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Where to buy the new Xbox Series X and S consoles - including the gorgeous Galaxy Black 2TB machine

By Rob Dwiar last updated

The new Xbox Series X and S console variants are available to pre-order today, August 21, 2024.

AI success pushed Microsoft to its highest-ever market value - where does it go from here?

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft passed Apple before sinking slightly to second place as the world’s most valuable company – what’s next?

Could this be bigger than OpenAI? Microsoft invests billions in French startup — Mistral AI is a multilingual maestro that's almost as good as ChatGPT 4

By Wayne Williams published

Microsoft has invested heavily in French AI startup Mistral AI.

Microsoft will expand bug bounties - even on programs without official payouts

By Craig Hale published

Any dodgy code affecting Microsoft's products and services will now be covered under the 'In Scope by Default' bug bounty program.

Microsoft 50th Anniversary Copilot Event live – we're on the ground with all the latest news

By Philip Berne, John-Anthony Disotto last updated

Microsoft's 50th Anniversary Copilot Event live: Everything you need to know about the upcoming AI event as we celebrate 50 years of Seattle's tech giant.

Microsoft accused of creating a monopoly on US government systems through free upgrades

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft reportedly offered the US government $150m in free cybersecurity services, and injected consultants into agencies.

Microsoft facing its biggest US FTC antitrust investigation yet

By Craig Hale published

The FTC is unhappy with Microsoft’s practices and dominance across the cloud computing, AI and cybersecurity industries.

Microsoft is fighting hard to avoid cloud antitrust claims in Europe

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft is busy trying to reach an agreement with European cloud providers, with a submission is under review.

Mozilla blows the whistle on Microsoft: 'Over the Edge' report accuses Windows 11-maker of browser bias and deceptive tactics

By Kristina Terech published

Mozilla accuses Microsoft of employing deceptive tactics, including misleading ads and confusing interfaces, to promote Edge. Microsoft yet to respond.

Microsoft announces its own Black Hat-like hacking event with big rewards for AI security

By Ellen Jennings-Trace, Sead Fadilpašić published

Microsoft will offer top-level bug bounties at its own BlackHat-esque security event.

Microsoft says that it is making progress in its Secure Future Initiative — but there is still work to do

By Benedict Collins published

Microsoft has made progress in the SFI, and has backed up its claims with numbers. But there is still work to do.

Microsoft says it will spend billions this year as AI moves pay off

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft's capital expenditure is set for a huge rise as it ups AI and other infrastructure spending.

Microsoft Teams is facing more antitrust lawsuits in Europe

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft’s battle in Europe with Teams isn’t over yet as antitrust regulators look to remove its dominant position.

Microsoft pledges it will make WinUI "truly open source" - but don't hold your breath

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft wants to make WinUI open source, but there are some major hurdles in the way first including its tie to Windows code.

Microsoft accused of overcharging UK businesses in £1 billion legal claim

By Craig Hale published

Unfair Windows Server software pricing has disproportionately affected UK SMBs, suit claims.

Microsoft warns developers that a major domain shakeup is coming soon

By Craig Hale published

Developers have been given around three months to ensure their services work seamlessly with the new.cloud.microsoft domains.

Newly discovered Microsoft Z1000 SSD baffles experts — no, world's most valuable company won't start selling SSDs anytime soon but it may well be tinkering with data center storage as it did with CPU

By Wayne Williams published

Newly discovered Microsoft Z1000 SSD could be used to optimize the company's data center storage.

Microsoft's Chinese joint-venture set to halt operations, lay off staff

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft’s joint venture in China has halted operations, laying off 2,000 workers in the process.

Microsoft hits record profits once again — but there's a rare miss for Azure cloud results

By Craig Hale published

Despite a healthy 29% revenue growth, Azure fell short of predictions, and investors are slightly worried.

Microsoft says it would take the US to court to protect European cloud operations

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft says it'll take "all legal avenues available" to ensure it continues to serve European customers.

Microsoft is releasing Microsoft 365 Backup and Microsoft 365 Backup Storage to general availability

By Benedict Collins published

Microsoft wants to make protecting a business against cyber threats and disruption easier than ever.

Microsoft reveals massive financial growth once again, cloud and AI lead the way

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft’s AI business annual revenue run rate now stands at $13 billion, up 175% year-over-year.

Microsoft tells staff in China they can't use Android phones anymore, must switch to iPhone

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Authentication apps can only be installed on an iPhone, Microsoft demands.

Microsoft says it found out about FTC probe by watching the news

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft finds out about FTC probe on the news.

Barclays signs major Microsoft Copilot deal - over 100,000 workers set for major AI boost

By Ellen Jennings-Trace, Mike Moore last updated

Barclays and Microsoft sign major Copilot partnership deal.

Microsoft thinks it might have made a breakthrough on its cloud monopoly case

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft wants to negotiate with CISPE before the EU launches a full-on investigation into the company’s cloud dominance.

ActiveX is now being blocked by default in Microsoft 365

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft will begin blocking ActiveX in Microsoft 365 apps beginning this month, citing improved security.

Microsoft unveils a whole host of new AI agents to solve even your trickiest business problems

By Mike Moore published

Agents are set to give Microsoft 365 Copilot a whole new lease of life.

Microsoft is paying out some huge rewards for spotting AI security issues

By Sead Fadilpašić published

You can earn up to $30,000 (and possibly more) for finding critical flaws in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platinum.

Vodafone and Microsoft team up on billion-dollar deal for cloud, AI and IoT

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft and Vodafone announce plans to boost digital transformation across Europe and Africa.