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Bethesda QA union authorizes strike against Microsoft
By Samuel Tolbert published
ZeniMax Workers United, a union representing QA workers on Bethesda Softworks games, has authorized a strike as negotiations with Microsoft continue.

These 3 Windows apps from Microsoft changed my life forever
By Ben Wilson published
Microsoft @ 50 I used (almost) every edition of Microsoft's operating system, so it's time to remember some of its iconic first-party programs.

Windows 98 supports modern AI models — A missed opportunity?
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Andreessen Horowitz's co-founder recently revealed that a small Llama AI model successfully ran on Windows 98.

Playing Age of Empires 2 instilled my lifelong love of RTS
By Samuel Tolbert published
Microsoft @ 50 As Microsoft is turning 50, I'm reflecting on how playing Age of Empires 2 at a young age set me up for a life of appreciating strategy games.

Bill Gates: I'd start Microsoft again as an AI-centric firm
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft @ 50 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says he'd start the company again as an AI-centric firm to rival OpenAI, Google, and more.

A look back at Microsoft's famously canceled devices
By Zac Bowden published
Microsoft @ 50 As Microsoft turns 50, we take a look at some of the canceled devices we almost had from the Redmond giant.

News Roundup: Smaller Surface Pro, Windows 11 block, and Amazon warning Surface and Xbox shoppers
By Sean Endicott published
News This week, Microsoft cracked down on a Windows 11 setup trick, leaks confirmed a 12-inch Surface Pro, and Amazon warned shoppers about high Xbox and Surface returns.

The 7 best moments in Xbox history
By Brendan Lowry published
Microsoft @ 50 Xbox has been around for nearly half of Microsoft's 50-year history. Here are the seven best moments from the brand's past.
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