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Microsoft claims WireGuard and Veracrypt account termination was merely due to not verifying an email: 'Not everything is a conspiracy, sometimes it's literally paperwork'

"Not every 'WTF micro$oft' moment is a slam dunk."

PC Gamer

Microsoft's baffling account ban blocks security patches for Windscribe, WireGuard VPN, VeraCrypt

Without the ability to sign kernel-level drivers, millions of people using these privacy tools could be left waiting for critical security fixes. Microsoft has now publicly acknowledged the issue, stating it is actively working to reinstate the accounts.

TechRadar

Huge changes are coming to Xbox Achievements, including new visuals, 'more control over how your accomplishments are presented', and the ability to highlight your 100% completed games

Microsoft has announced a huge visual overhaul to Xbox Achievements that will make it easier for players to spotlight their games and accomplishments.

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Tech Stocks Are Experiencing Historic 50-Year Weakness. Should You Buy the Dip in This 1 ETF?

A rare bout of 50‑year‑level weakness in big U.S. tech has pulled the XLK ETF into a short‑term slump, even as its top holdings like Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and major chip stocks still sit on powerful AI and cloud earnings engines.

Barchart

Microsoft forgot to include batteries with its Xbox controllers for over four months

Xbox has been shipping controllers without batteries since December, but affected players can claim a free rechargeable pack.

GamesRadar

Microsoft finally begins removing Copilot from Notepad on Windows 11 — but the AI still persists

A new Notepad update for Windows Insiders begins Microsoft's push to reduce Copilot on Windows 11, replacing it with AI-powered "writing tools" instead.

Windows Central

Fresh Xbox discoveries point to "Duet" codename: A possible companion to "Triton" and more Game Pass subscription tiers?

A new Xbox Game Pass codename, Duet, has appeared alongside Triton in backend data, prompting speculation about potential new Game Pass tiers and possible subscription bundles involving external partnerships.

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NASA's Artemis II photos will give your Xbox dashboard a serious glow-up, and I didn't even know you could do this

Turns out there's at least one good reason to use Microsoft Edge on the Xbox console after all.

Windows Central

Bearish Outlook? Try These 2 Bear Call Spread Trades on Thursday

With many big traders expecting this bounce to be temporary, it’s a great time to look at some bearish options trades.

Barchart

Whoopsie: Microsoft has been shipping Xbox controllers without batteries and is now compensating customers with rechargeable kits

If yours was missing batteries, Microsoft will send you a freebie.

PC Gamer

Microsoft broke Windows 11 search by trying to fix it: Here's what happened

Microsoft broke Windows 11 search with a Bing update, which displayed blank results. The company has issued a fix.

Windows Central

Bizarre bug in macOS is a 'ticking time bomb' that takes out networking capabilities if a Mac is left on for too long

Thinking of leaving your Mac turned on for a couple of months? Beware of a weird macOS bug that'll take out your networking.

TechRadar

"Listening to how we can keep making it better for you": Windows Insider meetups are coming back after years away, connecting Windows 11 users with Microsoft

Microsoft brings back Windows Insider meetups to reconnect with users and shape the future of Windows 11.

Windows Central

"Reclaiming my screen's real estate": Google Chrome is finally launching vertical browser tabs to catch up with Microsoft Edge

Google Chrome finally adds vertical tabs and a refreshed Reading Mode, making tab management and the overall reading experience even better.

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Xbox revamps Achievements system with new features and improvements

Changes players have been wanting for a long time now.

Windows Central

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

Oop, Xbox's Halo: Campaign Evolved release date may have just leaked thanks to a retailer's mistake — it might have a Deluxe Edition with Early Access, too

New Halo: Campaign Evolved leaks suggest that the remake of Xbox's original flagship shooter will come out on Xbox, PC, and PS5 in late July.

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The OG Xbox was meant to be a PC-console hybrid, and the console's co-creator says Project Helix is "very similar"

Xbox was supposed "to be a PC running Windows" from the start

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Xbox is finally giving Achievements a huge update with several new features — “We stood up a dedicated team to focus on fan feedback”

Xbox is finally giving Achievements the kind of upgrade fans have been asking for for years — new features, modern systems, and even a dedicated internal team focused entirely on community feedback.

PC Gamer

Today I learned that Excel incorrectly assumes 1900 was a leap year, and Microsoft will never fix it because the whole house of cards would collapse

Luckily, most users don't build spreadsheets focused on 1900.

Barchart

Analysts See Massive Upside in Microsoft: Time to Buy MSFT Stock?

Goldman Sachs sees a massive upside in MSFT after the underperformance. Should you buy the stock now?

International Business Times UK

Bill Gates Set to Face Congress in Epstein Investigation, But Testimonial Will Be Closed-Door

Bill Gates is set to testify behind closed doors in a high-stakes investigation linked to Jeffrey Epstein, raising concerns about transparency and public accountability.

Windows Central

If you bought an Xbox controller recently: Read this — Microsoft says you might be eligible for free batteries.

Did you buy an Xbox controller between December 2025 and April 2026? You might be in luck.

International Business Times

Anti-Data Center Referendum Passes In Wisconsin Town By Huge Margin

An anti-data center referendum passed by an overwhelming margin in a small Wisconsin town whose residents have been irked by plans to build a massive $15 billion AI data center.

International Business Times

Billions Lost to Server Outages in 2025: Cloud Failures Cost Global Economy Hundreds of Billions

A cascade of major cloud and server outages throughout 2025 exposed the fragility of the world's digital infrastructure, with analysts estimating that unplanned IT downtime inflicted hundreds of billions of dollars in global economic losses as businesses, governments and consumers grew ever more reliant on always-on services.

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