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Insta360’s new wireless mic looks no bigger than an Apple AirTag

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-03-01 10:10:45

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Having already secured a strong foothold in the action cam market with its Ace Pro lineup, Insta360 is now challenging DJI, Shure, and Rode with the company’s first wireless microphone. Looking comparable in size to an Apple AirTag, the Insta360 Mic Air is one of the smallest and lightest wireless mics now available while still offering up to 10

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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026 – with a catch

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-01 20:46:00

In brief: Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 this October despite its enduring popularity and the fact that hundreds of millions of usable PCs don't support Windows 11. The company recently introduced a new option for personal devices to receive another year of security updates, but it requires using OneDrive. After Windows 10 reaches end-of-life status on October 14, users who enroll in Windows Backup will continue receiving security updates through October 13, 2026, at no extra cos

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Third places and neighborhood enterpenuership: Evidence from Starbucks cafes

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-01 20:10:21

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Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates -- Under One Condition

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-02 18:27:00

Microsoft is closing the door on Windows 10 in October 2025, and will be ceasing security support for that operating system unless users pay $30 for a one-year extended security update. On Tuesday, with less than four months on the clock until support expires, Microsoft has added a free option. Users need to turn on cloud backup and connect it to their OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty big deal because it is still the most widely used Windows OS, accoun

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Meet Mu, the small language model in charge of Microsoft's Settings AI agent

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-03 05:28:00

In brief: Small language models are generally more compact and efficient than LLMs, as they are designed to run on local hardware or edge devices. Microsoft is now bringing yet another SLM to Windows 11, as users apparently need a few AI-powered hints to help them find specific OS settings and customize their PC experience. Microsoft recently announced Mu, a new small language model designed to integrate with the Windows 11 UI experience. Mu will work alongside Phi Silica – the language model p

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Windows 10 users can get extended security updates for 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-03 15:00:23

As we edge closer to Windows 10's end-of-support on October 14, 2025, Microsoft is throwing its more stubborn users another bone. The company previously announced that, for the first time, consumers would be able to purchase one year of Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for $30. Today, Microsoft revealed that you'll also be able to use 1,000 reward points to snap up an ESU. That could be helpful if, like me, you've been slowly amassing Microsoft Rewards and completely forgot they exist

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Windows 10 users can get extended security updates using Microsoft points

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-03 15:00:00

Microsoft says Windows 10 home users who want to delay switching to Windows 11 can enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program at no additional cost using Microsoft Rewards points or enabling Windows Backup to sync their data to the cloud. Windows 10 will reach the end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will stop providing bug fixes and security updates to fix newly discovered vulnerabilities, with unpatched systems exposed to attacks and malware. Windows Insi

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400 million Windows PCs vanished in 3 years. Where did they all go?

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2026-03-03 15:00:15

Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images In today's very very long blog post (more than 2,400 words!) about end-of-support options for Windows 10 PCs, Microsoft tried to bury an unpleasant statistic. That data point is tossed off casually in the opening paragraph, as Microsoft executive VP and consumer chief marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi says, "Today, Windows is the most widely used operating system, powering over a billion monthly active devices..." Sounds pretty good, right? Also: How to get Windows 10

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How to get Windows 10 extended security updates for free: 2 options

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2026-03-03 15:00:19

hxdbzxy / Getty Images With just a few months remaining until the Windows 10 end-of-support date, Microsoft seems to have belatedly realized that owners of tens of millions of consumer PCs running Windows 10 aren't ready to replace their old computers, and they're also not about to fork over $30 for a one-year Extended Security Updates (ESU) subscription. So today, the company waved the white flag and announced new "free enrollment options" for the ESU program, along with a description of the

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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-03 15:00:25

Last fall, Microsoft announced that individuals who wanted to keep using Windows 10 past its official end-of-support date could do so by opting into the company's Extended Security Update (ESU) program at a cost of $30 per PC. That payment would get users a single year of additional security updates. Today, less than four months before that October 14, 2025, cutoff, Microsoft is announcing additional options for people who can't or don't want to pay that fee. Individuals who want to pay $30 for

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Microsoft makes Windows 10 extended security updates free, but there’s a catch

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-03 15:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft revealed last year that it will charge consumers $30 for a year of extra security updates to Windows 10. Now, it’s allowing consumers to enroll into its Extended Security Updates (ESU) free of charge ahead of the Windows 10 end of support on October 14th. But there’s a catch. Consumers will have three options to get ESU on their personal Windows 10 PCs, and the free

