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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade joins Xbox Game Pass on Oct. 29
Microsoft adds the action RPG to its subscription service next month, giving players early access before the trilogy's 2027 finale.
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Check Your Wallet: Xbox Handheld Arrives 2027, Console 2028
Microsoft plans a new handheld for late 2027 and a high-cost console for 2028, alongside major changes to its Game Pass subscription tiers.
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Microsoft Simplifies OneDrive Context Menu in Windows 11
Microsoft is cleaning up the right-click menu for OneDrive folders in Windows 11, which may change how users access certain features.
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Microsoft previews Sovereign Control Panel at Ignite to manage data residency across hybrid cloud environments
Microsoft's new portal tool helps organizations manage data residency, operator access and compliance across public and private cloud environments.
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Enable Windows 11 Context Menu Preview Using ViVeTool Now
Microsoft is preparing to roll out its redesigned right-click menu. Users can activate this feature early using a specific utility tool without waiting for the official public release.
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Protect AI Data: European Broadcasters Gain New Sovereign Cloud Tools via EBU-NVIDIA Standards Update
European public service media gain new tools to keep AI data and editorial control within their own borders through updated industry standards.
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Download Microsoft’s 12th Anniversary Windows Insider Wallpapers Now
Microsoft released ten new desktop backgrounds to mark twelve years of the Windows Insider Program. Users can access these free images via email or direct download links.
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Check Your Browser: Google Patches Critical Chrome Flaws in October Update
Google released a major Chrome update fixing 37 security issues, including seven critical bugs, as part of its regular maintenance cycle.
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Nscale IPO valuation under pressure as Microsoft walks away from UK data center deal
Nscale faces pressure to lower its $30 billion target to $16-19 billion as Microsoft pulls out of a key UK data center agreement.
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Connect iPhone or Android via Bluetooth to take cellular calls on Windows 11 using Phone Link
Windows 11 users can now place and receive traditional phone calls through their computers using the built-in Phone Link application.
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Weigh Windows 11 26H2 Features Against Surface Laptop Ultra Specs Before Buying
Microsoft releases the 2026 update alongside its new premium laptop, prompting buyers to weigh software features against hardware specs.
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Microsoft's MAI-Base-2 uses mixture-of-experts to slash compute needs while beating DeepSeek on science and math
Microsoft's new base model uses a mixture-of-experts design to process prompts with significantly less computing power than rivals.
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Admins urged to upgrade to Windows Server 2025 as 2022 enters extended support phase
Microsoft shifts Windows Server 2022 to extended support, urging admins to upgrade to the newer 2025 release before security updates change.
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Microsoft and NVIDIA Launch RTX Spark Chips for Windows Laptops
New Arm-based chips bring unified memory and local AI capabilities to Windows PCs, aiming to compete with Apple Silicon performance.
Vulnerabilities
Update SQL Server 2019-2025 to Stop Authenticated Remote Code Execution
Microsoft warns that authorized attackers can run remote code on SQL Server versions 2019 through 2025 via a high-severity deserialization flaw.
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Update SharePoint Server to Block High-Severity Privilege Escalation Flaw
Microsoft issued a patch for a high-severity authorization flaw in SharePoint Server that allows attackers to gain higher system privileges.
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Upgrade .NET 8-11 to Stop Remote Code Execution Via Pixel-Shader Bytecode in WPF
Microsoft released patches for a high-severity out-of-bounds write flaw in .NET WPF that lets attackers run code over a network.
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Update ASP.NET Core to 8.0.32, 9.0.21, 10.0.13 or 11.0.0-rc.2 to Fix Auth Bypass
Microsoft released patches for a high-severity race condition in ASP.NET Core that lets attackers bypass authorization checks and elevate privileges.
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Microsoft Plans to Power AI Services with Custom Maia 300 Chips by 2027
The tech giant unveiled its third-generation custom silicon, aiming to reduce reliance on Nvidia and cut energy costs for AI inference tasks.
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Secure Windows DNS against CVE-2026-83869: Critical Integer Underflow Enables Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
An unpatched integer underflow in Windows DNS allows unauthorized attackers to run code remotely, rated 9.8 by NVD.
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Add up to five family members to Microsoft 365 Copilot under new shared access rules
Microsoft is removing the primary-account restriction for Copilot in Family and Premium plans, allowing shared AI usage for up to six members.