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AI

Microsoft FY26 Q4: A Cloud‑Powered Finish to a Very Expensive, Very Ambitious Year

Xbox July 29, 2026 0

FY26 Q4 shows a company that is both winning and spending aggressively.

Gemini for macOS adds voice features

Google July 29, 2026 0

Google is rolling out a major upgrade for Gemini...

Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Delivers Samsung’s Biggest Foldable Upgrade Yet

Samsung July 22, 2026 0

Across all three devices, Samsung’s message is clear. Foldables are no longer experimental hardware. They are mature, differentiated products shaped by AI and designed for specific lifestyles.

EP.103 – Apple and OpenAI head to court, Snapdragon goes corporate, and Spotify talks

Podcasts July 22, 2026 0

Microsoft kicks things off by moving Surface for Business to Snapdragon X2, a shift that finally gives Windows on Arm the corporate spotlight it’s been chasing.

Inside the Interview That Questions Microsoft’s Future in AI

AI July 14, 2026 0

When a company can’t articulate a vision for Windows beyond “Copilot everywhere,” it’s not surprising that investors start asking where the actual value is.

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Inside the Interview That Questions Microsoft’s Future in AI

AI July 14, 2026 0

When a company can’t articulate a vision for Windows beyond “Copilot everywhere,” it’s not surprising that investors start asking where the actual value is.

Xbox Says It’s Changing. Another Round of Layoffs Says Otherwise

Gaming June 10, 2026 0

A pattern that is starting to feel less like restructuring and more like a business model. And if you have followed Xbox for any length of time, the déjà vu is impossible to ignore.

Mustafa Suleyman Softens His AI Job Automation Warning

AI June 10, 2026 0

Because if both blue collar and white collar jobs can be automated, what exactly is left? Where do millions of newly displaced workers go when the traditional ladder has no rungs left?

Microsoft Backs Off Legal Threats Against Security Researchers

Security June 2, 2026 0

The reversal is welcome, but the path to get here says a lot about Microsoft’s recent posture toward vulnerability disclosure.

Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi Retires After 35 Years

Legal May 26, 2026 0

t isn’t every day that the person who helped steer Windows, Bing, MSN, Xbox, and Microsoft’s consumer marketing machine decides it’s time to step back.

Microsoft 365

Seven New MAI Models Redefine Microsoft’s AI Roadmap

AI June 3, 2026 0

The lineup covers reasoning, coding, image generation, transcription, and voice, which makes it clear Microsoft isn’t thinking in silos.

Microsoft Adds Agentic AI to Outlook’s Email and Calendar

AI April 28, 2026 0

The goal is to reduce the amount of manual oversight required to keep both inboxes and calendars organized.

Microsoft Brings Agentic AI to the Core Office Apps

Office 365 April 23, 2026 0

It’s impressive, and it also arrives at a very convenient moment for a company that recently raised prices on its productivity suite

Microsoft’s Recall Problem Isn’t Just Technical. It’s Trust.

News April 16, 2026 0

The vault door is titanium, but the wall next to it is drywall.

Microsoft uses its ecosystem to counter MacBook Neo

Microsoft 365 April 15, 2026 0

It's no secret that MacBook Neo has shaken the...

Windows

Microsoft FY26 Q4: A Cloud‑Powered Finish to a Very Expensive, Very Ambitious Year

Xbox July 29, 2026 0

FY26 Q4 shows a company that is both winning and spending aggressively.

EP.104 – Microsoft stops OEM bloatware, Ramageddon is here, Unpacking the Galaxy Fold

Podcast July 28, 2026 0

This week on MSFT Unboxed, Kareem and David try to figure out whether Xbox just reinvented TV commercials inside your games.

EP.103 – Apple and OpenAI head to court, Snapdragon goes corporate, and Spotify talks

Podcasts July 22, 2026 0

Microsoft kicks things off by moving Surface for Business to Snapdragon X2, a shift that finally gives Windows on Arm the corporate spotlight it’s been chasing.

Microsoft Finally Explains How Windows Vulnerability Management Will Evolve in the Age of AI

Windows July 13, 2026 0

This is Microsoft admitting that the volume of vulnerabilities is going to rise. The company frames this as a positive sign.

Windows Insiders are testing a new search experience

News July 13, 2026 0

Microsoft is listening to feedback and rolling out improvements...

