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The next Xbox is going to be very differentThe next Xbox is going to be very different
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Microsoft Teams is getting a Facebook-like feed and follow buttonMicrosoft Teams is getting a Facebook-like feed and follow button
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Inside Microsoft’s quick embrace of DeepSeekInside Microsoft’s quick embrace of DeepSeek
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2025 looks like a great year for Xbox2025 looks like a great year for Xbox
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Microsoft triples down on AIMicrosoft triples down on AI
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How Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an XboxHow Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an Xbox
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Microsoft’s mini AI PCs are on the wayMicrosoft’s mini AI PCs are on the way
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Microsoft’s Recall AI is creepy, clever, and compellingMicrosoft’s Recall AI is creepy, clever, and compelling
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Microsoft and Google are fighting over the future of XboxMicrosoft and Google are fighting over the future of Xbox
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The future of Windows is cloud and AIThe future of Windows is cloud and AI
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Microsoft’s top AI customers include Adobe and MetaMicrosoft’s top AI customers include Adobe and Meta
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Here comes the Xbox AIHere comes the Xbox AI
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Microsoft and Google are at war againMicrosoft and Google are at war again
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Microsoft prepares for OpenAI’s next model as their relationship strainsMicrosoft prepares for OpenAI’s next model as their relationship strains
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Microsoft gets its head back in the Xbox cloudMicrosoft gets its head back in the Xbox cloud
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Xbox Cloud Gaming will let you stream your own games in NovemberXbox Cloud Gaming will let you stream your own games in November
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HoloLens is the latest victim of Microsoft’s hardware strugglesHoloLens is the latest victim of Microsoft’s hardware struggles
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How Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardwareHow Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardware
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Microsoft gives Copilot a voice and vision in its biggest redesign yet

Copilot is transforming into a more personalized AI assistant thanks to Inflection.

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Microsoft is turning Copilot into an AI presenter to read you the newsMicrosoft is turning Copilot into an AI presenter to read you the news
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Microsoft tries to sell businesses on Copilot againMicrosoft tries to sell businesses on Copilot again
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Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil isn’t slowing downMicrosoft’s Xbox turmoil isn’t slowing down
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Intel strikes back against Windows on ArmIntel strikes back against Windows on Arm
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Xbox is changing and it’s confusing everyoneXbox is changing and it’s confusing everyone
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Microsoft is rebranding Copilot in the most Microsoft way possibleMicrosoft is rebranding Copilot in the most Microsoft way possible
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Microsoft is now in a handheld gaming PC raceMicrosoft is now in a handheld gaming PC race
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Windows on Arm isn’t ready for gamingWindows on Arm isn’t ready for gaming
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Every Microsoft employee is now being judged on their security workEvery Microsoft employee is now being judged on their security work
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Microsoft Teams is finally cleaning up chats and channelsMicrosoft Teams is finally cleaning up chats and channels
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How Microsoft helped clean up CrowdStrike’s messHow Microsoft helped clean up CrowdStrike’s mess
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Inside Microsoft, nobody really owns CopilotInside Microsoft, nobody really owns Copilot
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No Xbox, no problemNo Xbox, no problem
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Windows on Arm puts Intel on noticeWindows on Arm puts Intel on notice
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Microsoft’s embarrassing RecallMicrosoft’s embarrassing Recall
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Microsoft shakes up Xbox marketing as key exec departs for RobloxMicrosoft shakes up Xbox marketing as key exec departs for Roblox
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Xbox delivered and Windows scrambles to secure RecallXbox delivered and Windows scrambles to secure Recall
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Windows won’t take screenshots of everything you do after all — unless you opt inWindows won’t take screenshots of everything you do after all — unless you opt in
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What’s next for Xbox and HaloWhat’s next for Xbox and Halo
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Windows on Arm and Copilot Plus could be big for PC gamingWindows on Arm and Copilot Plus could be big for PC gaming
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Microsoft needs Windows developers like never beforeMicrosoft needs Windows developers like never before
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