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Xbox Gaming coming to select Amazon Fire TV devices in July
Great for consumers, by another ill omen for Microsoft's console business.
Cristina Alexander06.28.2024
The nation's oldest nonprofit newsroom is suing OpenAI and Microsoft
The CIR's lawsuit is the latest in a long line of lawsuits filed by publishers and creators accusing generative AI companies of violating copyright.
Pranav Dixit06.28.2024
Check out what Microsoft's Keystone streaming device might have been
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what Microsoft's proposed Keystone streaming device would have looked like if it had come to fruition.
Anna Washenko06.27.2024
8710087100Surface Pro Copilot+ review: The best Surface tablet ever made, no thanks to AI
The Surface Pro is the fastest and most efficient Microsoft tablet we’ve seen yet, especially when paired together with its Flex keyboard. The new OLED screen is wonderful to behold and its NPU allows for powerful AI features.
Devindra Hardawar06.27.2024
EU finds Microsoft violated antitrust laws by bundling Teams
Microsoft faces a fine for violating the EU's antitrust laws.
Sarah Fielding06.25.2024
Microsoft postpones the launch of its controversial Recall AI feature
Recall will initially be available to testers in the Windows Insider Program.
Mariella Moon06.14.2024
Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer: 'I think we should have a handheld'
After announcing several new Xbox Series X consoles including a $600 special edition model, Microsoft may be working on another one.
Steve Dent06.10.2024
Microsoft’s Xbox refresh can't compete with its leaked roadmap
Microsoft showed off three new Xbox models yesterday, but anyone following the mass of leaks last year may have been surprised at how little changed for this mid-cycle refresh.
Aaron Souppouris06.10.2024
An all-digital Xbox Series X is coming this holiday season
Microsoft revealed three new Xbox variants, including an Xbox Series X with no disc drive.
Kris Holt06.10.2024
Microsoft moves to resolve privacy concerns over its Recall feature
Microsoft is making changes to its Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs in an attempt to resolve privacy concerns. The tool will be opt-in, so it won’t screenshot your activity without permission.
Kris Holt06.08.2024
Microsoft and CWA forge labor neutrality agreement covering all ZeniMax workers
Microsoft and the CWA have forged a labor neutrality agreement for all ZeniMax workers. The CWA says the deal is similar to the one from 2022 covering Activision Blizzard’s workforce, which went into effect in April of this year.
Will Shanklin06.07.2024
FTC launches an antitrust probe into Microsoft's deal with Inflection AI
The FTC is investigating whether Microsoft structured a deal with Inflection AI to dodge regulatory review.
Mariella Moon06.06.2024
EU accuses Micrsoft of secretly collecting children's data
Noyb accused Microsoft of lacking transparency or protections around collecting children's data in schools.
Sarah Fielding06.04.2024
Microsoft announces layoffs and restructuring in its mixed reality division
Microsoft is laying off employees working on mixed reality as part of a restructuring of the division.
Steve Dent06.04.2024
This tool unlocks Windows' AI-powered Recall feature for unsupported PCs
A console Windows app on Github called Amperage will allow users to run Recall even on older computers that the feature doesn't officially support.
Mariella Moon06.01.2024
Former Activision studio Toys for Bob partners with Xbox to publish its first game as an indie
Former Activision studio Toys for Bob partners with Xbox to publish its first game as an indie. This is something of a homecoming, as Microsoft owns Activision.
Lawrence Bonk06.01.2024
Engadget Podcast: Microsoft goes Copilot+ crazy
In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss Copilot+ and the potential rise of Arm-based Windows systems, and we dive into the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop.
Devindra Hardawar05.24.2024
Microsoft's Azure AI Speech lets Truecaller users create an AI assistant with their own voice
Truecaller, a caller ID app that can block and record calls, has teamed up with Microsoft to give its users a way to create an AI assistant that uses their own voice.
Mariella Moon05.23.2024Microsoft outage impacts Bing, Copilot, ChatGPT internet search and other sites
Multiple Microsoft services including Bing and Copilot, along with ChatGPT internet search and DuckDuckGo are down in Europe.
Steve Dent05.23.2024
Engadget Podcast: Microsoft's Surface and Windows head on Copilot+ AI PCs
In this bonus episode, Devindra chats with Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft's head of Windows and Devices, about the new Surface devices and the Copilot+ PC initiative.
Devindra Hardawar05.22.2024