Microsoft Makes Copilot Agent Mode Default in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Microsoft is launching "vibe working" in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint this week. The new Copilot Agent Mode can make edits in documents, and is now default for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Premium subscribers. Details here 👇 https://t.co/wwEsbZFVLd
Microsoft Hints at Discord‑Xbox Game Pass Bundle
Microsoft has started teasing a mysterious Discord and Xbox Game Pass partnership 🤔 could we see a Game Pass sub bundled with Nitro? Details here 👇 https://t.co/4ZIZ9CoHf0
Xbox Mobile Store Plans Still Alive After Two-Year Delay
remember the Xbox mobile store that was supposed to launch 2 years ago? Microsoft says the "idea" of an Xbox mobile store "is not dead" yet. Details 👇 https://t.co/UiY8cKExsK
Apple Sports Adds CarPlay Widget for Live Scores
Apple Sports now lets you follow scores in a CarPlay widget. I love that the new CarPlay widgets interface is finally getting some Apple Sports love https://t.co/kjwrIXQnDr https://t.co/2qvKjgZjtO
Microsoft Unveils Vibrant Forza Horizon 6 Accessories
Microsoft went very colorful for the Forza Horizon 6 accessories. There's a controller, headset, and charging dock https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/04/20/forza-horizon-6-limited-edition-xbox-controller-and-headset/
Xbox Mode Arrives in Windows 11 Release Preview
Microsoft’s Xbox mode is now rolling out to Windows 11 Release Preview, so not long until everyone gets it https://t.co/tqVkRwFRFr
Call of Duty Film Set for July 4, 2028 Release
the Call of Duty movie gets a release date, and it’s on the July 4th weekend in 2028
Microsoft to Launch OLED Surface Laptop with Chip Choices
Microsoft is planning Surface Laptop with an OLED display this year. It's part of a refresh of the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop line, which will also reportedly include upgraded haptics and the option of Intel or Qualcomm chips. Details...
Xbox's New Chief Asha Sharma Prioritizes Platform Foundations
Microsoft’s new Xbox chief starts making her mark. In this week's Notepad 📒 I reveal more of Asha Sharma's Xbox memo, including a "deeper investment in the Xbox platform foundations." Live now for subscribers 👇 https://t.co/hA5cQ2CL1M
Microsoft Offers Free 365, Game Pass with Student Laptops
Microsoft's response to the MacBook Neo is free Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions. A bunch of discounted Windows laptops are going live today for students, with free subscriptions. All the details 👇 https://t.co/rx59ceJBQr
New Tool Exposes Data Leak in Windows Recall
Microsoft is facing fresh questions about Windows Recall security and privacy. A security researcher has released a new tool that can extract data from Recall. Full details 👇 https://t.co/lOQQUU5jNO
Microsoft Ends Surface Hub Line with Final Hub 3
Microsoft is killing off its massive Surface Hub touchscreen displays. The Surface Hub 3 that debuted in 2023 will be the last of Microsoft’s 50- and 85-inch collaborative displays https://t.co/nnFvalaFQV
RAM Shortage Spikes Surface Pro, Laptop Prices by $500
RAMageddon has come for Microsoft’s Surface Pro and Surface Laptop. The Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 are now $500 more expensive than their original starting price https://t.co/7LlV62g67e
New Xbox Chief Calls Game Pass Too Pricey
scoop: Xbox Game Pass "has become too expensive," says Microsoft’s new Xbox chief in an internal memo. Asha Sharma wants a "better value equation" for Xbox players. All the details here 👇https://t.co/9WBXgl9r1T
Microsoft Tests Xbox Gamepad Cursor for Handheld Mouse
Microsoft has started testing a new Xbox Gamepad Cursor option that gives you a virtual mouse on handhelds. Full details on how it works and how to get it early, here: https://t.co/Bhe6jCzy0t https://t.co/vinTsloyNT
Xbox Series X/S Gains New Kiln Dynamic Background
Xbox Series X / S users now have access to a new Kiln Dynamic Background https://t.co/slkwlSNzwV
Earn Money Using Electricity with Octopus Agile
truly the best times on Octopus Agile at the moment. Getting paid to use electricity in the UK thanks to investments in wind 💨 and solar ☀️ https://t.co/mDjH6UUwEo
Microsoft Strips Extra Copilot Buttons From Windows 11 Apps
Microsoft has started removing unnecessary Copilot buttons from Windows 11 apps. The unnecessary Copilot buttons are disappearing from Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets. Details 👇 https://t.co/BOnSfig5oC
Double Fine's Kiln Open Beta Now Live on Steam
Double Fine's Kiln open beta is now live. You can request access and play on PC through Steam https://t.co/LAgFdSG550 https://t.co/dyeFv4VVcN
MacBook Neo: Windows' Best Innovation in Years
I'm officially back at work, so that means a new issue of my Notepad 📒 newsletter. This week I lay out why I think the MacBook Neo is the best thing to happen to Windows in years. Live now for...
