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Happy New Year everyone. I’ve been pretty quiet the last six months, but I posted this message on LinkedIn late yesterday just to give everyone an update. I’ll put it here just to make sure it gets around
January 1, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Happy New Year everyone. I’ve been pretty quiet the last six months, but I posted this message on LinkedIn late yesterday just to give everyone an update. I’ll put it here just to make sure it gets around
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2025, you weren't all bad, but honestly I'm glad you're in the rearview now.
2026, please be the year that compassion and decency return to the forefront of society.
Thanks to those of you who make the bad times endurable. Wishing you all good things this year ♥️
2026, please be the year that compassion and decency return to the forefront of society.
Thanks to those of you who make the bad times endurable. Wishing you all good things this year ♥️
January 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM
2025, you weren't all bad, but honestly I'm glad you're in the rearview now.
2026, please be the year that compassion and decency return to the forefront of society.
Thanks to those of you who make the bad times endurable. Wishing you all good things this year ♥️
2026, please be the year that compassion and decency return to the forefront of society.
Thanks to those of you who make the bad times endurable. Wishing you all good things this year ♥️
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some important fixes for the Xbox Ally devices (and other handhelds) in today's Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11
November 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM
some important fixes for the Xbox Ally devices (and other handhelds) in today's Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11
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Windows boss Pavan Davuluri has tweeted that the platform is evolving into an agentic OS, sparking major push back from users online. buff.ly/icyxX4W
Windows president says platform is "evolving into an agentic OS," gets cooked in the replies — "Straight up, nobody wants this"
Microsoft's current Windows lead Pavan Davuluri has tweeted that the future of Windows will be one that evolves into an agentic OS, but has received significant pushback online.
www.windowscentral.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Windows boss Pavan Davuluri has tweeted that the platform is evolving into an agentic OS, sparking major push back from users online. buff.ly/icyxX4W
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SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Microsoft Pushes Xbox Division to Hit Higher Profit Margins
Management’s goal of 30% profit margins for gaming has led to job losses, canceled projects
www.bloomberg.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
SCOOP: For the last two years, Microsoft has pushed Xbox to hit profit margins of 30%, an ambitious target that's far higher than the industry average.
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
This chase for profit has led Xbox to raise prices, cut thousands of jobs, and rethink everything.
Story: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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another Microsoft employee has quit in protest today, sending an email to thousands of colleagues. Protesters are also on campus and have unfurled two banners, criticizing Microsoft's contracts with the Israeli government www.theverge.com/news/797948/...
Another Microsoft employee quits in protest.
The No Azure for Apartheid group are at Microsoft’s campus again today, protesting against the company’s continued contracts with the Israeli government after it blocked some cloud and AI services. Sc...
www.theverge.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
another Microsoft employee has quit in protest today, sending an email to thousands of colleagues. Protesters are also on campus and have unfurled two banners, criticizing Microsoft's contracts with the Israeli government www.theverge.com/news/797948/...
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I really hope Microsoft turns this into a simple GUI option during the Windows 11 setup process, because good lord...!
October 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I really hope Microsoft turns this into a simple GUI option during the Windows 11 setup process, because good lord...!
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scoop: Microsoft is getting ready to launch free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads. This free game streaming is now in testing internally, and doesn't require a Game Pass subscription. A public test is coming soon. Full details here 👇 www.theverge.com/report/79121...
Microsoft is about to launch free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads
The free streaming is being tested internally at Microsoft
www.theverge.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
scoop: Microsoft is getting ready to launch free Xbox Cloud Gaming with ads. This free game streaming is now in testing internally, and doesn't require a Game Pass subscription. A public test is coming soon. Full details here 👇 www.theverge.com/report/79121...
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First look at Microsoft's new OneDrive app for Windows 11 that was recently leaked www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
It looks like Windows 11 is about to get a new dedicated OneDrive app — here's your first look
OneDrive is getting its own dedicated app experience on Windows 11, complete with a new gallery view and modern interface.
www.windowscentral.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
First look at Microsoft's new OneDrive app for Windows 11 that was recently leaked www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
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you can have some updates, as a treat
August 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
you can have some updates, as a treat
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fully custom login servers 😎
(bsky loudness normalisation is a crime)
(bsky loudness normalisation is a crime)
August 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
fully custom login servers 😎
(bsky loudness normalisation is a crime)
(bsky loudness normalisation is a crime)
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NEW: Multiple employees at ZeniMax, including two union members, have accused Microsoft of once again failing workers with its latest round of layoffs.
Sources described the way the company handled the cuts as "inhumane" and claimed work will be hampered after the loss of key talent.
More below:
Sources described the way the company handled the cuts as "inhumane" and claimed work will be hampered after the loss of key talent.
