Quantum Break coming to Steam in September
Not a Windows Store exclusive anymore
It appears that Microsoft finally broke under pressure and will be releasing the Quantum Break game to Steam next month and will also have a special PC version that will be sold in shops.
Xbox outsells PS for the first time
At least in the UK
MIcrosoft's Xbox One has finally overtaken Sony's PS4 – at least in British sales.
Microsoft gets a Beam for its X-Box
Interactive game streaming
Microsoft’s Xbox group has written a cheque for the interactive game streaming service Beam so it can take on Amazon’s Twitch.
Microsoft flip-flops on Skylake support again
Should it stay or should it go?
Microsoft seems to be having trouble making up its mind about Skylake support for older versions of Windows.
Xbox One S is gain with no pain
Tear-down experts say slighht cost increase but much better features
Beancounters at IHS claim that the new Xbox One S delivers for consumers in terms of improved performance and features for very little extra cost.
Microsoft plans three new Surfaces
Expect more expensive Apple clones to follow
Software king of the world Microsoft is expected to release three new flavours of Surface three in one desktops later this year.
Microsoft warns of two Windows mega-updates next year
Brace yourself
We only just fixed our PC after the Windows 10's Anniversary Update borked our DNS settings, but the software giant is already talking about its future updates for the operating system.
IFixit tears down new Xbox One S
Priced at $399
iFixit has voided its Xbox one warranty to see what is under the bonnet of the new games console and found all sorts of surprises.
Microsoft releases Hololens development kit
If you have a spare $3,000
Software King of the World Microsoft is flogging its HoloLens development kit for $3,000 a pop in a move to expand the community of developers building apps for the beastie.
Microsoft calls in the axeman again
More cost cutting coming
Software King of the world Microsoft is planning to lay off 2,850 more employees in the next year, according to a filing it just made with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.