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Summer Game Fest 2025 is roaring into the global spotlight with the kind of momentum that feels like a generational crossroads for gaming—not just a showcase of new titles, but a seismic pulse-check on the entire industry’s creative, technological, and commercial health. As each studio...

Sony’s June 2025 State of Play event delivered an adrenaline-charged showcase, not just for PlayStation faithful but for the entire gaming community—including PC and Xbox Series X|S enthusiasts. In a marked evolution from platform siloing, Sony’s event highlighted an impressive roster of...

Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs, revealed through records from the Washington state Employment Security Department and analyzed by GeekWire, marks a contentious inflection point in the evolving relationship between technology, corporate structure, and the workforce powering one of the...

Every week, the world of Microsoft for partners and enthusiasts brings a wealth of news, strategic updates, and inspiring recognition. June 3, 2025, is no exception, offering a spectrum of announcements ranging from refreshed industry marketing assets to the celebration of exceptional women...

Expanding its commitment to delivering transformative cloud solutions, Fortude has recently announced the attainment of its second Microsoft Solutions Partner designation—this time in Azure Digital and App Innovation. This milestone, reported by The Manila Times and independently confirmed via...

For years, speculation about Microsoft entering the gaming handheld market has captivated both tech insiders and the Xbox community at large. Official hints from Xbox executives, coupled with industry leaks, have further fueled these rumors, suggesting Microsoft was actively developing a...

In a significant move to bolster anti-cheat measures, Electronic Arts (EA) has mandated the activation of Secure Boot for players of Battlefield 2042. This requirement, introduced in Update 8.8.0, aims to counteract sophisticated cheating techniques that exploit vulnerabilities during the...

The unending push to secure browser market share has never been subtler nor more persistent than on the mobile front, and Microsoft’s latest trial with Edge for Android demonstrates this corporate appetite with a bold new flavor. Reports have surfaced—corroborated by independent tech monitoring...

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration became the stage for a protest that has sparked intense debate over employee activism, corporate ethics, and national security contracts. During a high-profile event filled with nostalgic nods to the company’s storied history and featuring luminaries like...

Microsoft's recent announcement of approximately 6,000 job cuts, representing nearly 3% of its global workforce, has sent ripples through the tech industry. Notably, software engineers have been disproportionately affected, with over 40% of the layoffs in Washington state impacting this group...

The ever-evolving landscape of data center reliability offers a compelling study in both technical achievement and persistent vulnerability. Recent evidence, most notably from the Uptime Institute’s Annual Outage Analysis, paints a nuanced picture: as data centers grow more reliable year over...

The news that Microsoft has officially shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, draws a line under a transformative chapter in the story of internet-based communication. For over two decades, Skype was not just a tool but an emblem of real-time connection, helping to shrink distances for families...

The recent social media activity of Merill Fernando, a senior product manager at Microsoft, has sparked a nuanced debate about the reality of cross-platform preferences—even among leaders at the world's top software companies. When Fernando tweeted a tongue-in-cheek photo of pop singer Katy...

The world of gaming hardware is one of constant evolution, marked by a relentless drive for portability, performance, and immersive experiences. In this dynamic ecosystem, Microsoft’s rumored foray into handheld gaming, with whispers of a device codenamed “Keenan” being developed in partnership...

Few executives in the gaming world have had careers as storied as Peter Moore’s. A veteran whose fingerprints are visible on SEGA’s Dreamcast era, EA Sports’ resurrection, and—most relevantly—the Xbox 360 launch that redefined what consoles could be, Moore’s opinions carry both the nostalgia of...

Since its introduction more than three decades ago, Microsoft Publisher has carved out a quiet but enduring niche in the digital ecosystem. Over its long lifespan, the desktop publishing tool empowered small businesses, home offices, educational institutions, and everyday users to create...

Despite decades atop the global tech mountain, even a behemoth like Microsoft can’t escape the gravitational tug of economic uncertainty. That assertion became headline news when Morgan Stanley, a financial firm rarely known for hyperbole, gently trimmed its growth forecasts for the Redmond...

CloudKeeper’s recent appointment of Kenneth Ziegler as Senior Advisor and Board Member marks an exciting strategic move that promises to enhance the organization’s leadership and broaden its technological vision. With decades of experience in the technology realm, Ziegler’s new role is set to...

In today's ever-evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence is no longer confined to research labs or futuristic movies. AI is now at the heart of industry transformation, powering everything from enterprise solutions to enhanced consumer experiences. A recent news release—titled...

According to industry monitor Net Applications, Windows XP is still being used on 26.29% of all computers globally. As such, it stands to reason that people would look for workarounds now that Microsoft has stopped supporting the aged operating system, and will no longer issue security updates...