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Microsoft is switching RAM speed units in Task Manager — finally moving to the more technically correct MT/s

Windows 11 begins transitioning away from MHz and to MT/s when listing RAM speeds in Task Manager, with beta builds available through Windows Insider already reflecting the change.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft torches multiple Xbox studios then tells you to 'feel the burn' with the most tone-deaf controller launch of all time

Microsoft just announced the full closure of three studios, with another being folded into Zenimax Online. That hasn't stopped them from releasing a controller for the one-hundredth time this generation!

Windows Central

Apple unveils M4 processor that's an 'AI powerhouse,' but Qualcomm and its Snapdragon X Elite have nothing to worry about

Apple just unveiled its M4 processor, which focuses heavily on AI. But did the announcement steal Qualcomm and the Snapdragon X Elite's thunder? We took a closer look.

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"A f***ing gut stab": Arkane Lyon director, other devs react to Microsoft shuttering Xbox studios in yet another layoff wave

In the aftermath of the announcement that Microsoft is closing three Xbox studios, developers around the industry are sharing their shock, sadness, anger, and concern for the future.

Windows Central

Is Microsoft ditching OpenAI? — MAI-1 is the company’s first home-grown LLM that could power Copilot

Microsoft has begun working on its own in-house LLM, suggesting it could move away from OpenAI.

Tom’s Guide

AMD's new Ryzen AI re-branding for Zen 5 comes to light — Asus leaks 'Strix Point' processor names

AMD is re-branding its processors with new Ryzen AI names, according to leaked information from Asus. Upcoming Zen 5 CPUs will follow Intel's lead and jump on the AI PC hype train.

Tom’s Hardware

Forget exclusivity concerns, Microsoft's latest Xbox studio closures hurt me more than anything else

In a devastating turn of events, Microsoft has announced the total closure of multiple Bethesda Games Studios, and it has shaken my faith in the platform.

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These are the franchises being affected by the latest studio closures at Microsoft

Microsoft has closed four studios, folding some of these employees into others. As a result, fan-favorite franchises are potentially never to be seen again. What games are affected by these layoffs, and who's exactly safe?

Windows Central

Windows 11 24H2 will enable BitLocker encryption for everyone — happens on both clean installs and reinstalls

Microsoft will activate BitLocker encryption automatically during Windows reinstallations starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, for Home versions as well as Pro.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft is closing multiple studios including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Redfall creator Arkane Austin

Microsoft has announced the closure of multiple studios at Bethesda.

TechRadar

Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively

"Great teams are sunsetting before our eyes again, and it's a f*cking gut stab."

PC Gamer

Microsoft is eyeing many more UK data centres

Overcast Britain is turning even cloudier

Evening Standard

Stocks Close Mixed; Disney Was Worst Stock On Dow

Stocks acted weak as the major indexes showed only slight gains in the stock market today. Disney stock was the biggest loser on the Dow.

Investors Business Daily

Redfall’s previous update will be its last, with premium edition buyers offered credit for the two characters they'll never get

"While there will be no further updates, Redfall's servers will remain online for players to enjoy"

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Marvel's Blade and Deathloop director says Microsoft's closure of sister studio Arkane Austin is a "f***ing gut stab"

Dinga Bakaba calls on bosses to take care of workers when the "times are tough"

Tom’s Hardware

Clippy's revenge: assistant comes back to purge Windows 11 of bloatware, ads and annoyances

Open-source utility Winpilot uses the long-defunct Office assistant.

TechRadar

Microsoft doesn't want police forces using Azure AI for facial recognition

Microsoft says that any OpenAI model hosted on its Azure platform should not be used for facial recognition by police.

GamesRadar

Microsoft closing the Bethesda studios behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and more following “reprioritization of titles and resources”

Two further studios will also be shuttered

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Microsoft closes Bethesda's Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog Games, and Tango Gameworks, kills off one of its best new franchises in years in the process

Microsoft Gaming is shutting down three Bethesda studios, including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks.

Investors Business Daily

What Now For AI Stocks? Clues From Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Palantir

Big Tech earnings from Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Palantir highlight the growth potential of AI stocks.

Kiplinger

After Decades of Promise, the Virtual Reality Era Has Finally Arrived

VR is a paradigm shift for consumer technology. The tech has a long road ahead, but amazing hardware already puts the huge potential on full display.

Evening Standard

Microsoft making its own artificial intelligence to take on OpenAI and Google

Microsoft is looking beyond OpenAI for the future of its artificial intelligence efforts

Windows Central

As Xbox handheld rumors swirl, Microsoft starts testing console Wi-Fi feature 10 years too late

Microsoft seems to be flirting with the idea of an Xbox handheld, and the latest Wi-Fi feature for Xbox consoles could be preparation for a new device.

Investors Business Daily

Dow Jones Rises As Disney Dives On Sales Miss; Palantir Plunges On Earnings

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones rose Tuesday even as Disney dived on a revenue miss. AI stock Palantir plunged on earnings.