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Microsoft makes it easier to switch between some games on Xbox Cloud Gaming
- Microsoft has added updates to Xbox Cloud Gaming that allow for easier switching between games, starting with Assassin's Creed titles.
- New games have been added to the list of titles available on supported devices, including Party Animals, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and Wobbly Life.
- Microsoft's Game Bar has a redesigned interface, with new widgets for resources, gameplay capture, and performance tracking.
- Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now enjoy free in-game benefits and cosmetics for select free-to-play games.
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Microsoft sign-in gets redesign and, more importantly, dark mode
- Microsoft is rolling out a new authentication process for services like Outlook, Xbox, Windows, and Microsoft 365.
- The new sign-in system will prioritize passkeys, such as face ID, fingerprint ID, or PIN, for passwordless logins.
- The update also introduces a dark mode option that has received positive feedback during testing.
- The design overhaul will be available for consumer accounts on web and mobile apps, with Windows apps to follow.
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Tomb Raider and Perfect Dark devs Crystal Dynamics cut staff, promising that current projects are unaffected
- Crystal Dynamics, the developers behind games like Tomb Raider, Soul Reaver, and Perfect Dark, have laid off 17 team members to better align with current business needs.
- The layoffs do not affect the company's current project plans or collaborations, which include a new Tomb Raider game, Tomb Raider and Legacy Of Kain remasters, and a Perfect Dark reboot in collaboration with The Initiative.
- One of the affected employees is Mark Vernon, a senior combat designer.
- Crystal Dynamics' acquisition by Embracer has resulted in the Tomb Raider license falling under a separate corporate spin-off entity called Middle-earth Enterprises.
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The open source Model Context Protocol was just updated — here’s why it’s a big deal
- The Model Context Protocol (MCP) has been updated, bringing key upgrades to enhance security, capabilities, and interoperability.
- Microsoft announced support for MCP and launched Playwright-MCP server, enabling AI agents to browse and interact with websites.
- The updated version of MCP introduces important protocol-level changes, using a modular JSON-RPC 2.0 base.
- MCP is gaining momentum as a standard layer for agent interconnectivity, with support from Anthropic, LangChain, and Microsoft.
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Microsoft revamps its Windows Game Bar
- Microsoft has unveiled new gaming updates for Xbox in March, including a revamped look for the Game Bar on PC.
- Game Bar on PC now features a cleaner UI, with a more lightweight design and fewer lines and colors.
- Xbox Cloud Gaming allows users to shift between games without leaving the Home page, starting with Assassin's Creed titles.
- Xbox is also expanding in-game benefits to include more free-to-play titles, offering players cosmetics, characters, in-game currency, and more.
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Microsoft’s account sign-in UI gets a new design and dark mode
- Microsoft is introducing a new sign-in screen design for over a billion users with a focus on passwordless authentication.
- The updated design is based on Microsoft's Fluent 2 design language and includes a dark mode with Xbox colors.
- The new sign-in experience will roll out across web and mobile apps first, followed by Windows apps.
- The new design is limited to consumer profiles and does not affect Microsoft work and school accounts.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27823 (Canary Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27823 (Canary Channel) released
- Includes general improvements and fixes for better user experience
- Fixed issues related to File Explorer, Input, Login and Lock, Settings, and Printing
- Known issues include problems with Windows Hello pin and biometrics, toggle for latest updates, and taskbar icons in tablet posture
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Microsoft Expands Copilot with Advanced AI; How Will It Transform Enterprise Workflows?
- Microsoft introduces two powerful deep reasoning tools, Researcher and Analyst, within Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Researcher streamlines multi-step research processes, while Analyst focuses on data analysis duties.
- Microsoft Copilot integrates with corporate work data sources and user business tools, making it the market leader in AI-powered research tools.
- The new 'Frontier' program offers early access to Researcher and Analyst, allowing businesses to leverage cutting-edge capabilities.
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Apple WWDC 2025 logo hints at iOS19 design, New Nissan Leaf revealed
- WWDC 2025 logo hints at iOS 19's new design inspired by visionOS.
- Pixel 9a pre-orders delayed due to component quality issue.
- New Nissan Leaf revealed as an embiggened, upright, aero-efficient crossover with loads of range and tech.
