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Microsoft is getting ready for GPT-5 with a new Copilot smart modeMicrosoft is getting ready for GPT-5 with a new Copilot smart mode
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OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in AugustOpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August
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Microsoft’s constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fearMicrosoft’s constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fear
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OpenAI’s open language model is imminentOpenAI’s open language model is imminent
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What is an Xbox?

It sure looks like the next Xbox is going to be different, as Microsoft competes more with Steam.

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Inside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAIInside Microsoft’s complicated relationship with OpenAI
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Microsoft just teased its next-gen Xbox console, and nobody noticedMicrosoft just teased its next-gen Xbox console, and nobody noticed
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Why Microsoft has created its own print magazineWhy Microsoft has created its own print magazine
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SteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft’s Xbox-branded handheldSteamOS puts the pressure on Microsoft’s Xbox-branded handheld
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Microsoft is racing to build an AI ‘agent factory’

An interview with Microsoft’s new CoreAI chief.

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Microsoft’s simplified Surface lineup puts another device on the chopping blockMicrosoft’s simplified Surface lineup puts another device on the chopping block
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How Microsoft shrunk its Surface devicesHow Microsoft shrunk its Surface devices
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Microsoft is getting ready to host Elon Musk’s Grok AI modelMicrosoft is getting ready to host Elon Musk’s Grok AI model
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Microsoft’s design chief on human creation in the AI eraMicrosoft’s design chief on human creation in the AI era
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A first look at Microsoft’s new Xbox CopilotA first look at Microsoft’s new Xbox Copilot
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Microsoft’s 50th birthday party sure was eventfulMicrosoft’s 50th birthday party sure was eventful
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Why I’ve covered Microsoft for 25 yearsWhy I’ve covered Microsoft for 25 years
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Satya Nadella: DeepSeek is the new bar for Microsoft’s AI successSatya Nadella: DeepSeek is the new bar for Microsoft’s AI success
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Microsoft has a new strategy chief to navigate its AI eraMicrosoft has a new strategy chief to navigate its AI era
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Microsoft isn’t launching its Xbox handheld this year, but Asus might beMicrosoft isn’t launching its Xbox handheld this year, but Asus might be
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What went wrong with Skype?What went wrong with Skype?
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Microsoft pushes ahead with AI in gamingMicrosoft pushes ahead with AI in gaming
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Microsoft prepares for OpenAI’s GPT-5 modelMicrosoft prepares for OpenAI’s GPT-5 model
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The next Xbox is going to be very differentThe next Xbox is going to be very different
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Microsoft Teams is getting a Facebook-like feed and follow buttonMicrosoft Teams is getting a Facebook-like feed and follow button
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Inside Microsoft’s quick embrace of DeepSeekInside Microsoft’s quick embrace of DeepSeek
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2025 looks like a great year for Xbox2025 looks like a great year for Xbox
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Microsoft triples down on AIMicrosoft triples down on AI
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How Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an XboxHow Microsoft can turn Windows PCs into an Xbox
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Microsoft’s mini AI PCs are on the wayMicrosoft’s mini AI PCs are on the way
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Microsoft’s Recall AI is creepy, clever, and compellingMicrosoft’s Recall AI is creepy, clever, and compelling
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Microsoft and Google are fighting over the future of XboxMicrosoft and Google are fighting over the future of Xbox
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The future of Windows is cloud and AIThe future of Windows is cloud and AI
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Microsoft’s top AI customers include Adobe and MetaMicrosoft’s top AI customers include Adobe and Meta
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Here comes the Xbox AIHere comes the Xbox AI
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Microsoft and Google are at war againMicrosoft and Google are at war again
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Microsoft prepares for OpenAI’s next model as their relationship strainsMicrosoft prepares for OpenAI’s next model as their relationship strains
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Microsoft gets its head back in the Xbox cloudMicrosoft gets its head back in the Xbox cloud
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Xbox Cloud Gaming will let you stream your own games in NovemberXbox Cloud Gaming will let you stream your own games in November
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HoloLens is the latest victim of Microsoft’s hardware strugglesHoloLens is the latest victim of Microsoft’s hardware struggles
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