Microsoft Raises Windows 11 OEM Fees, Adding Pressure to PC Prices
Microsoft has raised its OEM Windows 11 license fees by 7% to 10% for PC manufacturers starting in July 2026. According to industry reports, the cost … Read more
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Tech Giants Shift AI Infrastructure Risk to Private Credit Markets
Major technology corporations are increasingly insulating their balance sheets from the astronomical costs of the artificial intelligence boom by pushing infrastructure risks onto private credit markets … Read more
Microsoft Fixes 421 Bugs as North Korea Exploits Windows WinSock Zero-Day
Microsoft issued its August 2026 Patch Tuesday update on August 11, fixing 421 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem. The release is highlighted by an actively exploited … Read more
Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws Including Zero-Day Used by Lazarus Group
Microsoft released a security update on August 11, 2026, patching 398 vulnerabilities. The rollout includes a Windows driver zero-day already exploited in the wild by North … Read more
Microsoft August 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 398 Flaws and 1 Zero-Day
Microsoft has released its July 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, establishing a new company record by addressing 570 documented vulnerabilities … Read more
Global Stocks Eye Strongest Weekly Gain Since May Amid AI and Tech Rally
Global equities headed for their strongest weekly gain since May as U.S. stock futures rose ahead of July nonfarm payrolls. Markets digested strong corporate earnings, climbing … Read more
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Now Available for Certain Xbox Game Pass Members
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can access the Gears of War: E-Day open beta starting August 6, 2026. While the mainline prequel launches on October 6, Microsoft’s … Read more
Microsoft Enhances Zero Trust Strategy for AI and DevSecOps
Microsoft has expanded its Zero Trust for AI strategy through updates to its Zero Trust Workshop and Zero Trust Assessment tool. These enhancements are designed to … Read more
Microsoft Warns Russian Hackers Target Hotel Wi-Fi Networks Worldwide
Microsoft has uncovered a worldwide cyberattack campaign by the Russian-linked threat group Storm-2945, which is manipulating guest Wi-Fi networks in hotels and conference centers. Active since … Read more
Microsoft Announces New AI Tools, Surface Discounts, and Gaming Updates
Microsoft announced a series of product updates and artificial intelligence initiatives across its Surface, Xbox, and enterprise platforms. The updates include student discounts on select devices, … Read more
Microsoft to Bring Old Xbox Games to PC and Project Helix via New Emulators
Microsoft is developing official emulators to bring original Xbox and Xbox 360 games to PCs, handhelds, and the upcoming Project Helix console. According to leaked internal … Read more
Wall Street Rises on Amazon Surge Despite Oil Price Gains
Wall Street advanced broadly, driven by Amazon’s 15% profit surge and receding oil prices amid hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The New York Stock … Read more