Latest Microsoft News
Windows MR is alive again, thanks to one Microsoft engineer
Hardware Expected to arrive in Fall 2025, a new driver created by a Microsoft engineer will bridge Windows Mixed Reality headsets and SteamVR for continued use.
The refreshed Windows 11 Start menu is more than a fresh coat of paint
Windows 11 Windows 11’s new Start menu adds grid and category views, screen scaling, and the option to disable recommendations entirely for a cleaner experience.
Windows 11 news and updates for June 2025
LIVE Windows 11 is constantly updating as Microsoft tweaks its operating system and the first-party apps installed by default, so I'm tracking the latest news happening in June 2025.
90% of time is now spent in native Arm apps on Windows on Arm PCs
Arm A blog post from Arm states that 100 of the most popular Windows apps are now Arm-native, and users are spending upwards of 90% of their time in non-emulated apps, marking a significant milestone.
The FAA still uses Windows 95 and floppy disks for air traffic control, but that's changing
News Recently, the FAA announced a plan to replace its aging Windows 95 and floppy disk-based air traffic control systems with modern upgrades and tech.
Bill Gates' overconfidence in Windows cost Microsoft $400B
Microsoft Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer admitted that Microsoft was overly confident with Windows, preventing it from capitalizing on the mobile landscape.
The Microsoft Store finally delivers the experience we needed a decade ago
Windows 11 The Microsoft Store is getting a revamp with Copilot, faster search, and a personalized homepage tailored to your needs.
Podcast: Is Windows in trouble?
Podcast Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Windows 11 on gaming handhelds, and how failures like Windows Core OS and Windows CorePC have put Microsoft on the back foot in this new mobile category.
