How Chevron became the AI darling of Big Oil Chevron's West Texas data center deal with Microsoft may jumpstart a new Big Ol and AI trend. Fortune · Aug 8
Microsoft improving Windows 11 memory usage Microsoft is accelerating efforts to make Windows 11 use memory more efficiently, targeting personal computers with 8 gigabytes (GB) of RAM or more to deliver faster system responsiveness, reduce lag and enhance multitasking capabilities. Bangkok Post · Aug 8
A new survey shows the scale of Xbox's fall vs. PlayStation and Nintendo in the U.S. — and the scale of the opportunity New data from Statista Research shows how much Xbox has fallen against PlayStation in the U.S., but also the scale of the opportunity. Windows Central · Aug 7
Experts warn malicious AI skills are hitting more victims than ever — with one family amassing 1.7 million downloads What if your AI agent suddenly turned rogue and sent all your passwords to a hacker? TechRadar · Aug 7
Linux users finally get a real Copilot app, and Microsoft didn't even make it Developer Hayden Barnes built an unofficial Linux app for Microsoft Copilot. The native app adds system tray support, dark mode, and desktop notifications. Windows Central · Aug 7
Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Google Are 'Collectively Overinvesting' In AI: 'That's Betting, Not Investing,' Says 'Dean of Valuation' Aswath Damodaran, the NYU Stern professor known as the “Dean of Valuation,” says Big Tech is “collectively overinvesting” in artificial intelligence, driven as much by fear of being left behind as by any clear path to profit. Benzinga · Aug 7
Buy the Dip or Run: 3 Software Stocks Down 50% Face Their Moment of Truth ServiceNow, Veeva Systems and Adobe fell sharply on AI disruption fears, but earnings show stable margins and growth, leaving Stansberry's Whitney Tilson to argue the sell-off overshot. MarketBeat · Aug 7
No Hangover: Revisiting Microsoft One Week After Earnings Microsoft shares rallied over 25% after strong fiscal Q4 earnings and Azure growth, while Chevron and Constellation power deals and rising capex signal both AI demand and cash flow trade-offs ahead. MarketBeat · Aug 7
Funny that, Microsoft no longer recommends 32GB RAM for gaming laptops Microsoft has quietly removed its guidance around upgrading gaming systems to 32GB RAM as shortages continue. GamesRadar · Aug 7
This is getting embarrassing now — Microsoft sabotages its good work in fixing Windows 11 with this baffling OneDrive Photos app misfire Microsoft needs to sort out Windows Update — we don't want random OneDrive apps shoved onto our PCs without asking. TechRadar · Aug 7
Microsoft has pulled a small but vital Teams update which could have let users ignore all those annoying work chats for good - I just hope it comes back soon A pulled Teams update could have allowed users to keep annoying chats muted with new controls. TechRadar · Aug 7
Swiss government says SharePoint-linked data breach affected hundreds of accounts No one has claimed the attack yet. TechRadar · Aug 7
Chuwi UniBook review: New Intel silicon makes it an affordable laptop, but it comes with a few caveats The Chuwi UniBook is a modest laptop based on Intel's new Wildcat Lake Core 3 304 processor. TechRadar · Aug 6
Microsoft is finally bringing Platinum Achievements to the Xbox Kept you waiting, huh? Destructoid · Aug 6
Windows Central · Aug 6 Xbox customer support looks bad once again, this time over a Forza Horizon 6 issue that came from a Steam Deck A player has been locked out of Forza Horizon 6 for 70 days after a failed Xbox cloud sync prevented them from playing the game they bought on Steam.
Windows Central · Aug 6 Microsoft is updating even more parts of the Windows 11 UI with modern designs: Here's what's next on the list of overhauls Everything from the Start menu to legacy File Explorer dialogs are being rewritten with WinUI in the coming months. This is what to expect.
Windows Central · Aug 6 Here's a quick look (and listen) at Xbox's new voice clip recording feature, available to insiders Microsoft has been rapidly iterating on new Xbox features lately. Here's the latest headline act, which some have asked for since the Xbox One days.
Destructoid · Aug 6 Xbox continues ‘reset’ with more layoffs, this time at Halo Studios Campaign Evolved launched just last week.
International Business Times · Aug 6 The S&P 500 Rally Is Sparks Bubble Fears. A Chart Analyst Sees Warning Signs BTIG's Jonathan Krinsky says the S&P's rare four-day surge has occurred only a handful of times in three decades, including just before the 2000 market peak.
TechRadar · Aug 6 Microsoft quietly stops recommending 32GB of RAM, as even Apple reportedly struggles to secure memory for iPhones and MacBooks 32GB is the 'no-worries zone'? Not anymore as Microsoft backtracks on past RAM recommendations, while Apple's seemingly having troubles of its own.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 6 Nashville attempts to block controversial data center near zoo with eminent domain — city could force developer to sell the land for public use, rather than $700 million installation The Nashville Metro Council just gave the go ahead for the mayor's plan to buy the land that a proposed data center will sit on through eminent domain. This will force the developer to give up the land, which sits beside the Nashville Zoo, although there is still a legal…
Windows Central · Aug 6 Minecraft's long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade is now official — here's what's new and when you can get it At long last Microsoft will be releasing a proper Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft later this year. Here's when you can get it and what you'll be getting.
The Economic Times · Aug 6 Microsoft opens its largest India data center hub as AI race heats up Microsoft launched its largest India data center in Hyderabad on Thursday. This new facility brings Microsoft's cloud regions in India to four. Adani Group and HDFC Bank are among the early users of this new center. Microsoft has committed $20.5 billion to expand its India operations. Rivals Alphabet and Amazon…
Fortune · Aug 6 Ooredoo teams up with Nvidia and Nokia to launch 1 GW AI platform in Indonesia In an exclusive interview with Fortune, the CEO of Qatar’s Ooredoo reveals why Southeast Asia represents the next big play in its transformation from traditional telco to leading digital infrastructure provider
The Economic Times · Aug 6 'Tough reality in the gaming industry': Halo Studios launches Halo: Campaign Evolved, then lays off several employees Halo Studios has reportedly laid off several employees shortly after the game's launch. Multiple staff members have announced their departures on professional networking sites. The game has reportedly sold around 1.4 million copies by early August. These cuts may be linked to broader Microsoft gaming division restructuring.