Microsoft has issued an emergency update for Windows 11 after a newly reported bug began causing serious stability problems for some users. The issue was described as critical because it could crash Microsoft Outlook under specific conditions, particularly when users stored PST files inside folders synchronized through cloud services. This setup is relatively common in […]
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One email reportedly states that at one point, the FBI’s Washington Field Office did “not believe (and has articulated to [DOJ]), that we have established probable cause for the search warrant for classified records at Mar a Lago.” Another email states that the bureau thought a raid would be “counterproductive,” suggesting “alternative, less intrusive and […]
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One email reportedly states that at one point, the FBI’s Washington Field Office did “not believe (and has articulated to [DOJ]), that we have established probable cause for the search warrant for classified records at Mar a Lago.” Another email states that the bureau thought a raid would be “counterproductive,” suggesting “alternative, less intrusive and […]
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Windows 11 version 25H2, the major update scheduled for 2025, is now fully available for all compatible PCs. Although rollout began in September, Microsoft has confirmed that the update is officially accessible to every eligible device. Users can install it manually via Windows Update or wait for automatic deployment, which will gradually reach all compatible […]
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Microsoft is expanding a new Full Screen Experience in Windows 11, designed to make PCs feel more like traditional gaming consoles. The feature, which initially launched on handheld Windows gaming devices such as the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X, is now available in preview for laptops, desktops, and tablets. Its goal is to simplify […]
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Now I’m starting to wonder whether that Times story was a figment of my imagination. If Samuel Johnson could refute, by kicking a large stone, Bishop George Berkeley’s claim that matter doesn’t exist outside our perception of it, can I refute the non-existence of a Times story by clicking onto it? Or would the immaterialists […]
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Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.95.0, introducing several enhancements and a new feature focused on improving visual comfort. The main highlight of this update is the addition of Light Switch, a utility that automatically switches between light and dark themes based on the time of day. This automation uses the system clock to provide better […]
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Microsoft has announced a significant enhancement to Windows 11’s dark mode, aiming to deliver a more polished and consistent visual experience throughout the operating system. Although dark mode has been available since the OS’s launch, users have often criticized it for being incomplete and unevenly applied, with many parts of Windows still displaying light-themed elements. […]
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Microsoft is tightening its control over how users install and configure Windows 11, effectively making an online Microsoft account mandatory. The company has started blocking all known methods that previously allowed users to create local accounts or bypass the login requirement during setup. This shift marks a significant step toward enforcing a cloud-connected experience for […]
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Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that exploited a legitimate artificial intelligence platform to steal corporate Microsoft 365 credentials. The attack, detailed by Cato Networks and reported by Cyber Security News, demonstrated how cybercriminals increasingly leverage the trust placed in AI tools to bypass traditional defenses. At least one U.S.-based investment company was affected […]
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Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Anthropic has begun testing a Chrome browser extension that allows its Claude AI assistant to take control of users’ web browsers, marking the company’s entry into an increasingly crowded […]
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Microsoft has announced a new technology called Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD), which will debut with ASUS’s upcoming ROG Xbox Ally handheld devices. The feature, integrated into DirectX, aims to reduce game loading times by up to 85% while also eliminating stuttering issues that have affected many modern titles. Initially focused on portable gaming hardware, the […]
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The latest Windows 11 security update (KB5063878) has been linked to serious issues affecting certain solid-state drives (SSDs). Reports suggest that after installing the update, SSDs may become non-functional during large sequential data writes, typically around 50GB or more. While the problem has not been officially confirmed by Microsoft or SSD manufacturers, early accounts from […]
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Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Russia’s APT28 is actively deploying LLM-powered malware against Ukraine, while underground platforms are selling the same capabilities to anyone for $250 per month. Last month, Ukraine’s CERT-UA documented LAMEHUG, […]
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Anthropic’s meteoric rise to a $5 billion revenue run rate conceals a precarious dependence on just two major customers that account for nearly a quarter of the artificial intelligence company’s income, according to internal data and industry analysis that reveals both the promise and peril of the AI coding boom. The San Francisco-based maker of […]
