Cybersecurity
Windows 11 and Edge Exploited at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026
On the first day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, security researchers collected $523,000 in cash awards after exploiting 24 unique zero-days. [...]
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Gadgets
OpenAI Ends Microsoft Exclusivity in Major Partnership Shift
OpenAI is opening up its partnership with Microsoft in the latest amendment to the major multi-year collaboration between the tech giants. The latest changes al
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Phases Out Legacy TLS in Exchange Online
Microsoft says it will start blocking legacy TLS connections for POP and IMAP email clients in Exchange Online starting in July 2026. [...]
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Addresses Remote Desktop Warning Display Glitch
Microsoft has confirmed a new issue causing newly introduced Windows security warnings to display incorrectly when opening Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. [...]
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Forces iPhone Users to Reauthenticate After Outlook Outage
After addressing a widespread outage that affected Outlook.com users worldwide on Monday, Microsoft has asked iPhone users to re-enter their credentials to rega
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for Critical ASP.NET Core Flaw
Microsoft has released out-of-band updates to address a security vulnerability in ASP.NET Core that could allow an attacker to escalate privileges. The vulnerab
Science & Tech
Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for ASP.NET Flaw on macOS and Linux
When authentication fails, things can go very, very wrong.
Cybersecurity
Outlook.com Hit by Major Outage Blocking User Access
Microsoft is investigating an ongoing Outlook.com outage that is causing intermittent signing issues and preventing customers from accessing their mailboxes. [.
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Microsoft Overhauls Windows Insider Program for Better Testing
Microsoft says it's rolling out a revamped Windows Insider Program experience as part of the broader plans to address performance and reliability concerns affec
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Enhances Windows Update with New Restart Controls
Microsoft is rolling out Windows Update improvements that give users more control over how updates are installed while reducing disruption from frequent or poor
Science & Tech
Microsoft Surface PCs Get Major Price Increases in 2026
The price increases range from $200 to $300, and Microsoft doesn’t sell a sub-$1,000 Surface anymore. The rising cost of consumer tech is a common theme in 2026
Gadgets
Microsoft's College Bundle Takes On Apple's $500 MacBook
Apple's MacBook Neo is a $600 (or $500 for students) shot across the bow at affordable Windows laptops, and it seems like Microsoft has ready its first response
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Gives Enterprise Admins Control Over Copilot Removal
Microsoft says IT administrators can now uninstall the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant from enterprise devices using a new policy setting, which has become
Science & Tech
Xbox Game Pass Price Cut as Call of Duty Exits Service
New Xbox CEO says subscription "has become too expensive for too many players."
Cybersecurity
CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Critical Microsoft Defender Flaw
CISA has ordered U.S. federal agencies to patch a Microsoft Defender privilege escalation flaw (dubbed BlueHammer) that has been exploited in zero-day attacks.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Patches 169 Vulnerabilities in Major Security Update
Microsoft on Tuesday released updates to address a record 169 security flaws across its product portfolio, including one vulnerability that has b
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Graph API Change Breaks Universal Print Sharing
Microsoft says that an ongoing Universal Print sharing issue that prevents users from creating some printer shares is due to a Microsoft Graph API code change.
Cybersecurity
1,300+ Microsoft SharePoint Servers at Risk From Spoofing Flaw
Over 1,300 Microsoft SharePoint servers exposed online remain unpatched against a spoofing vulnerability that was exploited as a zero-day and is still being abu
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Issues Emergency Patches for Critical ASP.NET Core Flaw
Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) security updates to patch a critical ASP.NET Core privilege escalation vulnerability. [...]
Gadgets
Microsoft Hikes Surface PC Prices Amid RAM Cost Surge
The RAMpocalypse continues. Microsoft just revealed significant price increases across the entire Surface line of products, according to reporting by Windows Ce
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Accelerates File Explorer with Speed Enhancements
Microsoft is rolling out multiple File Explorer changes to Windows 11 users in the Insider program, including improvements to launch speed and performance. [...
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Microsoft Deploys Emergency Fixes for Windows Server Glitches
Microsoft has released out-of-band (OOB) updates to fix issues affecting Windows Server systems after installing the April 2026 security updates. [...]
Science & Tech
Microsoft and Stellantis Partner on AI-Powered Vehicle Services
Digital services for brands from Jeep to Peugeot will feel the presence of AI.
Cybersecurity
Windows Server Restart Issue Emerges After April 2026 Updates
Microsoft warns that some Windows domain controllers are entering restart loops after installing the April 2026 security updates. [...]
Science & Tech
Microsoft Officially Discontinuing Outlook Lite App
The app had already been scheduled for retirement.
Science & Tech
Microsoft Develops New AI Agent to Expand Task Automation
The company has also previously introduced agents that are able to complete tasks, Cowork and Copilot Tasks.
Gadgets
Xbox Lets Users Hide Games from Achievement List
Microsoft is testing giving users more control over what games appear in their Xbox achievements and tweaking how achievements look when they're earned. The cha
Cybersecurity
Windows Server 2025 April Update Faces Installation Issues
Microsoft is investigating an issue causing this month's KB5082063 security update to fail to install on some Windows Server 2025 systems. [...]
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Rewards Security Researchers With $2.3M
Microsoft has awarded $2.3 million to security researchers after receiving nearly 700 submissions during this year's Zero Day Quest hacking contest. [...]
Science & Tech
Microsoft Raises Surface PC Prices by $300 in 2026
"Paying more for the same stuff" is the story of consumer technology in 2026.
Cybersecurity
Windows Server 2026 Update Triggers BitLocker Recovery Prompts
Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that some Windows Server 2025 devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 KB5082063 Windows securit
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Microsoft Patches 167 Vulnerabilities in April Security Update
Microsoft today pushed software updates to fix a staggering 167 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and related software, including a Shar
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Patches Windows Server 2025 Unwanted Upgrade Bug
Microsoft has finally fixed a known issue that was causing systems running Windows Server 2019 and 2022 to "unexpectedly" upgrade to Windows Server 2025. [...]
Cybersecurity
Microsoft March Patch Tuesday: 77 Vulnerabilities Fixed
Microsoft Corp. today pushed security updates to fix at least 77 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. There are no pressing "zer
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 11 Updates KB5083769 and KB5082052
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Patches Windows 10 With Critical April 2026 Security Update
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5082200 extended security update to fix the April 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, including 2 zero-days. [...]
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Patches 167 Vulnerabilities in April 2026 Update
Today is Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 167 flaws, including 2 zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Fast-Tracks Windows Hardware Dev Account Reinstatement
Microsoft has rolled out a fast-track process to help developers regain access to accounts recently suspended from its Windows Hardware Program, following wides
Science & Tech
Microsoft Streamlines Windows Insider Program With Major Restructure
Windows Insider builds remain confusing, but they should be more predictable.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Warns of Account Hijacking Targeting Canadian Workers
A financially motivated threat actor tracked as Storm-2755 is stealing Canadian employees' salary payments after hijacking their accounts in payroll pirate atta