Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring Xbox 360 games to PC as part of its backward compatibility expansion, according to leaked documents seen by The Verge. The move follows the company’s plan to bring original Xbox games to PC. Continue reading “Microsoft Xbox 360 games coming to PC via Xbox PC emulator: Report”
Microsoft has announced Project Perception, an AI-powered agentic security system designed to help organisations defend against AI-driven cyber threats. The platform combines specialised AI agents, security context, AI models and automated workflows to turn security signals into real-time protections while keeping humans in control of critical decisions. Continue reading “Microsoft unveils Project Perception with AI security agents, Cyber Stack and MAI-Cyber-1-Flash”
Microsoft has announced a limited-time test of an ad-supported game streaming option for Xbox Insiders. During the test, eligible Xbox Insiders with an Xbox account can stream select games they own from their library for free by watching ads before each session. Continue reading “Microsoft tests ad-supported Xbox game streaming for owned games”
Microsoft has announced a range of improvements to the Windows Search Box aimed at making search faster, clearer and more reliable. The update focuses on reducing visual clutter, improving search relevance and giving users more control over web and Microsoft Store suggestions in search results. Continue reading “Microsoft improves Windows Search Box with cleaner interface, better search results and more controls”
Microsoft has announced a worldwide price restructuring for its Xbox console lineup, effective August 1, 2026. The adjustment will see retail prices increase across major models alongside the retirement of the highest-capacity tier, driven by sharply rising component costs in the consumer electronics sector. Continue reading “Microsoft announces Xbox price hike, 2TB model discontinued”
Microsoft has introduced its next-generation Surface lineup, including the Surface Pro 13-inch and Surface Laptop (13.8-inch and 15-inch) powered by Snapdragon X2 processors. The new devices focus on performance upgrades, hybrid AI computing, display improvements, battery efficiency, and deeper Windows integration. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X2 announced”
Microsoft has officially revealed the Xbox 25th Anniversary Collection, a limited-edition lineup of hardware designed to commemorate a quarter-century of the gaming brand. Developed as a tribute to the platform’s history and its community, the collection features a nostalgic translucent “OG Green” aesthetic inspired by the original 2001 Xbox console. Continue reading “Microsoft unveils Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition with translucent design”
Microsoft has announced a new category of AI agents called Autopilots, designed to operate continuously in the background and carry out tasks on behalf of users. Alongside the announcement, the company introduced Microsoft Scout, the first Autopilot agent built for Microsoft 365 environments. Continue reading “Microsoft unveils Autopilots and Scout AI agent for Microsoft 365”
At the NVIDIA GTC conference, Microsoft and NVIDIA announced a multi-year, full-stack collaboration to deliver a new class of thin-and-light Windows PCs. Accelerated by the newly unveiled NVIDIA RTX Spark™ superchip, these systems are engineered specifically for developers, creators, and power users, with a core focus on executing localized AI agent workflows. Continue reading “Microsoft and NVIDIA unveil next-gen Windows PCs powered by RTX Spark Superchip”
Microsoft has announced the upcoming release of the Surface Laptop Ultra, a high-performance device designed specifically for developers, AI builders, and creators who require massive computing power. Developed in close partnership with NVIDIA, the laptop is engineered from the ground up to handle demanding local workloads, including 3D rendering, large-scale software compilation, and complex artificial intelligence models. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra with 15″ mini-LED touch display, NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU announced”
Microsoft has introduced its next-generation Surface for Business portfolio, introducing the new Surface Pro for Business and Surface Laptop for Business. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces new Surface Pro for Business and Surface Laptop for Business”
Microsoft has announced the gradual rollout of “Xbox mode” for Windows 11 PCs, expanding a console-inspired interface to desktops, laptops, and tablets in select markets. The update aims to provide a dedicated, full-screen gaming environment on standard PC hardware. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out Xbox Mode for Windows 11 PCs”
OpenAI on Monday said the rapid pace of innovation requires its partnership with Microsoft to continue evolving in order to benefit customers and both companies. The companies announced an amended agreement aimed at simplifying how they work together, with a focus on flexibility, certainty, and broader delivery of AI benefits. Continue reading “OpenAI gains multi-cloud access in updated Microsoft agreement”
Microsoft Copilot is receiving an update across Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Microsoft has announced that agentic capabilities in these applications are now generally available. Continue reading “Microsoft rolls out Copilot agentic capabilities in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint”
Microsoft has announced updates to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, featuring price reductions for specific tiers and a shift in how future Call of Duty titles will be added to the platform. Continue reading “Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass get price reductions”
