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Microsoft held its first Xbox Game Dev Update showcase on May 7, recapping earlier Project Helix details from the March GDC presentation for developers who missed the original event.

May 07, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Security researchers have flagged a new risk to users of Microsoft's Phone Link application. An unidentified threat actor is using the tool to steal SMS messages and one-time passwords.

Microsoft resolved a day-long Outlook login outage on Monday by rolling back a recent configuration change. The issue, which began before 5 a.m. ET, affected users worldwide, particularly on iOS devices. Company officials confirmed service recovery but instructed iPhone owners to re-enter passwords in settings.

April 27, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Microsoft has announced changes to Windows Update that let Windows 11 users pause updates indefinitely, by repeatedly extending 35-day pauses. The move responds to complaints about disruptions from untimely updates. These features are now rolling out to Windows Insider participants.

Microsoft has released an emergency patch for a high-severity vulnerability in its ASP.NET Core framework, affecting macOS and Linux applications. Tracked as CVE-2026-40372, the flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges through forged authentication payloads. The company advises immediate updates and key rotation to fully mitigate risks.

April 21, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Microsoft has slashed prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass effective immediately, responding to player complaints that the service had grown too expensive under new CEO Asha Sharma's affordability push. However, new Call of Duty titles will no longer arrive on launch day, joining instead about a year later during the following holiday season.