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Microsoft CEO Says People Won't Tolerate An AI Oligarchy Where Few Companies Concentrate Most Power

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella criticized the way the AI race has been unfolding, saying people won't tolerate a sort of oligarchy where a few companies concentrate most of the power.

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“AI will enhance the PlayStation experience” is a bold claim — and Xbox would be roasted for saying the same

“AI will enhance the PlayStation experience” is a bold claim — and Xbox would be roasted for saying the same

Sony has positioned AI as a major part of PlayStation's future strategy, highlighting its role in game development, productivity, personalization, and platform growth. In doing so, it raises questions about whether gaming companies are judged differently when discussing AI, particularly given the backlash that even the slightest mention of Xbox…

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How to play Halo Campaign: Evolved in split screen co-op

How to play Halo Campaign: Evolved in split screen co-op

Take on the Covenant (again) with a friend in Halo: Campaign Evolved split screen co-op.

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PlayStation's PC ports have reportedly generated nearly double the revenue of Xbox's PS5 ports but Sony is still quitting Steam

According to Alinea Analytics, PlayStation's PC ports have generated nearly twice the revenue of Xbox's PS5 releases. While Sony's strategy began earlier and includes more titles, the figures highlight the different approaches both companies are taking as they expand beyond their traditional platforms.

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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 26H2 is another boring update that does nothing — but here's why I'm happy about that

Microsoft has adopted a new way of working with Windows 11's annual updates — and I very much approve.

Exclusive: Upscale AI wants to be the next Cisco—and it just raised another $190 million

The AI networking startup has now raised $500 million in under 18 months as investors bet the next infrastructure giant will emerge from the race to connect the world's AI chips.

Top 10 Tech & IT Service Companies Driving Innovation in 2026

Technology continues to shape the way organizations operate, communicate, and compete. In 2026, businesses are increasingly investing in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, data analytics, and software development to improve efficiency and adapt to changing market demands. As a result, IT service companies play a significant role in helping…

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Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programmes, including $15 billion free-meal drive, document shows

Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programmes, including $15 billion free-meal drive, document shows

Indonesia's progress on AI has been slow when compared with Singapore ‌and Malaysia. They ⁠are pushing ⁠to establish themselves as development hubs, securing billions of dollars from global tech firms that are seeking to build critical infrastructure to meet growing demand for cloud and AI services.

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'Halo: Campaign Evolved' PS5 Requirements Spark Backlash; Studio Clarifies PS Plus Confusion

'Halo: Campaign Evolved' PS5 Requirements Spark Backlash; Studio Clarifies PS Plus Confusion

"Halo: Campaign Evolved" sparked PS5 controversy after reports suggested PS Plus was required for split-screen co-op before clarification.

As new tech shines, market takes rest on old cushions: Devina Mehra

As new tech shines, market takes rest on old cushions: Devina Mehra

Forget the hype around tech giants like Mag 7 and MANGOS. Current market data reveals a shift, with US small-cap and old-economy stocks like transportation surging. While semiconductors are booming due to AI investments, history warns of their cyclical nature. Investors should look beyond popular narratives, as market themes constantly…

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Dear Microsoft Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for June 30

Dear Microsoft Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for June 30

Microsoft is fed up with weak performance from Xbox, so much so that it is likely to continue major layoffs — and maybe even a spinoff — in the coming weeks.

Adobe's free Photoshop rival scores a huge hit as Microsoft bundles it with its flagship Surface laptop, tablets, and hints at something big with a 'partnership that runs deeper than a touchpad gesture'

Adobe's free Photoshop rival scores a huge hit as Microsoft bundles it with its flagship Surface laptop, tablets, and hints at something big with a 'partnership that runs deeper than a touchpad gesture'

Microsoft bundled Affinity with flagship Surface devices, increasing visibility for the Adobe alternative and fueling partnership speculation.

Microsoft buried its best Surface hardware in years through a quiet series of press releases

Microsoft buried its best Surface hardware in years through a quiet series of press releases

By quietly announcing six Surface devices through a trickle of press releases, Microsoft starved its innovative new PCs of any buzz.

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“Our goal is simple”: Xbox unveils major push to simplify Unreal Engine development

“Our goal is simple”: Xbox unveils major push to simplify Unreal Engine development

Xbox launches new Unreal Engine 5.8 plugins to strip away development friction and pave the way for Project Helix.

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Microsoft acknowledges a Windows 11 bug affecting the Recycle Bin, and 'fed up' users think AI coding is to blame

If you're seeing issues when deleting files from the Recycle Bin, you're not alone — here's what's happening.

SpaceX Was Just the Beginning—2 More Massive IPOs Are on Deck

SpaceX's IPO debut offers a template for trading Anthropic and OpenAI's expected Q4 2026 IPOs, including proxy vehicles, supply chain plays, and software sector rotation.

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Age of Empires II’s goats used as AI building blocks to build a neural network — goaty experiment mocks the idea of chatbot consciousness, Microsoft AI researcher’s project makes an absurdist point about AI consciousness

People seem all-too-ready to anthropomorphize LLMs and AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, reckons a Microsoft AI researcher.

Here are some way-too-early Windows 12 predictions based on how Microsoft is changing Windows 11

We might not see Windows 12 for a good while yet, but in the wake of Microsoft Build 2026, now seems like an ideal time to start speculating on Microsoft’s next OS.

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Microsoft CSO acknowledges that humans are struggling to keep up with AI advancement, reckons we've got a 'narrowing window to understand AI' before it's, well, too late

Researchers warn AI capabilities are advancing faster than human understanding, creating growing concerns about oversight, transparency, and control.

5 promising games recently cancelled by Microsoft

If you wished for more pizazz at this year's Xbox Showcase, there's lots of it buried in an growing graveyard of cancelled Xbox games.

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'Punished for Following Orders': Insider Exposes Upcoming Xbox 'Bloodbath' Set to Devastate Bethesda

Microsoft's Xbox division is bracing for significant layoffs, with Bethesda among the studios affected, as the company overhauls its gaming strategy ahead of the next console cycle.

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"Both accounts need PlayStation Plus" — Halo Campaign Evolved’s split‑screen requirement is baffling

Halo: Campaign Evolved's PlayStation 5 split-screen requirements have sparked criticism after Halo Studios confirmed both local players will need active PlayStation Plus subscriptions, alongside linked PSN and Microsoft accounts.

WoW's got the right to close private servers—but in this industry layoff hellscape, I also feel like I'm watching the MMO genre's future get snuffed out

Private servers are a symptom, not the disease.

Windows Central

I read this Age of Empires II essay on human attributes and it’s way deeper than you expect

An essay written by Microsoft Principal Scientist Adrian de Wynter is going viral this week as it attempts to prove Age of Empires II is just as human-like as AI. It's just as wild a premise as it sounds, and I break down what it means for those who use…

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"I leave feeling grateful, proud, and excited": After 31 years, Age of Empires veteran Earnest Yuen retires

After a 31-year career spanning 50+ titles, Age of Empires veteran Earnest Yuen has officially announced his retirement from Microsoft.

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