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Microsoft says the latest Windows 11 tweaks are already rolling out broadly, with the biggest gains coming on systems with 8 GB of memory or less. The company says the updates were developed with the Windows Insider community and are still set to receive more improvements. -
Microsoft is asking some Xbox Insider participants how they would react to a hypothetical exclusivity push for major Xbox franchises, including a Minecraft scenario that would end sales and new content on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. The questionnaire explores how players might respond if future releases became Xbox console exclusives, but Microsoft has not announced any such decision. -
Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Nano Controller, a compact gamepad launching on November 4, 2026, across dozens of countries. -
Norway’s data protection authority has fined advertising platform Xandr €8.6 million. The regulator concluded that the company shared information about Grindr users with participants in ad auctions without checking whether those people had given the necessary consent. Xandr acted as an intermediary in those auctions and was later acquired by Microsoft. -
At an internal Xbox meeting on October 6, Microsoft gaming chief Asha Sharma said the company is reshaping its studio strategy around both proven hits and new ideas, warning that Xbox cannot depend on past successes alone. She said the division wants its biggest games to grow into global franchises generating billions in revenue, while also creating fresh series that can reach new audiences. -
RUNE says its latest UWP emulator overhaul should help keep Microsoft Store cracks working even after future Windows updates. The group says it has moved the emulator from C++/CX to C++/WinRT and made additional fixes, while also releasing fresh cracks for a range of titles. -
"Releasing a game on Xbox should be easier": Microsoft admits the problem and starts approving anime games
Microsoft has admitted that releasing games on Xbox is too difficult, and has promised to fix it. -
Intel is already making changes after Microsoft used WinHEC 2026 in May to launch the Driver Quality Initiative, a push aimed at improving the quality, reliability, and security of Windows drivers from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. Microsoft also plans to tighten driver requirements and how they are distributed. -
Windows Central says an early build of Garrison, Microsoft's redesigned Xbox app for Windows PC, is already in testing, and the company could roll it out to Xbox Insiders on PC in the coming weeks. -
Windows Search will get thousands of action commands, including system settings changes — coming this fall
Windows Search will get commands for performing actions, including changing system settings. Microsoft plans to add thousands of such commands that can be entered in the search interface starting this fall. -
Microsoft is preparing an event for October 7, 2026, focused on Windows and Surface, and the main debut is likely to be the Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark. The company has confirmed it will talk about Windows, RTX Spark, and Surface at the event, while leaks point to a laptop with up to 128GB of unified memory. -
Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball has pushed back on a report claiming Microsoft had secured exclusive streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, saying the report was incorrect. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games has not announced a PC version, and Ball said the game will not be streamed exclusively or to PC. -
A new operating system, in-house devices, and partner hardware — the head of Xbox has offered a glimpse at plans for the next generation. -
Microsoft says Windows 11 26H2 is rolling out now, but the update is mostly a delivery vehicle for features already shipped in earlier releases rather than a bundle of new consumer tools. On eligible PCs, it installs as a small enablement package and requires only a restart. -
"It's Great to See": Microsoft CEO Praises Xbox Layoffs and Promises Growth as Soon as Next Fiscal Year
While Xbox developers describe chaos and plummeting morale, Microsoft's leadership sees things very differently. The company's CEO is pleased with both its studios and the way they're being cut. -
Microsoft says its 2026 Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 won't be marketed as Copilot+ PCs, even though they still clear the previous hardware bar. Surface vice-president Brett Ostrum confirmed that the company is backing away from the label on the new models, including those powered by Snapdragon X2 Plus, after using it on Surface PCs released in 2025 and earlier. -
Microsoft says the preorder share for GTA 6 on Xbox matches the console's market share, but the company won't disclose specific numbers. Meanwhile, earlier online rumors of a PS5 lead have not been confirmed. -
Microsoft has listed refreshed Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 13 models built around six-core Snapdragon X2 Plus processors and Adreno graphics. The Surface Pro 12-inch will also get an optional 5G version for commercial customers, although Microsoft has not revealed its price or full configuration. -
Juan Vaca had been preparing to help launch Gears of War: E-Day in 2026 before Microsoft's latest Xbox cuts ended his run at The Coalition only days after the game went gold. The news emerged on September 22, and Vaca said the layoff came just four days after his earlier post. -
Microsoft said on September 22, 2026, that it is opening consultation with Ninja Theory employees over a proposed closure after two separate sale agreements for the studio fell through. The announcement is part of a broader Xbox reset that also brings layoffs across several other parts of the division.
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