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The Seattle Times · 4h

Reports of coming layoffs swirl at Microsoft as workers worry they’re next

The Redmond-based tech giant has cut thousands of employees this year, with more layoffs expected in coming days.

Geekwire on MSN · 1d

Analysis: Reports of more gaming layoffs at Microsoft spark questions about future of Xbox

Another wave of “substantial” layoffs is expected to hit Microsoft’s gaming division next week, according to a new report from Bloomberg, following earlier reporting from The Verge.

Report: Xbox Bracing For Another Mass Layoff

Microsoft’s gaming business is seemingly in for another round of mass layoffs. The fresh cuts would be coming just as Xbox seems to be in full retreat from its long-standing console hardware business as it invests more in Windows gaming and bringing first-party exclusives to PlayStation 5.

Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Updates Broken — Fix Now, Here’s How

“This Windows configuration update addresses an issue in Windows that can cause the scan for Windows updates to stop responding,” Microsoft said, adding that the issue impacts those Windows 11 users who have yet to install the May Windows non-security preview update, KB5058499, or later.

Ars Technica · 1d

Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached

A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to Ars that Microsoft Account sign-in will be required to enroll a PC into the ESU program. If you reset or reinstall a fresh copy of Windows on a new Windows 10 PC, you'll need to sign back in with a Microsoft account to re-enroll the PC in the ESU program.

PCMag on MSN · 23h

How to Stay on Windows 10 Without Paying $30: Microsoft Has 2 New Options

The Extended Security Updates program was supposed to cost $30 for consumers who want to remain on Windows 10 beyond Oct. 14. But Microsoft is offering two cheaper ways to access it.

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Microsoft plans major job cuts at Xbox gaming division

Microsoft Corp. will conduct another round of major layoffs in its Xbox division next week as part of a company-wide ...

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Microsoft sued by authors over use of books in AI training

Microsoft has been hit with a lawsuit by a group of authors who claim the company used their books without permission to ...

ABP News on MSN15m

Microsoft Eyes Major Xbox Layoffs In Company-Wide Restructuring Drive; Details Inside

The Xbox division has already experienced multiple workforce reductions in the past year, including the closure of select ...

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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Automatic Deletions: Take Action Now To Protect Yourself

Microsoft’s Windows 11 creates System Restore points, that is, snapshots of your PC’s system files, settings and registry.

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OpenAI CEO Altman says he spoke with Microsoft CEO about future partnership, NYT reports

(Reuters) -OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman had a call with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday and discussed their future ...

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Microsoft’s new genAI model to power agents in Windows 11

Microsoft is aggressively pushing genAI features into the core of Windows 11 and Microsoft 365. The company introduced a new ...

CNET on MSN2d

Microsoft Is Ditching Passwords for Passkeys: How to Switch Before the August Deadline

You may start to hear more buzz around passkeys, like Microsoft making the big switch starting in August. If you use ...

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