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Cloud tech outages: how the EU plans to bolster its digital infrastructure

When Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down globally in October 2025, millions of users were abruptly reminded how invisible yet indispensable cloud technology has become.

The Conversation

Bill Gates Warns of 'Dark Ages' Risk as Epstein Testimony Looms and Foundation Accelerates $200B Push

Bill Gates is navigating a turbulent period blending ambitious philanthropy with renewed scrutiny over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as the Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist testifies before Congress next month while his foundation ramps up spending to counter what he calls a dangerous reversal in global progress.

International Business Times

“It may feel different at first”: Microsoft Teams will stop you from leaving meetings or raising your hand accidentally

Microsoft is moving the Raise Hand and Leave buttons in Teams meetings to reduce accidental clicks. The update, scheduled for June 2026, also adds a customizable meeting toolbar with pin, unpin, and reorder options.

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“Coming soon”: It looks like you'll finally be able to spend Microsoft Rewards directly on your Xbox console

Microsoft is expanding its Rewards program with a new feature that will allow Xbox users to spend points directly on console.

Windows Central

Big tech loves this arrangement: Congressman Riley writes to DHS for ending OPT; claims 450,000 jobs 'stolen' from Americans

GOP Congressman Riley M Moore has written to new DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin to end OPT, STEM-OPT and CPT programs to save jobs for American graduates. He is not the first one to raise the demand amid the ongoing H-1B controversy but he detailed how these programs that allow foreign…

The Times of India

"Protect and elevate the Xbox brand": Microsoft hires for major new comms role, pointing to a potential shift in PR strategy

Xbox is hiring a senior brand and reputation lead, suggesting a renewed focus on messaging, consistency, and how the platform presents itself across media, partners, and its community.

Windows Central

Windows Central Podcast: What's next for Surface? We break down the leaks

Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the leaks around Microsoft's upcoming wave of Surface hardware.

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OpenAI’s new feature is just like Windows Recall: Chronicle makes its Codex smarter by remembering your screen — Microsoft tried that, and it blew up in controversy

OpenAI’s Codex gets a memory upgrade, improving developer workflows by boosting effectiveness and efficiency.

Windows Central

Why enterprises need governance frameworks for agentic AI

AI agents are making decisions for your business. That's why we need a new model of accountability for them.

TechRadar

OpenAI gets set to go public: can we entrust the financial markets with ChatGPT and AI?

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is gearing up to launch its Initial Public Offerings (IPO) this year. This financial manoeuvre would represent a pivotal shift for a project originally designed for the “common good” towards a market-driven logic. Established in 2015, OpenAI started out amidst growing anxiety regarding artificial intelligence…

The Conversation

Microsoft issues warning over Teams helpdesk impersonation attacks – hackers are 'blending into routine IT support activity' by abusing remote assistance access

Crooks are impersonating IT and reaching out via Teams, only to be granted access and steal data.

TechRadar

Parents Decide Act pushes Windows 11 and others towards forced age verification, collecting "any information as is necessary"

A proposed US law could force operating systems to verify your age and share it with apps, sparking a heated debate over privacy and safety.

Windows Central

It's time for Xbox to stop apologizing for its existence

If there's one thing I think Xbox should change under new CEO Asha Sharma — it's in how Xbox presents itself to the public. Xbox needs to stop hiding.

Windows Central

“Why can ThinkPads do this but Surface can’t?” — A perfect repair score exposes Microsoft’s hardware gap

Lenovo’s ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 earned a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, exposing how far Microsoft’s Surface Laptop lineup still trails behind.

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Microsoft and Xbox just announced a new games showcase coming this week — here's when it is, what to expect, and how to watch

The ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase has been announced, and will bring Xbox and PC gamers a closer look at new indie games on the way later this week.

Windows Central

“This update broke BitLocker for me” — Windows 11’s April patch is locking out PCs, but here’s the fix that works

Some Windows 11 PCs hit BitLocker recovery after the April 2026 update. Here's what's causing it and how to fix this problem before or after installing the system update.

Barchart

Is GOOG Stock a Buy Ahead of Q1 Earnings and Amid Fragile Peace in the Middle East?

Alphabet stock is approaching its record highs after last week's rally. However, the stock's near-term risk-reward does not look too favorable given the rich valuations and volatile macro environment.

MarketBeat

Microsoft Targets Trimmed: What It Means for Investors

Microsoft price targets are falling, but strong fundamentals and AI growth could make MSFT a contrarian buying opportunity

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Billionaire Connie Ballmer just donated $80 million to support NPR after Trump cut $1.1 billion from public broadcasting

Ballmer and an anonymous donor gifted the network more than $110 million to support digital transformation and local stations.

TechRadar

Struggling to launch Teams? Microsoft recalls update causing failed startup and infinite loading loops – here's what we know

A service update was triggering an error in some Teams desktop clients, forcing Microsoft to revert the changes.

TechRadar

HiBob HR software review

A modern, flexible HR solution that prioritizes culture, community, and customization – is it time to say hello to HiBob?

Windows Central

I tested this Windows 11 customization app with 42 million downloads — why aren't more people discussing it?

ExplorerPatcher has now been downloaded more than 42 million times as of a couple of weeks ago, so I thought I'd see how it can transform my Windows 11 PC. Here's why it's not mainstream despite being quite useful.

Tom’s Guide

Watch out, AMD — Intel’s Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips expected for Computex reveal

A new report from VideoCardz claims that Intel will officially announce its Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips during Computex 2026. Here's what we know.

Barchart

Dear Apple Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for April 30

Apple has multiple potential positive catalysts, but they may not move the needle enough to boost AAPL stock.

TechRadar

Hate Windows 11's Start menu? Rumors suggest Microsoft is fixing pretty much everything that's wrong with it — and speeding up File Explorer too

Rumored fixes for Windows 11's Start menu sound great, but some folks remain seriously skeptical.

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