More below:
ZeniMax staff lambast chaotic Xbox layoffs: 'It's difficult to work when you're looking at a graveyard'
Employees at The Elder Scrolls maker ZeniMax explain how Microsoft's latest round of colossal layoffs unfolded and what they mean for the studio and its developers.
www.gamedeveloper.com
July 22, 2025 at 8:40 AM
NEW: Multiple employees at ZeniMax, including two union members, have accused Microsoft of once again failing workers with its latest round of layoffs.
Sources described the way the company handled the cuts as "inhumane" and claimed work will be hampered after the loss of key talent.
More below:
Sources described the way the company handled the cuts as "inhumane" and claimed work will be hampered after the loss of key talent.
More below:
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Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI can now scan everything on your screen. Copilot Vision will be able to look at your whole desktop, as long as you share it www.theverge.com/news/707995/...
Now Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI can scan everything on your screen
The tool is opt in.
www.theverge.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI can now scan everything on your screen. Copilot Vision will be able to look at your whole desktop, as long as you share it www.theverge.com/news/707995/...
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For anyone with an Arm-based Windows 11 PC (running 24H2 Enterprise), hotpatching is now available. (It already was since April on AMD/Intel x64 devices.) techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows... #MSTech
Hotpatching now available for 64-bit Arm architecture - Windows IT Pro Blog
Hotpatch updates are here for 64-bit Arm architecture! Get secure faster, with minimal downtime.
techcommunity.microsoft.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
For anyone with an Arm-based Windows 11 PC (running 24H2 Enterprise), hotpatching is now available. (It already was since April on AMD/Intel x64 devices.) techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/windows... #MSTech
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Microsoft is finally nixing its Mesh mixed-reality efforts: www.directionsonmicrosoft.com/microsoft-is... #MSTech
Microsoft is finally nixing its Mesh mixed-reality efforts
“Bet-the-business” strategies aren’t forever. A prime example: Microsoft’s years-long efforts to grow its consumer and enterprise mixed-reality hardware, software and services. Just a few years ago, ...
www.directionsonmicrosoft.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Microsoft is finally nixing its Mesh mixed-reality efforts: www.directionsonmicrosoft.com/microsoft-is... #MSTech
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This morning, Zenimax Online Studios told staff that their MMO project Blackbird was canceled and abruptly deactivated the team's access to Slack. Three hours later, team members have no idea if they have jobs. They still have access to email and Teams but have not heard from HR or management
July 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
This morning, Zenimax Online Studios told staff that their MMO project Blackbird was canceled and abruptly deactivated the team's access to Slack. Three hours later, team members have no idea if they have jobs. They still have access to email and Teams but have not heard from HR or management
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Fracht aus dem Weltall eigenständig zurück zur Erde bringen: Bisher ist Europa dabei auf die Firma SpaceX von Elon Musk angewiesen. Doch eine kleine deutsche Firma hat nun eine spektakuläre Technik getestet.
Atmos Space Cargo: Deutsches Raumfahrt-Startup testet aufblasbaren Hitzeschild
Fracht aus dem Weltall eigenständig zurück zur Erde bringen: Bisher ist Europa dabei auf die Firma SpaceX von Elon Musk angewiesen. Doch eine kleine deutsche Firma hat nun eine spektakuläre Technik getestet.
www.spiegel.de
April 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Fracht aus dem Weltall eigenständig zurück zur Erde bringen: Bisher ist Europa dabei auf die Firma SpaceX von Elon Musk angewiesen. Doch eine kleine deutsche Firma hat nun eine spektakuläre Technik getestet.
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Some Windows Longhorn concept, a collab with Aidak.
April 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Some Windows Longhorn concept, a collab with Aidak.
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Anyone remembers this? https://www.theverge.com/2013/6/8/4408798/windows-phone-notification-center-screenshots-leak-rumor
November 18, 2024 at 7:37 PM
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Random Post - This ARM-based new Surface Laptop I've been using for the last 6 months is just the best damn windows laptop I've ever used. Intel is cooked ^G^G^G has some challenges ahead, as x64 just ain't the move. All day battery life, actually sleeps when you close it, quiet, fast, just works.
April 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Random Post - This ARM-based new Surface Laptop I've been using for the last 6 months is just the best damn windows laptop I've ever used. Intel is cooked ^G^G^G has some challenges ahead, as x64 just ain't the move. All day battery life, actually sleeps when you close it, quiet, fast, just works.
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Microsoft fires employee protestor who called AI boss a "war profiteer." Another employee was dismissed immediately after putting in two-weeks notice. Details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/644769/...
Microsoft fires employee protestor who called AI boss a ‘war profiteer’
The former employee disrupted Microsoft’s 50th-anniversary event.
www.theverge.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Microsoft fires employee protestor who called AI boss a "war profiteer." Another employee was dismissed immediately after putting in two-weeks notice. Details 👇 www.theverge.com/news/644769/...