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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 2026-03-03 17:47:00

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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Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week

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

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 2026-03-03 22:00:00

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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After successfully entering Earth’s atmosphere, a European spacecraft is lost

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-04 03:32:24

A European company that seeks to develop orbital spacecraft for cargo, and eventually humans, took a step forward this week with a test flight that saw its "Mission Possible" vehicle power up and fly successfully in orbit before making a controlled reentry into Earth's atmosphere. However, after encountering an "issue," the Exploration Company lost contact with its spacecraft a few minutes before touchdown in the ocean. In an update on LinkedIn Tuesday morning, the company characterized the te

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

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2026-03-04 12:00:19

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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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 00:38:28

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 11:16:58

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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Getting the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones? Here’s a free $30 gift card!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-05 03:08:29

The hottest headphones in the audio gear market are the Sony WH-100XM6. They just launched in mid-May 2025, so they are still very new. This means we don’t expect any discounts to come anytime soon, but there is still a nice incentive for those who are getting these popular cans. Let’s talk about it! Buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones with a free $30 gift card for $448 ($31.99 off) This offer is available from Amazon, and the offer applies to all color versions available. These include Black, M

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

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-03-05 12:26:00

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 11:48:00

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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Amazon Doubles Project Kuiper Satellite Fleet in Race to Catch Up to SpaceX's Starlink

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-05 17:31:00

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The Newest Alamo Drafthouse Is a World-First Godzilla Cinematic Experience

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2026-03-05 22:00:42

Alamo Drafthouse is working on a multi-year alliance with Toho that will bring with it new merch and special Godzilla programming—and it’s kicking off today with the opening of a new Drafthouse theater in California that will become the world’s first fully Godzilla-themed cinema. io9 can exclusively reveal the first details about Drafthouse and Toho’s new partnership, which formally kicks off with today’s opening of the Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair, at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, Cali

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

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-05 22:23:35

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 2026-03-05 22:11:50

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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Vera C. Rubin Observatory Releases First Breathtaking Celestial Images

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-06 00:57:00

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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 02:00:00

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 08:22:00

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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Software 3.0 is powered by LLMs, prompts, and vibe coding - what you need know

zdnet.com Joe Mckendrick 2026-03-06 08:00:04

dan/Getty Are large language models (LLMs) our new operating systems? If so, they are changing the definition of what we consider to be software. Also: 8 ways to write better ChatGPT prompts - and get the results you want faster Several analogies are used to describe the impact of fast-evolving AI technologies, such as utilities, time-sharing systems, and operating systems. Andrej Karpathy, co-founder of OpenAI and former senior director of AI at Tesla, believes that an operating system is th

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Microsoft adds Steam games to its Xbox PC app on Windows

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-03-06 08:00:00

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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Rocknix is an immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-02 22:44:18

Welcome to the ROCKNIX Wiki ¶ Just Enough Linux Operating System (ROCKNIX) is an immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices focused on retro gaming emulation. It is developed by a small community of enthusiasts and our goal is to produce an operating system that has the features and capabilities we need and to have fun as we develop it. Integrated cross-device local and remote network play. In-game touch support on supported devices. Fine grain control for battery life or perfo

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Backlash to artificial dye grows as Kraft ditches coloring for Kool-Aid, Jell-O

news.ycombinator.com Rachel Roubein 2026-03-06 17:18:21

Kraft Heinz promised Tuesday to purge certain artificial food dyes from its products by the end of 2027, a move that follows pressure from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to excise color additives from the nation’s food supply because of potential health risks. The company said it will replace food, drug and cosmetic (FD&C) dyes with natural versions when possible; create new colors and shades, if necessary; or simply remove colors. Nearly 90 percent of Kraft Heinz prod

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Cybercriminals use fake GitHub Minecraft mods to target young players

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-03-06 22:03:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? Hundreds of GitHub repositories offering Minecraft mods have become the latest battleground in a sophisticated malware campaign, targeting the game's vast and creative player community. At the heart of this operation is the Stargazers Ghost Network, an elaborate cybercriminal infrastructure uncovered by Check Point Research. Unlike typical malware campaigns, Stargazers Ghost Net

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I recommend this Windows tablet for work travel over the iPad Pro - and it's on sale

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-03-07 00:30:13

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft made one of the best work tablets of 2024 with the 11th-generation Surface Pro for $1,000. It's one of the latest Copilot+ PCs housing next-gen hardware, long-lasting battery, and a stunning OLED touchscreen. As great as it may be, the device's generative AI features don't perform at the same level as the rest of the machine's features. $999.99 at Best Buy At Amazon, the 512GB Microsoft Surface Pro is on sale for $900. That is a 25% disount. Copilot+ PCs have