Xbox Dashboard Gets Long‑Awaited Revamp
it’s really nice to see this focus on improving the Xbox dashboard again. Feels like it’s been a while since we had some major changes like this
Xbox Achievements Get Fresh Look and Hide Option
Xbox achievements are getting a visual refresh ✨ the new notifications will match your custom color and have updated icons + animations. You’ll also be able to hide achievements from your Xbox profile later this month https://t.co/7t4iXqGdW7 https://t.co/bL0ECIexGp
Ex-Microsoft AI Leader Eric Boyd Heads Anthropic Infrastructure
Eric Boyd, former president of AI platform at Microsoft, has joined Anthropic as head of infrastructure. Boyd had spent nearly 17 years at Microsoft, after originally joining in 2009 and running the Bing Ads dev team https://t.co/SQVDoJmNql
Anthropic AI Uncovers Vulnerabilities Across All Major OSs
Anthropic’s new AI model has found security problems “in every major operating system and web browser.” Anthropic is only previewing the model with partners like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple, and Nvidia due to security concerns https://t.co/HV5u8X7UnY
Earn Money by Charging EV During Octopus Agile Window
you get paid to charge an EV tomorrow on Octopus Agile for ~4 hours, or use any electricity during that time https://t.co/HdyttCqgwD
State of Decay 3 Alpha Opens Next Month with Co‑op Gameplay
State of Decay 3 Alpha playtests start next month. There will be 4-player co-op, new base building, and “a whole lot of combat” you can sign up at https://t.co/KobvVEUmYw https://t.co/M3sQnCQmn5
British Motor Museum to Host Forza Horizon 6 Exhibit
the British Motor Museum is going to hold a special Forza Horizon 6 exhibit with a selection of cars from the game and the chance to meet with some Playground Games developers https://t.co/PCDXwzu4Cu
Xbox FanFest Tours 8 Cities for 25th Anniversary
Xbox FanFest is going on a tour this year as part of a 25-year Xbox celebration. FanFest is coming to Los Angeles, Cologne, London, Mexico City, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto as in-person events https://t.co/Psj1tme5PE https://t.co/hs2Xtin8FJ
Kia EV3 Arrives US with 320‑Mile Nightfall Edition
Kia is bringing one of its best EVs to the US later this year. The compact EV3 is launching in the US with a special new glossy black “Nightfall” appearance option and up to 320 miles of range https://t.co/q1W5mmsGcG
Microsoft's Xbox PC Remote Tools Accelerate Game Testing
Microsoft has launched new Xbox PC Remote Tools that are designed for developers to deploy, test, and debug PC games to remote Windows devices. Devs don’t need to use the GDK with these tools and they should help speed up...
Nvidia Launches DLSS 4.5 with 6× MFG for RTX 50 Series
Nvidia is rolling out a DLSS 4.5 update today with new frame generation features. The Nvidia app beta introduces 6x Multi Frame Generation for RTX 50-series GPUs https://t.co/16AqOs7K50
Xbox Games Showcase June 7, Gears E‑Day, FanFest Return
Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase is set for Sunday June 7th at 10AM PT, 1PM ET, 6PM UK. A Gears of War E-Day direct will follow immediately afterwards, and Microsoft is bringing the Xbox FanFest back this year https://t.co/UJBGjDpbme https://t.co/3SQTeyk8tR
Sony Hikes PS5 Prices, Digital Edition up $200
Sony is raising the price of its PS5 consoles: • PlayStation 5 – $549.99 to $649.99 • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – $499.99 to $599.99 • PlayStation 5 Pro – $749.99 to $899.99 PS5 Digital has now increased by $200 since its launch price...
