Tag: Microsoft
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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,…
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Microsoft Reveals 10 Colorful Office Icons Across 365 Apps
Microsoft unveils a refreshed icon set for 365 apps Microsoft has unveiled updated icons for its 365-app family, introducing 10 new, colorful icons that span across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and more. The designs are described as simpler, more playful, and built with softer curves than the previous generation, with fewer elements in some…
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Celebrating 50 Years: Windows XP-Themed Crocs Debut from Microsoft
Windows XP-Themed Crocs Debut as Microsoft Celebrates 50 Years On October 1, Microsoft unveiled a limited edition pair of Crocs inspired by the iconic Windows XP Bliss wallpaper, marking the companys 50th anniversary. The collaboration merges nostalgia with wearable comfort, inviting longtime Windows fans to relive a defining era of personal computing while discovering a…
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Microsoft Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Windows XP Themed Crocs
A Nostalgic Milestone: Windows XP meets Crocs Microsoft marked its 50th anniversary on October 1 with a playful homage to its early-2000s heyday: a limited-edition Windows XP-themed Crocs collection. The design fuses nostalgia with modern comfort, paying tribute to a watershed era in tech culture and signaling how heritage can inform contemporary product design. A…
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Generative AI Weekly: ZeroRepo, AI-Generated Virus, and 3 More Breakthroughs
This week in generative AI highlights a diverse set of breakthroughs that could reshape how software is built, how content is created, and how researchers explore new frontiers. From a bold Microsoft project that envisions a complete software repository built by AI to a controversial yet thought-provoking study about AI-assisted design of virus-like agents, the…
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Microsoft Celebrates 50 Years with Windows XP-Themed Crocs Limited Edition
Recreating a Windows Classic on Footwear To mark its 50th anniversary, the tech company unveiled a limited edition pair of foam clogs inspired by the iconic Windows XP desktop backdrop. The collaboration, part of a broader celebration, transports a classic piece of software culture into a tangible fashion moment. The footwear centers on a faithful…
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Generative AI Weekly: ZeroRepo, AI Virus Research, and More Breakthroughs
This Week in Generative AI: Five Breakthroughs to Watch Generative AI is moving from experimental demos to real-world impact across software, biology, games, and design. In this weekly round-up, we spotlight five notable technologies that captured attention in the past seven days. As always, these developments come with important questions about safety, governance, and practical…
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Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Price Increase and Tier Rebranding Explained
Microsoft reshapes Xbox Game Pass with a price increase and tier revamp Microsoft has announced another round of changes to Xbox Game Pass, combining a price rise with a reorganization of the service’s tier names. In a post on the official Xbox Blog, the company outlined a three-tier structure, swapping Core for Essential and Standard…
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Microsoft Responds to Xbox Game Pass Price Increases with Expanded Value
Microsoft responds to Xbox Game Pass price increases Microsoft has publicly addressed the backlash surrounding the recent Xbox Game Pass price increases and the accompanying changes to the subscription lineup. Dustin Blackwell, who leads communications for games and platforms at Microsoft, told The Verge that the adjustments are intended to give players more options and…