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Xbox Game Pass actually *is* profitable and isn't quite the albatross you've heard it is — as rumors swirl about Microsoft's gaming business' health

From questions of cannibalization to degrading the value of all of gaming, Xbox Game Pass has been zeroed in on as a potential symptom of last week's massive gaming lay offs.

Windows Central

Melinda French Gates reveals she’s refusing to fund her Gen Z daughter’s new startup—despite being worth nearly $31 billion

Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates has long warned that his kids won’t be coasting off his fortune—and Melinda French Gates is making sure that mindset starts early, by insisting her daughter raises capital on her own.

Fortune

What to Expect From Microsoft's Next Quarterly Earnings Report

Microsoft is expected to announce its fourth-quarter results later this month, and analysts anticipate a notable double-digit growth in earnings.

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Microsoft Edge is now faster than ever — again — with 40% quicker load speeds

Microsoft Edge is now faster than ever, with UI load times reduced by 40% and key elements loading in under 300ms thanks to WebUI2.0.

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Xbox Game Pass Has A Dangerous Dark Side, Game Makers Say

Developers are increasingly questioning whether Xbox Game Pass is a bad deal for the entire industry after a huge wave of layoffs at Microsoft.

Inverse

Brussels AI ambitions risk fuelling Big Tech dominance, watchdog warns

Public support for European AI start-ups could end up strengthening the dominance of US tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, a new report finds.

Euronews

Why Alibaba Stock Looks Like a Screaming Buy After Falling 27% From Its 2025 Highs

Alibaba stock is down over 27% from its 2025 highs. The stock, however, looks like a good buy given its valuation and can outperform markets over the medium term.

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Windows 11 is set to gain big lock screen improvements this year — here's what to expect, and when

Customizable widgets, dynamic widgets, battery percentage indicators, and gamepad support are all coming soon to the lock screen on Windows 11.

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Microsoft reportedly met with Romero Games just a day before pulling funding — and said absolutely nothing about what was coming

In a report coming out of Romero Games' native Ireland, it's said Microsoft met with the studio just a day before cutting its funding without warning.

Windows Central

Xbox says all the games shown in the 2025 Showcase are still coming — but why should we believe them?

This past week has been a bloodbath for the upcoming Xbox catalog, making it hard to take a promise that recently showcased titles are safe at face value.

Windows Central

7 new features coming with the July 2025 Security Update for Windows 11

In the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday Update for July 2025, Microsoft is rolling out new features like smaller Taskbar icons, Windows Share compression, and more.

Windows Central

AI can provide 'emotional clarity and confidence' Xbox executive producer tells staff after Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees

After massive layoffs at Microsoft, an Xbox executive’s suggestion to use AI for emotional clarity was met with widespread outrage from game developers.

TechRadar

After Microsoft Lays Off 9,100 Workers, Xbox Executive Tells Fired Workers To Turn To AI For Mental Health Help

As Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) reels from sweeping layoffs affecting 9,100 employees, an Xbox executive's suggestion to use AI chatbots for emotional support has ignited fierce backlash online.

Benzinga

A UN Human Rights Council report lists Microsoft among big tech companies that "profit" from Gaza genocide

UN Special Rapporteur Francesa Albanese recently produced a report under a UN mandate on how tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are cashing in on the situation in Gaza.

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Doom creator John Romero’s studio was closed just a day after meeting Microsoft

Another studio bites the dust as a result of Microsoft's spending cuts.

PC Gamer

Romero Games reportedly met with Microsoft just a day before the publisher pulled funding for the studio, and there was 'no mention' of the decision that put over 100 people out of work

Romero Games is pursuing alternate sources of funding, but for the time being, it sounds like the dream is dead.

Destructoid

Is Helldivers 2 on Xbox?

Is Helldivers 2 on Xbox? The game is a smash hit on PC and PlayStation, but are other players left out forever?

PC Gamer

Arkane Studios founder slams Microsoft for its Game Pass focus: 'At some point reality has to hit'

Former Dishonored and Prey developer Raphael Colantonio has a warning about Game Pass

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How to watch British Grand Prix 2025 F1 for free

Here’s how to watch the British Grand Prix for free on Channel 4 as the home quartet of Lando Norris, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and Oliver Bearman look to impress.

Windows Central

RIP, Perfect Dark — Xbox leadership canceled my most-anticipated game, and the developers deserved better

Perfect Dark was my most-anticipated game from Xbox Game Studios, and its cancelation is a huge waste of potential.

PC Gamer

Former Forza dev says original Motorsport series died in Microsoft's cuts, but Forza Horizon lives on

Developer Fred Russell left the studio in 2016, but presumably still has connections at Turn 10.

PC Gamer

After nearly 4 years, Windows 11 is finally more popular than Windows 10

Windows 11 has finally de-throned Windows 10.

Destructoid

It seems your beloved studios and upcoming games were axed so Microsoft could spend $80 billion on AI

That's a $25 billion mark-up over the previous year.

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OpenAI’s Partnership With Microsoft is Good, Says CEO Sam Altman; There’s ‘Tension,’ But Already Planning ‘Next Decade Together’

Sam Altman’s collaborative leadership with Microsoft reflects his pragmatic approach to partnerships and his influence on the direction of artificial intelligence.

Windows Central

Microsoft plans to revamp Recall in Windows 11 with these new features

Windows Recall is gaining some interesting new features designed to enhance privacy and usability on Windows 11.

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