Microsoft’s Windows Recall Feature Gets Export Tool in the EU Amid Ongoing Privacy Concerns
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft is updating its controversial Windows Recall AI with a new export tool for European users, a full data reset option, and new storage limits, addressing ongoing privacy concerns and regulatory pressure.The post Microsoft’s Windows Recall Feature …
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I'm all for Apple's Liquid Glass makeover - but with 3 changes, please
Roger Fingas / pocket-lint - I'm surprised these improvements even need to be suggested.
Back to Top / Saturday, June 14, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink 7959 / 3 stories in 8 months
Danish government agency to ditch Microsoft software in push for digital independence
therecord - Denmark's digital affairs ministry says it plans to switch to the open source LibreOffice software and away from Microsoft products as part of an effort to make the government more digitally independent.
Back to Top / Friday, June 13, 2025, 10:21 am / permalink 7861 / 2 stories in 8 months
Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI helper is now available on Windows in the US
Igor Bonifacic / engadget - Microsoft has begun rolling out a major update for Copilot. Starting today, Windows 10 and 11 users in the US can try out the assistant's Vision feature. The tool allows you to share up to two apps with Copilot, so that you can then chat about what it see…
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Microsoft 365: Hackers Abuse Pentesting Tool for Widespread Attack on 80,000 User Accounts
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - The "UNK_SneakyStrike" campaign is actively targeting over 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts by weaponizing the TeamFiltration pentesting tool for large-scale, automated password spraying attacks.The post Microsoft 365: Hackers Abuse Pentesting Tool for …
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Has an Online Multiplayer Mode Called Fox Hunt With Completely Different Gameplay Than Metal Gear Online
Wesley Yin-Poole / ign - Konami is bringing back Metal Gear multiplayer with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, but don’t expect it to play like Metal Gear Online.
Back to Top / Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:21 am / permalink 7800 / 4 stories in 8 months
Aim Security details first known AI zero-click exploit targeting Microsoft 365 Copilot
Duncan Riley / siliconangle - A new report out today from Aim Security Ltd. has revealed the first known zero-click artificial intelligence vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to exfiltrate sensitive internal data without any user interaction. The vulnerability, dubbed “Ec…
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Microsoft and Asus unveil ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X: Windows 11 handhelds with multi-store gaming
techspot - There have been reports of the "Project Kennan" Xbox-branded handhelds for some time now, including leaked FCC images in May.Read Entire Article
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Microsoft dives into the handheld gaming PC wars with the Asus ROG Xbox Ally
Kyle Orland / arstechnica - Bespoke handheld interface hides the desktop while offering access to "all Windows games."
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Phil Spencer Just Lowkey Confirmed The Halo: Combat Evolved Remaster Making 2026 A Massive Year For Xbox
Ethan Gach / kotaku - What might have been the biggest news of the Xbox summer showcase didn’t come in the form of a surprise trailer but rather straight from the mouth of Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. While there was no footage to debut, the executive quietly let slip th…
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Final Fantasy 16 suddenly arrives on Xbox Series X/S
Kris Holt / engadget - Xbox fans don't need to wait any longer to play Final Fantasy XVI on their Series X/S. Two years after the action RPG debuted on PS5, it got a surprise release on Xbox's consoles on Sunday. Its sudden arrival was announced during the Xbox Games Showcase a…
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Microsoft 'Xbox PC' branding surfaces in game dev publicity materials — Xbox App also sees big changes
tomshardware - Microsoft quietly changed the branding on Windows gaming, replacing it with the Xbox PC mark.
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Mundfish Games Expands Atomic Heart Franchise with Sequel and Spin-Off
Mundfish Games announced Atomic Heart II alongside an MMO spin-off, expanding its uniquely bizarre franchise after the original’s impressive milestone of 10 million players. The new installment aims to amplify the atmospheric, offbeat experience with innovative mechanics and a broader narrative scope, setting high expectations among devoted fans.
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Microsoft unveils ‘European Security Program’ initiative to enhance cyber defences
Swagath Bandhakavi / techmonitor - Microsoft has launched the ‘European Security Program’ initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the continent.
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LinkedIn chief takes on expanded Office AI responsibilities
In a strategic executive reshuffle, Microsoft has expanded the role of its LinkedIn chief to also oversee Office’s AI initiatives. This move underscores the company’s commitment to deepening its AI integration across productivity tools, ensuring a slicker, more innovative user experience in an increasingly competitive digital arena.
Back to Top / Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 1:20 pm / permalink 6775 / 2 stories in 9 months
Microsoft Reduces EU Edge Default Browser Nudges
In response to European Digital Markets regulations, Microsoft has quietly halted its persistent nudging of Windows users to adopt Edge as the default browser. This compliance move, affecting app updates and the Microsoft Store in Europe, underscores that even tech giants can be politely forced to rein in their marketing tactics.
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Microsoft implements sweeping additional layoffs amid its ongoing restructuring efforts
Microsoft has swung its axe again with a fresh round of job cuts, shortly after firing thousands last month. The tech giant’s relentless cost-cutting campaign leaves employees wondering if stability is a long-forgotten myth, as the reorganization seems to be its new corporate sport.
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Microsoft Bing Rolls Out Sora-Powered AI Video Creator
Microsoft Bing has unveiled a new video creation tool powered by OpenAI’s Sora model, enabling users to generate AI-driven videos directly in the mobile app. The free service aims to democratize video production, though skeptics wonder if the buzz will fade as quickly as the novelty.
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Microsoft and CrowdStrike link threat aliases
Microsoft and CrowdStrike have joined forces to end the alias ambiguity that has long frustrated cybersecurity experts. The partnership directly connects the multiple names used by the same hacking group, cutting through the confusion and streamlining threat intelligence efforts—with a touch of “finally, common sense” in the cybersecurity realm.
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Microsoft adds rich formatting to Notepad in Windows 11
In an unexpected twist for the classic text editor, Microsoft is injecting modern formatting options into Notepad, sparking grumbles from purists and a few reluctant smiles from users craving a little more flair in their simple notepad experience.
Back to Top / Friday, May 30, 2025, 4:21 pm / permalink 6297 / 3 stories in 9 months