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Could Windows 12 launch in 2027? It seems unlikely.
Podcast: Daniel and Zac discuss the likelihood of Windows 12 in 2027, and why we think it's unlikely to happen next year.
Announcing new builds for 6 November 2026
Hello Windows Insiders, Today, we’re releasing new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds to the Beta and Experimental channels.
Cat-Astrophy: How a Build Can Change Every Expedition
When I enter a new expedition in Cat-Astrophy, I don’t start with a fixed build that I have to repeat.
A Blade for the Innocent: Into the War-Torn Hutuo Region of Where Winds Meet on XBOX
As our anniversary theme region, Hutuo, prepares to go live on XBOX Series X|S, we couldn’t be more excited to give you a glimpse of what’s to come.
Hundreds arrested after Microsoft data center protest turns violent
It's unclear which group entered the construction site first, but the action led to the arrest of 150 to 200 protesters.
20 Years of Gears
It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago, Gears of War launched on XBOX 360 and introduced the world to Marcus Fenix, Dominic Santiago, and the genius…
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for November 9 to 13
Welcome to Next Week on XBOX! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, and Game Pass!
Copilot code review: API management and review overview updates
You can now manage GitHub Copilot code review settings through the REST and GraphQL APIs, from enterprise policy down to individual repositories.
Copilot impact dashboard adds chat and VS Code agent usage
The Agent adoption chart in the Copilot impact dashboard now includes Copilot Chat and the VS Code Agents window, so you can see engagement across…
GitHub Copilot weekly releases — November 2
This week, Copilot comes to JetBrains Air and Xcode’s coding assistant, with updates to help you manage pull requests, settings, and agent sessions.
@GitHub in Slack and Teams is generally available and more
Turn conversations into code with @GitHub in Slack and Teams! Investigate bugs, create issues, implement changes, and open pull requests—all without…
Microsoft clarifies modern Registry Editor rumors after sample app is mistaken for new feature
A new Registry Editor sample app has caused a stir online after people mistook it for a real replacement for the existing Registry Editor on Windows…
A new standard for vulnerability management in the AI era
Windows is evolving vulnerability management as advances in AI make it possible to discover and analyze security vulnerabilities faster and at…
Discover more of what matters, every time you open a new tab in Microsoft Edge
A new browser tab is full of possibilities. It can be the start of something you set out to do—or a chance to discover something you didn't know.
Bundle Up With Two Beloved Classics, Now on EA Play
From garden chaos to cozy creations, two classics are on The Play List. Plants vs.
A Faster, Simpler XBOX Experience Is Coming to PC, Web and Cloud
Starting today, XBOX Insiders can try an updated XBOX PC app that launches up to 60% faster and makes it easier to find games, connect with friends,…
Free Play Days – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – DMZ, PAYDAY 3, Anno 117, BALL x PIT, Deceive Inc, Age of Wonders 4, and More
Skip the safe picks – play something daring with Free Play Days! PAYDAY 3, Nowhere Prophet, BALL x PIT, Deceive Inc, and Age of Wonders 4 are…
Hope in the City: Why This Detective Uses a Sketchbook Instead of a Badge
What if your greatest tool for solving the mystery of your parents’ disappearance wasn’t a badge, but a sketchbook?
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Most Requested Update – New Game+, Rune Forge Update, New Resource, and More
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s The Most Requested Update is now live on XBOX Series X|S and XBOX One.
Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: Which should you buy in 2026?
Windows 11 Home and Pro look and perform virtually the same for everyday users, but Pro adds advanced security, remote access, virtualization, and…
Windows 11 gets 11 notable changes this November, and two stand above the rest
Windows 11's November 2026 update adds a customizable context menu, Cloud Rebuild, accessibility upgrades, faster Edge launches, and security…
Windows Wrap: Why did it take a RAM crisis to optimize Windows 11 and apps?
Rising memory costs are forcing Microsoft and others to improve software efficiency after years of increasingly RAM-hungry software.
Usage metrics API adds code review details and addressed rate
The enterprise and organization repository-level Copilot usage metrics reports now show what happens to Copilot code review feedback.
Usage metrics API flags telemetry and version gaps
The Copilot usage metrics API now shows which users are missing client telemetry or are running IDE or extension versions below the usage metrics…
Secret scanning upgrades detectors, adds SpaceX as partner
This update expands secret scanning’s detection coverage: New partner: SpaceX is now a secret scanning partner.
Predicting and detecting failures: How Azure strengthens reliability for mission-critical workloads
Azure Failure Prediction and Detection (AFPD) helps reduce interruptions by predicting hardware failures, moving eligible workloads, and notifying…
New pull request overview page in public preview
On a long pull request, checking what’s blocking often means scrolling past dozens of comments and timeline events just to reach the merge box.
Raising the bar for 8 GB Windows 11 PCs: what’s improved and how to get it
A great Windows experience starts with a simple expectation: your PC should respond when you need it to. You open Start. You launch an app.
Windows 11 Will Finally Let You Silence the Sticky Keys Prompt for Good
Pressing Shift five times in a row might soon stop summoning the Sticky Keys prompt on Windows 11.
Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 Is Available for $29.97
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is available for just $29.97, compared with an MSRP of $499.99.
