Tag: Microsoft
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AI Bubble Buoy or Burden? Silicon Valley Grapples With a Tangled Web of Deals
Silicon Valley’s AI Frenzy: A Bubble Theorized, Not Yet Bursting There’s a growing sense in Silicon Valley that AI’s rapid rise may be more about financial engineering than enduring demand. At OpenAI’s DevDay, Sam Altman acknowledged the temptation to declare a bubble, noting, “there are many parts of AI that I think are kind of…
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Microsoft Removes Unity-Based Titles From Store After Security Vulnerability
What happened In October 2025, Unity Technologies disclosed a significant security vulnerability affecting Unity-based games and applications built with Unity 2017.1 or later. The flaw could potentially enable exploitation across Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux builds. While there have been no reported exploits or user impacts to date, Microsoft reacted proactively by temporarily removing a…
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Microsoft Removes Unity-Powered Titles From Store Over Critical Vulnerability
Microsoft pulls Unity powered titles from the store after a critical vulnerability In October 2025, Unity Technologies disclosed a serious security vulnerability affecting Unity built games and apps published since 2017.1. While there have been no confirmed exploits or user impact to date, the risk prompted Microsoft to temporarily remove affected titles from its digital…
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Microsoft Game Pass price increases tied to added value
What’s changing with Game Pass pricing Microsoft has announced price increases across its Xbox Game Pass tiers, with the top tier, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, rising from $19.99/£14.99 per month to $29.99/£22.99 per month. The firm also signaled changes to the other tiers, including a rename of Xbox Game Pass Standard to Xbox Game Pass…
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Microsoft defends Xbox Game Pass price increases with added value
Microsoft defends Game Pass price increases with added value Microsoft has announced price increases for several Xbox Game Pass tiers, framing the move as one that adds tangible value for subscribers. The company stresses that it understands price increases are never fun for anyone, and it says the changes come with a broader set of…
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Webcam Compatibility Fix Clears Path for Windows 11 24H2 Upgrade
The long-standing problem with certain webcams blocking upgrades to Windows 11 24H2 appears to be resolved. Reports from Windows Latest indicate that Microsoft has implemented a fix in the update stack, allowing affected devices to upgrade without encountering the previous camera-related compatibility block. The exact webcams involved and the technical root cause have not been…
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Microsoft defends Xbox Game Pass price hike, pledges added value to subscribers
Microsoft’s price hike and its stated rationale Microsoft has confirmed price increases for its Xbox Game Pass tiers, arguing that the changes are paired with added value for subscribers. In conversations with The Verge, Dustin Blackwell, the company’s director of gaming and platform communications, said the price adjustments are a way to “reinforce” the service…
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Xbox Game Pass Price Hike Triggers Subscriber Backlash and Tier Redesign
Microsoft has announced a broad pricing and branding refresh for Xbox Game Pass, shaking up how subscribers access Microsoft’s popular gaming service. In a move that aligns pricing with expanded content promises, the company renamed and reshuffled its tiers while lifting the cost of the top plan. The changes arrived with little notice and quickly…
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Xbox Game Pass price hike sparks subscriber backlash
What changed with Game Pass pricing? Microsoft has rolled out a sweeping pricing update for Xbox Game Pass, effective across the company’s main subscription tiers. The Game Pass Core tier has been renamed to Essential, while the Standard tier is now labeled Premium. The most impactful change is the price of Game Pass Ultimate, which…
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Xbox Game Pass Price Hike Triggers Subscriber Backlash and Name Changes
Overview: Big price moves and a branding shakeup Microsoft has rolled out a sweeping price hike for Xbox Game Pass, paired with a rebranding of its core tiers. The Core plan is now called Xbox Game Pass Essential, while the former Standard tier has been renamed Xbox Game Pass Premium. Most impactful for many subscribers,…