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‘Most of you steal your software’ — Bill Gates complained about software piracy 50 years ago
By Mark Tyson published
50 years ago ‘An Open Letter to Hobbyists,’ typed by William Henry Gates III, bellyached about software piracy among the hobbyist community.

Xbox consoles sales drop 32% while Microsoft makes more money than ever
By Bruno Ferreira published
Xbox consoles sales drop 32% while Microsoft makes more money than ever

Microsoft introduces newest in-house AI chip — Maia 200 is faster than other bespoke Nvidia competitors, built on TSMC 3nm with 216GB of HBM3e
By Sunny Grimm published
30% more performance per dollar than Maia 100, and faster than Amazon or Google.

Microsoft gave customers' BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI
By Jowi Morales published
Microsoft is said to have cooperated with the FBI and released the backup BitLocker encryption key of one user stored in its servers to the agency after receiving a valid search warrant.

Microsoft built a ‘Community-First AI Infrastructure’ framework for its data center projects
By Jowi Morales published
Premium Will this policy turn AI data centers into future tech hubs, or was it made just to give tech companies political cover and continue unchecked expansion?

The ROG Xbox Ally handheld console gets its biggest price drop yet, currently $100 off
By Kunal Khullar published
Deals Powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z2 A chip and featuring a 120Hz display, the ROG Xbox Ally is now cheaper than ever

Microsoft to overhaul AI data center building with community-first approach
By Jowi Morales published
Redmond is taking steps to ensure that its AI data centers benefit the surrounding communities, too.

Best Flash Drives 2026: Fast, Spacious, Pocketable USB Storage
By Matt Safford last updated
Today's best flash drives are faster and speedier than ever. We've tested dozens to find the best.
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