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Xbox exec suggests people use AI to lessen the pain of being laid off

Facepalm: Never underestimate an executive's ability to say something that shows a breathtaking lack of awareness. Take a look at Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Games Studio Publishing, for example, who suggested that anyone who has been laid off should reduce "the emotional and cognitive load" that comes with such an awful event by using AI tools. It's an especially jarring comment considering the number of people who are losing their jobs at Microsoft as the company pours billions into AI.

Meet the 17-year-old who helped change Microsoft's bug bounty program

Editor's take: At an age when most teenagers are just beginning to explore the possibilities of technology, one high school junior has already made a name for himself in the world of cybersecurity. Dylan, now 17, first caught the attention of Microsoft's Security Response Center at just 13, when he reported a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Teams. The discovery ultimately reshaped the company's bug bounty program and set Dylan on a unique professional path.

Windows 11 catches up to Windows 10 just months before support deadline

For a limited time, grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10

Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license for $19, no subscription required

No Windows 12 yet: Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 25H2 preview build

Windows loses 400 million users as mobile, Linux, and Mac use grows (or not?)

In brief: Just over one billion active devices use Windows for their operating system, according to Microsoft. That sounds like an impressive statistic, but the company isn't as quick to point out that three years ago, the figure stood at 1.4 billion, meaning 400 million devices are no longer running the OS.

Microsoft's custom AI chip hits delays, giving Nvidia more runway

Microsoft says Windows 11 is 2x faster, except they used ancient PCs to benchmark Windows 10

The Windows kernel is about to receive a security-focused redesign after CrowdStrike crash

Why it matters: The kernel space is the core component of a computer operating system, where critical hardware management and device driver code reside in memory. If a kernel-level driver malfunctions, the entire OS can behave erratically – or simply crash and burn with a BSOD. Microsoft has stated that it is working on a significant change to the Windows architecture to help prevent another large-scale incident like the one involving CrowdStrike a year ago.

Microsoft Edge introduces AI history search and performance slowdown alerts

New benchmarks show SteamOS outperforming Windows 11 on Lenovo's handheld PC

That's called progress: SteamOS started life as a lightweight Linux-based system built for Valve's Steam Machines that never really picked up steam (pun intended). Now, it powers the Steam Deck and various other handhelds. New benchmarks show that the gaming OS outperforms Windows 11 on similar hardware.

How PC makers exploited BIOS copyright strings to unlock trial software during the Windows 95 era

Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026 – with a catch

Meet Mu, the small language model in charge of Microsoft's Settings AI agent

Xbox app now lets Windows Insiders launch games from Steam, Epic, and more

Next-gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 expected in 2027, powered by AMD's UDNA graphics

Something to look forward to: If rumors prove accurate, Sony and Microsoft may once again align on GPU architecture for their next-generation consoles, this time leveraging AMD's upcoming UDNA graphics platform. The expected performance gains in ray tracing and AI upscaling suggest a significant shift that could outpace current PC GPUs on a per-compute-unit basis. With both companies also exploring handheld form factors and staggered launch timelines, these developments offer an early look at the hardware strategies shaping the next phase of the console cycle.

Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds meet for the first time at tech titans' dinner

What just happened? Given that there was a time when Microsoft called Linux a "cancer," it's little surprise that the Redmond firm's co-founder and long-time boss Bill Gates had never met Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel. But that changed recently when the two attended a dinner, and it appears to have gone well.

Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update

Microsoft strengthens Windows 365 Cloud PCs with virtualization-based protection

Microsoft to lay off thousands in July, but don't worry, AI's getting $80 billion

Keylogger campaign hitting Outlook Web Access on vulnerable Exchange servers goes global

Next-gen Xbox to support Steam, Epic, and more – consoles will run on AMD chips

Windows 11 now lets EU users export Recall data – if they still trust it

Microsoft study finds "infinite workday" is hurting productivity

In brief: Remember during and immediately after the lockdowns, when so many companies promised a new era of work-life balance and flexibility? According to new research from Microsoft, the opposite is now true, with most people working an "infinite workday" that lasts more than 12 hours and bleeds into weekends. It's impacting productivity, and while AI could make things better, it could also make them worse.