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Steve Ballmer called Google Chrome a "rounding error" — 17 years later, Internet Explorer is dead, and Microsoft Edge can barely catch up

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer underestimated Google Chrome. Seventeen years later, Edge is still trying to catch up, and Internet Explorer is gone with the wind.

Windows Central

Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer publicly dismissed Chrome as a 'rounding error'—but Google’s CEO says he used the jab as fuel to win the browser-wars

Before leading Google to a $4.5 trillion empire, Sundar Pichai had to rally his Chrome team after a public jab from Microsoft's CEO.

Fortune

The 10 richest people in the world: Elon Musk, Larry Page and Jeff Bezos lead the global wealth race

The richest people in the world have become even richer than ever before due to the ongoing emergence and development of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and infrastructure technologies. The combined wealth of the world’s richest people has increased to around $2.9 trillion. This rise mainly occurred during the past month,…

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Kawhi Leonard Trade Destinations: Where Superstar Could Land If Clippers Pivot After Lottery Luck

If the Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard after landing the No. 5 pick in the 2026 draft, where could he end up?

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NBA Rumours: Warriors Quietly Pursued Kawhi Leonard With Enticing Offer to Clippers

The Golden State Warriors made an attempt to trade for Kawhi Leonard, offering the Clippers a substantial package, but the deal was swiftly rejected by team owner Steve Ballmer.

International Business Times UK

Billionaire Connie Ballmer just donated $80 million to support NPR after Trump cut $1.1 billion from public broadcasting

Ballmer and an anonymous donor gifted the network more than $110 million to support digital transformation and local stations.

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NPR secures record $80m donation from billionaire philanthropist after federal cuts

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Longtime NPR listener, big-time savior: Meet Connie Ballmer, wife of Microsoft billionaire, who took on Trump’s cuts

NPR also received an anonymous $33 million donation in April

The Independent UK

Adam Silver Faces a Critical Stretch for the NBA’s Future

Teams racing to the bottom are not making life easier for the league’s commissioner, who suddenly finds himself facing several dicey issues.

Sports Illustrated

Ex-Microsoft gaming VP reveals why Xbox was greenlit despite how “unlikely” it was — “they saw it as a hedge against the threat” of Japan in tech

25 years after the original Xbox's release, ex-Microsoft gaming VP Ed Fries says it was created to rival Japanese companies like Sony and Nintendo.

Windows Central

Ex-Microsoft gaming VP and Xbox 360 lead creator calls the infamous Red Ring of Death a "Tylenol moment" — what does that mean? Here's what he said

In a new interview, former Xbox VP Peter Moore has reflected on the Xbox 360's notorious "Red Ring of Death" and how Microsoft ended up dealing with it.

Windows Central

Former Xbox VP talks building Microsoft's brand, distancing it from Windows, and "throwing punches" for Bill Gates — "this is how the console wars started"

Peter Moore, former Xbox VP and one of the visionaries responsible for the Xbox 360 and the brand as a whole, has discussed his time at Microsoft.

Windows Central

Top 10 richest people in the world 2026: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and other tech titans leading global wealth

Global wealth has reached a new milestone. The Hurun Global Rich List 2026 reports that the number of billionaires worldwide has crossed 4,000 for the first time. A total of 4,020 individuals now hold billionaire status, which means 578 more people joined the ranks in just one year. It sounds…

The Times of India

What Questions Adam Silver Should Address in Kawhi Leonard–Aspiration Scandal, According to Pablo Torre

The NBA commissioner will speak publicly during All-Star weekend, and the Clippers’ alleged cap circumvention should be a priority.

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Larry Ellison and Jeff Bezos have seen more than $66 billion swiped from their net worths since the start of this year as AI-driven slump sees tech billionaires’ wealth free-fall

AI bubble fears have led to billions erased from tech CEOs’ net worth overnight—and Oracle founder Larry Ellison has been hit the hardest this year.

Windows Central

Former Windows chief shared confidential Microsoft emails with Epstein — as leaders scrambled to contain the Surface RT disaster

Steven Sinofsky sought advice from Jeffrey Epstein in newly released Epstein files, revealing that the former Windows head shared confidential Microsoft emails with the disgraced financier in 2012-2013.

Sports Illustrated

Bill Simmons Has Heard ‘Whispers’ of Steve Ballmer, Clippers Punishment Announcement

Bill Simmons thinks the Clippers punishment will be revealed the day after Christmas in a news dump.

The Conversation

From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality

If you go to a pro sports event today, there’s a good chance the stadium or arena will be powered at least in part by renewable energy. The team likely takes steps to reduce energy and waste. Some even claim to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, meaning any emissions they…

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International Business Times UK

Top 10 Richest People in the World 2025: Elon Musk Leads as Tech Billionaires Control £1.44 Trillion Fortune

Forbes reveals how technology giants dominate the world's richest list as billionaire fortunes reach record highs in 2025.

Windows Central

Microsoft's biggest mobile regret: stunning Windows Astria concept shows how Windows Phone could have won with Fluent Design and Android apps

A visionary designer recently shared a stunning concept inspired by Microsoft's Windows Phone dubbed Windows Astria, which ships with Microsoft's modern Windows 11 Fluent Design language, Live Tiles, and future-proof UX.

Sports Illustrated

Steve Ballmer Facing New Lawsuit Related to Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration Scandal

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer faces a lawsuit from 11 investors in Aspiration who allege he used the company to funnel money to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the NBA salary cap.

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14 Rivalries That Made Men Into Legends

Throughout history, few things have pushed men to greatness like fierce rivalries. Whether in sports, business, science, or the arts, these intense competitions have sparked innovation, inspired new heights of achievement, and created legends. Rivalries aren’t just about winning or losing—they’re about the drive to be better, the hunger to…

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Adam Silver on the Clippers Scandal, NBA Expansion and the Future of Watching Games

The NBA commissioner is juggling a salary cap circumvention investigation, new TV partners, gambling pressures and so much more.

Sports Illustrated

New Report Contradicts Important Steve Ballmer Claim About Kawhi Leonard No-Show Deal

The Wall Street Journal says that the Clippers approached Aspiration about a deal with Kawhi Leonard which contradicts what Steve Ballmer previously said.

The Conversation

Watchdog journalism’s future may lie in the work of independent reporters like Pablo Torre

In September 2025, podcaster Pablo Torre published an investigation alleging that the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers may have used a side deal to skirt the league’s strict salary cap rules. His reporting, aired on multiple episodes of “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” focused on star forward Kawhi Leonard.

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