After buying Activision Blizzard, Microsoft is changing its role in the gaming world. CEO Satya Nadella and key leaders suggest there’s a big change ahead. They plan to release games on various platforms, even on competitors’ devices such as Sony’s PlayStation and Nintendo’s Switch. This fits with Microsoft’s goal to grow its gaming reach further … Read more
Recently, PlayStation developer Insomniac Games suffered a significant cybersecurity breach, reminiscent of Microsoft’s earlier internal documents leak. This incident led to the exposure of various internal documents, videos, and files. Among the leaked information, a glimpse into how PlayStation views Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard was revealed. This situation mirrors Microsoft’s own internal challenges, shedding … Read more
Recent data reveals a significant shift in the European gaming console market, with Microsoft’s Xbox Series X|S experiencing a dramatic drop in sales, starkly contrasting with the rise of Sony’s PlayStation 5 and the steady performance of Nintendo’s Switch. Xbox’s Decline in European Sales Monthly Sales Comparison Factors Behind Xbox’s European Struggles Several reasons contribute … Read more
The landscape of digital computing and gaming is undergoing a transformative shift, with Microsoft at the forefront. The company’s recent announcements at Ignite 2023 have sparked excitement across various user communities. The introduction of the Windows App promises a seamless and powerful computing experience across multiple devices, tapping into the potential of cloud-based services. This … Read more
Microsoft, the renowned technology corporation, has introduced a notable shift in its employee benefits program, particularly affecting the provisions regarding the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This change has sparked varied responses among its workforce and raised questions about the company’s internal communication and decision-making processes. Revised Employee Benefits Offering worker perks has been a long-standing … Read more
The European Commission is currently probing key services of tech giants Microsoft and Apple, including Bing, Edge, Microsoft Advertising, and iMessage. The core of the investigation is to ascertain whether these services should be subject to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations, a recently introduced set of rules aimed at promoting fair competition in the … Read more
In a significant revelation, Bloomberg reported that executives from Microsoft and Apple convened in 2020 to explore the possibility of selling Bing to Apple. At the core of these talks was Apple’s services chief, Eddy Cue. Although the dialogue took place, it remained in the exploratory phase, suggesting that Apple, especially key personnel such as … Read more
Microsoft has officially stated that it will soon disable the TLS 1.0 and 1.1 protocols by default in future releases of the Windows operating system. These decisions align with the company’s initiative to ensure the safety and security of data exchanges over the Internet. The Role of TLS Protocols Think of Transport Layer Security (TLS) … Read more
As the gaming community eagerly anticipates the release of Starfield next month, Microsoft’s decision to remove the $1 trial from its Xbox Game Pass subscription service has raised eyebrows. Starfield, Xbox’s flagship title for 2023, is set to be available to Game Pass subscribers on day one, making it even more compelling for gamers to … Read more
Microsoft’s recent update for Windows 11 seems to have unintentionally disrupted a subset of its users. As per a report from PCMag, users, especially those with specific MSI motherboards, have begun encountering the infamous blue screens of death (BSOD) subsequent to the installation of this update. Details of the Issue Compatibility Issues with MSI Motherboards … Read more