Microsoft
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Windows 11 KB5083769 Update Fixes Critical System Utility Errors
Microsoft has released the KB5083769 update for Windows 11, addressing long-standing issues with the sfc /scannow command and introducing new granular controls for Smart App Control.
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Microsoft to Finalize Outlook Lite Shutdown on May 25
Microsoft has confirmed it will fully retire its Outlook Lite Android app on May 25, 2026, ending service for the 10 million users who previously relied on the lightweight client.
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Xbox Game Pass Strategy Faces Reckoning Amid $300M Loss Rumors
Reports suggest Microsoft is reconsidering the inclusion of Call of Duty in Game Pass following a reported $300 million loss and slumping sales for the franchise.
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OpenAI IPO Looms as Microsoft Stake Hits $228B
OpenAI’s upcoming IPO could be one of tech’s largest, as Microsoft’s stake in the AI leader surges to $228 billion, highlighting massive growth.
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Microsoft Revives Legacy Xbox 360 Titles via Cloud Backend
Microsoft is testing the reintroduction of delisted Xbox 360 games through its cloud gaming infrastructure, signaling a major push for backward compatibility ahead of the brand’s 25th anniversary.
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Rumors Mount Amid Studio Turmoil
Speculation grows regarding a potential surprise release for the Halo: Combat Evolved remake, even as Halo Studios faces serious workplace misconduct allegations.
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Microsoft Stock Faces Worst Start Since 2008 Amid AI Doubts
Microsoft shares have plunged 32% from their peak, marking the company’s weakest quarterly start since the 2008 financial crisis as investors question AI monetization and rising capital expenditures.
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AI Spending Concerns Trigger Microsoft’s Worst Drop Since 2009
Microsoft’s stock has fallen sharply, down 32% from its 2025 high. Analysts cite heavy AI infrastructure costs as a key factor in the decline.
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OpenAI Shifts IPO Strategy Amid Microsoft Risk and Energy Stakes
Ahead of a potential IPO, OpenAI is restructuring its enterprise model by offering guaranteed returns to investors while officially flagging its heavy reliance on Microsoft as a top-tier business risk.
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Minecraft Dungeons 2 Confirmed for Fall 2026 Release
Mojang has officially unveiled Minecraft Dungeons 2 during Minecraft Live, confirming a fall 2026 launch across all major platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Microsoft Deploys Zero-Reboot Hotpatch for Windows 11 RRAS Flaws
Microsoft has released an out-of-band hotpatch, KB5084597, to address critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service without requiring system reboots.
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Microsoft Unveils E7 Tier as Agentic AI Era Begins
Microsoft has introduced the M365 E7 premium tier, integrating Copilot and Agent 365 as the company transitions to autonomous agentic AI workflows.
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Windows 12: The Shift Toward Spatial Computing Integration
Windows 12 is being designed to support low-latency streaming and seamless integration with spatial computing hardware like Apple Vision Pro.
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Xbox Game Pass Prepares for Major April 2026 Content Rotation
Xbox Game Pass subscribers face a significant lineup change in April 2026, with several popular titles expected to exit the service. This ongoing content rotation shapes player discovery and engagement.
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New Prospects of Armenia and Microsoft Collaboration
Armenia and Microsoft discussed opportunities in digital transformation, AI, and education, signaling dialogue and joint initiatives for national development.
