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https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/11/microsoft-says-hackers-are-exploiting-critical-zero-day-bugs-to-target-windows-and-office-users/
Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office users |...
Feb 11, 2026 - Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim's computer by clicking a malicious link or...
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https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/microsoft-says-its-fixing-windows-but-im-not-buying-it
Microsoft Says It's Fixing Windows…But I'm Not Buying It | PCMag
From taskbar adjustments to AI frustrations, Microsoft claims it's tackling some of Windows 11's biggest pain points. But veteran PC users like me have learned...
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https://www.esgdive.com/news/microsoft-says-its-carbon-removal-program-has-not-ended-following-report/817575/
Microsoft says its carbon removal program has ‘not ended,’ following reports of a pause | ESG Dive
The tech giant's chief sustainability officer said the company will continue to “build on and support” its carbon removal portfolio, following reports of a...
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3103837/microsoft-says-youre-asking-the-wrong-question-about-ai.html
Microsoft says you're asking the wrong question about AI | PCWorld
Apr 2, 2026 - You might already be wondering about the AI models you use. But you likely aren’t thinking about it the right way.
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https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/microsoft-says-copilot-is-for-entertainment-not-work-metas-muse-spark-and-7-other-ai-stories-you-need-to-catch-up-on
Microsoft says Copilot is for ‘entertainment' not work, Meta’s Muse Spark and 7 other AI stories...
Apr 13, 2026 - AI's rapid rise is further entangled with power, profit and growing uncertainty
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https://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-disablegroup-policies-windows
Microsoft Says You Should Disable These 25 Group Policies In Windows 11 And 10 | HotHardware
Jan 21, 2022 - Some Group Policies for Windows 10 and 11 apparently don't work like they're suppose to anymore and Microsoft wants you to nix them.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-copilot-entertainment-purposes-terms-of-service-agreement-2026-4
Microsoft Says Copilot Isn't Just 'for Entertainment Purposes' - Business Insider
Apr 6, 2026 - Microsoft said it will update the terms of use for Copilot after they went viral.
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https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/microsoft-says-xbox-game-pass-is-getting-more-old-call-of-duty-games-in-2026-after-price-drop-loss-of-day-one-releases
Microsoft says Xbox Game Pass is getting more old Call of Duty games in 2026 after price drop, loss...
Apr 22, 2026 - Xbox and Activision say more classic Call of Duty titles are coming to Game Pass this year.
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https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-mai-image-2-efficient-ai-model-announced
Microsoft says its MAI-Image-2-Efficient AI model slashes costs by 41% while boosting speed by 22%...
Apr 14, 2026 - Microsoft’s latest AI model makes photorealistic image generation faster, cheaper, and more efficient than ever before.
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https://mbin.xi.ht/m/technology@lemmy.world/t/110223/Microsoft-says-Copilot-is-for-entertainment-purposes-only-not-serious
Microsoft says Copilot is for entertainment purposes only, not serious use — firm pushing AI hard...
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https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-no-known-ransomware-windows-we-tried-to-hack-it/
Microsoft says 'no known ransomware' runs on Windows 10 S — so we tried to hack it | ZDNET
Jun 24, 2017 - We enlisted a leading security researcher to test if Microsoft's newest, locked-down version of Windows 10 is protected against all
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https://www.theinsaneapp.com/2023/03/microsoft-to-launch-gpt4-next-week.html
Microsoft Says GPT-4 Coming Next Week With Video Generation Capabilities
Mar 28, 2023 - According to Andreas Braun, the CTO of Microsoft Germany, Microsoft will release GPT-4 next week with AI powered video generation capabilities.
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https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-says-its-directly-influenced-by-feedback-from-windows-11-users-when-it-comes-to-fixing-the-os
Microsoft says it's 'directly influenced' by feedback from Windows 11 users when it comes to fixing...
