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Microsoft To Use Performance Reviews For New Round Of Job Cuts

Microsoft reportedly plans a new round of job cuts in 2025, targeting low-performing employees across several divisions, including security.

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Chinese software makers can now sell through the Microsoft store

Chinese software makers can now sell through the Microsoft store

Microsoft is now allowing Chinese software vendors to sell through its commercial marketplace.

Microsoft lays out plan to bring Xbox to handhelds this year

Microsoft lays out plan to bring Xbox to handhelds this year

Lenovo’s new SteamOS handheld seems to have lit a fire under Microsoft, fast-tracking its plans to make Windows gaming more like Xbox

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Xbox Developer Direct kicks off 2025 with Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur, and a "surprise" fourth game

All coming to Game Pass "this year"

Microsoft backtracks DALL-E 3 AI's 'PR16' upgrade after backlash as Grok gets an Unhinged Mode: "Bing has become useless"

Microsoft rolled back a major DALL-E 3 update for Bing Image Creator after receiving overwhelming backlash from users citing a degraded experience with slow generation speeds and low-quality images.

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Microsoft to make performance-based job cuts across departments, including security, impacting "less than 1%" of the workforce

Microsoft has announced performance-based job cuts across its departments, including its security division. The job cuts will affect less than 1% of its workforce.

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Microsoft slams the brakes on $3.3 billion data center — reportedly set to foster development of OpenAI's supercomputer

Microsoft has decided to temporarily pause the construction of a $3.3 billion data center in Mount Pleasant. The company stated the pause might last for months as it evaluates the scope and recent technological changes.

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Xbox's first Developer_Direct show of 2025 revealed — and it's set for action on January 23 (Update)

Xbox's first Developer_Direct show of 2025 revealed — and it's set for action on January 23 (Update)

Xbox's first showcase of 2025 gives us fresh details on two upcoming first party games, as well as a deep dive into one of the year's most promising third-party titles.

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Microsoft reveals another round of job cuts

Microsoft reveals another round of job cuts

Nearly 1% of Microsoft’s headcount is to be affected by latest job cuts.

Windows 10 for PCs is not the only version of Windows to reach end of support this year

Windows 10 for PCs is not the only version of Windows to reach end of support this year

Later this year, Teams Rooms on Windows 10 will reach end of support. Most devices have already been upgrade to Teams Rooms on Windows 11 but there are systems that cannot be upgraded.

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After 15 years, Minecraft has finally added two new pig variations: The warm pig and the cold pig, meaning I can delete one mod off my list

After 15 years, Minecraft has finally added two new pig variations: The warm pig and the cold pig, meaning I can delete one mod off my list

A pig for every occasion.

Here's What to Expect from Microsoft's Next Earnings Report

Here's What to Expect from Microsoft's Next Earnings Report

Anticipation surrounds Microsoft's upcoming Q2 earnings, with analysts predicting a slight earnings slowdown but still expecting mid-single-digit growth.

Samsung 2025 TVs will change how you feel about AI in the living room

Samsung 2025 TVs will change how you feel about AI in the living room

Samsung is bringing bleeding-edge AI to its new TVs, and it might prove a major step forward for picture enhancements, accessibility, and so much more.

HP’s resurrected OmniBook Ultra Flip is a premium laptop winner – after you disable the bloatware

HP’s resurrected OmniBook Ultra Flip is a premium laptop winner – after you disable the bloatware

HP’s latest flagship laptop does away with the Spectre name, and underpinned by an all-new Intel CPU, it’s one of the best PCs I’ve ever used.

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3 Tech Stocks to Buy in 2025 and Hold Forever

Tech stocks soared in 2024, fueled by AI and cutting-edge innovations, but what’s next? As global IT spending surges and data-driven technologies reshape industries, its long-term prospects remain bright. Hence, fundamentally strong tech stocks Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), and Cisco Systems (CSCO) could be ideal buy-and-hold options for…

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I can't believe I just paid to bring this Windows 10 feature to Windows 11

Calendar Flyout brings the Windows 10 calendar flyout that shows events and serves as a functional calendar to Windows 11.

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Microsoft confirms Surface announcement for later this month — teases 'major' news for business portfolio

Microsoft has posted on LinkedIn that it will make a major Surface for Business announcement later this month.

BlackBerry and Microsoft are collaborating on something big, but it has nothing to do with smartphones

QNX and Microsoft partner on automotive project through cloud-based software-defined vehicle development.

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Cathie Wood Just Bought $10 Million of This Underrated AI Stock. Should You?

Cathie Wood just spent nearly $10 million buying AMD shares despite their recent price weakness. As the chipmaker struggles with AI market share and chip supply, does her purchase signal an opportunity for investors.

Microsoft is finally fighting back against the rise of SteamOS by overhauling Windows 11 to be better on handhelds

Windows 11 is often cited as the worst thing about handheld gaming PCs - but it looks like Microsoft could soon fix this.

Quantum Computing Stocks Warning: Jim Cramer Urges Caution on Hot Names Like RGTI, IONQ

Learn why Jim Cramer says these high-flying tech stocks might be more hype than substance in 2025 despite their promising technology.

Microsoft wants to ditch Windows for future Xbox gaming handhelds

Xbox’s console operating system will shape how we use future gaming handhelds.

Is This Cloud Stock Under $50 a Good Buy Now?

This tech stock is a fast-growing cloud provider with significant long-term potential.

If you're waiting for Windows 12 I have bad news: Microsoft is seemingly focused on cramming even more AI into Windows 11 instead

Microsoft bets on Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11, with no Windows 12 on the horizon

Still keeping data in unlicensed Microsoft OneDrive? Act now or lose it forever

Microsoft’s plans to remove data from unlicensed OneDrive accounts will come into force later this month.

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