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OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in AugustOpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August
Microsoft’s constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fearMicrosoft’s constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fear
OpenAI’s open language model is imminentOpenAI’s open language model is imminent
What is an Xbox?

It sure looks like the next Xbox is going to be different, as Microsoft competes more with Steam.

Tom Warren
Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAIInside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI
Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox console, and nobody noticedMicrosoft just teased its next-gen Xbox console, and nobody noticed
Why Microsoft has created its own print magazineWhy Microsoft has created its own print magazine
SteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft’s Xbox-branded handheldSteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft’s Xbox-branded handheld
Microsoft is racing to build an AI ‘agent factory’

An interview with Microsoft’s new CoreAI chief.

Tom Warren
Microsoft’s simplified Surface lineup puts another device on the chopping blockMicrosoft’s simplified Surface lineup puts another device on the chopping block
How Microsoft shrunk its Surface devicesHow Microsoft shrunk its Surface devices
Microsoft is getting ready to host Elon Musk’s Grok AI modelMicrosoft is getting ready to host Elon Musk’s Grok AI model
Microsoft’s design chief on human creation in the AI eraMicrosoft’s design chief on human creation in the AI era
A first look at Microsoft’s new Xbox CopilotA first look at Microsoft’s new Xbox Copilot
Microsoft’s 50th birthday party sure was eventfulMicrosoft’s 50th birthday party sure was eventful
Why I’ve covered Microsoft for 25 yearsWhy I’ve covered Microsoft for 25 years
Satya Nadella: DeepSeek is the new bar for Microsoft’s AI successSatya Nadella: DeepSeek is the new bar for Microsoft’s AI success
Microsoft has a new strategy chief to navigate its AI eraMicrosoft has a new strategy chief to navigate its AI era
Microsoft isn’t launching its Xbox handheld this year, but Asus might beMicrosoft isn’t launching its Xbox handheld this year, but Asus might be
What went wrong with Skype?What went wrong with Skype?
Tom Warren
Microsoft pushes ahead with AI in gamingMicrosoft pushes ahead with AI in gaming
Microsoft prepares for OpenAI’s GPT-5 modelMicrosoft prepares for OpenAI’s GPT-5 model
The next Xbox is going to be very differentThe next Xbox is going to be very different
Microsoft Teams is getting a Facebook-like feed and follow buttonMicrosoft Teams is getting a Facebook-like feed and follow button
Inside Microsoft’s quick embrace of DeepSeekInside Microsoft’s quick embrace of DeepSeek
2025 looks like a great year for Xbox2025 looks like a great year for Xbox
Microsoft triples down on AIMicrosoft triples down on AI
Tom Warren
How Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an XboxHow Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an Xbox
Microsoft’s mini AI PCs are on the wayMicrosoft’s mini AI PCs are on the way
Microsoft’s Recall AI is creepy, clever, and compellingMicrosoft’s Recall AI is creepy, clever, and compelling
Microsoft and Google are fighting over the future of XboxMicrosoft and Google are fighting over the future of Xbox
The future of Windows is cloud and AIThe future of Windows is cloud and AI
Microsoft’s top AI customers include Adobe and MetaMicrosoft’s top AI customers include Adobe and Meta
Here comes the Xbox AIHere comes the Xbox AI
Tom Warren
Microsoft and Google are at war againMicrosoft and Google are at war again
Microsoft prepares for OpenAI’s next model as their relationship strainsMicrosoft prepares for OpenAI’s next model as their relationship strains
Microsoft gets its head back in the Xbox cloudMicrosoft gets its head back in the Xbox cloud
Xbox Cloud Gaming will let you stream your own games in NovemberXbox Cloud Gaming will let you stream your own games in November
HoloLens is the latest victim of Microsoft’s hardware strugglesHoloLens is the latest victim of Microsoft’s hardware struggles
How Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardwareHow Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardware

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