Microsoft exec confirms Xbox consoles have never been profitable
Epic's lawyer Wes Earnhardt questioned Wright about the Xbox ecosystem and whether it made a profit through hardware sales. "How much margin does Microsoft earn on the sale on the Xbox consoles?" he asked. "We don't. We sell the consoles at a loss,".....»»
Windows Recall will be opt-in and the data more secure, Microsoft says
The insistent public complaints and proof-of-concept tools have have borne fruit: Microsoft has realized that the security of its recently previewed Windows Recall feature leaves much to be desired, and has announced important changes. About Windows.....»»
Microsoft is reworking Recall after researchers point out its security problems
Windows Hello authentication, additional encryption being added to protect data. Enlarge / Microsoft's Recall feature is switching to be opt-in by default, and is adding new encryption protections in an effort to safeguard user d.....»»
Microsoft is already backing down on its most controversial AI feature
Microsoft is making some big changes to its Recall feature in Copilot+ PCs, even before they've officially released......»»
GPT-5 to take AI forward in these two important ways
Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott reveals the two advancements that will enable tomorrow's AIs to pass PhD exams and more......»»
AMD and Intel are being locked out of Copilot+ — for now
Despite launching new components that meet Microsoft's requirements for Copilot+, AMD and Intel won't have the new AI features at launch......»»
3 first-party Xbox Game Pass games to try this weekend (June 7-9)
If you're deciding which Xbox Game Pass games to play ahead of the Xbox Games Showcase, try these 3 from id Software, The Coalition, and Obsidian Entertainment......»»
June 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: Multiple announcements from Microsoft
May 2024 Patch Tuesday was unusual because we had security updates from Adobe, Apple, Google, Mozilla, and Microsoft on the same day. While individually from each vendor, the updates weren’t that large, managing them together was more challenging......»»
How to emulate the original PlayStation and Nintendo 64 on Mac
Games on the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64 can be played on an Apple Silicon Mac with a little bit of work. Here's how to emulate the classic consoles on a Mac or MacBook.It is possible to emulate the original Sony PlayStation on an Apple Silicon.....»»
Longtime Jeep exec Jim Morrison leaves Stellantis
Morrison, who headed Jeep in North America from 2019 through 2023, retired at the end of May, a Stellantis spokesperson said......»»
Nothing Confirms the CMF Phone’s Existence
The company hasn't said much though. The post Nothing Confirms the CMF Phone’s Existence appeared first on Phandroid. It looks like the rumors were true – following reports that Nothing was launching a new smartphone under its.....»»
US agencies to probe AI dominance of Nvidia, Microsoft, and OpenAI
DOJ to probe Nvidia while FTC takes lead in investigating Microsoft and OpenAI. Enlarge / Nvidia logo at Impact 2024 event in Poznan, Poland on May 16, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) The US Justice Department a.....»»
The Silent Hill-inspired Post Trauma set to scare you this fall
Post Trauma, the upcoming horror game published by Raw Fury, is channeling some retro vibes and will hit PC and consoles this fall......»»
Bartender’s developer confirms app’s acquisition, promises new owners will maintain app’s ‘integrity and quality’
Earlier this week, users of the popular Menu Bar utility, Bartender, were surprised to learn that the app had been sold months ago with no formal announcement. Users on Reddit expressed concerns about whether the app was safe to use anymore. Now,.....»»
Craig Federighi ignited Apple"s AI efforts after using Microsoft"s Copilot
Despite years of working to develop AI systems, it wasn't until Christmas 2022 when Craig Federighi played with Copilot that the company truly got behind the idea.Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, Craig FederighiThe conventional.....»»
Things aren’t looking good for the Humane AI Pin
The Humane AI Pin could soon join other technology products that flopped such as the Microsoft Zune, Apple Newton, and Amazon Fire Phone......»»
Russian agents deploy AI-produced Tom Cruise narrator to tar Summer Olympics
With only weeks until the Games start, expect more to come, Microsoft says. Enlarge / A visual from the fake documentary "Olympics Has Fallen" produced by Russia-affiliated influence actor Storm-1679. (credit: Microsoft).....»»
Microsoft is backpedaling on future Windows 10 updates
Amid the end of support for Windows 10, Microsoft opens beta testing for new features coming to the older operating system......»»
Whoops, Samsung accidentally confirms the design of their new foldables
Samsung has accidentally confirmed the designs of its upcoming foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6, on its website. The post Whoops, Samsung accidentally confirms the design of their new foldables appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung.....»»
Photos: Infosecurity Europe 2024
Infosecurity Europe is taking place at ExCel London from 4-6 June 2024. Help Net Security is on-site. This gallery takes you inside the event. The featured vendors are: Plainsea, Qualys, Akamai, Microsoft, Bridewell, Adaptive Shield, Jamf. The post P.....»»
Apple regains $3 trillion valuation, creeps up on Microsoft
With Nvidia hot on its heels, and Microsoft ahead, Apple stock gains in recent weeks has returned the company to a $3 trillion valuation at market open on Wednesday morning.Apple's stock has seen a resurgence since the company revealed its second fis.....»»