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Microsoft Azure and Unit 8200: The Cloud Behind Surveillance in Palestine Recently leaked documents have revealed a troubling collaboration between Microsoft and Israel’s elite military surveillance agency, Unit 8200.

Recently leaked documents have revealed a troubling collaboration between Microsoft and Israel’s elite military surveillance agency, Unit 8200.

The Copilot Gaming Sidekick Rolls Out in Beta to Xbox Insiders Microsoft is rolling out a new gaming companion for Xbox Insiders: the Gaming Copilot (Beta). This new feature, integrated into the Xbox Game Bar for Windows PC, is designed to act as a "gaming sidekick" to help players overcome challenges and get back to the action faster.

Microsoft is rolling out a new gaming companion for Xbox Insiders: the Gaming Copilot (Beta). This new feature, integrated into the Xbox Game Bar for Windows PC, is designed to act as a "gaming sidekick" to help players overcome challenges and get back to the action faster.

First Impressions: How the Galaxy Z Fold7’s Hardware Changes Conquered Comic-Con I've been to my share of Comic-Cons, but this year was different. This year, my trusty sidekick wasn’t a notebook and a camera; it was the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7.

I've been to my share of Comic-Cons, but this year was different. This year, my trusty sidekick wasn’t a notebook and a camera; it was the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7.

Get ready for the Battlefield 6 Open Beta

EA is hoping gamers have forgotten about the debacle that was Battlefield 2042. With the recent announcement of Battlefield 6, with a rumored release date in October of this year, EA is kicking off two open beta periods to let gamers get just a taste of…

The AI Operating System Arms Race: Microsoft’s Vision Takes Aim at OpenAI This vision arrives just months after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman floated the idea of an AI-powered operating system, suggesting a burgeoning race to redefine the fundamental way we interact with our digital worlds.

This vision arrives just months after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman floated the idea of an AI-powered operating system, suggesting a burgeoning race to redefine the fundamental way we interact with our digital worlds.

Toaplan Arcade Collection Volumes 1 & 2 Arrive August 14th, Offering Double the Retro Shoot ‘Em Up Fun This comprehensive release promises a definitive celebration of the legendary arcade developer Toaplan's groundbreaking contributions to the shoot 'em up genre.

This comprehensive release promises a definitive celebration of the legendary arcade developer Toaplan's groundbreaking contributions to the shoot 'em up genre.

Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights Unleashes Neon Fury on Xbox and PS5 Following Successful PC Launch Cyber Clutch challenges players to master both pure speed and combat prowess. The game's premise revolves around a blend of traditional racing skill and tactical choices, where timing a weapon ability or executing a perfect drift can turn the tide of a race.

Cyber Clutch challenges players to master both pure speed and combat prowess. The game's premise revolves around a blend of traditional racing skill and tactical choices, where timing a weapon ability or executing a perfect drift can turn the tide of a race.

The Brilliant Microsoft Surface Duo Foldable That Never Was The Surface Andromeda project was far more than just another phone. Conceived as a "digital pocket notebook," its primary focus was on inking and pen input, designed to be a highly personal and portable productivity tool.

The Surface Andromeda project was far more than just another phone. Conceived as a "digital pocket notebook," its primary focus was on inking and pen input, designed to be a highly personal and portable productivity tool.

From Podcasts to Parties: Why the Bose SoundLink Plus Might Be Your Next Speaker What really sold me, though, was its versatility. My workday doesn’t end at the office. The SoundLink Plus travels with me from home to work and even to my wife’s dance studio, where it’s become an unexpected hero in her choreography sessions.

What really sold me, though, was its versatility. My workday doesn’t end at the office. The SoundLink Plus travels with me from home to work and even to my wife’s dance studio, where it’s become an unexpected hero in her choreography sessions.

Unboxed POD EP:066 – Microsoft’s AI Shakeup, Copilot’s New Face, a Brutal Reality Memo, and Adobe on ARM Is Microsoft having an identity crisis or a genius revolution? This week, we're diving deep into the tech giant's massive Q4 earnings and a leaked internal memo that reveals the company's "brutal reality.

Is Microsoft having an identity crisis or a genius revolution? This week, we're diving deep into the tech giant's massive Q4 earnings and a leaked internal memo that reveals the company's "brutal reality.

Unboxed POD EP:065 – OpenAI’s Browser vs. Edge, Forza’s Future in Doubt, and a Bigger Fold This week, we're diving into a massive shake-up in the tech world! OpenAI is reportedly launching its own AI-powered browser, taking direct aim at both Google Chrome and its own partner, Microsoft.

