digital marketplace

Microsoft’s Copilot, a flagship in the rapidly growing world of artificial intelligence, has quickly become a familiar presence for millions of Windows users. With the big tech arms race in generative AI heating up, Microsoft has made a bold, some might say controversial, push to thrust Copilot...

The digital entertainment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by Microsoft’s latest pivot: the closure of its Movies & TV storefront on both Windows and Xbox platforms. This strategic decision, which took effect on July 18, signals the end of new media content purchases...

With Windows 10’s end of life rapidly approaching and Microsoft’s relentless push toward Windows 11, many users find themselves experiencing not only technical indecision but also a powerful nostalgia. As Microsoft sunsets an operating system that many have grown comfortable with, there’s an air...

A subtle but significant shift is coming to the Microsoft Store experience, as Microsoft rolls out a change that lets users install apps directly from the top featured sections of its marketplace. This update, already available to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels running...

America’s recent decimation of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, achieved through a sophisticated blend of satellite surveillance, precision airstrikes, and overwhelming firepower, delivered a dramatic shock to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. In the aftermath, the melted centrifuges and cratered...

Few components of the Windows experience have undergone as much transformation and scrutiny in recent years as the Microsoft Store. Once derided for its sparse catalog, confusing layout, and buggy performance, the Store has quietly become a cornerstone of the Windows ecosystem—a place where...

Microsoft has recently implemented significant changes to Windows 11, allowing users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to uninstall pre-installed applications such as Microsoft Edge and Bing. This move aligns with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to foster fair...

The Microsoft Store continues to evolve as a cornerstone of the Windows ecosystem, with Microsoft's latest round of updates promising to refine the user experience and deepen the Store's relevance for more than 250 million monthly users. These changes aren’t just window dressing; they reflect a...

The Microsoft Store is once again in the spotlight, with Microsoft rolling out its most substantial update in recent memory. This transformation, lauded by some and met with cautious skepticism by others, marks a deliberate continuation of Microsoft’s strategy to turn every facet of Windows into...

Microsoft's recent decision to allow European Economic Area (EEA) users to uninstall the Microsoft Store marks a significant shift in the company's approach to user choice and regulatory compliance. This change is part of a broader effort to align with the European Union's Digital Markets Act...

Microsoft’s ambitious vision for its Xbox mobile store has hit yet another legal and logistical roadblock, reigniting debates around competition, app store monopolies, and the very future of gaming on mobile platforms. The tech giant had previously teased a major launch for its dedicated Xbox...

Big news out of Build 2025 has the Windows developer world buzzing: Microsoft has officially dropped its $19 app submission fee for the Microsoft Store, making app and game publishing free for all developers on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The ramifications of this decision stretch far beyond...

Microsoft’s latest move to eliminate fees for individuals submitting apps to the Microsoft Store is sending ripples through the tech industry—reshaping expectations for developer empowerment and challenging long-held business models by competitors like Apple and Google. At its Build 2025...

For fans of digital gaming, news of potential Steam integration with the Microsoft Store has stirred up both excitement and skepticism across the tech community. The longstanding digital marketplace divides—where gamers juggle Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and a growing list of proprietary...

In the bustling heart of the Philippines’ local economies, an often-overlooked yet essential segment—nano and micro businesses—powers the daily rhythm of countless neighborhoods. These enterprises, frequently helmed by sari-sari store owners, solopreneurs, and housewives, act as the economic...

As European regulators intensify their scrutiny of Big Tech’s influence on the digital marketplace, Microsoft’s recent decision to unbundle its popular Teams collaboration platform from Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites marks a significant, calculated response that could reverberate through...

In the latest chapter of Microsoft's ongoing legal and regulatory saga, the software giant now faces a multibillion-pound lawsuit in the United Kingdom, with claims that could reshape the market for software licenses across Europe. This case, led by the law firm Stewarts, directly targets...

Microsoft once again finds itself at the center of legal scrutiny in the United Kingdom, this time facing a potentially multibillion-pound collective claim that strikes at the heart of its software licensing practices. The suit, filed by barrister Alexander Wolfson and supported by the law firm...

OpenAI’s ChatGPT search experience has quickly shifted from a promising experiment to a potentially disruptive force in the digital marketplace, as the company continues to refine its offerings at a rapid pace. The most recent update, rolled out in waves across Plus, Pro, Free, and other ChatGPT...

For years, the question of why Google dominates the web search landscape has intrigued economists, regulators, and ordinary internet users. Recently, a novel academic study attempted to shed light on this issue by directly investigating user preferences and the forces driving market share in web...