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Xbox's new CEO personally ended the "This is an Xbox" campaign to rebuild brand identity

Asha Sharma, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, personally decided to end the "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign shortly after taking charge of the company's gaming division, according to a report published this week by The Information. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to media that "Asha......

Microsoft posts worst quarterly drop since 2008 as Big Tech AI spending alarms investors

The first quarter of 2026 has proven punishing for the technology sector as investors revolt against the scale of artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and Oracle have all seen their shares fall sharply, with the collective capital expenditure plans of the......

Microsoft faces AI monetization doubts as Copilot overhaul raises concerns

Melius Research has lowered its price target on Microsoft to 400 dollars from 430, maintaining a neutral rating and signaling growing skepticism about the company’s ability to convert its heavy artificial intelligence investments into sustained revenue. Analyst Ben Reitzes described Microsoft’s......

XBOW secures $120 million and integrates AI pentesting with Microsoft

XBOW, a Seattle-based cybersecurity startup, has raised $120 million in a Series C funding round and expanded its partnership with Microsoft to embed AI-driven penetration testing into enterprise security workflows. The latest funding, led by DFJ Growth and Northzone with participation from Sofina and......

Microsoft unveils Project Helix, next generation Xbox with PC gaming support

Microsoft Gaming chief executive Asha Sharma announced Wednesday that the company’s next generation Xbox console is operating under the codename Project Helix, confirming the device will support both Xbox and PC games in what could become the company’s most ambitious hardware platform. Sharma......

Codelco and Microsoft partner to explore AI in mining operations

Chile's state-owned copper producer, Codelco, the world's largest copper mining company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, automation, and digital security in mining operations. The announcement was......

Helion reaches 150 million degrees in private fusion milestone

Helion Energy said its Polaris prototype reactor has achieved plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius and demonstrated measurable deuterium tritium fusion, marking a first for a privately developed fusion machine. The company described the breakthrough as a significant step toward its goal......

EU tests Matrix protocol to replace US communication platforms

The European Union ramps up efforts to slash reliance on American technology amid geopolitical tensions with Washington that expose digital vulnerabilities. France plans to migrate 2.5 million public servants from platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams to a national videoconferencing solution by 2027,......

Microsoft loses $357 billion in second-largest single-day market drop

Microsoft's market capitalization plunged by $357 billion on Thursday, securing the second-largest one-day loss in stock market history. Investors punished the tech giant over slowing cloud growth and rising doubts about the returns from its massive artificial intelligence investments. The stock......