Xbox Officially Reveals Disc-to-Digital Program to Bring Your Physical Games Under One Library Xbox officially debuts its new disc-to-digital game conversion program, allowing players to build their library. Player One · Aug 27
PlayStation Plus September 2026: 'MLB The Show 26,' 'Sniper Elite: Resistance' Among the Free Games PlayStation Plus' September 2026 lineup brings well-known titles amidst the arrival of Marvel's Wolverine. Player One · Aug 27
There are a record 3,795 billionaires in the world right now—and just like Jeff Bezos, their favorite investments are sports and philanthropy Billionaires from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to businessman Robert Kraft are spending their fortunes buying sports teams and funding charitable causes. Fortune · Aug 27
Nvidia Makes $96 Billion in Three Months as Jensen Huang Says AI Boom Is Only Getting Started Nvidia's quarterly revenue surged to $96.2 billion, driven by AI demand, marking a 106% increase from last year. The company anticipates continued growth, predicting its first $100 billion quarter International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Microsoft Exec Murder Weapon Was Never Found as Jury Convicts His Alleged Killer Mario Fernandez Saldana was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2022 killing of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan, despite the absence of the murder weapon. The case involved complex motives and multiple defendants. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Bill Gates lists 3 big risks to AI shift. Is the world heading towards turbulent times? Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that the AI transition could become one of the most turbulent periods in history, with the technology potentially widening inequality. He called for greater preparation for its social, political and economic impact and said he would support credible efforts to slow AI development globally. The Economic Times · Aug 27
Google DeepMind is losing its grip on elite AI talent New data shared exclusively with Fortune shows the lab’s share of top research and engineering hires in Europe has fallen sharply as OpenAI, Anthropic, and a new generation of rivals gain ground. Fortune · Aug 27
Xbox New Feature Update: Physical Game Owners Set To Unlock New Digital Benefits Across Console PC and Cloud Xbox's new feature lets physical disc owners claim digital copies, enhancing game preservation and cross-platform access. Testing begins soon, with broad support expected for Xbox One and Series X|S titles. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
US Stock Market: Software stocks brace for more volatility as AI uncertainty grows US software stocks remain volatile as investors weigh AI disruption risks against strong earnings growth. With momentum trading, leveraged ETFs and options amplifying market moves, upcoming results from Salesforce, CrowdStrike and Oracle could offer fresh clues on the sector’s outlook and whether earnings can keep pace with elevated expectations. The Economic Times · Aug 27
Xbox legend "often thinks about" where Halo could've gone with more ODST-style stories — What should Microsoft do with Halo? The future of Halo is a confusing one. Halo Campaign Evolved doesn't seem to have resonated with the audience, and Xbox is likely scratching its head about where to go next. Windows Central · Aug 26
Nvidia's Results Beat Expectations, But Its Stock Still Struggled Shares of the company dropped slightly after the market closed on Wednesday. International Business Times · Aug 26
Man convicted of fatal ‘targeted ambush’ of Microsoft manager as he drove home with daughter in backseat Jared Bridegan was shot in 2022 after he got out of his SUV to remove a tire from a road in Jacksonville Beach The Independent UK · Aug 26
Bill Gates Warned of the Next Pandemic, Now He Fears AI Could 'Destroy Jobs Forever' and Replace Relationships Bill Gates warns AI could permanently eliminate jobs and disrupt human relationships, urging governments to prepare for the upheaval International Business Times UK · Aug 26
AMD Is Building an AI ‘Escape Hatch’ From Nvidia. Here’s What It Means for AMD Stock. AMD could be the AI industry’s best escape route from Nvidia. Barchart · Aug 26
International Business Times · Aug 26 Bill Gates Wants AI to Slow Down, Says Its Risks Are Becoming 'Mind-Blowing' Gates warned that AI could ultimately do more harm than good without urgent intervention.
Windows Central · Aug 26 Xbox CEO Asha Sharma re: PlayStation's disc backlash — "I know players love physical media," but what about next-gen Helix plans? Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently spoke with the BBC about the next-gen Xbox Helix console, but stopped short of confirming a commitment to disc-based games longer term.
International Business Times UK · Aug 26 Xbox's New Disc-To-Digital Plan Wins Praise, but Skeptics Say It Can't Stop Physical Games' Decline Microsoft's new programme lets Xbox owners convert physical discs to digital versions, aiding game preservation but raising concerns about the future of physical media.
PC Gamer · Aug 26 I got my greasy mitts on a host of RTX Spark laptops running, what else, games at Gamescom 2026—and there's a couple I really want to take home Although I doubt I'm going to want to pay the MSRP...
The Economic Times · Aug 26 Bill Gates never studied at University of Washington, but it paid him $500 as a teen; 5 decades later, Microsoft co-founder is giving it $540 million Bill Gates never attended the University of Washington, but the school played a surprising role in his early computer journey, paying him $500 as a teenager and giving him valuable access to computers. More than five decades later, the Microsoft co-founder is returning the favor, with the Gates Foundation committing…
International Business Times · Aug 26 Moonshot Pushes Kimi K3 Into the U.S. Market. Microsoft, Amazon and Google Weigh Revenue-Sharing Deals. Moonshot is seeking as much as 30% of the revenue generated from K3-related services offered through Microsoft's Azure, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud, according to a new report.
TechRadar · Aug 26 ShinyHunters hackers claim to have hit data center provider used by Microsoft and Meta The hackers are asking for $13 million from CyrusOne, and have given the company a four-day deadline to comply.
GamesRadar · Aug 26 Xbox announces disc-to-digital conversion plan as part of its "commitment to game preservation," and while it's a good idea the red flags have me scared "As technology, devices, and distribution continue to evolve, preserving access to the games people own matters more than ever"
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Florida jury deliberates in the alleged murder-for-hire killing of a Microsoft manager Deliberations are underway in Florida in the shooting of a Microsoft design manager
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 26 Xbox announces new disc-to-digital feature for physical media — lets players claim digital versions of their games, with support for Play Anywhere and Cloud Gaming Xbox announces new disc-to-digital feature for physical media
MarketBeat · Aug 26 OpenAI’s Jalapeño Chip Could Change the AI Hardware Race OpenAI's Jalapeño ASIC reportedly beats Blackwell in inference efficiency, as Microsoft advances its Maia 300 chip, raising questions about NVIDIA's long-term margins and valuation.