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Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team has identified a now-fixed security vulnerability in Apple’s macOS Spotlight search tool that could have allowed unauthorized access to sensitive user data. The issue, internally dubbed “Sploitlight”, stemmed from how Spotlight handled plugin files and potentially bypassed Apple’s privacy protection framework known as Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC). The flaw made […]
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Microsoft seems to be developing a new backup and transfer tool for Windows 11 aimed at simplifying the process of moving files and settings from an old PC to a new one. Currently available to Windows Insiders, the feature is expected to roll out to the general public soon. Reported by Neowin, the new tool […]
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Microsoft is preparing to introduce a new feature in Windows 11 that will allow users to play audio on multiple output devices simultaneously. This means it will soon be possible to share audio across different headphones or speakers connected to a Windows 11 computer — a functionality long requested by users. According to information shared […]
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Microsoft has expanded its Xbox Cloud Gaming service with a new update to the Xbox PC app, introducing the “Stream Your Own Game” feature for members of the Xbox Insider Program. This functionality allows users to stream console versions of the Xbox games they own directly from the app, regardless of whether the titles support […]
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Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more The No. 1 way AI is changing 150-year-old energy giant Chevron? How technical practitioners engage with data. Offshore in the Gulf, Chevron is drilling for oil resources miles below the ocean floor […]
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Microsoft PowerToys is set to receive a significant visual overhaul, according to a concept image shared by Niels Laute, a software engineer working on both PowerToys and the WinUI framework. The update, which is still under development, aims to modernize the interface with a design more aligned with Windows 11 aesthetics. The early concept screenshot, […]
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Microsoft announced a strategic, multi-year agreement with AMD to co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices, including the next-generation Xbox consoles. The company said it will deliver deeper visual quality, immersive gameplay, and AI-powered experiences — grounded in a platform designed for players, not tied to a single store or device, and fully compatible with […]
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At the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Microsoft officially announced its first handheld gaming console: the ROG Xbox Ally, developed in collaboration with ASUS. Available in two models—ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X—the devices aim to compete directly with the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch 2 by combining powerful hardware and a unified gaming […]
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Microsoft announced at the Xbox Showcase that Gears of War: Reloaded is coming on August 26, 2025, to its latest console and PC platforms. The game joins the army of remakes that have been happening as it will be available across the Xbox Series X/S, PC and other platforms. You can pre-order Gears of War: […]
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Microsoft has announced the launch of the Bing Video Creator, a new tool that uses artificial intelligence to generate short videos from text prompts. This release is seen as a direct response to Google’s recent unveiling of Veo 3 with Flow at the AI25 event. Integrated into the Bing app for Android and iOS, the […]
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“#Biden clones doubles & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see. >#Democrats dont know the difference,” the post read, adding dozens of unrelated hashtags such as “#Blackwomen” and “#Jews” and tagging several accounts, including CPAC, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and multiple right-wing media sources. The anonymous account has little more than […]
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Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More OpenAI‘s Sora was one of the most hyped releases of the AI era, launching in December 2024, nearly 10 months after it was first previewed to awe-struck reactions due to its — at the time, at […]
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Source: Cheng Xin / Getty In news surprising to absolutely no one, it turns out companies that have walked back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative have suffered measurable reputational damage with consumers. According to a poll conducted by Axios, companies that maintained their DEI policies saw their reputational scores actually increase. The scores […]
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Unionized quality assurance workers on ZeniMax Media announced today that they had reached a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft, ZeniMax’s parent company. The workers, who are represented by the Communication Workers of America, have spent two years negotiating this contract, which they say “sets new standards for the industry” including new wage agreements and policies […]
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Microsoft has begun testing a new AI-powered feature in File Explorer for Windows 11, aimed at streamlining common tasks such as summarizing documents and editing images. This functionality is currently being rolled out to users enrolled in the Windows Insider Program, specifically within the Dev and Beta channels. The update is part of a broader […]
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A large portion of employees in the U.S. and other countries feel stressed out and/or overworked. Just looking up all the studies supporting this feels like overwork. They include survey results from the Pew Research Center, Gallup, the American Psychological Association, and Deloitte. More, often more-dramatic, surveys come from companies involved in staffing and workplace […]
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