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Microsoft Edge’s latest Canary build contains an eye-catching — and quietly aggressive — internal experiment: a pop-up that nudges users who habitually use Google Chrome to pin Microsoft Edge to the Windows 11 taskbar when they close the browser. The code names and feature flags discovered in...

A Southern California resident has asked a court to stop Microsoft from pulling the plug on Windows 10, arguing the company’s October 14, 2025 end-of-support decision is intended to coerce hardware upgrades and accelerate adoption of Windows 11’s AI features — a legal gambit that spotlights the...

A single‑plaintiff lawsuit out of San Diego has turned what many saw as an administrative milestone — Microsoft’s announced end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 — into a test case over forced obsolescence, the company’s pivot to AI‑optimized hardware, and whether courts can or...

Microsoft’s Windows 10 retirement has gone from a scheduled lifecycle event to a full‑blown legal, environmental and consumer‑rights story — a San Diego plaintiff has sued Microsoft seeking an order to keep Windows 10 receiving free security updates until its installed base falls to a small...

A single‑plaintiff lawsuit filed in San Diego has turned what Microsoft calls a routine product lifecycle milestone into a flashpoint over security, consumer choice and the company’s AI strategy—alleging that ending free Windows 10 support will abandon as many as hundreds of millions of...

The countdown toward Windows 10’s official end of life has long felt like the slow passing of an era, punctuated by warnings and gnawing uncertainty for millions of users still loyal to the venerable operating system. Yet even as the last months tick away, a new twist in Microsoft’s support...

As the Windows 10 end-of-support deadline looms closer, millions of users face a challenging dilemma: stay on their familiar operating system with paid security updates or transition to newer alternatives, often involving hardware upgrades or unwanted account changes. But for those clinging to...

Aggressive new pop-ups in Windows 11 are sparking widespread controversy as users find themselves persistently nudged toward Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with little recourse to turn off these recommendations. Microsoft’s latest push leverages the visibility of the Start menu, making the...

Windows 11 users have grown increasingly frustrated as the operating system’s Start menu now persistently displays warning-style banners urging users to back up their PCs to the cloud using OneDrive. This aggressive push, which prominently features an “Action advised – back up your PC” message...

A profound wave of controversy has engulfed Microsoft following revelations that its Azure cloud platform underpins a sweeping mass surveillance operation for Israel’s elite military intelligence Unit 8200, casting the technology giant and its leadership into the global spotlight over corporate...

Recent revelations have brought to light a significant collaboration between Microsoft and Israel's military intelligence Unit 8200, raising profound questions about the role of global technology corporations in military operations and surveillance activities. Unveiling the Collaboration Leaked...

A generational leap in user experience is underway as Microsoft pivots toward a visionary era of Windows powered by artificial intelligence that sees, hears, and anticipates user needs. As articulated by David Weston, Microsoft’s corporate vice president for enterprise and OS security, this 2030...

A new wave of digital competition is unfolding right at the heart of the AI-powered search landscape. Microsoft’s Bing, increasingly integrated with its Copilot AI assistant, is employing aggressive tactics to channel users toward its ecosystem—even when those users are explicitly seeking...

A surge of concern ricocheted across the open-source software community last week when Mike Kaganski, a prominent LibreOffice developer, found himself locked out of his Microsoft account for seven frustrating days. This event, echoing recent reports of arbitrary account lockouts affecting...

Microsoft’s relentless push to infuse artificial intelligence into core consumer products is once again making headlines, this time with the Windows 11 taskbar in its crosshairs. References to a new “Taskbar Companion” are emerging from recent Windows 11 test builds, signaling Microsoft’s most...

Google’s latest update to Google Earth signals a seismic shift in the long-standing rivalry between the tech giant and Microsoft, marking a new era in AI-driven location intelligence. This overhaul introduces a suite of advanced mapping and search tools powered by generative image models and...

Microsoft’s relentless pace in artificial intelligence integration has taken a dramatic new step with the introduction of Copilot Mode, an “experimental” feature now available in the Edge browser. Aimed squarely at transforming not just how users search, but how they interact with the web...

Two of the world’s most dominant technology companies—Google and Microsoft—are now making a bold claim: artificial intelligence is ready not only to change but to actively improve the way we browse and interact with the information-rich labyrinth of the modern web. This week witnessed the debut...

Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Mode in its Edge browser, marking a significant advancement in AI-powered web navigation. This experimental feature integrates an AI assistant directly into the browser, aiming to enhance user experience through intelligent assistance and streamlined workflows. Key...

Microsoft’s relentless pursuit of an AI-driven web experience has reached a new crescendo with the unveiling of Copilot Mode for the Edge browser, a monumental update that fundamentally redefines what most users expect from their digital gateways. With Google, OpenAI, and even Nvidia-backed...