AMD further details next-generation devices partnership with Microsoft
Published in Gaming


AMD's CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, releases a brief video statement

Following the Microsoft announcement detailing an expanded partnership with AMD to make next-generation devices, AMD has now released a short video statement, giving more details about the extent of that partnership.

Microsoft axes thousands more staff
Published in News
Thursday, 19 June 2025 09:45

Microsoft axes thousands more staff


Vole keeps shovelling cash into AI

Microsoft is prepping to sack several thousand staff in the coming weeks as it trims the fat before launching into another fiscal year with its AI ambitions still burning through cash.

Microsoft could walk away from OpenAI talks
Published in AI


Huge deal wobbles as OpenAI pushes for profit pivot

Software King of the World, Microsoft is ready to bin its negotiations with OpenAI as the ChatGPT outfit tries to morph into a fully for-profit company.

AMD gets the Xbox gig
Published in Gaming
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 11:25

AMD gets the Xbox gig


Next-gen Xbox could get a Windows makeover

AMD and Microsoft have joined forces to cook up the next generation of Xbox consoles, but the latest teaser video suggests this time it might not just be about silicon.

Microsoft bends the knee to EU with 365 suite
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Data will not head to the US 

Software King of the World, Microsoft has finally admitted that the EU doesn’t like its cloudy grasp on everything and rolled out a neutered version of its 365 suite that keeps data on European soil.

Bromance between Vole and OpenAI over
Published in News
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 09:29

Bromance between Vole and OpenAI over


Altman's outfit considers going nuclear 

Tensions are bubbling up between OpenAI and its deep-pocketed backer Microsoft as they start scrapping over control, competition, and how much cash is on the table.

German state expels Microsoft
Published in News
Monday, 16 June 2025 10:56

German state expels Microsoft


Schleswig-Holstein doesn’t want teams


The German state of Schleswig-Holstein is revolting and ditching the software King of the world, Microsoft, from its public sector.

Microsoft's new Xbox handhelds aim at the Switch and Steam Deck
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Takes aim at the portable gaming throne with Windows 

Microsoft just waded into handheld gaming with both feet, taking direct aim at the Nintendo Switch 2 and Valve’s Steam Deck.

Builder.ai’s AI was fake
Published in AI
Tuesday, 03 June 2025 09:26

Builder.ai’s AI was fake


Startup torched $450 million on fake bots and now it’s skint

The wheels have finally come off Builder.ai, the British AI startup that was supposedly revolutionising no-code development and is now begging for bankruptcy protection across five countries.

Hyperscalers hotwire EV tech for AI data centre binge
Published in Network


Google, Meta and Microsoft push 1MW rack dreams with borrowed volts

Google, Microsoft, and Meta are pilfering ideas from the electric vehicle world, pushing 400VDC systems to wrestle with escalating power and cooling demands.