Microsoft's tricks to keep users on Edge detailed in new report identifying 10 "dark patterns"
From forced Edge links to manipulative prompts, Microsoft isn't making browser choice easy
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, a quarter of the company
AI helped push company-wide spending to $50 billion this quarter
Unreal Engine 5.8 adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery to remedy stuttering issues
A new built-in solution which might finally solve one of UE's most annoying problems
Denmark gives up on replacing Microsoft Office, for now
The pilot hit a snag nobody planned for, an election
Microsoft's Windows Insider wallpapers were apparently made on a Mac
Microsoft wiped that detail once people noticed
PowerToys adds smarter mouse controls and more Windows customization
Microsoft's latest PowerToys update introduces Mouse Button Lock, which lets you drag and select without holding down a button, and CursorHide, which automatically hides the pointer while typing. The release also adds a quick-access shelf to Command Palette, more keyboard remapping options, and offline voice dictation for ZoomIt screenshots.
Microsoft is emailing Xbox owners to trade in their consoles, less than a year after raising prices
The company wants your old hardware back to refurbish and resell
Nvidia GeForce drivers add support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery
Nvidia's latest Game Ready driver adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery, which aims to reduce shader compilation stuttering by delivering precompiled shaders for supported games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. As our recent testing shows, shader stuttering remains a major headache for PC gamers, but efforts to eliminate it are gaining momentum.
The next Xbox could arrive in 2028 for $1,200 to $1,800, Xbox handheld may launch in 2027
À la carte Xbox Game Pass subscription is also coming
Modern Warfare 4 has the best Steam rating for a Call of Duty game in 16 years
94% positive rating from over 4,000 reviewers – multiplayer incoming
The big picture: Ahead of its official launch later this week, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is offering early access to its campaign for players who pre-order the game. As expected, thousands of players are taking advantage of the opportunity, and the vast majority apparently seem impressed with the gameplay, graphics, and storyline.
Windows Defender now works in Linux, because why not
Do Linux operating systems really need an antivirus, though?
First Surface Laptop Ultra reviews: a promising but pricey MacBook Pro rival
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra reviews have landed with a mixed verdict. Powered by RTX Spark, the premium Arm laptop earns praise for its MacBook-like build quality, AI capabilities, and versatility. However, its steep price, modest battery life, and Windows software limitations keep it from fully delivering on its ambitious promises.
The new Windows Photos app goes native for editing and viewing, but power users are mad about the web-based gallery
The updated Photos app also supports editing HDR, HEIC, and WebP images
Microsoft says Windows 11 is up to 20% more responsive after its latest update, with big improvements for 8GB PCs
There are changes to memory management and Start, Search and File Explorer
Microsoft won't patch old Windows Servers, so a small security firm is doing it
Third-party service 0patch is patching a Windows DNS Server flaw that Microsoft won't fix
Microsoft breaks Patch Tuesday record with more than 1,000 Windows security flaws fixed
That's a lot of bandages
Holy Patch: Microsoft is increasingly relying on AI tools to uncover security vulnerabilities in Windows and its other software products. Yet this month's Patch Tuesday brings an unprecedented number of bug fixes, with Windows bearing the brunt of the latest security cleanup.
Xbox unveils the Nano Controller, a smaller, cheaper alternative that fits in your pocket
The $50 controller weighs just 3.5 ounces but retains all 18 standard Xbox inputs
Windows PCs with outdated certificates will stop receiving security updates, here's what to do
Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 lose Windows Update access on June 19, 2027, without a security update
Microsoft is turning Windows Search into an AI agent-like experience
Microsoft wants the "humble" search box to do more than find files
Microsoft and Adobe hit with green-card suspensions as Vance accuses tech firms of sidelining American workers
Trump honored Satya Nadella hours after his administration targeted Microsoft's green-card sponsorship
Nvidia and Microsoft say the "agentic PC" era starts with the Surface Laptop Ultra
Windows gets Actions in Search and a hybrid AI toggle as Nvidia's RTX Spark laptops arrive
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,600, running Nvidia's RTX Spark chip
The 15-inch 4K touchscreen goes up to 120Hz, with up to 128GB of unified memory and a magnetic 140W USB-C charging port
Something to look forward to: Microsoft has just revealed the starting price and release date for its new ultra-tier Surface laptop, along with other notebooks powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark SoC. The company's flagship model is expensive, even next to the MacBook Pro it's meant to rival, but it remains to be seen how RTX Spark stacks up against Apple's M5 Pro.
Microsoft's Windows and Surface event starts at 1 pm ET, watch it live for more on RTX Spark
Expect details on the Surface Laptop Ultra, RTX Spark hardware, Windows AI features, and release dates
Microsoft's fix for shader compilation wait is coming to Nvidia, Intel, and Qualcomm GPUs
Advanced Shader Delivery sends precompiled shaders from the cloud