Apr 23, 2026 - But skeptics will still need some convincing, though
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https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/microsoft-says-copilot-is-for-entertainment-purposes-only-not-serious-use-%E2%80%94-firm-pushing-ai-hard-to-consumers-tells-users-not-to-rely-on-it-for-im.3894730/
News - Microsoft says Copilot is for entertainment purposes only, not serious use — firm pushing AI...
Microsoft Copilot's terms of service explicitly say that it's
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https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-says-its-listening-on-windows-11-users-arent-convinced-yet
Microsoft says it’s listening to Windows 11 feedback, but skepticism is louder than ever | Windows...
Mar 25, 2026 - After years of frustration, Microsoft shifts direction, but users aren't ready to believe it just yet.
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https://www.pcgamer.com/microsoft-says-to-expect-pc-market-weakness-for-the-foreseeable-future/
Microsoft says to expect 'PC market weakness' for the foreseeable future | PC Gamer
Jan 25, 2023 - Windows revenue ain't doin' so hot, and it doesn't look like that'll be changing anytime soon.
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https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366639822/Regulate-AWS-and-Microsoft-says-UK-cloud-provider-survey
Regulate AWS and Microsoft, says UK cloud provider survey | Computer Weekly
Open Cloud Coalition survey, commissioned ahead of the CMA’s decision on measures against the two hyperscale giants, finds competing cloud providers demand...
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https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/microsoft-says-office-bug-exposed-customers-confidential-emails-to-copilot-ai/
Microsoft says Office bug exposed customers' confidential emails to Copilot AI | TechCrunch
Feb 19, 2026 - Microsoft said the bug meant that its Copilot AI chatbot was reading and summarizing paying customers' confidential emails, bypassing data-protection policies.
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https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/defender-covers-everyday-risk-without-requiring-additional-software-microsoft-says-its-antivirus-is-all-many-windows-11-users-need-but-is-that-right
'Defender covers everyday risk without requiring additional software': Microsoft says its antivirus...
Apr 22, 2026 - A convenient and serviceable option
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https://www.itpro.com/security/is-your-new-hire-an-ai-clone-microsoft-says-north-korean-hackers-are-using-ai-to-impersonate-job-seekers-and-steal-company-secrets
Is your new hire an AI clone? Microsoft says North Korean hackers are using AI to impersonate job...
Mar 9, 2026 - The groups are increasingly using face-changing or voice-changing software to make their fake identities more plausible
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https://www.computerworld.com/article/4134559/data-stored-in-glass-could-last-over-10000-years-microsoft-says-2.html
Data stored in glass could last over 10,000 years, Microsoft says – Computerworld
Feb 19, 2026 - Borosilicate glass, the same material used in lab equipment and kitchen cookware, can encode data using femtosecond lasers at densities and lifespans no...
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https://hoathinhtrungquoc.top/microsoft-says-outlook-com-outage-is-causing/
Microsoft says Outlook com outage is causing signin failures - Hoạt Hình Trung Quốc
Apr 28, 2026 - Did, proving once more that, when it comes to customer support, there is nothing like the human touch. The bot checked if Windows is up to date on our Lenovo
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https://www.bgr.com/2156161/microsoft-explains-windows-defender-enough/
Microsoft Says You Don't Need A Third-Party Antivirus App Anymore
Apr 24, 2026 - Microsoft says that its first-party Windows Defender antivirus software built into the operating system is sufficient to protect most Windows users.
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https://wccftech.com/xbox-best-path-spun-off-free-microsoft-says-analyst/
Xbox's Best Path Forward Is Being Spun off to Be Free of Microsoft, Says Analyst
Feb 26, 2026 - Xbox should become independent of Microsoft to be its best self, according to Alinea Analytics Head of Market Analysis Rhys Elliott.
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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-says-copilot-is-for-entertainment-purposes-only-not-serious-use-firm-pushing-ai-hard-to-consumers-tells-users-not-to-rely-on-it-for-important-advice
Microsoft says Copilot is for entertainment purposes only, not serious use — firm pushing AI hard...
