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Microsoft is no stranger to computers. The company has come a long way since ‘75 and now creates a range of products and services that span the entire spectrum of consumer tech. Whether you’re a fan of Microsoft Office or the latest from the Surface product family, chances are you’ve used a Microsoft product at one point or another. To help you make sense of the company’s many projects and endeavors, we’ve curated a hub that houses the latest news, reviews, and Microsoft-related tutorials. Windows was only the beginning, after all.
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The Xbox isn’t ending, but it needs these 3 changes to return to glory
If you’ve spent any time following gaming news in early 2026, you might think the end of Xbox is right around the corner. Between reports of a 32% year-over-year drop in hardware revenue, the sudden departure of longtime Xbox boss Phil Spencer, and wild speculation that Microsoft might pivot the entire gaming division toward AI, […]
Microsoft’s shift could affect your next console purchase
Xbox founder Seamus Blackley cautions that Microsoft could deprioritize consoles in favor of AI, raising concerns about Xbox’s long-term future under new leadership.
Xbox might turn Game Pass Ultimate into a mega bundle
Microsoft may bundle World of Warcraft, Fallout 1st, and Minecraft Realms subscriptions into Game Pass Ultimate, making the $30 tier far more valuable.
Microsoft’s new gaming chief makes bold promises about AI in gaming
Microsoft names former AI products head Asha Sharma as its gaming chief, and she has sparked heated debate over her professional journey and AI's role in the gaming ecosystem.
Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft as Xbox chief as new head draws future strategy
Phil Spencer is leaving alongside Sarah Bond, while Asha Sharma steps into the role of Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming.
The humble Windows NotePad might finally get image support
Notepad has quietly evolved over the past few years, and image support could mark its biggest shift yet, especially after Microsoft removed WordPad from Windows and left a gap for richer editing.
Copilot is coming to your Windows taskbar and File Explorer
Microsoft is bringing Copilot to the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer. The update turns search into a reasoning engine that pulls answers from your calendar, emails, and local files without digging through folders.
AI chatbots with web browsing can be abused as malware relays
Check Point Research shows browsing-enabled AI chat can act as a malware relay, moving commands and data through normal-looking traffic. Microsoft urges defense-in-depth, while defenders may need tighter policy, logging, and anomaly monitoring.
Check your Copilot settings after this confidential email bug
Microsoft says a Copilot "work tab" bug summarized confidential emails from Sent Items and Drafts despite labels and DLP. A fix is rolling out, but scope details are missing, so admins should validate behavior now.
Windows 11 is adding a speed test, you can run it from the taskbar
Windows 11 is adding a built-in speed test you can launch from the taskbar area, letting you quickly check Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular performance and troubleshoot slow connections without installing extra tools.
Microsoft develops storage that lets you backup data that lasts 10,000 years
Microsoft says glass data storage can preserve data for 10,000 years, using lasers to write voxels inside silica plates. It’s built for archives, but scaling write speed and reader access remain big hurdles.
You can now use NotebookLM as your faster path from notes to slides
NotebookLM’s slide deck update adds prompt-based slide revisions and PPTX export, so you can refine a deck without rebuilding it, then move it into PowerPoint for speaker notes, templates, and final cleanup.
Your Xbox Game Pass library is getting a serious upgrade with The Witcher 3, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and more
Microsoft has revealed the full list of titles heading to your Xbox Game Pass library in the second February 2026 wave, and it's packed with major releases.
You can now use Gemini without leaving your apps, thanks to split-screen multitasking
Google’s Gemini now supports split-screen multitasking on Android, allowing the AI to assist users directly inside other apps without switching screens.
I tested the most affordable Copilot+ laptop I could find, and Asus’ Vivobook 14 surprised me
The Asus Vivobook is one of the most affordable laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon silicon and a Copilot+ badge for AI chops. It's a utilitarian workhorse that occasionally stumbles, but gets the job done.
Windows 11 adds a new secure mode that blocks sketchy apps and drivers
Windows 11 is adding Baseline Security Mode to block unsigned apps, services, and drivers by default, plus new consent prompts for sensitive access and bundled installs, with exceptions when needed and more controls coming later.
Microsoft says your AI agent can become a double agent
Microsoft warns AI agents can become “double agents” when permissions sprawl and security lags. Memory poisoning and deceptive inputs can steer tools off course, so it recommends Zero Trust controls, inventory, and continuous monitoring.
Microsoft could merge Xbox PC Game pass with its priciest bundle
Microsoft is reportedly considering merging PC Game Pass into its most expensive Xbox Game Pass tier, potentially streamlining tiers while nudging more players toward a higher-priced, all-in-one subscription.
Are your hands ready for a $4,299 Windows gaming handheld? Ayaneo thinks so
Ayaneo’s Next 2 is a huge Windows handheld with a 9.06-inch OLED, a 116Wh battery, and configs from $1,799 to $4,299. It looks powerful, but the size and travel limits are part of the deal.
Your next Xbox might not even be made by Microsoft
Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox may launch in 2027 with Windows 11 and OEM-built devices, offering multiple prices and form factors.
Microsoft says 32GB RAM for gaming beats 64GB splurges
Microsoft says 32GB RAM for gaming is the smarter target for demanding play, even if 16GB still runs most games. The pitch also nudges buyers toward Copilot+ PCs as an easier option than building.
Forza, Halo, Gears, and Fable anchor Xbox’s massive 2026 roadmap
Microsoft is preparing its busiest Xbox year yet, with new Forza, Halo, Gears of War, and Fable titles all scheduled across 2026 in a coordinated first-party release push.
YouTube now lets you watch content auto-dubbed in your own language
YouTube is improving how auto-dubbed videos sound and feel, adding expressive speech and testing lip-sync technology so translated audio better matches tone, emotion and on-screen visuals.
