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Microsoft is firing 3% of its staff, totalling just under 7,000 employees

That's on top of 10,000 lost in 2023, plus at least 2,600 last year.

PC Gamer

Microsoft confirms limited Microsoft 365 app support on Windows 10 after October 2025

Microsoft will support Microsoft 365 apps on Windows 10 until 2028, even after the OS reaches end-of-life and stops receiving updates in 2025.

Windows Central

I don't care what you say, there's still no place in my life for modular hardware to slot into

As much as I love Lego, modular tech still has many more bricks to lay before I'll be convinced it's got a solid foundation.

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Microsoft to lay off around 6000 people as it culls about 3% of its workforce

Microsoft says it is laying off nearly 3% of its entire workforce

The Independent UK

Microsoft plans to lay off 3% of its workforce, reportedly targeting management cuts as it changes to fit a "dynamic marketplace"

Microsoft is laying off 3% of its employees worldwide, with job cuts reportedly targeting layers of management.

Windows Central

Microsoft Edge will lose all these features this month

Microsoft Edge will soon remove several features, including image Editor, the image hovers menu, the mini menu, and video super resolution.

Windows Central

Why I ditched Google Chrome for Microsoft Edge (and haven't looked back)

Some data shows that only 5% of the population uses the Microsoft Edge browser, but it has 4 features that I love.

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New Copilot+ PC feature rolls out to Windows Insiders — even if your device is powered by Intel or AMD

Microsoft rolled out two new Windows 11 Insider builds, adding support for intelligent actions in Click to Do on Intel and AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs.

Windows Central

The Xbox Game Bar for Windows 11 is becoming extremely good — It's time to give Microsoft credit where it's due

After years of graft, Microsoft's Xbox apps on Windows 11 PCs and gaming handhelds are becoming increasingly hard to criticize.

Windows Central

Exclusive: Two decades in, DFJ Growth raises $1.2 billion for its fifth fund and doubles down on the long game

DFJ Growth—backers of Coinbase, Twitter, and Ring—raised $1.2 billion for its fifth fund, Fortune can exclusively report.

Fortune

Microsoft pledges to keep Windows 10 M365 apps secure into 2028

Windows 10 is losing support this October, but Microsoft has pledged to continue supporting M365 apps until 2028.

TechRadar

OpenAI's ChatGPT claims neither Sam Altman nor Elon Musk is suited to advance AI if humanity is at stake — as Microsoft Copilot throws the ball back in the court

Grok AI says Elon Musk is better suited to run AI advances over OpenAI CEO Sam Altman if humanity's fate is at stake.

Windows Central

OpenAI wants Microsoft to provide "money and compute and stay out of the way" as it renegotiates multi-billion-dollar partnership

Microsoft is reportedly in the process of reworking its partnership, willing to give up some equity to continue accessing sophisticated AI models beyond 2030.

Windows Central

Microsoft facing multibillion-pound legal claim over software licence pricing

The class action claim accuses the tech giant of overcharging for licences for Microsoft software products.

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Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates Decides To Give Away 99% of His Wealth via Foundation by 2045

Bill Gates wrote in a recent blog post that he plans to give away 99% of his £127 billion fortune over the next two decades via the Gates Foundation.

International Business Times

Tariffs Set To Level Up Game Console Prices

The US tariffs barrage and the bounding cost of producing games have prompted manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft to announce price hikes on consoles, in an industry shift experts say is set to last.

Windows Central

DOOM: The Dark Ages release date — Launch time, Early Access, and when it comes out in your time zone

DOOM: The Dark Ages is one of 2025's most anticipated new games, and it's only a few short days away now. Here's exactly when it's coming out, including specific launch times for every time zone.

Inverse

'Overwatch 2' Developers Just Made A Historic Change

Game workers have formed another union at a Microsoft-owned studio, this time covering multiple departments at one of the most popular shooters around.

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NVIDIA's new GPU driver adds DOOM: The Dark Ages support and improves DLSS in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

DOOM: The Dark Ages launches May 13 in early access, and those with an NVIDIA GPU will need this Game Ready driver to make it look as good as possible.

Destructoid

Skype has died and I speedran the five stages of grief

Fifteen years of conversation coming to an end.

Windows Central

Microsoft shares rare look at radical Windows 11 Start menu designs it explored before settling on the least interesting one of the bunch

Windows designers share concepts they explored for a new Start menu for Windows 11, before settling on one that does little to push the boat out.

TechRadar

OpenAI and Microsoft in talks to revise terms and renew partnership, FT reports

Microsoft and OpenAI could be revising their agreement as OpenAI explores the future of listing as a public company.

Fortune

Bill Gates says businesses need to understand the politics for the next 20 years, not just the next two days

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said AI is already reshaping the job sector and Trump's tariff uncertainty is adding further fuel to the fire.

Windows Central

Windows Central Podcast: All about new (smaller) Surface PCs

Daniel and Zac discuss Microsoft's latest wave of Surface PCs, our initial impressions of the new Surface Pro 12-inch, and how they fit into the lineup.

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Microsoft loosens the noose on Windows 10 users with new end-of-support timeline

Windows 10 users have a little more room to breathe, following a rare end-of-support U-turn by Microsoft. Just not the one they've been hoping for.

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