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European leaders worry they’re too reliant on U.S. tech

techcrunch.com Anthony Ha 2026-03-06 22:16:09

In Brief European governments may be reconsidering their use of American technology and services, according to a new report in The New York Times. The flashpoint seems to come after President Donald Trump sanctioned Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, over the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant. In response, Microsoft turned off Khan’s email address. Casper Klynge, a

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OpenAI May Have Screwed Up So Badly That Its Entire Future Is Under Threat

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-06 23:00:08

OpenAI May Have Screwed Up So Badly That Its Entire Future Is Under Threat Battle of the titans. Forgiveness or Permission In its quest to become a for-profit entity, OpenAI may have catastrophically fumbled the bag with its patron Microsoft. As the Financial Times reports based on insider interviews, Microsoft is ready to walk away from the frustrating negotiations with OpenAI as both parties seek to renew their partnership amid the latter's for-profit push. Earlier in the week, the Wall St

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Microsoft suspended the email account of an ICC prosecutor at The Hague

news.ycombinator.com Adam Satariano 2026-03-06 18:06:15

“The I.C.C. showed this can happen,” said Bart Groothuis, a former head of cybersecurity for the Dutch Ministry of Defense who is now a member of the European Parliament. “It’s not just fantasy.” Mr. Groothuis once supported U.S. tech firms but has done a “180-degree flip-flop,” he said. “We have to take steps as Europe to do more for our sovereignty.” Some at the I.C.C. are now using Proton, a Swiss company that provides encrypted email services, three people with knowledge of the communicati

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Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2026-03-06 16:48:00

Forward-looking: Microsoft has traditionally maintained strong backward compatibility with older hardware and software. However, the company is now working to phase out as many legacy drivers as possible in an effort to streamline the Windows Update process and reduce its overall complexity. According to a recent post addressing partners in the Windows Hardware Program, Microsoft is working to remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update system. The company says the goal is to reduce security

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Microsoft's Family Safety Feature Is Blocking Chrome: Here's the Workaround

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-06 20:44:00

Microsoft's Family Safety feature is designed to block certain types of websites from children. Apparently, it's also been blocking Google's Chrome browser -- but there is a workaround. Chrome, a web browser launched by Google in 2008 -- is not working when users have the Family Safety Feature enabled. The first report of the bug seems to date to June 3, when a user posted on Google's online support board. The user noted that Chrome constantly closed when the person tried to use it. Restarti

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NYC proposes 5 percent raise for rideshare drivers in a bid to appease Uber and Lyft

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-07 08:00:11

New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) have settled on new minimum-wage rules for rideshare drivers, Bloomberg reports. Drivers will receive a five percent raise under the new proposal, a compromise to keep Uber and Lyft from locking drivers out of their apps. The proposal needs to be voted on by the TLC's board of commissioners before it goes into effect, but assuming it does, it'll end months of uncertainty for drivers working in the city. Uber began sporadically locking drivers

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Tesla Just Admitted Something Wildly Embarrassing About What'll Be in the Front Seat of All Its Robotaxis

futurism.com Unknown 2026-03-07 12:06:18

Tesla is poised to finally launch its long-awaited robotaxi service this weekend in Austin, Texas. But there's a huge, embarrassing catch. As Electrek reports, the self-driving cabs will have a human "safety monitor" plunked in the front passenger seat — a far cry from Elon Musk's bold promise that his automaker would be hosting unsupervised rides this summer. The hilarious admission was disclosed in the recent invitations Tesla sent out to those interested in participating in the robotaxi ser

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Latest Tech News

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

Microsoft planning ‘major’ Xbox layoffs next week

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

After successfully entering Earth’s atmosphere, a European spacecraft is lost

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

Removal of unwanted drivers from Windows Update

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

Getting the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones? Here’s a free $30 gift card!

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Amazon Doubles Project Kuiper Satellite Fleet in Race to Catch Up to SpaceX's Starlink

The Newest Alamo Drafthouse Is a World-First Godzilla Cinematic Experience

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

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

Vera C. Rubin Observatory Releases First Breathtaking Celestial Images

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

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

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Microsoft adds Steam games to its Xbox PC app on Windows

Rocknix is an immutable Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices

Backlash to artificial dye grows as Kraft ditches coloring for Kool-Aid, Jell-O

Cybercriminals use fake GitHub Minecraft mods to target young players

I recommend this Windows tablet for work travel over the iPad Pro - and it's on sale

European leaders worry they’re too reliant on U.S. tech

OpenAI May Have Screwed Up So Badly That Its Entire Future Is Under Threat

Microsoft suspended the email account of an ICC prosecutor at The Hague

Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update

Microsoft's Family Safety Feature Is Blocking Chrome: Here's the Workaround

NYC proposes 5 percent raise for rideshare drivers in a bid to appease Uber and Lyft

Tesla Just Admitted Something Wildly Embarrassing About What'll Be in the Front Seat of All Its Robotaxis

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