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Windows 11 Insider Builds Add Search Actions and Xbox Controls

Insider builds add filters for files, actions and web results.
Search can adjust brightness and volume and perform connected-phone actions.
Xbox gaming mode gains shortcuts for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and power settings.

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DT Editorial Team·Oct 31, 2026·via theverge.com

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Microsoft Extends Voluntary Buyouts to Up to 60,000 Staff

The voluntary exit offer can reach up to 60,000 employees in the U.S., U.K., Canada and India.
Eligible groups reportedly include Copilot, CoreAI, Windows + Devices and Xbox.
The program follows a layoff of 4,800 employees months earlier.

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DT Editorial Team·Oct 26, 2026·via theverge.com

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Windows 11 October 2026 Patch Tuesday update

Windows October Update Patches More Than 1,400 Security Flaws

October’s Windows update addresses roughly 1,410 security vulnerabilities.
The release includes fixes for two zero-day vulnerabilities, according to ZDNET.
It is the final supported update for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro.
Windows 11 26H2 receives its first official update.

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DT Editorial Team·Oct 14, 2026·via zdnet.com

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AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety

Microsoft President Calls for AI Safety Rules and Kill Switches

Brad Smith called for tougher AI safety rules and emergency brakes.
He said firms should have obligations to victims when systems are breached by rogue AI agents.
Satya Nadella also called for observable, testable and containable AI systems.

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DT Editorial Team·Oct 12, 2026·via theguardian.com

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Satya Nadella Calls for an AI ‘Emergency Brake’

Nadella says advanced AI models should be assumed compromised from the outset.
He calls for authorized humans to be able to pause or shut down models mid-task.
His proposed safeguards include auditable evidence, incident disclosure, independent audits and containment.

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DT Editorial Team·Oct 11, 2026·via theverge.com

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Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra Debuts Nvidia RTX Spark at $2,599

Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Ultra at a Windows and Surface keynote in San Francisco on October 7, 2026, with a starting price of $2,599 and an October 16 release date.
The laptop is the debut platform for Nvidia's RTX Spark, an Arm-based PC chip marking Nvidia's entry into Windows laptop processors.
The entry configuration pairs an 8-core CPU with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and swaps the proprietary Surface Connect port for built-in magnetic USB-C charging.
Microsoft opened preorders for the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box mini PC at $5,999, shipping in November.

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DT Editorial Team·Oct 7, 2026·via theverge.com

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Microsoft and Illinois Build StudentSim to Train AI Tutors Faster

Microsoft and the University of Illinois developed StudentSim, which builds a separate digital replica of each student from limited records.
The replicas supply fast, low-cost feedback for improving AI tutors, replacing the prohibitively expensive and slow process of training with real students.
Existing approaches either reproduce a student's behavior without responding to hints, or follow hints without resembling the actual learner; StudentSim targets both.
Data scarcity is severe: in the English writing dataset the median student wrote just three essays, and over two-thirds wrote five or fewer.

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DT Editorial Team·Sep 20, 2026·via the-decoder.com

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Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out

Microsoft Unveils Customizable Context Menu for Windows 11: How to Try It

Microsoft announces customizable context menus for Windows 11.
Users can add or remove commands to reduce clutter.
Available in latest Insider build 26340.9212, with manual activation possibly needed.
Expected to reach all users by year's end.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 18, 2026·via zdnet.com

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Pay $41.99 once for Visual Studio Pro 2026 and 15 coding courses

Get Visual Studio Pro 2026 and 15 Coding Courses for Just $41.99

Bundle includes Visual Studio Professional 2026 and 15 coding courses for $41.99 (97% off).
Offer valid only through August 16.
Visual Studio features include Hot Reload, IntelliCode, CodeLens, and Live Share.
Courses cater to beginners and experienced developers.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 15, 2026·via mashable.com

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Microsoft's MAI Code 1.1 Flash Lags Behind DeepSeek on Price and Performance

Microsoft released MAI Code 1.1 Flash for GitHub Copilot, claiming 25% token efficiency and lower cost.
Benchmarks show it trails DeepSeek V4 Flash on Terminal Bench 2.1 (62.9% vs 82.7%).
Pricing is higher than DeepSeek: $0.20 input vs $0.14, $1.20 output vs $0.28.
Microsoft's proprietary strategy conflicts with its open AI advocacy.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 12, 2026·via the-decoder.com

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Xbox Elite Series 3 Prototype Leak Reveals Built-In Screen and Scroll Wheels

Redditor claims to have bought a prototype Xbox Elite Series 3 controller for $200 on OfferUp.
Photos reveal a built-in screen, scroll wheels, and a new pair button.
May leak from Brazilian regulator hinted at scroll wheels and cloud gaming connectivity.
Screen appears to display mode-switch dialogue and xCloud icon.

