For years, the rivalry between Mac and Windows has defined the personal computing landscape. Today, fresh rumors suggest Apple is on the verge of introducing a budget MacBook powered by an iPhone-class chip, threatening to disrupt the midrange laptop segment—a space currently dominated by...
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This story has caused a lot of buzz—and confusion—online, so let’s clarify what really happened:
What Actually Happened
Microsoft did not lose 400 million Windows users overnight.
Reports on sites like TweakTown and similar outlets picked up on a discrepancy in Microsoft’s public statements: In...
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Despite widespread speculation stemming from ambiguous language in a recent Microsoft blog post, confirmed data shows that Windows 11 continues to operate on approximately 1.4 billion monthly active devices worldwide, dispelling rumors of a dramatic decline in user numbers that circulated...
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Here is a summary of the main information from the Windows Report leak about the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X:
Pre-order and Launch Dates
Pre-orders for both the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X will reportedly open in August 2025.
The actual launch is expected mid to late October 2025, which...
A new chapter in Microsoft's operating system story is coming into focus, one written not just in code—rumors, leaks, and executive commentary—but also in the accelerating pace of technological transformation. For Windows enthusiasts and everyday users alike, the road to what many are calling...
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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...
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Microsoft’s Surface lineup has consistently served as a bellwether for the evolution of Windows PCs, steadily bridging cutting-edge hardware with the company’s ambitions for seamless, always-connected computing. The latest surface (and perhaps tectonic) shift appears on the horizon: rumors are...
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As rumors swirl and speculations grow louder in anticipation of Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console, an unexpected ripple coursed through the gaming and tech communities with a recent job listing on Qualcomm’s website. This listing seemed, on its surface, to suggest the unthinkable: that...
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The anticipation surrounding Microsoft's next operating system, tentatively dubbed Windows 12, has sparked a flurry of concept designs and speculative features from enthusiasts and designers alike. One such concept, highlighted by Gearrice, presents a vision so compelling that it has users...
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As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life, users are faced with a pivotal decision: transition to Windows 11 or anticipate the arrival of Windows 12. While Microsoft has yet to officially announce Windows 12, a surge of speculation and concept designs offer a glimpse into what the future of the...
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Few tech rumors spread faster than the notion of being charged for something long considered free, and the idea that Microsoft would soon charge Windows 11 users $1.50 per month just for system updates has certainly set corners of the internet abuzz. However, peeling back the layers of recent...
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As whispers turn into roars, Windows 12, the long-rumored successor to Windows 11, is finally gaining steam in public discourse. If the speculations from tech enthusiasts and concept creators are anything to go by, this operating system might just be what Microsoft fans have been yearning for...
Microsoft may be stepping up the schedule for Windows 8 to help counter the iPad, a new tip from a reliable source says. Most have it shipping in late 2012 to keep with Microsoft's usually rigid three-year schedule, but ZDNet has been told Microsoft was pressing for a Release To Manufacturing...