Xbox Tests Hourly Cloud Streaming Fees for Insiders’ Own Games
Microsoft introduced metered cloud playtime pricing for Xbox Insiders, charging 24 to 40 cents per hour for players to stream eligible games they already own.
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US Suspends PERM Processing for Eight Major Tech Firms
The United States government suspended Permanent Labor Certification Program processing for eight major technology firms on October 8, 2026, creating sudden uncertainty for…
Project Helix Could Cost Up To 1800 Dollars, Reports Indicate
Microsoft’s upcoming Project Helix hardware could cost between 1,200 and 1,800 dollars when it arrives in 2028, according to internal company projections cited in recent financial…
Project Helix Console Could Cost Up to $1,800 Without Subsidies
Microsoft plans to launch an Xbox next-generation handheld device for the holiday season of 2027, followed by a home console codenamed Project Helix in late 2028.
Xbox Game Pass Adds Eight New Titles Including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Microsoft is adding eight titles to the Xbox Game Pass library between October 21 and November 3, 2026.
Windows 11 Bundles Unwanted Software During Fresh Installations
Even after a clean installation of Windows 11, new computers routinely arrive packed with unrequested software, partner applications, and interface recommendations right after the…
Bloomberg Intelligence Projects Cloud Gaming Market to Reach $38 Billion by 2035
Research from Bloomberg Intelligence projects that games streamed over the internet will expand into a $38 billion market by 2035.
Microsoft Unveils Azure Maia 300 for Custom AI Infrastructure
Microsoft unveiled Azure Maia 300 on October 12, 2026, announcing plans to scale its custom AI accelerator family to multi-gigawatt deployments starting in 2027.
Windows 11 Redesigned Search Lets Users Change Settings From Taskbar
Beginning October 7, 2026, Windows Insiders can test a redesigned Windows 11 Search built on WinUI 3, bringing faster performance, a single-list layout, typo correction…
Microsoft Cuts Dozens of Jobs at Israel R&D Center Amid Copilot Studio Shift
Microsoft is cutting dozens of jobs at its research and development center in Israel as part of a global organizational shift involving the Copilot Studio team, with affected…
Poll Shows MacBook Pro 16 Favored Over New Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft opened pre-orders for the Surface Laptop Ultra at $2,599, positioning the 15-inch Arm-powered machine with an NVIDIA RTX Spark chip directly against Apple’s MacBook Pro…
Microsoft Details Windows Update Certificate Rotation Deadlines
Millions of Windows computers face a disruption in update access as Microsoft rotates digital certificates on May 17 and June 19, 2027.