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Microsoft makes it easier to fire underperforming employees
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft Microsoft’s new performance policy gives low-rated employees the choice to improve or leave, with bans on rehiring and internal transfers.

Microsoft says its Quick Assist app is open to AI scams
By Kevin Okemwa published
Cybersecurity Microsoft warns Windows and macOS users to avoid using Quick Assist as it's susceptible to AI scams camouflaged as "unsolicited" tech support.

5 things we want to see in the 2025 Surface Pro 12
By Zac Bowden published
Surface The Surface Pro 12 is rumored to be launching later this year with the Snapdragon X2 SoC. Here's what we're hoping to see in regard to design and features.

Microsoft's Copilot is trying to appeal to the masses, at the cost of power users
By Zac Bowden published
Copilot AI enthusiasts are choosing to use ChatGPT over Copilot, all while Microsoft attempts to appeal to a wider audience that I don't think is interested.

You could have a free Xbox gift card waiting for you
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming The Spring sale is here, and Microsoft wants to get you started.

Google is hiring a Post-AGI researcher — A win in the AI race?
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Google is planning for a post-AGI future by hiring a research scientist who specializes in this field to better prepare for what's to come.

Phil Spencer doubles down on Nintendo Switch 2 support
By Michael Hoglund published
Gaming Could we see Sea of Thieves or Starfield on Nintendo Switch 2? Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been talking up support for the new console.

Microsoft AI CEO: We won't need dollars in the AI era
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft's AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman claims AI will eradicate the need for hard cash, making intelligence the new currency.

Microsoft bails on OpenAI, gives up on two mega data centers
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Microsoft wiggles out of two mega data center deals that would have helped facilitate additional training support for OpenAI's ChatGPT.

Outlook Classic bug spikes CPU usage to 50% while typing — but there's a temporary fix
By Kevin Okemwa published
SOFTWARE APPS Microsoft acknowledged a bug impacting Outlook Classic, causing CPU usage to spike up to 50% when typing. However, the company has already provided a temporary fix for the issue.
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