Windows 11’s big patch Tuesday allows you to hold off on updates for longer Tech July 14, 2026 It comes as part of Microsoft’s plan to revitalize Windows 11 with updates focused on addressing user complaints and improving…
Microsoft tests Windows Search without all the ads and fluff Tech July 13, 2026 Microsoft is testing a cleaner version of the Windows 11 search menu that strips it of recommended content and ads.…
Microsoft’s carbon emissions went up 25 percent last year Tech July 10, 2026 Microsoft may once again be struggling to keep up with its own climate goals, according to its 2026 sustainability report.…
Microsoft’s patch Tuesdays are about to get bigger Tech July 9, 2026 Windows 11 updates could soon include fixes for more security issues at once. Microsoft said in a blog post on…
Microsoft fixes storage-hogging Windows 11 folder Tech July 8, 2026 The CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal file is installed on Windows 11 PCs by default, and is related to app permissions. Several users have…
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees Tech July 7, 2026 A year after cutting around 9,100 employees, Microsoft is making further layoffs today as it begins its new financial year.…
Microsoft is selling off four Xbox studios as part of significant gaming cuts Tech July 6, 2026 Team,We are beginning the most significant restructure in XBOX history. After careful consideration, I’ve made the difficult decision to reduce…
Xbox is a disaster Tech July 5, 2026 This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the…
Xbox testing disc-to-digital feature that digitizes a physical game collection Tech July 1, 2026 Microsoft will likely soon follow Sony and stop the production of physical discs for Xbox games. But instead of leaving…
Xbox weighs canceling Blade game and shuttering Arkane Tech July 1, 2026 Microsoft is set to announce a wave of layoffs for its Xbox studios and employees next week. Sources familiar with…
What is a quantum computer good for? Absolutely nothing — yet Tech June 30, 2026 To this day, we have yet to see a quantum computer conclusively perform a single useful task. Existing machines are…
Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory Tech June 24, 2026 Other than slashing device memory in half, Microsoft hasn’t changed any other specs on the more affordable Surface Pro and…