Reviews

Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Monitor (U5226KW): A Desk‑Dominating Dream for Creatives and Power Users

Reviews May 27, 2026 0

If you have the room and the budget, the Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Monitor delivers a transformative experience. It reshapes how you work, how you organize information, and how you move through creative and professional tasks.

Dell Got Its Groove Back: XPS 14 (2026) Review

Reviews May 14, 2026 0

For podcast cover art, social graphics, and editorial photography, this panel is legitimately production capable.

The Best GUNNAR Models for Women: Reviewing Elin, Sofia, and Erika

Deals April 29, 2026 0

It is fascinating to see how the brand has evolved from its "gaming" roots into a legitimate fashion statement for women.

Absolum Review: A Roguelite That Understands Real Life

Reviews April 20, 2026 0

The setup feels like a lost fantasy cartoon from the early nineties, complete with richly inked environments and expressive character animations.

Bose SoundLink Micro 2 Review: Rugged, Clear, and Surprisingly Loud

Reviews March 17, 2026 0

No one is giving the trophy to a Bluetooth speaker, but watching that tiny blue square help steady a team in the final stretch of preparation said a lot about its real‑world usefulness.

Editorials

Why Everyday Users Are Ditching AI as Datacenters Explode

Editorial May 4, 2026 0

The consumer side of AI is not just cooling. It is shrinking and shrinking fast.

Apple might lure me back from Windows… Again

News March 4, 2026 0

I think this is a fun and brutally honest...

Microsoft’s AI Pivot From Partner to Proprietor

Editorial February 12, 2026 0

The practical consequence is simple and expensive. Microsoft is effectively paying for access to the fastest external models while also investing in building its own. That buys optionality, but multiplies cost, complexity, and internal coordination challenges.

Dire Warning: Microsoft’s AI Gambit and the Dawn of Tech’s Next Big Bubble

Editorial October 25, 2025 0

Deutsche Bank calculates that, without tech-related investment (read: AI and data center spending), the U.S. would already be in a recession in 2025. In other words, AI is currently propping up GDP, just as telecom CapEx did before the dot-com crash.

Initial Hands‑On With The Dell XPS Premium 14 With GeForce RTX 4050

Reviews October 9, 2025 0

It trades ultralight portability for a more robust build and better performance under load, and Dell’s software lets you tune that balance.

Gaming

Free Play Days Hits with Three Titles this Weekend

News July 30, 2026 0

Xbox is back with another round of Free Play...

Ubisoft and Xbox Expand Partnership with Cross-Platform Access

Gaming July 27, 2026 0

Ubisoft and Xbox are giving gamers a major upgrade...

Free Play Days comes with variety and extensions

News July 24, 2026 0

Xbox Free Play Days returns July 23–26 with a...

Xbox is testing ad-supported game streaming

Gaming July 23, 2026 0

Xbox Insiders are getting to test out a new...

Xbox Backward Compatibility comes to PC

Gaming July 22, 2026 0

PC gamers are getting a major update, and something...

Deals

Study Better and Hang Out Smarter with These Bose Back‑to‑School Picks

Bose July 17, 2026 0

From study halls to dorm rooms, the Bose gear that makes school days easier

Alienware Marks 30 Years With Three New Gaming Displays

Deals July 9, 2026 0

The brand has spent three decades building hardware for players who care about performance and immersion, and this new trio of monitors continues that effort with options that fit different budgets and playstyles.

GTA6 Pre‑Orders Go Live as Rockstar Confirms the $79.99 Price

Gaming June 25, 2026 0

The GTA6 price tag actually may come as relief to some, especially since many gamers had openly speculated that Rockstar might push the base game to $100, making the confirmed $79.99 tag feel almost restrained.

Amazon Prime Day 2026: The Best Tech, Smart Home, Fitness, and Parenting Deals You Shouldn’t Miss

Deals June 22, 2026 0

The discounts stretch across smart home gear, gaming accessories, home fitness equipment, EDC flashlights, productivity tablets, and even maternity tech.

Valve Unveils Steam Machine Pricing After Months of Teases

Gaming June 22, 2026 0

The Steam Machine was always the missing piece, the living room anchor that could bring desktop‑class performance to the same OS powering the Deck. Today’s pricing reveal finally makes that ecosystem feel real.

Software

Microsoft Finally Explains How Windows Vulnerability Management Will Evolve in the Age of AI

Windows July 13, 2026 0

This is Microsoft admitting that the volume of vulnerabilities is going to rise. The company frames this as a positive sign.

