Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week
Microsoft planning 'major' Xbox layoffs next week Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week Microsoft is planning to cut jobs in the company’s Xbox gaming business, as early as next week. I first reported in Notepad earlier this month that Microsoft was planning Xbox layoffs “potentially by the end of the month,” and now Bloomberg […]
A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta’s new $399 headset
A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta's new $399 headset A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta’s new $399 headset Microsoft and Meta announced an Xbox-branded Quest VR headset last year, and it’s going on sale today for $399.99. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is a custom colorway VR headset that comes bundled with an Xbox wireless controller, […]
Windows 11’s indicators for volume and brightness can soon be moved out of the way
Windows 11's indicators for volume and brightness can soon be moved out of the way Windows 11’s indicators for volume and brightness can soon be moved out of the way The hardware indicator pop-ups can now appear in the top-left of a screen. Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that will let […]
Microsoft’s Xbox UI update lets you pin games and customize your homescreen
Microsoft's Xbox UI update lets you pin games and customize your homescreen Microsoft’s Xbox UI update lets you pin games and customize your homescreen Microsoft is rolling out a new update to its Xbox Home UI that allows Xbox owners to pin apps and games on the homescreen. It’s part of a number of customization […]
Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox has an AMD chip inside and is ‘not locked to a single store’
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox has an AMD chip inside and is 'not locked to a single store' Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox has an AMD chip inside and is ‘not locked to a single store’ Microsoft is confirming today that it’s working on a next-gen Xbox console in partnership with AMD. Xbox president Sarah Bond made the announcement in a minute-long video […]
Microsoft should change its Copilot advertising, says watchdog
Microsoft should change its Copilot advertising, says watchdog Microsoft’s Copilot advertising has been criticized by an industry watchdog for its productivity claims and confusing use of Copilot branding. The Better Business Bureau’s National Advertising Division (NAD) has reviewed Microsoft’s Copilot advertising, and recommended that the software giant discontinues or modifies productivity claims about Microsoft 365 […]
Microsoft accidentally swapped Windows 11’s startup sound with Vista’s
Microsoft accidentally swapped Windows 11's startup sound with Vista's Microsoft accidentally swapped Windows 11’s startup sound with Vista’s If you’ve been having flashbacks to 2007 while using your PC over the past few days, you’re not alone. Microsoft has mistakenly replaced Windows 11’s boot sound — in test versions of the OS — with the […]
Microsoft is moving its Build conference out of Seattle for 2026
Microsoft is moving its Build conference out of Seattle for 2026 Microsoft isn’t planning to host its Build developer conference in its home city of Seattle next year. The conference is being relocated, and Microsoft has reportedly canceled all its holds for Build at the Seattle convention center “for all future years.” “Our plans for Build […]
Microsoft Edge is getting an AI-powered browser history that works with typos
Microsoft Edge is getting an AI-powered browser history that works with typos Microsoft has started testing a new feature for its Edge browser that adds an AI-powered search to browsing history. This new “enhanced search” feature lets you find websites in your browser history even if you use a phrase, synonym, or even a typo that’s […]
Gears of War: E-Day is coming in 2026
Gears of War: E-Day is coming in 2026 Microsoft first revealed Gears of War: E-Day during its Xbox Games Showcase last year, and at today’s showcase it’s now putting a 2026 release window on the latest entry in the sci-fi shooter series. Developed by The Coalition, E-Day will release in a year that marks 20 […]