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, […]

A new rumor suggests Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, could cost between $999 and $1,200 while delivering major performance gains over the Xbox Series X.

Microsoft is updating Copilot on Windows with a built-in side-pane browser, allowing users to open links, research across tabs, and summarize information without leaving the app.

Microsoft axed Copilot's Real Talk mode four months after its US debut — the one version of its AI that could actually disagree with you and mean it.

Microsoft Edge's new focusgroup attribute lets developers make keyboard-friendly websites with a single line of HTML — no JavaScript libraries, no complex code, no excuses.

Microsoft confirms that its next Xbox console, Project Helix, will focus on performance and support both Xbox and PC games.

Warframe is launching on Switch 2 in March alongside a massive free update featuring improved graphics, faster load times, and expanded content tailored for both newcomers and veterans.

Xbox Game Pass March 2026 Wave 1 includes Cyberpunk 2077, EA Sports F1 25, and Hollow Knight: Silksong, delivering one of the subscription service’s strongest lineups in recent memory.

Even with great chips, Windows laptops couldn't be getting better at the worst possible time.

A viral claim about the “end of Xbox” is spreading, but Microsoft’s strategy suggests the brand is evolving, not disappearing.

Microsoft's Copilot Tasks shifts AI from chat to action, silently handling everything from apartment hunting to canceling subscriptions while you focus on other things.

In their first interview since taking over, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty pledge commitment to consoles, first-party studios, and creative culture.

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.

Microsoft may bundle World of Warcraft, Fallout 1st, and Minecraft Realms subscriptions into Game Pass Ultimate, making the $30 tier far more valuable.

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 alongside Sarah Bond, while Asha Sharma steps into the role of Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft Gaming.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.