- Signal messaging app used by US officials for secret group chat, sparking interest.
- Microsoft to combat surge in hacking attempts with 11 AI cybersecurity agents.
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2025 Report on the Future of Dynamics GP Reveals New Shift in ERP Decision-making
- AccountingWare releases the third annual report on "The Future of Dynamics GP", which highlights the decision-making process for ERP solutions.
- Microsoft announced that support and updates for Dynamics GP will end on December 31, 2029, leading current users and service providers to consider important factors in their decision-making.
- Key findings from the report include insights on when companies plan to move from Dynamics GP, decision-making factors that influence this move, perspectives from users and service providers, and the outlook for Dynamics Business Central as a successor to Dynamics GP.
- The report aims to provide informed decision-making for companies and effective advice for service providers in the finance and accounting industry.
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PS5 owners really want to play Xbox games, as Microsoft tops Sony’s preorder charts
- Microsoft's strategy of bringing Xbox games to PS5 seems to be working well, as evidenced by the top preordered games on Sony's PlayStation Store.
- The most popular preordered games on the US PlayStation Store are Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Forza Horizon 5, both of which will be available on PS5.
- Microsoft's earlier Xbox title, Sea of Thieves, was a top seller on PS5 and remained in Sony's top downloads list for nearly six months.
- Microsoft's Xbox everywhere strategy is proving successful on PS5, and more titles are expected to be released on Sony's console in the coming years.
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Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update due to audio compatibility issues
- Microsoft has blocked the rollout of Windows 11 24H2 update due to compatibility issues with Dirac Audio software.
- The conflict between the update and Dirac Audio's 'cridspapo.dll' file causes loss of audio output on various devices.
- Microsoft is collaborating with Dirac to develop a compatible driver update to resolve the issue.
- Users are advised to check for driver updates from Dirac or their device manufacturer and stay informed about the fix from Microsoft.
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Microsoft Promises Big Performance Boosts with DirectX Raytracing 1.2
- Microsoft promises to bring major performance boosts for ray tracing on PCs with the upcoming release of DirectX Raytracing (DXR) 1.2.
- The new features in DXR 1.2, Shader Execution Reordering (SER) and Opacity Micromaps (OMMs), are expected to improve ray tracing performance in games.
- SER reorders the execution of graphics instructions, reducing delays and potentially boosting performance by up to 2x.
- OMMs simplify the calculation of light effects by mapping transparency levels on objects, which can lead to a performance increase of up to 2.3x.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot gets an AI Researcher that everyone will love
- Microsoft is introducing the Researcher agent to its Microsoft 365 Copilot platform.
- The Researcher agent is capable of performing complex, multi-step research and generating detailed documents.
- Unlike competing models, the Researcher agent can utilize both internal and external data sources.
- Early tests have shown that the Researcher agent can save users 6-8 hours per week.
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CoreWeave is on the cusp of a huge IPO — but it could face an expensive hardware problem
- CoreWeave, a startup planning a major tech IPO, may face challenges due to rapid advancements rendering its Hopper-based Nvidia GPUs obsolete.
- The AI technology upgrades are impacting the useful life of CoreWeave's GPUs, particularly as Nvidia rolls out superior products like Blackwell.
- Amazon's recent adjustment of server useful life due to AI progress suggests a potential issue for other tech firms, including CoreWeave.
- CoreWeave, a neocloud specializing in generative AI workloads, has deployed over 250,000 Nvidia GPUs, but faces the threat of rapid obsolescence.
- The rapid pace of AI technology advancement can quickly make existing gear less valuable, as seen with the transition from Hopper to Blackwell GPUs.
- Companies like CoreWeave may have to adjust financials to account for the fast-evolving product landscape and depreciate assets accordingly.
- Amazon decreased server useful life from six to five years, potentially impacting operating income, with similar moves expected from other tech firms.
- CoreWeave's IPO filing acknowledges the need for continuous platform upgrades and uncertainty in estimates related to infrastructure components' useful life.
- While CoreWeave benefited from an increased estimated useful life of computing gear in 2023, recent developments may lead to earnings challenges.
- CoreWeave's response to potential adjustments in the useful life of its equipment remains unclear as it navigates the complexities of planning a high-stakes IPO.
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