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Microsoft says it is testing the model for incident response, quality control and scientific discovery.
Technology
Neowin reports existing subscribers will see the new limit after their first renewal on or after May 2, 2027.
World & Business
Axios reports the program is typically the first step toward an employer-sponsored green card, separate from H-1B visas.
Technology
Reuters reports the Labor Department will stop accepting new and processing pending labor certification applications involving the companies.
World & Business
The premium 15-inch PC targets local AI work, with configurations stretching to 128 GB of unified memory.
AI
Microsoft said GitHub Copilot will soon route some tasks to local models on Windows and others to cloud-scale models. The company tied that plan to its broader “hybrid intelligence” push, while separately saying MXC sandboxing is now generally available on Windows 11.
Technology
Neowin says 128GB configurations can run AI models with up to 120 billion parameters locally.
Technology
The Verge corrected its report after Xbox clarified the deal; its full scope and duration remain unclear.
AI
The Information says Microsoft cut projected Claude spending while Meta’s Claude Code users reportedly halved.
Technology
The Information reports Meta’s Claude Code user count fell by half, from about 60,000 employees to 30,000, and that Microsoft cut an internal Claude spending projection by more than a third while telling staff to use less Claude and more of Microsoft’s own AI tools.
Technology
Engadget argued on X that strong software support and a repairable design could help extend Microsoft’s console lifespan.
Technology
BGR used an X post to complain about Microsoft Bluetooth issues, listing random disconnects, disappearing toggles, poor audio quality and bad device management without naming a specific product.
Technology
Microsoft confirmed unauthorized access to its official X account after The Verge reported the profile briefly followed and reposted a Clippy crypto account and changed its avatar.
Technology
PCMag’s Lance Whitney says compatible PCs can upgrade through Windows Update, the Installation Assistant, or Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool. He also says Rufus can bypass some requirements on unsupported PCs.
Technology
A post quoting Take-Two says the agreement covers Xbox-compatible products for all Xbox devices.
Gaming
TipRanks reported that Take-Two and Microsoft entered a new long-term Xbox Publisher License Agreement, effective Sept. 17, 2026, covering Xbox-compatible products across all Xbox devices.
Gaming
Microsoft is pitching Microsoft Jewel as a familiar match-3 game with daily challenges and power-ups.
Gaming
In a New York Times interview, Asha Sharma said Microsoft would consider partnerships and operating changes while keeping Xbox.
Technology
The Information reports that Microsoft has decided to join Apache Ossie, an industry group aiming to make data from applications and databases easier for AI tools to access.
World & Business
The Information says Microsoft has decided to join Apache Ossie, a year-old group aiming to make data from apps and databases easier for AI tools to access. It calls the move an about-face from Microsoft's earlier effort to protect Fabric from rivals.
Technology
BGR says worthwhile Windows 11 optimizations involve disabling Copilot, telemetry and taskbar animations.
Technology
Neowin reports that WSL Containers is Microsoft’s container tooling for Windows Subsystem for Linux and is now available to all developers.
Technology
Microsoft’s Windows 11 26H2 update is rolling out as a small enablement package on the same servicing branch as 24H2 and 25H2, with many features already delivered monthly and support reset after installation.
Technology
Microsoft says HASTE uses AI-assisted analysis of satellite imagery to help responders pinpoint the hardest-hit areas and direct aid.
Technology
Microsoft has introduced Xbox Mythic Achievements for Insiders, a new reward for earning every original achievement in a game. The feature is retroactive, includes eligible Xbox 360 titles, and adds new tracking tools in player profiles.
World & Business
Bloomberg describes the new Copilot bundle as focused on enhancing the existing Office suite.
Technology
Neowin reports Microsoft has introduced a change that could make setting up a new Windows 11 PC less frustrating for many.
Technology
VideoCardz reports that Microsoft says its limited Surface portfolio is the main reason there are no AMD-powered Surface PCs.
Technology
Microsoft has published a closer look at NeedyMantis, a modular malware framework tied to the May 2026 Daemon Tools supply-chain attack that reportedly infected thousands of computers and enabled targeted follow-on intrusions.
AI
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