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Xbox will reportedly conduct another major round of layoffs next week

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-03 23:58:46

It seems the cuts just keep on coming within Microsoft's gaming division. A company-wide reorganization is taking place, and that's slated to include another major round of layoffs within the Xbox team. Those cuts will be confirmed next week, according to Bloomberg. Engadget has contacted Microsoft for comment. Microsoft confirmed last month that it would lay off about three percent of its total workforce across all teams, levels and regions in an attempt to streamline operations and flatten it

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The 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth gamepad drops to $15 ahead of Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-04 05:00:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Amazon Prime Day deals are already popping up online, and one of the best ones we've found so far is on a teeny, tiny 8BitDo controller. The 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth gamepad is on sale for only $15 right now, which is $10 off its usual price and a record low. It comes in green and blue,

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Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Here are your options before it all ends in 3 months

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2026-03-04 05:47:00

Microsoft / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Have you decided what to do with your Windows 10 PCs when they reach their official end-of-support date three months from now? I know some people who are convinced that Microsoft will back down at the last minute and extend that deadline. Take this prediction to the bank: That's not gonna happen. Also: How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - 2 free options The end date is right there on the Microsoft Support document that list

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This Billionaire Turned a Software Firm Into a $42 Billion Bitcoin Whale

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-03-04 05:58:55

Michael Saylor doesn’t just believe in Bitcoin. He’s betting his entire company on it. On Saturday, the billionaire founder of MicroStrategy, once a sleepy business software firm, announced he had bought another 245 bitcoins for around $26 million, paying an average of $105,856 per coin. That brings MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings to a jaw-dropping 592,345 BTC, acquired for $41.87 billion at an average cost of $70,681 per coin. Saylor posted the update to his 4.4 million followers on X, bragg

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Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-04 05:17:05

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is planning to cut jobs in the company’s Xbox gaming business, as early as next week. I first reported in Notepad earlier this month that Microsoft was planning Xbox layoffs “potentially by the end of the month,” and now Bloomberg says a round of “major layoffs” is due next week. I understand managers at Microsoft have been briefed about Xbox cuts and wider layoffs i

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A week in Xbox VR with Microsoft and Meta’s new $399 headset

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-04 10:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft and Meta announced an Xbox-branded Quest VR headset last year, and it’s going on sale today for $399.99. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is a custom colorway VR headset that comes bundled with an Xbox wireless controller, matching Touch Plus controllers, and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. I’ve been using the Quest 3S Xbox Edition over the past week, and I wa

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What tech titans Linus Torvalds and Bill Gates talked about in their first meeting

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2026-03-05 00:00:19

Microsoft/Mark Russinovich Boy, do I wish I had been at this dinner. For decades, Microsoft and Linux fought like cats and dogs. However, while the conflict has cooled down, and Microsoft loves Linux these days, the two leaders, Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds, had never met… until now. Also: Your jump from Windows 10 to Linux gets easier with KDE Plasma 6.4 Mark Russinovich, Microsoft Azure CTO, decided it would be neat if he could somehow get the pair and Dave

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Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food, study finds

news.ycombinator.com Sandee Lamotte 2026-03-05 00:08:11

Food & health Corporate news Pollution See all topics Follow Ripping the plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and veggies you purchased at the grocery store may contaminate your food with micro- and nanoplastics, according to new research. Plastic contamination may also occur when you’re unwrapping deli meat and cheese, steeping a tea bag in hot water, or opening cartons of milk or orange juice. Glass bottles and jars with a plastic-coated metal closure may also shed microscopic bit

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Removal of unwanted drivers from Windows Update

news.ycombinator.com Follow This Blog Board To Get Notified When There'S New Activity 2026-02-28 12:38:28

This blog post is intended to notify all Windows Hardware program partners that Microsoft has taken a strategic initiative to clean up legacy drivers published on Windows Update to reduce security and compatibility risks. The rationale behind this initiative is to ensure that we have the optimal set of drivers on Windows Update that cater to a variety of hardware devices across the windows ecosystem, while making sure that Microsoft Windows security posture is not compromised. This initiative in

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Windows 11’s indicators for volume and brightness can soon be moved out of the way

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-04 23:16:58

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that will let you move hardware indicators pop-ups like volume and screen brightness to the top-left and top-center positions of a display. The customization feature is part of a new Dev Channel build of Windows 11 that also includes a new Recall homepage that lists the top three apps and websites you’ve used in a 24-hour period.

