XBOX Cuts 268 Jobs as Activision Takes Over Massive Halo Development
Microsoft announced 268 more XBOX cuts via layoffs and reorganizing its studios. Activision will develop the next Halo, while Ninja Theory faces possible closure.
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Microsoft Unveils Project Zenith: Windows PCs That Arrive Ready to Code
Project Zenith brings a preconfigured, distraction-free Windows 11 dev experience to 64GB+ PCs that run 30B+ AI models locally.
GitHub’s Brand-New Project HydraFusion Crushes Opus 5 on Cost by Mixing Models Mid-Task
GitHub’s Project HydraFusion orchestrates multiple AI models per task, matching Opus 5 quality at up to 67% lower cost in Copilot CLI.
XBOX Indie Selects for September 2026: Six Great Genre-Bending Games You Should Play
XBOX Indie Selects for September 2026 include Dispatch, CULTIC, Duskfade, The King Is Watching, and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. See the picks.
Windows App CLI v0.6 Adds WinUI Scaffolding, Azure Signing
Microsoft’s Windows App Development CLI v0.6 adds instant WinUI app creation, cloud code signing, and sparse packaging support for devs.
XBOX Heads Back to gamescom 2026 to Celebrate 25 Years of Play With Modern Warfare 4, Gears of War: E-Day, and More Surprises
XBOX returns to gamescom 2026 in Cologne to mark 25 years of play, with Modern Warfare 4, Gears of War: E-Day, and FanFest.
Next Week on XBOX Packs July 27 to 31 With Halo: Campaign Evolved, Dispatch, and Dozens More Releases
Next Week on XBOX: Every game coming July 27 to 31, including Halo: Campaign Evolved, Dispatch, Mistfall Hunter, and more.
Microsoft Backs Open Weight AI as U.S. Tech Giants Push for American AI Leadership
Microsoft backs open weight AI in a new blog post arguing it can expand access, competition, and U.S. AI leadership.
Another Exciting Next Week on Xbox: Every New Game Coming July 14–17, 2026
All new games coming Next Week on XBOX for July 13–17, 2026, including Game Pass, prices, and store links for Ascend to ZERO, Fogpiercer, MAVRIX, Wrap House Simulator, and more.
Microsoft Edge Dev Update Adds CSS Gap Styling, Better Accessibility, and Seamless PWA Migration
Microsoft Edge adds CSS gap styling, focusgroup accessibility, and seamless PWA migration in latest dev update.
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.
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.
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 Edge Just Got A Big On‑Device AI Upgrade For Web Developers with Aion‑1.0‑Instruct
Microsoft Edge adds Aion-1.0-Instruct, on-device translation, and speech recognition so devs can ship AI web features without cloud costs.
Microsoft Build 2026: The Powerful Surface RTX Spark Dev Box Is Microsoft’ Ultimate Local AI Rig For Developers
Microsoft’s new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box brings 1 petaflop of local AI compute, 128GB unified memory, and a ready-to-code Windows 11 dev stack.
Microsoft Build 2026: New Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, Windows 11 Gets AI Power, and More Advanced Dev Tools
Microsoft used Build 2026 to make one thing clear: Windows is no longer just an operating system—it is becoming the central platform for AI-driven development. This year’s announcements focus heavily on giving developers faster workflows, better tools, and more flexibility to build across local devices and the cloud without friction. In a detailed blog post from Microsoft executive Pavan Davuluri, …
Microsoft Build 2026: What XBOX And PC Gamers Should (And Clearly Shouldn’t) Expect
Build 2026 is light on Xbox, with no Copilot Gaming and no gaming sessions, but plenty of AI tools that game devs can still use.
Microsoft Build 2026: What Windows And Surface Fans Can Expect From Today
Build 2026 is all about AI on Windows, local AI PCs, and what’s next for future Surface devices with Snapdragon X2 and Panther Lake.
Windows Quality Update May 2026: Movable Taskbar, Smarter Start, and Driver Reliability Push
Windows Quality Update May 2026 brings a movable taskbar, smarter Start menu options, File Explorer fixes, and new driver reliability efforts.
Windows 11 Insider builds bring screen tint, instant braille, and Voice Isolation in noisy rooms
Microsoft’s May 22 Windows 11 Insider builds add screen tint, instant braille support, and Voice Isolation as the new channel system expands.
Microsoft Edge Brings Powerful Copilot Superpowers to Mobile With Journeys, Tab‑Smart AI, and In‑Browser Podcasts
Microsoft Edge brings Copilot to mobile with multi‑tab reasoning, Journeys, Voice & Vision, and a redesigned new tab page to keep you in your flow everywhere.
Forza Horizon 6 Hit by Massive Steam Leak as Unencrypted 155GB Preload Goes Live
Forza Horizon 6 fully leaks on Steam after an unencrypted 155GB preload goes live days before launch, sparking piracy and fan backlash.
Microsoft Store Slashes $99 Fee for Companies, Supercharges App Publishing Process
The Microsoft Store removes $99 fee for developers, adds faster onboarding and Entra ID support for companies publishing apps.
Xbox’s “We Are Xbox” Convenient Manifesto: Meaningful Change for 2026 Or Just Talk?
Xbox’s new “We Are Xbox” manifesto promises a reset for players and devs, but is this real change or more corporate lip service?