Microsoft Teams Gets a Real Speed Boost

Teams June 11, 2026 0

They’re rethinking how core interactions work, starting with something deceptively simple: switching between chats.

BUILD 2026: Coreutils for Windows and the Rise of WSL Containers

Events June 2, 2026 0

Just the tools people already know, running natively on Windows.

Meet DeskScapes 2026, the Wallpaper Engine for the Rest of Us

Deals May 20, 2026 0

This is about transforming your PC into a living, customizable canvas built around animation, AI-powered generation, and a surprisingly deep set of tools.

WinUI 3 Could Be the Reset Windows Has Needed for Years

Windows Insider May 13, 2026 0

Project K2 is essentially a deep clean of the OS, stripping out legacy layers and what Microsoft engineers bluntly call “AI slop” to make Windows feel fast again.

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Microsoft FY26 Q4: A Cloud‑Powered Finish to a Very Expensive, Very Ambitious Year

Xbox July 29, 2026 0

FY26 Q4 shows a company that is both winning and spending aggressively.

Gemini for macOS adds voice features

Google July 29, 2026 0

Google is rolling out a major upgrade for Gemini...

Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Delivers Samsung’s Biggest Foldable Upgrade Yet

Samsung July 22, 2026 0

Across all three devices, Samsung’s message is clear. Foldables are no longer experimental hardware. They are mature, differentiated products shaped by AI and designed for specific lifestyles.

EP.103 – Apple and OpenAI head to court, Snapdragon goes corporate, and Spotify talks

Podcasts July 22, 2026 0

Microsoft kicks things off by moving Surface for Business to Snapdragon X2, a shift that finally gives Windows on Arm the corporate spotlight it’s been chasing.

Inside the Interview That Questions Microsoft’s Future in AI

AI July 14, 2026 0

When a company can’t articulate a vision for Windows beyond “Copilot everywhere,” it’s not surprising that investors start asking where the actual value is.

Legal

Inside the Interview That Questions Microsoft’s Future in AI

AI July 14, 2026 0

When a company can’t articulate a vision for Windows beyond “Copilot everywhere,” it’s not surprising that investors start asking where the actual value is.

Xbox Says It’s Changing. Another Round of Layoffs Says Otherwise

Gaming June 10, 2026 0

A pattern that is starting to feel less like restructuring and more like a business model. And if you have followed Xbox for any length of time, the déjà vu is impossible to ignore.

Mustafa Suleyman Softens His AI Job Automation Warning

AI June 10, 2026 0

Because if both blue collar and white collar jobs can be automated, what exactly is left? Where do millions of newly displaced workers go when the traditional ladder has no rungs left?

Microsoft Backs Off Legal Threats Against Security Researchers

Security June 2, 2026 0

The reversal is welcome, but the path to get here says a lot about Microsoft’s recent posture toward vulnerability disclosure.

Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi Retires After 35 Years

Legal May 26, 2026 0

t isn’t every day that the person who helped steer Windows, Bing, MSN, Xbox, and Microsoft’s consumer marketing machine decides it’s time to step back.

Microsoft 365

Seven New MAI Models Redefine Microsoft’s AI Roadmap

AI June 3, 2026 0

The lineup covers reasoning, coding, image generation, transcription, and voice, which makes it clear Microsoft isn’t thinking in silos.

Microsoft Adds Agentic AI to Outlook’s Email and Calendar

AI April 28, 2026 0

The goal is to reduce the amount of manual oversight required to keep both inboxes and calendars organized.

Microsoft Brings Agentic AI to the Core Office Apps

Office 365 April 23, 2026 0

It’s impressive, and it also arrives at a very convenient moment for a company that recently raised prices on its productivity suite

Microsoft’s Recall Problem Isn’t Just Technical. It’s Trust.

News April 16, 2026 0

The vault door is titanium, but the wall next to it is drywall.

Microsoft uses its ecosystem to counter MacBook Neo

Microsoft 365 April 15, 2026 0

It's no secret that MacBook Neo has shaken the...

Windows

Microsoft FY26 Q4: A Cloud‑Powered Finish to a Very Expensive, Very Ambitious Year

Xbox July 29, 2026 0

FY26 Q4 shows a company that is both winning and spending aggressively.

EP.104 – Microsoft stops OEM bloatware, Ramageddon is here, Unpacking the Galaxy Fold

Podcast July 28, 2026 0

This week on MSFT Unboxed, Kareem and David try to figure out whether Xbox just reinvented TV commercials inside your games.

