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Microsoft prepares DirectX neural rendering for AI-powered graphics
By Kunal Khullar published
Microsoft plans to introduce cooperative vector support to DirectX, enabling cross-platform implementation of next-generation neural rendering techniques

Computer used in the first QDOS demo to Bill Gates showcased in video
By Mark Tyson published
The Intel 8086 computer used to demo QDOS to Bill Gates was showcased in a video podcast this weekend.

Microsoft surprises analysts with massive $80B AI investment plans
By Anton Shilov published
From large-scale datacenters, to leading-edge AI processors: Microsoft bets big on AI infrastructure.

Microsoft preparing Lunar Lake Surface and Surface Pro laptops for next year, says report
By Matthew Connatser published
Lunar Lake will power Microsoft’s first Intel-based Copilot+ PCs, while the Snapdragon X Plus gets selected for a new, 11-inch Surface device.

Leading PC makers ask Chinese partners to up production before Trump takes office
By Anton Shilov published
As big PC suppliers aim to reduce their reliance on manufacturing capacity in China significantly, they ask their production partners in PRC for one last push before Trump comes back to power.

Pick up a new Xbox Series X for only $398 in Walmart's Black Friday offer
By Stewart Bendle published
Walmart's Black Friday Xbox Series X deal lets you save $50 off Microsoft's top-tier games console.

Microsoft Word and Excel AI data scraping slyly switched to opt-in by default
By Anton Shilov last updated
Microsoft's 'optional' Connected Experiences enable Microsoft to use Excel and Word files to train its AI technology, but it is possible to turn this feature off.

Sony designing standalone portable games console to do battle with Microsoft and Nintendo says report
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
Sony is reportedly working on a portable gaming console that will aim to compete against Nintendo and Microsoft.
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