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EA officially going private in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi Arabian investment — CEO Andrew Wilson to stay
samuelwtolbert@gmail.com (Samuel Tolbert) , Samuel Tolbert, Windows Central
Publisher EA is officially going private, with a $55 billion deal backed by private equity and Saudi Arabian investment announced.
Sep 29, 2025, 9:31 PM
"They're nanoseconds behind us" — NVIDIA's CEO sounds alarm on China's AI rise and questions US chip strategy
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
Huawei recently announced a three-year plan to overtake NVIDIA's AI dominance in China, and that's bad news for the US firm struggling with restrictions.
Sep 29, 2025, 2:00 PM
Microsoft reacts to President Trump's shocking $100K H-1B visa fee — "creating anxiety and uncertainty"
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
It was a frantic weekend for Microsoft following Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee announcement, but some of the concern was unfounded due to confusing guidance. Here's what we know so far.
Sep 22, 2025, 2:05 PM
Tariffs bite Xbox fans even harder, as Microsoft (again) increases Xbox Series X|S prices in the US — here's how much more you'll pay
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
Microsoft cites challenging "macroeconomic" environment for the price increases, which sees the Xbox Series X hit a whopping $649.99.
Sep 19, 2025, 7:00 PM
"It is not the fault of the United States" — China bans top tech firms from buying NVIDIA's latest AI chip
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
Chinese officials have reportedly ordered top tech firms to stop buying and testing NVIDIA's new RTX Pro 6000D AI GPU.
Sep 18, 2025, 5:01 PM
OpenAI is building another Stargate roject in the UK — scaling up to a whopping 31,000 of NVIDIA's most advanced GPUs
richard.devine@futurenet.com (Richard Devine) , Richard Devine, Windows Central
The rumored OpenAI and NVIDIA UK AI project is official, with the creation of Stargate UK bringing OpenAI's tech for "sovereign" AI in the country.
Sep 17, 2025, 1:29 PM
Microsoft announces $30 billion UK investment — massive week for AI investment kicks off
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
Microsoft is pouring $30 billion into the UK to build out AI infrastructure and its largest-ever supercomputer. This is its biggest investment in the country's history and a massive boost to the global AI race.
Sep 16, 2025, 8:34 PM
Massive new Google datacenter plans give a stark look at AI's impact on the environment — as bad as 500 flights to Spain every week of the year
richard.devine@futurenet.com (Richard Devine) , Richard Devine, Windows Central
Plans for an upcoming Google datacenter in the UK show a bleak look at the impact AI is having on the environment, with the same CO2 emissions as hundreds of flights to Europe every day.
Sep 15, 2025, 6:15 PM
"NVIDIA violated the anti-monopoly law" — China's ongoing investigation digs up antitrust violations as trade tensions mount
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
China's State Administration for Market Regulation has released a statement that finds NVIDIA guilty of anti-trust practices.
Sep 15, 2025, 2:16 PM
NVIDIA and OpenAI CEOs accompanying President Trump's UK state visit — major AI projects on the agenda
richard.devine@futurenet.com (Richard Devine) , Richard Devine, Windows Central
As the UK readies for a second state visit from President Trump, Sam Altman and Jensen Huang of OpenAI and NVIDIA are also making the trip, with major AI projects on the agenda.
Sep 14, 2025, 12:02 PM
Microsoft dodges EU antitrust fine — unbundles Teams from Office 365
Adam Hales, Windows Central
After a five-year antitrust battle, Microsoft will offer Office 365 without Teams at a lower price — and improve interoperability with rival platforms.
Sep 11, 2025, 5:00 PM
"That's not AI's fault, that is the capitalist system" — The 'Godfather of AI' warns how the tech will wipe out jobs but boost profits
kevinokemwa@outlook.com (Kevin Okemwa) , Kevin Okemwa, Windows Central
"Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton claims the tech will lead to mass unemployment as companies replace employees using the growing tech to generate profits.
Sep 8, 2025, 11:41 AM
Inside Microsoft’s massive AI agreement with the U.S. — what it means for taxpayers and tech
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
Microsoft’s $3.1B deal with the US government brings free Copilot, Azure discounts, and waived data fees to federal agencies for up to 36 months.
Sep 6, 2025, 1:07 PM
U.S. agencies offered $6B in Microsoft cloud savings — discounts span Office, Azure, and AI tools
Adam Hales, Windows Central
Microsoft has struck a $6B cloud savings deal with the U.S. government, cutting costs on Office, Azure, Dynamics, and cybersecurity tools, while offering a free year of Copilot AI to federal workers.
Sep 3, 2025, 8:00 PM
Microsoft partners with US government — AI rollout predicted to save over $3 billion
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
Microsoft’s $3.1B deal with the US government brings free Copilot, Azure discounts, and waived data fees to federal agencies for up to 36 months.
Sep 2, 2025, 3:19 PM
Intel just got $5.7B from the US government — but Trump could block foundry spinoff
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
The US will soon hold a 9.9% stake in Intel and can claim more stock if Intel cedes foundry control.
Sep 1, 2025, 10:04 PM
BREAKING: US government to purchase 10% stake in Intel, according to report — here's what we know
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
The US government is reportedly set to acquire a 10% stake in Intel, according to Bloomberg. It's a move that could reshape America’s semiconductor strategy. President Trump confirmed the deal, calling it “a great deal for them.”
Aug 22, 2025, 6:18 PM
NVIDIA builds a weaker AI chip for China — but will it pass the policy test?
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, NVIDIA continues its ambitious push in China, unveiling plans for the B30A AI chip—an advanced counterpart to the H20—aiming to secure market share against local competitors while navigating complex export control regu…
Aug 20, 2025, 9:04 PM
PlayStation hikes prices after Xbox — inflation or just peer pressure? Here’s what each model will now cost.
samuelwtolbert@gmail.com (Samuel Tolbert) , Samuel Tolbert, Windows Central
In a surprising turn, Sony confirmed a price increase for its PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S., effective August 21, as economic pressures mount. This hike follows similar rises by Microsoft and reflects ongoing challenges in the gaming hardware market.
Aug 20, 2025, 7:57 PM
"I'm worried about China" — OpenAI's Sam Altman doesn't believe export controls will slow foreign progress in AI supremacy war
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
In an interview with CNBC, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that he doesn't believe export controls will work to curb China's AI progress, and that the US is underestimating its power.
Aug 20, 2025, 11:02 AM
Perplexity made a sky-high $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome — a bold and unusual move in the midst of antitrust scrutiny
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
Perplexity made a $34.5 billion offer for Chrome, far above its own value, but Google has no plans to sell the world’s most-used browser.
Aug 18, 2025, 12:48 PM
NVIDIA and AMD will pay 15% for the right to sell to China in Trump's AI chip tax — "America cannot repeat 5G and lose telecommunication leadership"
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.
Aug 16, 2025, 4:14 PM
With GTA 6, next-gen exclusives, and a console comeback on the horizon, Xbox risks sitting on the sidelines — here's why
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
Hardware definitely isn't Xbox's focus anymore, but with all of its extra-curricular distractions, it could end up missing this easy opportunity to actually sell more Xbox Series X|S consoles than usual.
Aug 16, 2025, 3:12 PM
Trump’s changing stance on Intel's "conflicted" CEO Lip-Bu Tan sparks talk of government stake in the chipmaker
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
In a pivot, President Trump praises Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following their recent meeting, unveiling potential plans to acquire a stake in the chipmaker.
Aug 15, 2025, 2:12 PM
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