Microsoft explored buying Cursor before SpaceX secured a deal that gives it the rights to acquire the AI startup for $60 billion or pursue a $10 billion partnership.

Copilot Checkout now works in the Copilot mobile app, and Microsoft has deepened catalog data from over half a million merchants to improve AI‑powered shopping.

The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode. I feel like we've seen this before...

Microsoft is rolling out a built‑in Speedtest tool for Windows 11 through a new partnership with Ookla. But a press image shared by Ookla appears to show a macOS-style window inside a Windows 11 taskbar.

Microsoft recently indicated that its Microsoft Defender antivirus is enough for Windows 11 users, dismissing the need to install additional software for that extra layer of protection.

Microsoft could be forced to reimburse $2.8 billion to 60,000 UK-based businesses for overcharging customers for its Windows Server software on competing cloud platforms at higher rates than its own Azure service.

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the leaks around Microsoft's upcoming wave of Surface hardware.

A proposed US law could force operating systems to verify your age and share it with apps, sparking a heated debate over privacy and safety.

More than 1,300 internet-exposed SharePoint servers remain unpatched against CVE-2026-32201, a spoofing flaw Microsoft says was exploited as a zero-day.

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Fake Antigravity downloads are enabling fast account takeovers using hidden malware and stolen session cookies.

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Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in security is strong enough for most users, though power users and enterprises may still want third-party protection.

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Hackers are abusing Microsoft Teams chats to impersonate IT support, gain remote access, move laterally, and steal company data, Microsoft warns.

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A UK tribunal has allowed a £2.1 billion lawsuit over Microsoft’s cloud licensing to move forward, adding new pressure to how Windows Server is priced outside Azure.

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Microsoft is expanding the role of AI inside productivity apps with a major upgrade to Copilot. A more collaborative version of Microsoft Copilot is now widely available, allowing users to execute multi-step actions directly inside Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Instead of simply generating text or suggestions, Copilot can now act like a true productivity partner—working […]

Microsoft has officially confirmed what many Windows 11 users have long suspected — you may not need third-party antivirus software anymore. According to the company, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is now powerful enough to handle everyday security needs on its own. Microsoft’s Official Statement Microsoft clearly states: “For many Windows 11 users, Microsoft Defender Antivirus covers […]

Microsoft is preparing one of the biggest visual overhauls in the history of Windows 11, and this time it’s not just another feature update. The company is working to remove long-standing legacy UI elements that have existed across multiple generations of Windows — and replace them with a clean, fully modern design. A Major Shift […]

Windows 11 is taking another big step into the AI-first future. Microsoft is now testing a brand-new feature that lets users monitor AI agents directly from the taskbar — making multitasking smarter and more transparent. This update brings a seamless way to track ongoing AI-powered tasks without constantly switching between apps. What’s New in Windows […]

Microsoft has pushed out-of-band (OOB) updates for Windows Server on April 19, 2026, addressing critical issues introduced by the recent April security update. These emergency patches arrive outside the regular update cycle, signaling the importance of the fixes.  Why These Updates Were Released The April 2026 security update caused unexpected problems on some Windows Server […]

Microsoft confirmed that a recent Microsoft Edge browser update introduced a bug that prevents Windows users from joining Teams meetings. [...]