Client-side threat detection: how Scareware blocker uncovered malicious notification abuse
Website notifications were designed to help us stay informed. They can alert you to a new message, remind you of an upcoming event, or share an…
The Platform Behind the Next AI Breakthrough
The next frontier of AI is coming into focus as agents take on longer, more strategic work.
Microsoft Showcases Modernized Registry Editor as WinUI 3 Sample
Microsoft has updated its core component, the Registry Editor, with the latest WinUI framework as a demonstration of what the WinUI 3 framework can…
If you use Magnifier across multiple screens, this Windows 11 update could make a huge difference
Windows 11 Insider builds bring significant accessibility upgrades and new storage tracking tools as Microsoft prepares major changes to Microsoft…
Azure Cloud HSM Hardware Audit Logging: Verifiable audit trails for security and compliance
Security, compliance, and operations teams can use this hardware-originated evidence for monitoring, compliance reporting, and forensic…
Edge is faster on Windows with Accelerated App Launches
We're excited to announce that Edge is the first browser to support accelerated app launches on Windows, delivering a faster and more consistent…
Introducing the Microsoft Copilot harness in Foundry Agent Service
Today, we’re introducing the Microsoft Copilot harness in Foundry Agent Service in public preview.
Introducing the Microsoft Copilot harness: Unlocking the potential of truly multi-model agentic work
If you want to compete, you need to be multi-model. And if you want to take advantage of everything that different AI models have to offer, you need…
The platform approach to becoming Frontier
Last year at Ignite, we introduced the concept of Frontier Transformation and how it is different from any technology-led pursuit, because it…
Scale reservoir uncertainty analysis with agile reservoir modeling
As subsurface data grows in scale and complexity, teams need a faster, more connected way to transform uncertainty into actionable decisions.
Introducing a Voluntary Exit Offer
Amy Coleman, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, shared the below communication with Microsoft employees today.
WoW: Forever Sets a New Franchise Record for Peak Concurrent Players
World of Warcraft: Forever is now the biggest launch in WoW history by peak concurrent players, according to Blizzard.
Advancing digital sovereignty with greater control and choice
Across conversations with leaders in government, critical infrastructure and regulated industries, one priority consistently rises to the top:…
Designing for sovereign AI: A shared foundation from edge to cloud
A flexible sovereign architecture allows organizations to place each workload in the right environment, apply the controls it requires, and maintain…
Securing the agentic insider
In the last few months, concerns have arisen about AI safety as a growing number of incidents were publicly disclosed.
Microsoft Paint RCE Fix Now Available, but Windows Update Won't Deliver It
A fix for CVE-2026-83844, a remote code execution flaw in Windows Paint, is now in the Microsoft Store.
Managing open-weight model risk in enterprise deployments
The growing AI landscape is giving enterprises more choice in how they build, customize, and deploy increasingly capable models.
Evolving the cloud-native foundation for the next generation of AI
Discover how Azure is advancing cloud-native infrastructure to help organizations build, run, and optimize applications and agents at scale.
Microsoft named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Server Virtualization Platforms
We're building operational consistency through Azure and Azure Arc, and infrastructure consistency through Hyper-V.
Microsoft to expand Azure Maia system to multi-gigawatt deployments
Azure Maia 200 now in production; Azure Maia 300 coming in 2027 As we move into the era of Super Intelligence, Microsoft is entering a new phase of…
Runner1928 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · illustrativeADV260001 ADV260001 Hardening changes for ReFS volumes on removable media
Starting with Windows updates released on and after October 13, 2026, Microsoft is making hardening changes to the [Resilient File System…
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Advisory updated to announce new versions of Servicing Stack Updates are available. Please see the FAQ for details.
Microsoft Teams can now transcribe your swear words exactly as you said them
Microsoft is giving Teams admins control over profanity filtering, allowing meeting transcripts to include uncensored language.
Windows 11 on a foldable phone just feels right, too bad it's only a passion project
A developer ported Windows 11 to the OnePlus Open, creating a foldable experience that recalls what could have been for Windows Phone.
Microsoft says Copilot is coming to Windows 11's Search UI this year, but promises it'll be optional
Microsoft will add Copilot integration to Windows 11's new search experience later this year, but the company promises it'll be opt-in instead of…
Microsoft confirms direct Wi-Fi for the Xbox Nano controller plus you can use your phone as a TV gamepad.
Microsoft has launched two Xbox Cloud Gaming previews: direct Wi-Fi "Cloud Connect" for the Nano controller, and a virtual smartphone controller for…
Start11 v3 gives Windows 11 a Mac-like makeover, and I love it
Start11 v3 brings Start menu widgets, Taskbar Islands, and app grouping to Windows 11 in a major update for desktop customization.
Xbox and PC prices are out of control, and Microsoft clearly knows it
I used to upgrade my PC when it felt slow, but that's no longer possible because of rising hardware costs.
Microsoft wants to give you an Xbox Series X swallowed by a giant alligator
In one of the strangest giveaways for a console ever seen, Microsoft is hosting a sweepstakes contest for a custom-made alligator with a fully…
Excel copy and paste breaks once again after Microsoft update
Microsoft has shipped another Excel 2016 update that breaks copy and paste, marking the second consecutive month with the same issue.