Anthropic Challenges Microsoft Copilot with ‘Claude for Excel’ Launch
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Anthropic launches 'Claude for Excel,' a new AI tool that directly competes with Microsoft's Copilot by targeting the financial services industry with deep data integrations.The post Anthropic Challenges Microsoft Copilot with ‘Claude for Excel’ Launch ap…
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CISA orders feds to patch Windows Server WSUS flaw used in attacks
Sergiu Gatlan / bleepingcomputer - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered U.S. government agencies to patch a critical-severity Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) vulnerability after adding it to its catalog of security flaws exploited in attacks. [...]
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Microsoft–OpenAI: Big numbers, thin footnotes
Marcus Schuler / implicator - Microsoft buried OpenAI losses in a $4.7B catch-all line without disclosing stake size, fair value, or revenue mechanics—despite a partner now worth $500B. Investors can't map exposure or returns. The gaps are fixable and overdue.
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Australia sues Microsoft over 'misleading' AI offer
techxplore - Australia's competition watchdog accused Microsoft on Monday of misleading people into paying for its AI assistant Copilot.
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Windows 10 Deadline Boosts Mac Sales
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‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ Finally Brings the Franchise to PlayStation 5
Justin Carter / gizmodo - Next year, Halo Studios is celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'Combat Evolved' with a remake heralding the series' debut on PS5.
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Halo: Combat Evolved remake is real, and it’s coming to Xbox, PC and PS5
Bradly Shankar / mobilesyrup - Xbox has unveiled its long-rumoured remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, and it’s coming to Xbox Series X/S, PC, Xbox Game Pass and PS5. Yes, you read that right. The iconic game that launched the original Xbox and created the brand’s flagship series will be a…
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Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Actively Exploited Windows Server Flaw CVE-2025-59287
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft has released an urgent out-of-band patch for CVE-2025-59287, a critical, wormable RCE vulnerability in WSUS that is being actively exploited in the wild.The post Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Actively Exploited Windows Server Flaw CVE-202…
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Microsoft revives the Clippy idea with Mico, Copilot's expressive new AI face
techspot - Microsoft has released major updates to its Copilot digital assistant that include the introduction of Mico, an animated avatar that gives the AI a human touch by reacting with real-time expressions during voice interactions.Read Entire Article
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Microsoft makes Edge's Copilot Mode a bit smarter
Will Shanklin / engadget - Apparently, web browsers are cool again. Two days after OpenAI launched its AI browser, Microsoft has some updates for its Edge's AI mode. (Fancy that!) Copilot Mode, introduced in July, now has several features that were teased at launch.First up: Copilo…
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Meet the new Clippy: Microsoft unveils Copilot's "Mico" avatar
Sergiu Gatlan / bleepingcomputer - Today, Microsoft introduced Mico, a new and more personal avatar for the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant, which the company describes as human-centered. [...]
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Microsoft’s lofty goals for Xbox profit are behind the price hikes and studio shutdowns
Jess Weatherbed / theverge - Pressure from Microsoft to achieve industry-topping profit margins has led to Xbox being butchered over the last two years, after not imposing specific targets on the gaming unit in the past. Citing sources with knowledge of internal matters, Bloomberg re…
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Windows 11 Emergency Update Addresses Mouse and Keyboard Issues in Recovery Environment
Laurent Giret / thurrott - Microsoft released an emergency update for Windows 11 yesterday to address mouse and keyboard input issues in the Windows Recovery Environment.The post Windows 11 Emergency Update Addresses Mouse and Keyboard Issues in Recovery Environment appeared first …
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Microsoft: October updates break USB input in Windows Recovery
Sergiu Gatlan / bleepingcomputer - Microsoft has confirmed that this month's security updates disable USB mice and keyboards in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), making it unusable. [...]
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Anthropic launches "Skills" so Claude can automatically pick prompts for specialized tasks
Matthias Bastian / the-decoder - Anthropic is bringing a new module system, called Skills, to Claude.The article Anthropic launches "Skills" so Claude can automatically pick prompts for specialized tasks appeared first on THE DECODER.
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Asus’ ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Are Now Available in 45 Countries
Laurent Giret / thurrott - The Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X gaming handhelds have started shipping in 45 countries today.The post Asus’ ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X Are Now Available in 45 Countries appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Microsoft Overhauls Windows 11, Turning Every PC into an ‘AI PC’ with Advanced Copilot
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft is updating Windows 11 with a new "Hey, Copilot" wake word, global Copilot Vision, and experimental Copilot Actions to create an "AI PC."The post Microsoft Overhauls Windows 11, Turning Every PC into an ‘AI PC’ with Advanced Copilot appeared fir…
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Back to Top / Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:21 am / permalink 15165 / 19 stories in 4 months
Microsoft to Move Surface Manufacturing Out of China Amid Trade Tensions
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Microsoft is reportedly moving its Surface and server manufacturing out of China starting in 2026, a strategic shift driven by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.The post Microsoft to Move Surface Manufacturing Out of China Amid Trade Tensions appeared …
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BlackRock’s AI Consortium to Buy Aligned Data Centers in $40 Billion Deal
Connor Hart / wsj - BlackRock’s new artificial-intelligence infrastructure consortium agreed to acquire Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie Asset Management in a deal valuing the company at about $40 billion.
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Nscale targets 2026 IPO after signing $14bn Microsoft deal
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