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Microsoft announces new HR executive, company veteran Amy Coleman
Microsoft's incoming chief people officer, Amy Coleman, led the development of Microsoft's human resources response to Covid and its hybrid work approach.CNBC - 4d -
Forza Horizon 5 On PS5 Requires A Microsoft Account
Players who purchase Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 will need a Microsoft account in order to play it. But don't worry, it's a free service you can sign up for if you don't already have one .. According ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Microsoft Wants Copilot To Help Xbox Players Beat Games In Real Time
Earlier this year, Microsoft ramped up its efforts to make Edge the browser of choice for gamers by giving it a Steam-like overlay that can allow players to easily access tips and tactics . Now, ...GameSpot - Mar. 13 -
How Microsoft's quantum breakthrough could solve the world's biggest problems
Microsoft has unveiled a new quantum computing chip, claiming it created an entirely new state of matter to make it possible. Experts say the technology could revolutionize problem-solving, from ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Microsoft is open to using natural gas to power AI data centers to keep up with demand
Microsoft Vice President of Energy Bobby Hollis said natural gas with carbon capture is an option if the projects are commercially viable.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.
Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Microsoft says ID@Xbox has paid $5B to date to indie game devs
Microsoft said that ID@Xbox indie gaming label has paid out $5 billion to date to independent game developers.VentureBeat - 5d -
Microsoft rallies in last 10 minutes of trading to avoid first eight-week losing streak since 2008
Microsoft faces competition in cloud computing from companies such as Google, which is looking to boost its security business with Wiz.CNBC - 1d -
How Microsoft went from generative AI leader to laggard and what to do with the stock
Microsoft stock is trying to avoid its longest weekly losing streak since 2008. It's no wonder the position has been trying our patience.CNBC - 2d -
Ubisoft Is "Horribly Managed," Investor Says, Report Claims EA And Microsoft Might Buy Franchises
Ubisoft is "horribly mismanaged" and has failed to inform the public about supposed conversations with Microsoft and EA regarding possible acquisition deals. That's according to the Ubisoft ...GameSpot - Mar. 12 -
Halo TV Show Didn't Work Out, But Microsoft Is Committed To More Xbox TV Shows And Movies
While Microsoft's Halo TV show did not become a huge success, that hasn't stopped the company from seeking to adapt its franchises for film and TV. The next release is A Minecraft Movie, which ...GameSpot - 4d -
FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI Companies
Business-guidance content published during the Biden administration has been removed from the Federal Trade Commission website.Wired - 5d -
Elon Musk’s xAI and Nvidia join BlackRock and Microsoft’s $30bn AI fund
Tech groups and financial institutions join forces in plans to build data centres and energy projects to underpin AI boomFinancial Times - 4d -
Skype got shouted down by Teams and Zoom. But it revolutionised human connection | John Naughton
The company that pioneered voice communication over the internet has withered to dust in Microsoft’s hands. Still, I for one am grateful for it. So Microsoft has decided to terminate Skype, the ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Xbox App Update Will Show Your Steam And Epic Games - Report
Microsoft has recently revealed a new UI mockup for Xbox that shows what games players own across a variety of devices and storefronts, including Steam.. As spotted by The Verge , Microsoft posted ...GameSpot - 2d -
Xbox unveils Copilot of Gaming as an AI sidekick for gamers
Microsoft unveiled its Copilot for Gaming initiative, an AI gaming sidekick that will enhance player experiences on Xbox.VentureBeat - Mar. 13 -
What might happen next after the S&P 500’s correction?
Also: Deeper looks at Microsoft, Tesla (and Musk) and ways to broaden your investment horizons and lower your risk.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
Why startups and tech giants are racing to build a practical quantum computer
Amazon, IBM, Google, Intel and Microsoft are all working on quantum technology. Governments around the world have also invested over $55 billion in the tech.CNBC - 2d -
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Verizon Satellite Messaging, a Retro Console, and Velotric's Ebike—Here’s Your Gear News of the Week
Plus: Analogue delays its Nintendo 64 console, Fujifilm unveils a medium format camera, and Microsoft's Adaptive Joystick game controller goes on sale.Wired - 1d -
Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power
Faced with increasing demand for energy to fuel artificial intelligence, and the need to cut down on carbon emissions, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon have announced major investments ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Big Tech's big bet on nuclear power to fuel artificial intelligence
Faced with the need to cut carbon emissions, and an increasing energy demand to power AI, companies like Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing in nuclear, from restarting Three Mile Island, to ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Xbox-Branded Handheld Planned For Later This Year - Report
There could be an official Xbox-branded handheld out by the end of this year. A new report states that Microsoft is partnering with a PC gaming company, like ASUS or Lenovo, on the device, with a ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Apple and Nvidia led Monday’s $750 billion tech wreck. How to play the aftermath.
Trump’s policy moves are causing angst. But one analyst says the broader AI thesis is still intact, and he names Tesla and Microsoft among big potential winners.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
These 10 Games Are Leaving Game Pass Soon
Microsoft has revealed that there will be several more games leaving Game Pass on March 31, so be sure to give them a shot before they're removed.. Monster Hunter Rise is definitely a game worth ...GameSpot - 5d -
Game Pass Adds All These Games Very Soon In March 2025
Game Pass grows Microsoft has announced the second wave of additions to the Game Pass catalog for March 2025. There are five more games coming, including the day-one new releases for 33 ...GameSpot - 5d -
Game Pass Core, The Cheaper Option, Is Adding More Games Soon
Microsoft will soon expand the roster of titles in the Game Pass Core library, something it rarely does. The cheapest Game Pass tier ($10/month) will add three more games on March 26.. These ...GameSpot - 5d -
Windows 11 Is Making Xbox-Controller Typing Better
Typing with an Xbox controller on Windows 11--especially handheld devices--should become easier with a new update rolling out. That's because Microsoft is bringing controller functionality found ...GameSpot - 3d -
Skype shutdown surfaces sweet memories: ‘I proposed marriage’
Guardian readers share how the software connected them with loved ones when there were few affordable means to reach those for away. Microsoft announced on the last day of February that it would ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Next Xbox Might Not Be A Traditional Console, May Launch in 2027, Per Insider
Xbox representatives have suggested that the console brand is due for a shake-up in recent months, with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer stating that the next Xbox should be " more innovative ." A ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
There Are Now Over 1,000 Xbox Play Anywhere Games
After almost nine years, Microsoft has announced a major milestone for the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative. There are now more than 1,000 games that support the feature, which lets people buy the ...GameSpot - Mar. 13