EP.103 – Apple and OpenAI head to court, Snapdragon goes corporate, and Spotify talks

Podcasts July 22, 2026 0

Microsoft kicks things off by moving Surface for Business to Snapdragon X2, a shift that finally gives Windows on Arm the corporate spotlight it’s been chasing.

Microsoft Finally Explains How Windows Vulnerability Management Will Evolve in the Age of AI

Windows July 13, 2026 0

This is Microsoft admitting that the volume of vulnerabilities is going to rise. The company frames this as a positive sign.

Windows Insiders are testing a new search experience

News July 13, 2026 0

Microsoft is listening to feedback and rolling out improvements...

Reviews

Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Monitor (U5226KW): A Desk‑Dominating Dream for Creatives and Power Users

Reviews May 27, 2026 0

Dell Got Its Groove Back: XPS 14 (2026) Review

Reviews May 14, 2026 0

For podcast cover art, social graphics, and editorial photography, this panel is legitimately production capable.

The Best GUNNAR Models for Women: Reviewing Elin, Sofia, and Erika

Deals April 29, 2026 0

It is fascinating to see how the brand has evolved from its "gaming" roots into a legitimate fashion statement for women.

Absolum Review: A Roguelite That Understands Real Life

Reviews April 20, 2026 0

The setup feels like a lost fantasy cartoon from the early nineties, complete with richly inked environments and expressive character animations.

Bose SoundLink Micro 2 Review: Rugged, Clear, and Surprisingly Loud

Reviews March 17, 2026 0

No one is giving the trophy to a Bluetooth speaker, but watching that tiny blue square help steady a team in the final stretch of preparation said a lot about its real‑world usefulness.

Editorials

Why Everyday Users Are Ditching AI as Datacenters Explode

Editorial May 4, 2026 0

The consumer side of AI is not just cooling. It is shrinking and shrinking fast.

Apple might lure me back from Windows… Again

News March 4, 2026 0

I think this is a fun and brutally honest...

Microsoft’s AI Pivot From Partner to Proprietor

Editorial February 12, 2026 0

Dire Warning: Microsoft’s AI Gambit and the Dawn of Tech’s Next Big Bubble

Editorial October 25, 2025 0

Initial Hands‑On With The Dell XPS Premium 14 With GeForce RTX 4050

Reviews October 9, 2025 0

It trades ultralight portability for a more robust build and better performance under load, and Dell’s software lets you tune that balance.

Gaming

Free Play Days Hits with Three Titles this Weekend

News July 30, 2026 0

Xbox is back with another round of Free Play...

Ubisoft and Xbox Expand Partnership with Cross-Platform Access

Gaming July 27, 2026 0

Ubisoft and Xbox are giving gamers a major upgrade...

Free Play Days comes with variety and extensions

News July 24, 2026 0

Xbox Free Play Days returns July 23–26 with a...

Xbox is testing ad-supported game streaming

Gaming July 23, 2026 0

Xbox Insiders are getting to test out a new...

Xbox Backward Compatibility comes to PC

Gaming July 22, 2026 0

PC gamers are getting a major update, and something...

Deals

Study Better and Hang Out Smarter with These Bose Back‑to‑School Picks

Bose July 17, 2026 0

From study halls to dorm rooms, the Bose gear that makes school days easier

Alienware Marks 30 Years With Three New Gaming Displays

Deals July 9, 2026 0

GTA6 Pre‑Orders Go Live as Rockstar Confirms the $79.99 Price

Gaming June 25, 2026 0

Amazon Prime Day 2026: The Best Tech, Smart Home, Fitness, and Parenting Deals You Shouldn’t Miss

Deals June 22, 2026 0

The discounts stretch across smart home gear, gaming accessories, home fitness equipment, EDC flashlights, productivity tablets, and even maternity tech.

Valve Unveils Steam Machine Pricing After Months of Teases

Gaming June 22, 2026 0

Software

Microsoft Finally Explains How Windows Vulnerability Management Will Evolve in the Age of AI

Windows July 13, 2026 0

This is Microsoft admitting that the volume of vulnerabilities is going to rise. The company frames this as a positive sign.

Microsoft Teams Gets a Real Speed Boost

Teams June 11, 2026 0

They’re rethinking how core interactions work, starting with something deceptively simple: switching between chats.

BUILD 2026: Coreutils for Windows and the Rise of WSL Containers

Events June 2, 2026 0

Just the tools people already know, running natively on Windows.

