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"Cancel ChatGPT" movement goes mainstream after OpenAI closes deal with U.S. Department of War — as Anthropic refuses to surveil American citizens
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
After Anthropic refused flat out to agree to apply Claude AI to autonomous weapons and mass surveillance of American citizens, OpenAI jumps right into bed with the United States Department of War.
Feb 28, 2026, 10:21 AM
Microsoft might be getting U.S. tariff exemptions on chips supplied by TSMC — potentially dramatically lowering costs
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
One of the biggest problems facing Microsoft's capex pertains to chip tariffs, and the U.S. might finally be waking up to the self-inflicted pain it's causing.
Feb 10, 2026, 8:40 PM
Larian director has a "crash out on main" over HBO's Baldur's Gate 3 TV show, but CEO Swen Vincke is more optimistic — "the conversation we had ... gives me hope"
lowryb3865@gmail.com (Brendan Lowry) , Brendan Lowry, Windows Central
The news that Baldur's Gate 3 is getting an HBO TV show was a huge shock to everyone, and even Larian devs have mixed feelings about it.
Feb 6, 2026, 6:57 PM
Microsoft is in hot water for, well ... water abuse — data center water use expected 'to more than double' by 2030
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
Once upon a time, Microsoft pledged to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030. Those efforts seem to have gone up in smoke.
Jan 28, 2026, 12:18 AM
Microsoft stock continues downward trend, dropping 10% — ballooning infrastructure CAPEX, shrinking AI hype, and Google blamed
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
Microsoft execs have offloaded millions of dollars worth of stock over the past quarter, as the firm's outlook (no pun intended) looks murky.
Jan 16, 2026, 12:23 PM
You won't see Acer Nitro Blaze handheld gaming PCs at CES 2026 — I asked why, and this is what a PR representative told me
rebecca.spear@futurenet.com (Rebecca Spear) , Rebecca Spear, Windows Central
Acer previously revealed three handheld gaming PCs, but none of them are at CES 2026. Here's what an Acer PR representative told me when I asked about these devices.
Jan 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
Microsoft snubbed: TIME's "Person of the Year" ignores Microsoft and Nadella in AI spotlight
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
Time Magazine's famed "Person of the Year" was dedicated to the architects of AI this year, and the lack of representation for Microsoft betrays how far the company has fallen behind.
Dec 14, 2025, 5:12 PM
Xbox leadership gets a shake-up in 2026 — current CFO Tim Stuart transitions to COO of ZeniMax Media
samuelwtolbert@gmail.com (Samuel Tolbert) , Samuel Tolbert, Windows Central
Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart is transitioning to ZeniMax Media COO in 2026, while Xavier Pokorzynski takes over his old role.
Dec 12, 2025, 6:33 PM
From the console to the Oche — Xbox and Target Darts press 'Start' on an incredible new collaboration
richard.devine@futurenet.com (Richard Devine) , Richard Devine, Windows Central
Score more with Xbox and this latest collaboration, for real. It's not a console, a PC, or even a piece of tech. Say hello to the first Xbox dartboard!
Dec 10, 2025, 5:16 PM
Trump warns without uniform rules “AI WILL BE DESTROYED IN ITS INFANCY” — critics warn of federal overreach
sean.endicott@futurenet.com (Sean Endicott) , Sean Endicott, Windows Central
President Trump plans an AI executive order to block state-level regulations, prompting warnings from officials who argue the move hands too much power to the federal government.
Dec 8, 2025, 7:05 PM
Microsoft is reportedly partnering with Foxconn to expand Xbox manufacturing by "4.8 million" devices per year — as Grand Theft Auto 6 looms
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
Thanks to United States tariffs, customers in the U.S. and around the world are being forced to pay higher prices for electronic goods of all types. Xbox was no exception. To combat this, many companies are moving to lower-tariff regions, like Vietnam.
Dec 4, 2025, 4:59 AM
This Xbox Series X Best Buy deal (no, seriously) throws in a $100 gift card for Cyber Monday — hurry if you want to save
samuelwtolbert@gmail.com (Samuel Tolbert) , Samuel Tolbert, Windows Central
A Cyber Monday deal at Best Buy will net you a $100 gift card when you buy an Xbox Series X, making it easily the best deal on an Xbox console this season.
Dec 1, 2025, 8:27 PM
"China is going to win the AI race" — NVIDIA CEO makes his boldest claim yet before backtracking hours later
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was recently quoted as saying that China will win the AI race, before clarifying his comment in a separate X post. Was it a slip of the tongue, or was it real foresight?
Nov 6, 2025, 10:15 PM
Microsoft is investing $15.2 billion in the world's AI hotspot — Why that's great news for NVIDIA and its specialized GPUs
c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central
Microsoft says it plans to spend another $7.9 billion in the UAE's AI buildout from 2026 until 2029, and NVIDIA's specialized AI GPUs are at the heart of the expenses.
Nov 4, 2025, 2:34 PM
White House responds to use of Halo icon Master Chief — "Only one leader is fully committed to giving power to the players"
Michaelrhoglund@gmail.com (Michael Hoglund) , Michael Hoglund, Windows Central
Following the use of AI imagery on Friday, the White House has released a statement.
Oct 29, 2025, 1:33 PM
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is "looking forward," to the next Xbox — "We want to do innovative work on the system side, on both console and PC."
jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central
In a new interview, Microsoft CEO offered some rare comments on Xbox's gaming strategy, talking up the new console and musing on the death of the Xbox exclusive.
Oct 28, 2025, 9:33 PM
Halo: Combat Evolved remake sparks backlash as fans, devs, and even politicians weigh in — excitement meets skepticism
Adam Hales, Windows Central
The long-rumored Halo CE Remake has finally been revealed, showcasing The Silent Cartographer mission rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. Fans are split between excitement and concern — praising the visuals, mature tone, and attention to nostalgia, while criticizing …
Oct 27, 2025, 2:04 PM
Microsoft is giving Xbox yet another price hike — this time it's hitting game developers, and "macroeconomic developments" are to blame
lowryb3865@gmail.com (Brendan Lowry) , Brendan Lowry, Windows Central
Development kits for Microsoft's Xbox consoles are getting a major price hike just one month after the systems themselves were made more expensive.
Oct 21, 2025, 7:14 PM
Microsoft is reportedly moving Surface and Xbox production — no prizes for guessing why
Adam Hales, Windows Central
Microsoft is reportedly planning to move Surface production out of China by 2026 and is also encouraging Xbox production to be shifted overseas. The move comes amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions, with new tariffs, port fees, and export restrictions dri…
Oct 17, 2025, 11:53 AM
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
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