Microsoft teases ‘major’ Surface business announcement for January 30th
Microsoft is preparing for a “major” Surface announcement later this month. The software giant has started teasing “a major announcement from Surface for Business” this week in a LinkedIn post spotted by Windows Central.

Microsoft is planning job cuts

Microsoft layoffs: Tech giant’s job cuts stretch into 2025, now focusing on performance
Microsoft confirms performance-based job cuts across departments
Microsoft is planning job cuts and focusing more on underperforming employees
The moves are part of a broader change in Microsoft's approach, which includes taking a harder look at low performers, sources told BI.
Microsoft Will Combine Xbox and Windows Experience for Handheld PCs This Year
Jason Ronald, Microsoft's VP of Next Generation, wants to bring "the best of Xbox and Windows together" on existing gaming handheld PCs.
What to know about Microsoft Azure, the cloud computing platform and computing, networking, and storage services
Microsoft Azure offers a suite of cloud computing services with a competitive pay-as-you-go pricing model. Some services can even be used for free.
Microsoft finally wants to make gaming on handhelds less of a chore
Microsoft may be working on an Xbox handheld but it's also promising to improve the gaming experience across all Windows gaming handhelds. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
The full list of major US companies slashing staff in the new year, including Microsoft, BlackRock, and Ally
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2025 after a wave of layoffs last year. Microsoft, BlackRock, and Ally are among those shedding staff.
The Confluence Of Two Empires: Microsoft And OpenAI Hold Hands
These two men are of different generations (Gates is 69, Altman 39), and their companies presided over different revolutions. But Microsoft and OpenAI are coming together to offer some of the most relevant new services and capabilities to the market.
Microsoft nixes its Dall-E upgrade after image quality complaints
Microsoft had to reverse a recent update to its Bing image generation model after users complain that their AI creations look worse than before.
Microsoft to Invest $80 Billion in AI Data Centers in Fiscal 2025
Over half of the investment is reserved for infrastructure. Microsoft President Brad Smith frames AI investment as key to economic growth.
Microsoft Warns 400 Million Windows Users—You Need A New PC
Just a few days ago, security researchers warned hundreds of millions of Windows users they’re at risk from a “ dangerous security fiasco .” Microsoft has now confirmed the same, proclaiming 2025 “the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh.” And for 400 million users in particular, that means hitting the stores before it’s too late.
Microsoft would really like you to stop using Windows 10 this year
It’s 2025, and Microsoft is kicking off the year by reminding everyone that support for Windows 10 ends in October. While the company has been trying to entice Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 with full-screen prompts throughout 2024,
Microsoft would really like you to replace your old Windows 10 PCs this year
This year, Mehdi is back with another prediction: 2025 will be "the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh." This year is also, not coincidentally, the year that most Windows 10 PCs will stop receiving new security updates.