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Microsoft disclosed an out-of-bounds read in Paint on October 13, 2026, and says it could let an attacker run code on a PC over a network. It received a severity score of 8.1 out of 10, but Microsoft classified it as "Important," rather than "Critical." -
In a new statement, STJV says it wants employees and their representatives to have a say in Arkane Lyon's future if Microsoft moves ahead with a sale or closure. -
The new Xbox Nano is more interesting than its compact size would suggest. The controller features an unusual Direct-to-Cloud function that could change how gamepads connect to Xbox Cloud Gaming. No other Microsoft controller currently offers anything like it. -
Microsoft says it has made Windows 11 leaner on PCs with 8 GB of memory, cutting memory use and speeding up several core actions in its latest test build. In the company's lab test, multitasking was up to 40% faster, and Microsoft says the changes are aimed at systems with limited RAM. -
In a MinnMax interview, David Sears, the creative director of South of Midnight, reflected on Xbox's level of backing for the game and said he would have been reluctant to approve a project of that scale if he were running the company. Asked whether he would have stopped its funding sooner, Sears replied, "Yeah, probably." He left developer Compulsion Games in 2025, shortly after the game launched. -
Gears of War: E-Day Didn't Cost $500 Million Alone — Jez Corden Explains Where The Coalition's Money Went
The Coalition's budget has exceeded $500 million over the past six to seven years, but that figure doesn't reflect the cost of developing Gears of War: E-Day alone. According to Windows Central journalist Jez Corden, the studio has worked on and provided technical support for numerous other Xbox projects, while also developing tools for Unreal Engine. -
Microsoft has opened Windows 11 26H2 to eligible devices, including compatible Windows 10 PCs, and as of October 28, 2026, the update is also available through Windows Update on Windows 10 systems receiving extended support. The broad rollout began in late September, after Microsoft initially released the update gradually. -
Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen has explained why the Windows 11 Task Manager can lag or freeze during periods of heavy CPU load. -
Windows 11 users on versions 25H2 and 26H2 are starting to get KB5127936, a gradually rolling update that brings a cloud-based reinstall option and more control over File Explorer's context menu. Microsoft released the update on October 28, 2026, but its features may not be available on every device yet. -
Microsoft said participation in its voluntary exit offer will depend on the organization, with eligibility set at internal level 70 and below. The program covers staff in the United States, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, including some senior leaders, and Microsoft says it is open to roughly 60,000 employees, or about 27% of its workforce. -
Microsoft has begun scaling back its legendary "The Garage" program, shuttering several physical locations on October 23. The future of the team behind the initiative remains unclear. -
Back in July, Asha Sharma announced a sweeping Xbox restructuring, appointing Helen Chiang as the division’s first-ever Chief Operating Officer. Now, Chiang is parting ways with Microsoft, leaving her responsibilities to be temporarily split among other Xbox executives. -
Microsoft released Windows 11 update KB5127648 on October 13 for versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2. The patch raises those builds to 26100.9711, 26200.9711, and 26300.9711, respectively, and resolves an AC-3 audio-decoding issue in the operating system's built-in Dolby Digital decoder. -
Xbox Users Outraged After Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Background Installs Without Their Permission
Some Xbox Series X/S users have found that a background featuring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 was installed on their consoles without their knowledge. Players have criticized Microsoft, saying the game's advertising has appeared not only as wallpaper but also on the console home screen, with the number of such ads reportedly continuing to grow. -
Microsoft has rolled out a new way for Xbox Insiders to access Xbox Cloud Gaming without needing an active Game Pass subscription. -
The Information reported that several private equity firms had recently explored buying Microsoft's Xbox gaming business, but the talks did not progress to formal negotiations. The reported valuation range of $100 billion to $150 billion would cover a business spanning console, PC and mobile games, publishing, hardware and services. -
Fortune reports that Microsoft is preparing three more rounds of Xbox layoffs after the cuts announced in September, though the publication does not say how many jobs could be affected or whether they would be included in the previously announced plan to reduce the workforce by 3,200 jobs. -
Microsoft’s next-generation flagship Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, is slated to launch just in time for the 2028 holiday season, according to a recent report by Fortune. If Microsoft decides against subsidizing the hardware, the console's price tag could land somewhere between a staggering $1,200 and $1,800. -
Some Xbox owners are receiving emails from Microsoft with a limited-time Best Buy trade-in offer: up to $375 for an Xbox Series X or up to $200 for an Xbox Series S. The final value depends on the console model and condition, and the promotion is aimed at customers who may no longer be using their hardware. -
The Creators of Halo Never Saw a Cent From Its Sales: The Series' Composer Explains How Bungie Rebelled Against Microsoft
Halo made Xbox a hit, but the developers themselves worked on fixed salaries for years. And even earlier, Microsoft's marketers suggested changing the game's name and letting Japanese players play as cat-like aliens.
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