This week, we're diving into a massive shake-up in the tech world! OpenAI is reportedly launching its own AI-powered browser, taking direct aim at both Google Chrome and its own partner, Microsoft.

Dominate the Dorm Room: Bose Back-to-School Audio Essentials These compact and powerful devices are a fantastic gift for students, offering a range of benefits that go far beyond just listening to music. A Bose device is a student's secret weapon, blending high-quality sound w

A young man smiles while talking to someone off-camera, with a black Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth speaker positioned on a wooden side table between them. A yellow lamp with a pleated shade is visible behind the speaker.

Microsoft is Phasing Out its Education-Focused Windows 11 SE Microsoft is phasing out its education-focused Windows 11 SE, with support officially ending in October 2026. This marks the end of another attempt by the software giant to compete with Google's ChromeOS in the K-8 school market.

Microsoft is phasing out its education-focused Windows 11 SE, with support officially ending in October 2026. This marks the end of another attempt by the software giant to compete with Google's ChromeOS in the K-8 school market.

AI Search: The Democratizer Giving Bing its First Real Shot at Google Microsoft, with its revamped Bing search engine, is finally making a dent in Google's armor, and it has AI to thank for it.

Microsoft, with its revamped Bing search engine, is finally making a dent in Google's armor, and it has AI to thank for it.

Take to the ring with Free Play Days This week for Free Play Days, we have WWE 2K25 Standard Edition, Dynasty Warriors Origins, and I,Robot. The Ascent is free for all Xbox members, regardless of their membership status. This week, Free Play Days start on Thursday, July 31, and last until Sunday, August 3rd. Don't forget to keep the fun going beyond Free Play Days. Enjoy big discounts on Free Play Day titles. WWE 2K25 Standard Edition is just $34.99, and Dynasty Warriors Origins is $52.49. And I, Robot is marked down to just $11.99. The Ascent is $7.49.

Take to the ring with Free Play Days

This week for Free Play Days, we have WWE 2K25 Standard Edition, Dynasty Warriors Origins, and I,Robot. The Ascent is free for all Xbox members, regardless of their membership status. This week, Free Play Days start on Thursday, July 31, and last until Sunday,…

Microsoft Quietly Wins with Dominate Xbox Games Sales Beyond its Own Console Recent data from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella suggests a fascinating shift in the landscape, indicating that Microsoft may be quietly winning a different, yet equally crucial, battle: pure game sales, particularly on rival platforms.

Recent data from Circana analyst Mat Piscatella suggests a fascinating shift in the landscape, indicating that Microsoft may be quietly winning a different, yet equally crucial, battle: pure game sales, particularly on rival platforms.

Microsoft’s $76B Quarter: Cloud Booms While Hardware Busts Microsoft has officially closed its 2025 fiscal year with an exceptionally strong fourth quarter, reporting significant growth that surpassed analyst expectations.

Microsoft has officially closed its 2025 fiscal year with an exceptionally strong fourth quarter, reporting significant growth that surpassed analyst expectations.

The Call of Duty HQ launcher is no more I'm not a fan of over-bloated game launchers. If I need to log in to my place of purchase or access that's understandable, but adding bloat is just not my thing. Now you can access Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and 3 without having to worry about bringing the launcher with you. Standalone downloads are available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Keep in mind, however, if you have legacy content in the launcher, it will still be available via Call of Duty: Warzone, but will be removed with the launcher at the beginning of Season 5 on August 7th.

The Call of Duty HQ launcher is no more

I'm not a fan of over-bloated game launchers. If I need to log in to my place of purchase or access that's understandable, but adding bloat is just not my thing. Now you can access Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and 3 without having to worry about bringing…

Native Premiere Pro and After Effects Now in Beta for Windows on ARM For creative professionals who have invested in the Windows on ARM ecosystem, the wait is finally over. Adobe has announced the public beta of native ARM64 versions of its flagship video editing applications, Premiere Pro and After Effects.

For creative professionals who have invested in the Windows on ARM ecosystem, the wait is finally over. Adobe has announced the public beta of native ARM64 versions of its flagship video editing applications, Premiere Pro and After Effects.

The Robots Are Coming for Our Jobs: A Look at Microsoft’s AI Job Displacement Report The study takes a novel approach to measuring the impact of AI on jobs. Instead of just looking at broad categories, the researchers analyzed the specific tasks involved in thousands of occupations.

The study takes a novel approach to measuring the impact of AI on jobs. Instead of just looking at broad categories, the researchers analyzed the specific tasks involved in thousands of occupations.

