Microsoft and OpenAI open up their partnership as AI relationship gets complicated
Microsoft and OpenAI are still partners, but their updated deal opens the door to other clouds and less exclusivity.
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Microsoft says it is fixing Windows 11, but users have heard this before
Microsoft is promising long overdue fixes for Windows 11, including better performance, fewer update interruptions, and less intrusive AI. The company says it is listening to feedback, but users have heard similar promises before. The real test will be whether these changes actually improve the day to day experience.
Microsoft MAI-Image-2 promises better AI images, but do we really need another generator?
Microsoft says MAI-Image-2 fixes AI image flaws like bad text and fake-looking visuals. But in a crowded market, does it actually matter?
The Phil Spencer era ends at Microsoft as Asha Sharma takes over Xbox
Phil Spencer is retiring from Microsoft after 38 years, ending a defining era for Xbox. Asha Sharma now takes over as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, marking a major leadership shift inside one of the industry’s biggest platforms.
CrowdStrike brings Falcon to Microsoft Marketplace
Microsoft and CrowdStrike have expanded their partnership, allowing the Falcon platform to be purchased through Microsoft Marketplace using existing Azure Consumption Commitment funds. The move could simplify enterprise procurement and help security teams deploy faster without reopening budget negotiations.
Why is Microsoft pushing us toward an AI unemployment cliff?
Microsoft predicts artificial intelligence could automate most white collar jobs within 18 months. If that disruption is coming, why is the company accelerating AI tools that may displace the very workers it serves?
Microsoft brings the Xbox app to Arm-based Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft has released the Xbox app for Arm-based Windows 11 PCs, unlocking local game downloads, better emulator support, and real progress for gaming on Snapdragon laptops.
Microsoft issues emergency out-of-band Windows update to fix January 2026 patch
Microsoft has released an out-of-band Windows update after the January 2026 security patch caused remote connection failures and shutdown problems across Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server systems.
Microsoft and Crocs team up on wild new Xbox Classic Clogs that look like a game controller
Xbox and Crocs have teamed up on a limited edition Classic Clog that looks like an Xbox controller, complete with molded joysticks, buttons, and a charm pack featuring major gaming franchises.
Microsoft releases Zork I, II, and III as open source
Microsoft has open sourced Zork I, II, and III under the MIT License, preserving the original codebase and making the Z-Machine available for study.
Microsoft’s open source Magentic Marketplace reveals AI shoppers are gullible and biased
Microsoft’s Magentic Marketplace research suggests AI agents acting as shoppers are prone to bias and manipulation, raising questions about the coming agent-driven economy.
Microsoft loses grip on OpenAI’s hardware plans in new $135B deal
Microsoft’s new OpenAI agreement ends its control over consumer hardware, paving the way for OpenAI to launch independent ChatGPT-powered devices.