microsoft
Latest
Microsoft may debut its first 'AI PCs' later this month
Microsoft may debut its first 'AI PCs' later this month. According to a report, the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 will support new AI functions that are slated to hit Windows 11 later this year.
Microsoft accuses the New York Times of doom-mongering in OpenAI lawsuit
Microsoft has filed a motion seeking to dismiss key parts of a lawsuit The New York Times filed against the company and Open AI, accusing them of copyright infringement.
Microsoft is running an Xbox partner showcase on March 6
Microsoft is holding a showcase of third-party Xbox games on March 6 at 1PM ET. It will run for around 30 minutes and feature more than a dozen new trailers from publishers including Capcom, Nexon and EA.
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman for allegedly ditching non-profit mission
Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. He claims that OpenAI has betrayed its original mission as a non-profit endeavor by working on an artificial general intelligence “to maximize profits for Microsoft."
Activision studio Toys for Bob is going independent after sweeping Xbox layoffs
Activision studio Toys for Bob has announced its becoming an independent entity. This is happening after sweeping layoffs impacted 86 employees.
Microsoft plans to streamline game upscaling across different graphics cards
Microsoft has developed a new API to simplify super-resolution coding in PC gaming. The company’s DirectSR will provide unified entry and exit points for developers to tap into Nvidia, AMD and Intel’s three distinct approaches to graphical upscaling in Windows games.
Windows 11 gets Microsoft Copilot plugins and more AI upgrades
Microsoft will start rolling out a slow of upgrades today to make its AI assistant more useful in Windows 11.
More news organizations sue OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement
Legal claims are starting to pile up against Microsoft and OpenAI, as three more news sites have sued the firms over copyright infringement.
Let's talk about Xbox | This week's gaming news
The week's headlines, now in video form!
Microsoft's upcoming custom chip will be made by Intel
Intel will be manufacturing Microsoft's next custom chip using its 18A node process.
Diablo IV will be the first Activision Blizzard title on Xbox Game Pass
The first Activision Blizzard game to join Xbox Game Pass will be Diablo IV, and it's due to land on March 28.
Xbox confirms four of its games are coming to more popular consoles
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed plans to bring more Xbox games to "other consoles." Four games are making the jump, but Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle won't be among them.
Watch Phil Spencer discuss the future of Xbox at 3PM ET
Three Microsoft Gaming executives are about to share details “about our vision for the future of Xbox” on the brand's official podcast. You can tune in and learn all the details here.
NVIDIA becomes the third most valuable US company at Alphabet's expense
NVIDIA has overtaken Alphabet and Amazon's earnings in recent days and now stands as the third most valuable country in the United States.
Russian and North Korean hackers used OpenAI tools to hone cyberattacks
Microsoft and OpenAI say that state backed-hackers were using generative AI tools to improve their cyberattacks. The groups used OpenAI tools to draft phishing emails, debug code and research targets.
Phil Spencer will address Xbox multiplatform rumors on February 15
Microsoft’s head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, will directly address those Xbox multiplatform rumors on February 15. He’ll appear on the Official Xbox Podcast, along with Sarah Bond and Matt Booty.
Microsoft’s gaming layoffs include 86 jobs at Skylanders studio Toys for Bob
Microsoft’s post-acquisition layoffs at Activision Blizzard have already caught the FTC’s eye. Now we know more about which subsidiary studios will take the hit.
FTC accuses Microsoft of misrepresenting its Activision Blizzard plans after layoffs
The FTC is accusing Microsoft of contradicting its pledge to allow Activision Blizzard to operate independently post-acquisition.
Microsoft redesigns Copilot for the web and mobile
Microsoft has redesigned Copilot for the web and mobile. It's rolling out more image generation features too.
Microsoft may bring Bethesda’s Starfield and Indiana Jones games to the PS5 after all
Microsoft may be preparing to bring major Xbox exclusives such as Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to PlayStation 5.