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Archives for May 2025

Microsoft releases a bold new update for NotepadMicrosoft releases a bold new update for Notepad
QA workers at ZeniMax reach tentative contract agreementQA workers at ZeniMax reach tentative contract agreement
SteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft’s Xbox-branded handheldSteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft’s Xbox-branded handheld
Windows 11 gets some much-needed HDR improvementsWindows 11 gets some much-needed HDR improvements
Microsoft starts testing Xbox Copilot on iOS and AndroidMicrosoft starts testing Xbox Copilot on iOS and Android
Surface Laptop 13-inch review: a little less for a little less

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Microsoft’s slightly cheaper notebook is great, but Windows on Arm can still complicate things for some.

Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all appsMicrosoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps
Microsoft employee bypasses ‘Palestine’ block to email thousands of staff in protestMicrosoft employee bypasses ‘Palestine’ block to email thousands of staff in protest
FTC drops case against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard dealFTC drops case against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft Notepad can now write for you using generative AIMicrosoft Notepad can now write for you using generative AI
Microsoft is racing to build an AI ‘agent factory’

An interview with Microsoft’s new CoreAI chief.

Tom Warren
Microsoft blocks emails that contain ‘Palestine’ after employee protestsMicrosoft blocks emails that contain ‘Palestine’ after employee protests
Signal says no to Windows 11’s Recall screenshotsSignal says no to Windows 11’s Recall screenshots
Windows 95 chime composer Brian Eno denounces Microsoft for its ties to Israeli governmentWindows 95 chime composer Brian Eno denounces Microsoft for its ties to Israeli government
Hellblade II is the latest Xbox game coming to PS5 this summerHellblade II is the latest Xbox game coming to PS5 this summer

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