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Microsoft to Pull the Plug on Mobile Plans App for Win10/Win11 on Feb 27, 2026
August 29, 2025 – Yesterday (August 28), tech media outlet NeoWin reported that Microsoft has announced its plan to discontinue the Mobile Plans app on both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems starting from February 27, 2026. The Mobile Plans app was initially developed by Microsoft with the aim of promoting the widespread adoption of…
Microsoft’s Big Leap: MAI-Voice-1 Delivers Seconds-Level Audio, MAI-1-preview Targets Copilot Text
August 29, 2025 – On Thursday, Microsoft’s AI division made a significant splash by unveiling its first two in – house developed AI models: the MAI – Voice – 1 speech model and the MAI – 1 – preview general – purpose model. The new MAI – Voice – 1 speech model boasts impressive capabilities….
Diablo Chief Rod Fergusson Bids Farewell to Blizzard, Third Exit from Microsoft – Linked Game Firms
August 9, 2025 – On the 8th, as reported by Neowin, Rod Fergusson, a seasoned game producer known for his work on Gears of War and Diablo, has announced his departure from Blizzard. This marks the end of his five – year tenure in charge of the Diablo series. Fergusson did not disclose the specific…
Microsoft’s Massive 15,000-Employee Layoff: Nadella Admits “Deep Remorse”
August 7, 2025 – According to a report from Tech4gamers on the 6th, Microsoft has laid off a total of 15,000 employees this year, a move that has drawn widespread criticism. Some loyal users have even gone as far as to boycott Xbox in response. It’s said that Microsoft’s main motivation behind this decision is…
European Region Alert: Microsoft Alters Win11 Widget Panel, Stops Forcing Edge for Link Access
July 31, 2025 – According to a blog post by tech media outlet Windows Latest on July 30, Microsoft has made changes to the MSN news feed widget panel in Windows 11 in response to EU regulations. Now, when users click on news items in the panel, instead of being forced to open links in…
Microsoft Unveils Frosted Glass Background and Dark Mode for Account Login Page Next Month
July 31, 2025 – According to a recent blog post from tech media outlet NeoWin, Microsoft is set to roll out a series of updates to its personal account login page starting in August 2025. The most notable change is the introduction of a frosted glass effect for background images, accompanied by the addition of…
Microsoft Appoints Johnson Qing to Lead Partner Business in Greater China Region
July 31, 2025 – Last week, Microsoft made a significant announcement regarding its leadership in the Greater China region. The tech giant has appointed Johnson Qing, also known as Qing Xuehui, as its new Chief Partner Officer for Greater China. In this crucial role, Qing will be in charge of overseeing the enterprise ecosystem strategy…
Microsoft’s 2025 Q4 Net Profit Surges to $27.2 Billion with 24% YoY Growth
July 31, 2025 – Microsoft has just unveiled its financial results for the fourth quarter and the entire 2025 fiscal year. The company’s performance in the fourth fiscal quarter was quite impressive, with revenues reaching 76.441billion,markingan1827.233 billion, a significant 24% jump year – on – year, and diluted earnings per share also rose by 24%…
Microsoft Xbox Unveils Age – Verification Measures in UK to Comply with New Act
July 30, 2025 – Microsoft’s Xbox platform has kicked off the rollout of age – verification checks in the UK. This move is in compliance with the country’s newly – implemented Online Safety Act. The act mandates that companies hosting adult content, such as pornographic material, must verify users’ ages through bank information or government…
Microsoft and OpenAI in In – depth Talks: Securing Tech Collaboration in the AGI Era
July 30, 2025 – According to sources cited by Bloomberg, Microsoft is deep in negotiations for a deal that would guarantee its continued access to crucial technical support from OpenAI in the future. The insiders revealed that the two companies are working on new terms. These terms would allow Microsoft to keep utilizing OpenAI’s latest…