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Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" and mourns Windows 8
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.

Microsoft erases "This is an Xbox" campaign from official sites
By Sean Endicott published
Xbox Microsoft has scrubbed the "This is an Xbox" campaign from official sites, signaling a sharp pivot toward "Project Helix" and a return to console-first branding.

OpenAI needs to match Microsoft’s size, but it's still losing ChatGPT users
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OpenAI’s trillion‑dollar dream is under pressure as Pentagon deals spark backlash and QuitGPT drains millions of users from ChatGPT.

Seattle traffic slows to a crawl — is Microsoft's RTO policy the cause?
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.

Steam's Valve responds to lawsuit from New York Attorney General against its loot boxes
By Brendan Lowry published
PC Gaming Valve, maker of Steam and games like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and TF2, has responded to a New York lawsuit filed against the loot boxes in its games.

Rejoice! Microsoft's Xbox Backwards Compatibility program is coming back this year
By Brendan Lowry published
Xbox During its GDC keynote, Microsoft and Xbox announced that the Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is returning in some fashion later this year.

Your inbox will thank Microsoft for ending this Teams feature
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft is retiring Teams meeting recording expiration emails on June 1, but the promised setting to keep them active isn't ready yet.

Minecraft Live 2026 just got its official trailer and date — here's when to watch
By Brendan Lowry published
Minecraft Minecraft developer Mojang has announced the date and time for the first Minecraft Live 2026 show in a new trailer. Here's everything you need to know.
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