Azure Sets New AI Training Record as Microsoft Pushes LLM Scaling to the Limit
Azure hits record LLM training speed with Llama 405B, showcasing massive AI infrastructure gains.
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Microsoft doubles down on ‘Intelligence + Trust’ with Microsoft IQ, Agent 365, and Copilot Cowork
Microsoft’s new “Intelligence + Trust” AI strategy highlights Microsoft IQ, Agent 365 and Copilot Cowork to scale AI with control and ROI.
Coming Soon To XBOX Game Pass Wave 2: EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Winds of Arcana, and More Thrilling Games This Summer
New Xbox Game Pass wave 2 for June 2026 brings EA Sports FC 26, RV There Yet?, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Winds of Arcana, and more through early July.
Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork Now Generally Available, Bringing Agentic AI to Microsoft 365 at Scale
Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork is now generally available, bringing secure, long-running AI agents and usage-based pricing to Microsoft 365 customers.
Microsoft’s New Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Bring Snapdragon X2 Power, OLED, and Big Battery Gains
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X2 bring big graphics gains, OLED, and all‑day battery for work and creators.
Junkster Joins Xbox Game Pass Today As Part Of June 2026 Lineup
Physics‑driven cleanup sim Junkster lands on Xbox Game Pass today, June 16, as part of Microsoft’s first June 2026 lineup.
Microsoft Edge Moves to Faster 2-Week Update Cycle Starting August 2026
Microsoft Edge is shifting to a 2-week release cycle, delivering faster features, security updates, and enterprise flexibility.
Next Week on XBOX: UFC 6, Junkster, Elliot’s Big Debut, and More Hit the Storefront June 15–19
EA’s UFC 6, Junkster, The Adventures of Elliot and more headline a busy week of new releases next week on XBOX from June 15 to 19.
XBOX Free Play Days: Hell Let Loose, State of Decay 2, and Blasphemous 2 Headline This Weekend’s Lineup
Hell Let Loose, State of Decay 2, and Blasphemous 2 lead this weekend’s Xbox Free Play Days with discounts and carryover progress.
Computex 2026: Windows 11 PCs, RTX Spark, and Next‑Gen Silicon Aim to Power a Billion Users
Windows and its partners use Computex 2026 to launch AI PCs, RTX Spark laptops, handhelds, and new silicon for over a billion users.
XBOX Announces Next 100 Day Reset Plan as Game Pass Rebounds and Hardware Crisis Deepens
XBOX Reset reveals major reset plan, Game Pass growth returns, but hardware costs and strategy challenges raise big questions.
Microsoft’s Brad Smith says AI won’t kill jobs — if people stay in charge
Brad Smith outlines how AI will reshape jobs, why grads are right to worry, and how people and companies can stay in control.
Latest XBOX Insider Update Quietly Redesigns How You Find Friends, Manage Games, and Save Power
New XBOX Insider update adds mutual friends, deeper library customization, faster wishlists, and a greener energy‑saving mode for XBOX Series X|S and XBOX One.
XBOX Games Showcase 2026 Recap: Stunning Exclusives, New Hardware, and Major Reveals
Full XBOX Games Showcase 2026 recap covering every game, trailer, and the new 25th anniversary XBOX Series X25 hardware.
XBOX 25th Anniversary Console Revealed with Stunning Translucent OG Green Series X
Microsoft unveils XBOX 25th Anniversary Series X and controller with nostalgic OG green translucent design.
Fun Next Week on XBOX: 21 New Games Landing June 8–12, Including Solarpunk, Beastro, and UFC 6
Next Week on XBOX drops 21 new games June 8–12, including Solarpunk, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, UFC 6, and more across XBOX Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass.
Microsoft Releases XBOX Godot Sample to Simplify Game Development on PC
Microsoft reveals Xbox Godot sample, helping developers build games for Xbox on PC with GDK, PlayFab, and Xbox services.
XBOX Free Play Days: No More Robots Takeover Brings Descenders Next, Spirittea, and 7 More Games This Weekend
XBOX is kicking off another themed weekend of Free Play Days, this time with a full No More Robots takeover that spotlights some of the publisher’s quirkiest and most beloved indie titles
XBOX Indie Selects June 2026: Stacked Lineup Includes Invincible VS, Directive 8020, and More
Xbox Indie Selects June 2026 brings Invincible VS, Directive 8020, and more must-play indie games to Xbox players.
XBOX Game Pass Wave 1 June 2026: Starseeker, Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, and More Arrive Soon
Xbox Game Pass adds Starseeker, Persona 5 Royal, Undisputed, and more in June 2026. Full list of new and leaving games.
Microsoft Reveals Project Solara, 3 Big Ideas Behind Its Chip‑to‑Cloud Agent Platform
Microsoft’s Project Solara is a new chip‑to‑cloud platform for agent‑first devices, from badges to desk companions.
Microsoft Will Cripple Older Office for Mac Apps in July 2026, Forcing Painful Upgrades
From July 13, 2026, older Office for Mac apps go read‑only, blocking edits unless you upgrade macOS and Office.
Windows Platform Security for AI Agents: How Microsoft’s Powerful MXC Model Keeps Autonomous Agents In Check
Microsoft details powerful new Windows Platform Security for AI Agents features like MXC to keep AI agents safe, contained, and trustworthy at scale.
Microsoft MAI Unveils 7 Powerful New Models And A “Hill‑Climbing Machine” For Humanist Superintelligence
Microsoft MAI launches seven powerful new models plus Frontier Tuning, aiming at customized, efficient, and trustworthy Humanist Superintelligence.