Apr 3, 2026 - These might be boilerplate disclaimers, but they kind of contradict the company's ads and marketing.
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https://www.bgr.com:443/2156161/microsoft-explains-windows-defender-enough/
Microsoft Says You Don't Need A Third-Party Antivirus App Anymore
Apr 24, 2026 - Microsoft says that its first-party Windows Defender antivirus software built into the operating system is sufficient to protect most Windows users.
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3103845/microsoft-says-poisoned-ai-acts-normal-until-a-trigger-word-makes-it-blow-up.html
Microsoft says poisoned AI acts normal until a trigger word makes it 'blow up' | PCWorld
Apr 6, 2026 - Interacting with AI can feel innocent. But not all models are harmless.
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https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-says-its-newest-ai-chip-maia-200-is-3-times-more-powerful-than-googles-tpu-and-amazons-trainium-processor
Microsoft says its newest AI chip Maia 200 is 3 times more powerful than Google's TPU and Amazon's...
Jan 26, 2026 - The Maia 200 AI chip is described as an inference powerhouse — meaning it could lead AI models to apply their knowledge to real-world situations much faster...
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https://www.csoonline.com/article/4154934/microsoft-says-medusa-linked-storm-1175-is-speeding-ransomware-attacks.html
Microsoft says Medusa-linked Storm-1175 is speeding ransomware attacks | CSO Online
Apr 7, 2026 - The group has moved from initial access to ransomware deployment within 24 hours, highlighting how exposed web-facing systems and shrinking patch windows raise...
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https://www.ghacks.net/2025/10/24/microsoft-says-copilots-animated-avatar-is-called-mico/
Microsoft says Copilot's animated avatar is called Mico - gHacks Tech News
Do you remember Microsoft Clippy? Now, say hello to its AI version, the blob.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/scalebound-cancelled-2017-1
'Scalebound' Game for Xbox One Cancelled, Microsoft Says - Business Insider
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https://www.theverge.com/games/890194/microsoft-teases-its-next-xbox-says-project-helix-will-play-pc-games-too
Microsoft teases its next Xbox, says ‘Project Helix’ will play PC games too | The Verge
Mar 5, 2026 - The next-generation Xbox console will play both Xbox and PC games, and its codename is “Project Helix,” according to Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/windows-11-design-lead-microsoft-plans-modernize-legacy-features-control-panel-device-manager/
Windows 11's design lead says Microsoft plans to modernize legacy features like Control Panel and...
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https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-boss-says-microsofts-next-gen-console-project-helix-can-play-both-your-xbox-and-pc-games-and-will-lead-in-performance
Xbox boss says Microsoft's next-gen console, Project Helix, can play both "your Xbox and PC games"...
Xbox has shared a brief but key update about its next generation console.
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https://wccftech.com/phil-spencer-great-job-microsoft-solid-ground-succeed/
Phil Spencer Did a Great Job and Put Microsoft on Solid Ground to Succeed, Says Veteran Developer
Mar 25, 2026 - Legacy of Kain and Eternal Darkness creator Denis Dyack reflects on Phil Spencer's legacy, having worked with him on Too Human.
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https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-says-ai-needs-to-prove-its-worth
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says AI needs to prove its worth | Windows Central
Jan 21, 2026 - Nadella warns that AI could lose public support unless it delivers tangible, real-world impact.
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/03/business/video/ai-future-work-microsoft-india-spc-digvid-mpa
AI is a ‘full-contact body sport’ says Microsoft South Asia and India President | CNN Business
Apr 3, 2026 - In an interview with CNN’s Hanako Montgomery, Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia, emphasizes that the future belongs to those who...
