Microsoft Introduces Muse, an AI Tool for Gameplay Prediction Amid Game Preservation Debate

Microsoft Introduces Muse, an AI Tool for Gameplay Prediction Amid Game Preservation Debate

Microsoft has introduced Muse, a new generative AI model designed to aid “gameplay ideation.” The company released small, grainy GIFs showcasing AI-generated gameplay footage based on Ninja Theory’s multiplayer game, Bleeding Edge. Microsoft claims that Muse could revolutionize how classic games are preserved and made compatible across different devices. However, this announcement has sparked mixed … Read more

Microsoft Excludes Older Intel CPUs from Windows 11 24H2 Support, Impacting OEMs

Microsoft Excludes Older Intel CPUs from Windows 11 24H2 Support, Impacting OEMs

In a surprising move with the release of Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft has dropped support for older Intel processors, specifically the 8th, 9th, and 10th generations. These include Intel’s “Coffee Lake” (8th and 9th gen) and “Comet Lake” (10th gen) processors. Despite still meeting Windows 11’s minimum system requirements, these processors have been removed from … Read more

Surface Pro 11 Discount Makes Snapdragon Model a Budget-Friendly Alternative to Intel Version

Surface Pro 11 Discount Makes Snapdragon Model a Budget-Friendly Alternative to Intel Version

The Surface Pro 11 is considered one of the top Windows laptops available today, offering a flagship 2-in-1 experience. Microsoft has introduced new models to its Surface lineup, responding to consumer demand for a Surface Pro 11 powered by an Intel processor. While Intel processors are preferred by some users for compatibility reasons, the Surface … Read more

Microsoft Revamps Windows 11 Battery Icon with Color-Coded Indicators for Simplified Power Management

Microsoft Revamps Windows 11 Battery Icon with Color-Coded Indicators for Simplified Power Management

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build introduces an improved battery icon designed to simplify power management. By adding visual cues and more accessible information, users can better monitor their device’s battery status. This update helps avoid common problems like failing to notice a depleted battery or improperly connected power adapters. Color-Coded Indicators for Quick … Read more

BitLocker Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data in Hibernation Files, Highlighting Critical Security Flaw

BitLocker Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data in Hibernation Files, Highlighting Critical Security Flaw

Recent reports of password theft have revealed a significant vulnerability in Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption system, which could expose sensitive data in unencrypted form. The flaw was detailed in Microsoft’s January Patch Tuesday update, which included fixes for 159 vulnerabilities. Among these, CVE-2025-21210, a BitLocker information disclosure vulnerability, poses a serious risk to users by potentially … Read more

Microsoft Patch Blocks Critical UEFI Vulnerability Exploited by Bootkits Despite Secure Boot Protections

Microsoft Patch Blocks Critical UEFI Vulnerability Exploited by Bootkits Despite Secure Boot Protections

A newly discovered vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-7344, affects Microsoft-signed UEFI applications, posing a serious security risk even when Secure Boot is enabled. The issue could allow attackers to deploy bootkits, malicious software that runs before the operating system loads. Bootkits are particularly dangerous because they are hard to detect and can survive even an OS … Read more

Microsoft Confirms Three New Zero-Day Exploits Targeting Hyper-V, Urging Immediate Action from Users

Microsoft Confirms Three New Zero-Day Exploits Targeting Hyper-V, Urging Immediate Action from Users

Microsoft has confirmed that three new zero-day exploits are actively being used in cyberattacks, adding further challenges to Windows users’ security. These vulnerabilities are part of a larger security update released during the latest Patch Tuesday, which addresses 159 total vulnerabilities. Among these, 12 are critical, and eight are zero-day vulnerabilities, with three already known … Read more

Google and Microsoft Clash Over User Privacy While Expanding Invasive Data Practices

Google and Microsoft Clash Over User Privacy While Expanding Invasive Data Practices

This week, an ironic situation unfolded in the tech world when Google accused Microsoft of using “tricks to confuse users and limit choice.” This came only a few weeks after Google itself was criticized for reducing users’ control over their personal data. The issue centers around Google’s plan to implement digital fingerprinting on devices, set … Read more