Microsoft Now Lists All Game Platforms During Xbox Shows
I love that Microsoft now regularly lists every platform a game is coming to during their Xbox shows https://t.co/1hJxjepNvG
EVs Charge Cheaper than Petrol, Urging UK Renewable Push
as gas and oil prices surge, I managed to charge up two EVs yesterday for far less than 1 litre of petrol (gasoline) 🙃 I hope the UK government follows Portugal and Spain and invests heavily in renewable energy https://t.co/9xuUvHpp9C
Microsoft Renames Xbox Full Screen Experience to Xbox Mode
Microsoft has now rebranded its Xbox Full Screen Experience to just Xbox mode in the latest update for the Xbox app on PC https://t.co/LQcGAuenLx
Xbox PC App Plagued by Bugs, Steam Runs Smoothly
these weird bugs happen far too often with game launches on the Xbox app for PC. I can’t remember the last time I had a problem buying or downloading a game on Steam
Jen's Relentless Support Drives Windows 11 Improvements
Jen is relentless at helping Windows users, so this is more good news towards improving Windows 11
Scott Joins Windows 11 Team for Monthly 2026 Updates
it's very good news for Windows power users that Scott is involved in the Windows 11 improvement effort. Microsoft is planning to ship these improvements every month throughout 2026
Xbox AI GM Haiyan Zhang Moves to Netflix Gaming
Haiyan Zhang, general manager of gaming AI at Xbox, is leaving Microsoft after 13 years. Zhang is joining Netflix’s gaming team
Microsoft Lets You Pause Windows Updates Indefinitely
Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely 🥳 https://t.co/DIF2dL8p0o
Windows 11 Finally Adds Movable, Customizable Taskbar
Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar. You'll be able to move the taskbar to the sides or top of your screen, and Microsoft is also working on a smaller taskbar too. Details 👇https://t.co/seE3ntYukO
Microsoft to Streamline Windows 11, Cutting Copilot Clutter
🚨Microsoft has a plan to fix Windows 11 🚨 Lots of changes are coming to improve Windows 11 performance, reliability, and UX. "Unnecessary" Copilot buttons will be removed and Microsoft wants to get rid of the annoying "noise" from Windows....
Amazon's Transformer Alexa Phone Developed by Xbox Co‑founder
Amazon is making an Alexa phone. Codenamed “Transformer,” the phone is reportedly being developed by a group led by Xbox cofounder J Allard https://t.co/d7wDAuNwpK
Storage Limits Keep Users Stuck on iOS 18
I bet most people who are still on iOS 18 haven’t upgraded because of a lack of storage space. It always surprises me when I look at family and friend’s phones and they’re on an ancient iOS version because they...
DLSS 5 Goes Mainstream, Even Non‑Techies Notice
the DLSS 5 news and memes have truly made it to the mainstream. I've even had non-techie people ask me about it
Apple Adopts Account‑age Verification for UK Online Safety Act
glad to see Apple using account age as verification for the UK’s Online Safety Act in iOS 26.4. This is how you do it 👍 https://t.co/XghbR7Oi4w
Spammers Exploit Azure to Enroll Users Without Consent
Microsoft really needs to get a grip on spammers using Azure. It’s far too easy for spammers to sign you up to Azure lists without consent and get into your inbox because the messages come from an Azure alias. This...
Kiln Launches April 23 as Xbox Play Anywhere Title
Kiln, Double Fine’s multiplayer online pottery party brawler, launches on April 23rd on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5. It will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title, and will be “Handheld Optimized” https://t.co/QbQSmf8gGP
Spotify Launches Exclusive Mode for Bit‑perfect Windows Playback
Spotify has added an “Exclusive Mode” audiophile feature for Windows PCs. Spotify Premium users can now get bit-perfect playback on the Windows app, with Mac support coming later https://t.co/nJB9g10ZYU