Meet DeskScapes 2026, the Wallpaper Engine for the Rest of Us

Deals May 20, 2026 0

This is about transforming your PC into a living, customizable canvas built around animation, AI-powered generation, and a surprisingly deep set of tools.

WinUI 3 Could Be the Reset Windows Has Needed for Years

Windows Insider May 13, 2026 0

Project K2 is essentially a deep clean of the OS, stripping out legacy layers and what Microsoft engineers bluntly call “AI slop” to make Windows feel fast again.

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  July 29, 2026
  
  EP.103 – Apple and OpenAI head to court, Snapdragon goes corporate, and Spotify talks
  
  July 22, 2026
  
  Deep Research is being removed from Copilot: What you need to know
  
  July 22, 2026
  
  Inside the Interview That Questions Microsoft’s Future in AI
  
  July 14, 2026
  
  Microsoft’s quiet pivot away from OpenAI and Anthropic is no longer quiet
  
  July 9, 2026
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- Study Better and Hang Out Smarter with These Bose Back‑to‑School Picks
  
  July 17, 2026
  
  Amazon Prime Day 2026: The Best Tech, Smart Home, Fitness, and Parenting Deals You Shouldn’t Miss
  
  June 22, 2026
  
  Dell’s XPS 13 Sets a New Standard for Affordable Ultraportables
  
  June 22, 2026
  
  Prime Day’s Best Eyewear Deals for Gamers and Collectors
  
  June 22, 2026
  
  The Global PC Market Is Sliding Again, and IDC Says the Real Trouble Is Still Ahead
  
  June 3, 2026
Gaming
- Free Play Days Hits with Three Titles this Weekend
  
  July 30, 2026
  
  Ubisoft and Xbox Expand Partnership with Cross-Platform Access
  
  July 27, 2026
  
  Free Play Days comes with variety and extensions
  
  July 24, 2026
  
  Xbox is testing ad-supported game streaming
  
  July 23, 2026
  
  Xbox Backward Compatibility comes to PC
  
  July 22, 2026
Microsoft 365
- Seven New MAI Models Redefine Microsoft’s AI Roadmap
  
  June 3, 2026
  
  Microsoft Adds Agentic AI to Outlook’s Email and Calendar
  
  April 28, 2026
  
  Microsoft Brings Agentic AI to the Core Office Apps
  
  April 23, 2026
  
  Microsoft’s Recall Problem Isn’t Just Technical. It’s Trust.
  
  April 16, 2026
  
  Microsoft uses its ecosystem to counter MacBook Neo
  
  April 15, 2026
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- EP.104 – Microsoft stops OEM bloatware, Ramageddon is here, Unpacking the Galaxy Fold
  
  July 28, 2026
  
  EP.103 – Apple and OpenAI head to court, Snapdragon goes corporate, and Spotify talks
  
  July 22, 2026
  
  EP.101 – Gaming is in Trouble, Adobe Fights Back, and Microsoft’s AI OS leaks
  
  July 6, 2026
  
  EP.98 – $9.7B Dell Deal and New MacBook Neo Competitor Chips
  
  June 1, 2026
  
  EP.97 – Microsoft’s Pricey Surfaces, Plex’s Price Hike, and Alexa’s Podcast Surprise
  
  May 26, 2026
Reviews
- Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Monitor (U5226KW): A Desk‑Dominating Dream for Creatives and Power Users
  
  May 27, 2026
  
  Dell Got Its Groove Back: XPS 14 (2026) Review
  
  May 14, 2026
  
  The Best GUNNAR Models for Women: Reviewing Elin, Sofia, and Erika
  
  April 29, 2026
  
  Absolum Review: A Roguelite That Understands Real Life
  
  April 20, 2026
  
  Bose SoundLink Micro 2 Review: Rugged, Clear, and Surprisingly Loud
  
  March 17, 2026
Windows
- Microsoft FY26 Q4: A Cloud‑Powered Finish to a Very Expensive, Very Ambitious Year
  
  July 29, 2026
  
  EP.104 – Microsoft stops OEM bloatware, Ramageddon is here, Unpacking the Galaxy Fold
  
  July 28, 2026
  
  EP.103 – Apple and OpenAI head to court, Snapdragon goes corporate, and Spotify talks
  
  July 22, 2026
  
  Microsoft Finally Explains How Windows Vulnerability Management Will Evolve in the Age of AI
  
  July 13, 2026
  
  Windows Insiders are testing a new search experience
  
  July 13, 2026
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