smart monitors. With the integration, you can call upon Copilot and ask for movie suggestions, spoiler-free episode recaps, […]
Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers
Microsoft expands Xbox Cloud Gaming to Game Pass Core and Standard subscribers Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming technology to Xbox Game Pass Core or Standard subscribers, dropping the requirement for the highest tier Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for access to cloud games. As part of an Xbox Insider test, Microsoft is also providing […]
Windows 11 now has better Bluetooth quality for game chat and voice calls
Windows 11 now has better Bluetooth quality for game chat and voice calls Microsoft is addressing muffled audio quality on Bluetooth headsets by introducing a new LE Audio feature for Windows 11. Built on top of the Bluetooth Low Energy radio spec, LE Audio uses a new compression algorithm that results in higher quality audio […]
Microsoft hosts emergency press conference after protesters ‘storm a building’
Microsoft hosts emergency press conference after protesters 'storm a building' Microsoft hosts emergency press conference after protesters ‘storm a building’ Microsoft president Brad Smith hosted an impromptu press conference on Tuesday afternoon, just hours after protesters gained access to a building at the company’s headquarters and held a sit-in demonstration inside his office. Seated on […]
Microsoft locks down a building after protesters get inside president’s office
Microsoft locks down a building after protesters get inside president's office Microsoft locks down a building after protesters get inside president’s office Redmond police outside Microsoft’s building 34 | Image: No Azure for Apartheid Microsoft has temporarily locked down a building at its headquarters after protesters managed to get inside the office of the company’s president. Current […]
Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows
Microsoft is bringing PC gaming apps and stores to its Xbox app on Windows Microsoft has started testing another handheld-friendly addition to its Xbox app, allowing PC gamers to quickly install and launch third-party apps like browsers, gaming utilities, and even rival storefronts. A new “My apps” feature is being tested in the Xbox app for Windows 11, […]
Microsoft’s new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls
Microsoft's new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls Microsoft’s new NFL deal could let you blame Copilot AI for terrible playcalls The NFL and Microsoft have extended their arrangement that makes Surface tablets a familiar fixture on gameday sidelines, but naturally, now there’s an AI-powered twist on top. While Tom […]
Microsoft’s Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS
Microsoft's Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS Microsoft’s Xbox handheld is a good first step towards a Windows gaming OS The first thing I did when I got my hands on the Xbox Ally was reboot it. I wanted to see exactly how Microsoft manages to hide Windows beneath […]
Microsoft employee arrested at headquarters protest of Israel contracts
Microsoft employee arrested at headquarters protest of Israel contracts The second day of protests at Microsoft’s headquarters involved red paint. A Microsoft employee has been arrested as part of protests at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington this week. On Tuesday, a group of current and former Microsoft employees, as well as community members, took over […]