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Microsoft prepares for OpenAI’s next model as their relationship strains
If the stars align, we should see OpenAI’s next ‘Orion’ AI model by the end of the year.
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HoloLens is the latest victim of Microsoft’s hardware struggles
Microsoft’s mixed reality dream is now in the hands of Meta.
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How Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardware
Microsoft executives drop hints at where AI companions are heading.
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Microsoft gives Copilot a voice and vision in its biggest redesign yet
Copilot is transforming into a more personalized AI assistant thanks to Inflection.
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Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil isn’t slowing down
Another round of painful layoffs affect 650 Microsoft Gaming employees.
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Microsoft is now in a handheld gaming PC race
Valve is getting ready to capitalize on its impressive SteamOS work.
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Windows on Arm puts Intel on notice
Microsoft and Qualcomm have delivered some real Intel competition.
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Microsoft’s embarrassing Recall
Copilot Plus PCs launched this week, but a lack of reviews and the AI-powered Recall mess has overshadowed a big moment for Windows on Arm.
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Microsoft’s big bet on building a new type of AI computer
AI chips are at the core of Microsoft’s new Copilot Plus PCs, and Microsoft thinks they could change the way we use computers.
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Welcome to Notepad, a newsletter on Microsoft’s era-defining bets
Notepad will include analyses and scoops from a veteran Microsoft reporter.
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Inside Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil
Microsoft is making tough Xbox decisions amid a game industry that’s hurting.
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Microsoft needs to win back trust
Years of security issues and mounting criticism have left Microsoft needing to overhaul its cybersecurity.
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The future of the Xbox looks a lot like a PC
Microsoft’s gaming chief has been dropping a lot of hints about the future of Xbox recently.