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DT Editorial Team·Aug 12, 2026·via theverge.com

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Microsoft launches its own cybersecurity model MAI-Cyber-1-Flash but still depends on OpenAI for the toughest tasks

Microsoft launches cyber model that triages to GPT-5.4

Microsoft says its new MAI-Cyber-1-Flash model handles 90 percent of tasks in its MDASH cyber workflow.
The company claims the MDASH system with MAI-Cyber-1-Flash and GPT-5.4 scores nearly 96 percent on CyberGym.
The launch reflects a multi-model strategy in which cheaper specialized models triage work and frontier models handle harder cases.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 28, 2026·via the-decoder.com

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Windows 11 sucks slightly less now, thanks to a June update - Engadget

Windows 11 June Update Brings Low-Latency Mode and Performance Boosts

June 2026 Patch Tuesday update KB5094126 for Windows 11 introduces a low-latency profile that spikes CPU clock speed on user interaction to reduce launch delays.
The update improves Start Menu, Action Center, and Search responsiveness, and speeds up app launches.
Windows Store downloads are now faster, and hundreds of bugs and security exploits are patched.
Future updates will allow users to customize Start Menu sections extensively.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 11, 2026·via engadget.com

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Podcast: Google Employees Meme About How Bad Their AI Is

Google Employees Mock Their Own AI in Internal Memes, Microsoft Aims to Make AI 'Addictive'

Google employees share memes internally criticizing their own AI's quality.
Microsoft internal documents show explicit goal to make AI assistant addictive.
Companies are manipulating Reddit to influence AI search results from ChatGPT and Google.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 11, 2026·via 404media.co

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Microsoft patches record 198 Windows bugs in June update - and 3 are zero days

Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes Record 198 Windows Bugs, Including 3 Zero-Days

Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes a record 198 security flaws.
32 vulnerabilities are rated critical, and three are publicly disclosed zero-days.
AI-assisted vulnerability research, including Claude Mythos, helped discover the bugs.
Windows 11 and Windows 10 users should install the update immediately.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 10, 2026·via zdnet.com

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Microsoft Hacked to Deliver Malware to Claude and Gemini Users

Microsoft Shuts Down 70+ GitHub Repos After Hackers Plant Malware Targeting AI Coding Agents

Microsoft disabled over 70 GitHub repositories after a breach.
Hackers planted malware targeting AI coding tools like Claude Code and Gemini CLI.
The malware steals credentials when opened in AI coding environments.
Microsoft is investigating and has not disclosed full details.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via 404media.co

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Microsoft seeks Nevada tariff to shield ratepayers from data center costs

Microsoft Proposes Nevada Tariff to Shield Ratepayers from AI Data Center Costs

Microsoft filed a Ratepayer Protection Tariff with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada in May 2026.
The tariff splits infrastructure costs into a Customer Contributed Share and a System Benefit Share.
Large-load customers pay for project-specific infrastructure, protecting residential and small-business ratepayers.
The proposal aligns with Microsoft's Community-First AI Infrastructure initiative and a federal ratepayer protection pledge.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 8, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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I saw the Surface Laptop Ultra at Computex and it's clear: Microsoft has gone beastmode

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra Puts RTX Spark at Center Stage

Microsoft introduced the Surface Laptop Ultra as its flagship RTX Spark system.
The laptop pairs an ARM-based chip with up to 128GB of unified memory.
The hands-on report praised the hardware but noted the absence of real-world benchmarking.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 7, 2026·via zdnet.com

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OpenClaw goes enterprise with Microsoft Scout (via commandline.microsoft.com)

Microsoft pushes OpenClaw toward enterprise-safe agents

Microsoft paired OpenClaw support with sandboxing aimed at limiting risky agent behavior.
Its new Autopilots are positioned as safer, managed agents for business use.
Scout targets routine knowledge-work tasks such as meetings, reminders and web actions.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 6, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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Hate the right-click menu in Windows? Microsoft just promised to let you tweak it - soon

Microsoft Signals Overhaul for Windows Right-Click Menu

Microsoft says the Windows right-click menu will be refreshed.
The company is promising a faster, simpler and more customizable experience.
The move addresses a long-running usability complaint in File Explorer and on the desktop.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 5, 2026·via zdnet.com

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