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Next-gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 expected in 2027, powered by AMD's UDNA graphics

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-06 00:26:00

Something to look forward to: If rumors prove accurate, Sony and Microsoft may once again align on GPU architecture for their next-generation consoles, this time leveraging AMD's upcoming UDNA graphics platform. The expected performance gains in ray tracing and AI upscaling suggest a significant shift that could outpace current PC GPUs on a per-compute-unit basis. With both companies also exploring handheld form factors and staggered launch timelines, these developments offer an early look at th

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Xbox App for PC Now Integrates Your Steam Games

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-05 23:48:00

The Xbox App on PC is now integrating purchased games from people's libraries across various supported storefronts, including Steam, Microsoft announced Monday. This feature is currently limited to those in the Xbox Insider program, which gives early access to software updates. Windows users can access the Xbox Insider Hub here. The update aggregates all titles across supported PC gaming storefronts to turn the Xbox App into a universal launcher. This is especially handy for people who buy game

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Super Micro shares fall on planned $2 billion convertible debt offering

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2026-03-06 05:00:48

Super Micro Computer shares fell about 6% on Monday after the server maker said it plans to offer $2 billion in convertible notes, maturing in 2030. A company's stock often falls on the announcement of a convertible offering because the eventual conversion to equity could dilute existing shareholders' stakes. Super Micro, which has seen its business boom due to soaring demand for Nvidia's artificial intelligence processors, said in a press release that it plans to use the proceeds from the off

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Microsoft surprises MS-DOS fans with remake of ancient text editor that works on Linux

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-06 10:23:35

Last month, Microsoft released a modern remake of its classic MS-DOS Editor, bringing back a piece of computing history that first appeared in MS-DOS 5.0 back in 1991. The new open source tool, built with Rust and simply called "Edit," works on Windows, macOS, and—in a twist that would have seemed unlikely three decades ago—Linux. The cross-platform availability has delighted longtime users who never expected to see Microsoft's text editor running on their preferred operating system. "30 years

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Microsoft’s Xbox UI update lets you pin games and customize your homescreen

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-06 10:11:50

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is rolling out a new update to its Xbox Home UI that allows Xbox owners to pin apps and games on the homescreen. It’s part of a number of customization changes to the Xbox Home UI, including the ability to hide system apps and reduce the number of apps and games listed in the most recently used section. You can pin up to three of your recently launched games or apps

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Microsoft Is Ditching Passwords for Passkeys: How to Switch Before the August Deadline

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-06 14:00:00

Did you know there's a safer alternative to passwords? Some companies are implementing passkeys, which essentially use your biometric data, like fingerprint or facial recognition to log into your account as the first step. Passkeys can cut out risky password habits that 49% of US adults have, according to a recent CNET survey. Using the same password for multiple accounts and even using personal information, like your name, as a part of your password can lead to hackers guessing it or your pass

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Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds meet for the first time at tech titans' dinner

techspot.com Rob Thubron 2026-03-06 20:22:00

What just happened? Given that there was a time when Microsoft called Linux a "cancer," it's little surprise that the Redmond firm's co-founder and long-time boss Bill Gates had never met Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel. But that changed recently when the two attended a dinner, and it appears to have gone well. Microsoft chief technical officer Mark Russinovich posted evidence of the historic dinner in a LinkedIn post. Dave Cutler, the legendary programmer and lead architect of the

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Microsoft adds Steam games to its Xbox PC app on Windows

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-06 20:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is starting to test its new aggregated gaming library in its Xbox PC app on Windows. Xbox Insiders will now be able to see their Steam and Battle.net games all within the Xbox app this week — making it a single launcher for most installed PC games. This new consolidated library will roll out to the Xbox app later this year, as well as new devices like the ROG Xbox Al

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Recycled Polyester Saved This American Factory. Environmentalists Hate It

wired.com Alden Wicker 2026-03-07 21:00:00

In the bottle processing plant in Reidsville, North Carolina, drifts of plastic particles, like snow banks, are piled in every nook of the machinery that chops the bottles into flake. When I ask our tour guide, a floor manager, if he worries about breathing it in, he says he doesn't. "We do a good job of cleaning it up," he says, adding that the bags of dust that are vacuumed up are sold off, and the wastewater is filtered. But I’m concerned. A 2023 study of a UK plastics recycling plant found

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Insta360’s new wireless mic looks no bigger than an Apple AirTag

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