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https://www.itpro.com/security/observability-will-be-key-to-agentic-ai-safety-says-microsoft-security-exec
Observability will be key to agentic AI safety, says Microsoft Security exec | IT Pro
Mar 24, 2026 - Agentic AI adoption will require a re-evaluation of enterprise risk management, according to Microsoft corporate VP
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https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/every-microsoft-engineer-got-a-stopwatch-says-windows-veteran-reminiscing-about-companys-past-focus-on-speed-asserts-that-everything-was-timed-to-ensure-acceptable-performance-in-the-1980s
'Every Microsoft engineer got a stopwatch,' says Windows veteran reminiscing about company's past...
Apr 4, 2026 - Microsoft recently pledged to reinvigorate Windows performance, but will it issue free stopwatches again?
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https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/02/23/privacy-researcher-debunks-microsoft-edges-free-vpn-marketing-says-its-not-a-vpn/
Privacy researcher debunks Microsoft Edge’s free VPN marketing, says it's "NOT a VPN"
Feb 23, 2026 - Microsoft Edge Secure Network VPN promises built-in privacy, but a security researcher says it behaves like a browser proxy than a full VPN.
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https://www.pcgamer.com/phil-spencer-says-microsoft-will-ship-games-on-steam-again/
Phil Spencer says Microsoft "will ship games on Steam again" | PC Gamer
Jun 16, 2016 - The Xbox boss says Steam remains important.
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https://www.computerworld.com/article/4141964/clickfix-attackers-using-new-tactic-to-evade-detection-says-microsoft-2.html
ClickFix attackers using new tactic to evade detection, says Microsoft – Computerworld
Mar 9, 2026 - Unwitting victims are now being tricked into installing malware via Windows Terminal, but some experts say this is old news. Regardless, they agree that...
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https://flipboard.com/@WindowsCentral/i-want-to-make-the-right-decision-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-says-microsoft-will-ma/a-raT4dv0UTP6GZDmuL75vXA%3Aa%3A2519729559-927fecad6c%2Fwindowscentral.com
"I want to make the right decision": Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Microsoft will "make some calls" on...
Apr 24, 2026 - windowscentral.com - New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says she's reconsidering Microsoft's position on exclusive games, though won't rush because
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/4-months-unemployed-gurgaon-techie-says-she-interviewed-at-microsoft-meta-before-landing-job-at-google-101777027522991.html
‘4 months unemployed’: Gurgaon techie says she interviewed at Microsoft, Meta before landing job at...
Apr 24, 2026 - A Gurgaon techie shared how she battled unemployment for four months before securing a role at Google. | Trending
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https://www.pcgamer.com/phil-spencer-says-microsoft-is-competing-with-google-and-amazon-not-sony/
Phil Spencer says Microsoft is competing with Google and Amazon, not Sony | PC Gamer
Feb 5, 2020 - The world is changing, and Microsoft is looking to go to different places than its traditional competitors.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/ubuntu-26-04-needs-more-ram-windows-11/
Ubuntu 26.04 now needs more RAM than Windows 11, which says more about Microsoft than Canonical
Apr 3, 2026 - There's more under the surface.
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https://linuxiac.com/veracrypt-developer-says-microsoft-terminated-windows-signing-account/
VeraCrypt Developer Says Microsoft Terminated Windows Signing Account
Apr 8, 2026 - The VeraCrypt developer reports that Microsoft abruptly terminated the account used for Windows signing, providing no warning or explanation.
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https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-xbox-games-lead-matt-booty-says-its-studios-are-in-a-culture-of-cultures-and-work-together-more-than-you-think
Microsoft's Xbox games lead Matt Booty says its studios are in a "culture of cultures" and work...
Apr 15, 2026 - You might think Xbox Game Studios developers work in separate bubbles, but the opposite is true.
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https://www.devclass.com/security/2026/03/11/microsoft-azure-cto-set-claude-on-his-1986-apple-ii-code-says-it-found-vulns/5208875
Microsoft Azure CTO set Claude on his 1986 Apple II code, says it found vulns
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