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HoloLens is the latest victim of Microsoft’s hardware struggles

Microsoft’s mixed reality dream is now in the hands of Meta.

How Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardware

Microsoft executives drop hints at where AI companions are heading.

Microsoft gives Copilot a voice and vision in its biggest redesign yet

Copilot is transforming into a more personalized AI assistant thanks to Inflection.

Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil isn’t slowing down

Another round of painful layoffs affect 650 Microsoft Gaming employees.

Microsoft is now in a handheld gaming PC race

Valve is getting ready to capitalize on its impressive SteamOS work.

No Xbox, no problem

Microsoft’s new financial year kicks off with some interesting changes for Xbox.

Windows on Arm puts Intel on notice

Microsoft and Qualcomm have delivered some real Intel competition.

Microsoft’s embarrassing Recall

Copilot Plus PCs launched this week, but a lack of reviews and the AI-powered Recall mess has overshadowed a big moment for Windows on Arm.

What’s next for Xbox and Halo

Microsoft is gearing up for big game reveals at its Xbox showcase.

Microsoft’s big bet on building a new type of AI computer

AI chips are at the core of Microsoft’s new Copilot Plus PCs, and Microsoft thinks they could change the way we use computers.

The Mac vs. PC war is back on

We might be about to witness Microsoft’s M1 moment.

Welcome to Notepad, a newsletter on Microsoft’s era-defining bets

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Inside Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil

Microsoft is making tough Xbox decisions amid a game industry that’s hurting.

Microsoft needs to win back trust

Years of security issues and mounting criticism have left Microsoft needing to overhaul its cybersecurity.

The future of the Xbox looks a lot like a PC

Microsoft’s gaming chief has been dropping a lot of hints about the future of Xbox recently.