Xbox Squeezes in a July Update Packed with PC Enhancements The update introduces powerful new ways for players to access and enjoy their libraries, most notably by integrating cloud streaming for owned games directly into the Xbox PC app, finally.

The update introduces powerful new ways for players to access and enjoy their libraries, most notably by integrating cloud streaming for owned games directly into the Xbox PC app, finally.

Big Games, Bigger Doubts: Sizing Up Xbox’s High-Stakes Gamescom Appearance Xbox is rolling into Cologne for Gamescom 2025 (August 20-24), and on paper, they're bringing a war chest of heavy hitters. The announced lineup is packed with sequels and reveals designed to generate maximum hype. But as the gaming world turns its eyes to Germany, there's a palpable tension in the air. This isn't just another trade show for Microsoft; it's a high-stakes bid to regain the trust of a community left reeling and deeply skeptical after a brutal year of studio closures, deep staff cuts, and shelved projects.

This isn't just another trade show for Microsoft; it's high stakes bid to regain the trust of a community left reeling and deeply skeptical after a brutal year of studio closures, deep staff cuts, and shelved projects.

Link to Windows Gets a Major Makeover for a Seamless Phone-to-PC Experience Microsoft is rolling out a significant update to its Link to Windows app for Android, promising a more intuitive and powerful way to bridge the gap between your phone and your Windows PC.

Microsoft is rolling out a significant update to its Link to Windows app for Android, promising a more intuitive and powerful way to bridge the gap between your phone and your Windows PC.

Microsoft’s Copilot is Getting a Face, and It Plans to Age With You The new "Copilot Appearance" feature will give the digital assistant an expressive, customizable avatar.

The new "Copilot Appearance" feature will give the digital assistant an expressive, customizable avatar.

Microsoft to Replace Windows News Feed with New “Copilot Discovery” Experience Microsoft plans to completely replace the familiar MSN-powered content feed with a new experience dubbed "Copilot Discovery." This isn't just a minor UI tweak or a rebranding effort.

Microsoft plans to completely replace the familiar MSN-powered content feed with a new experience dubbed "Copilot Discovery." This isn't just a minor UI tweak or a rebranding effort.

A Soothing Memo for a Brutal Reality at Microsoft After several brutal rounds of layoffs that have gutted teams across the company, from ambitious hardware divisions to seasoned engineers, marketing, and sales, Nadella has taken to the digital pulpit.

After several brutal rounds of layoffs that have gutted teams across the company, from ambitious hardware divisions to seasoned engineers, marketing, and sales, Nadella has taken to the digital pulpit.

Four titles rock Free Play Days this weekend Throughout most of the country, it's hot and humid, but for this week, we've got four titles that are keeping things hot for Free Play Days. This week we have Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream, and Railway Empire. For Honor and Terra Memoria are free for all members this weekend without the need for an Xbox subscription. For Horror is available for the rest of the month, not ending until July 31st. Also don't forget these titles are on sell during Free Play Days. Totally Reliable Delivery Service is just $2.99, Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream is $40.19, and Railway Empire rocks in at just $7.99.

Four titles rock Free Play Days this weekend

Throughout most of the country, it's hot and humid, but for this week, we've got four titles that are keeping things hot for Free Play Days. This week we have Totally Reliable Delivery Service, Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream, and Railway Empire.…

OpenAI’s Stargate Stumbles, Forcing an Urgent Scramble for Cash The AI darling's ambitious half-trillion-dollar project with SoftBank has collapsed, leaving OpenAI in a desperate search for funding and exposing deep cracks in its strategic foundation.

The AI darling's ambitious half-trillion-dollar project with SoftBank has collapsed, leaving OpenAI in a desperate search for funding and exposing deep cracks in its strategic foundation.

Google vs. Pew: Study Finds AI Summaries Slash Clicks, Contradicting Official Narrative The research indicates that when an AI-generated summary appears at the top of a search results page, users are significantly less likely to click on traditional website links, a finding that directly challenges Google's more optimistic public statements.

The research indicates that when an AI-generated summary appears at the top of a search results page, users are significantly less likely to click on traditional website links, a finding that directly challenges Google's more optimistic public statements.

Windows 11’s New AI Features: What’s Inside the July 2025 Update These updates are intended to enhance productivity, creative tasks, and system accessibility, with a focus on new Copilot+ PCs, or hope someone stumbles upon an actual use case Microsoft can finally package to customers.

These updates are intended to enhance productivity, creative tasks, and system accessibility, with a focus on new Copilot+ PCs, or hope someone stumbles upon an actual use case Microsoft can finally package to customers.