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Microsoft explored buying Cursor before SpaceX lined up a $60 billion deal

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
23 avril 2026 à 07:43
Microsoft explored buying Cursor before SpaceX secured a deal that gives it the rights to acquire the AI startup for $60 billion or pursue a $10 billion partnership.

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Microsoft looked at buying Cursor but did not make an offer.

“Checkout, right in the app?” — Copilot’s shopping upgrade adds mobile checkout and merchant data from 500,000 sellers

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
22 avril 2026 à 09:52
Copilot Checkout now works in the Copilot mobile app, and Microsoft has deepened catalog data from over half a million merchants to improve AI‑powered shopping.

In this photo illustration, Microsoft Copilot AI logo is seen on a smartphone screen.

Copilot has a built-in shopping tool that lets you make purchases directly within the app.

Microsoft has been trying to fix Windows 11's annoying white flash bug in File Explorer for over 2 years: Has it finally done it?

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)
22 avril 2026 à 07:45
The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode. I feel like we've seen this before...

File Explorer shown on Windows 11 25H2

File Explorer shown on Windows 11 25H2

"Did Ookla just leak Windows vNext UI?": Or is this just a macOS mockup on Windows 11

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
22 avril 2026 à 07:29
Microsoft is rolling out a built‑in Speedtest tool for Windows 11 through a new partnership with Ookla. But a press image shared by Ookla appears to show a macOS-style window inside a Windows 11 taskbar.

Windows 11 Taskbar closeup

Windows 11 Taskbar closeup

Microsoft says Windows 11’s built-in 'Defender' antivirus is "usually sufficient" for most PC users: "I haven't used a 3rd party antivirus since XP"

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
22 avril 2026 à 05:12
Microsoft recently indicated that its Microsoft Defender antivirus is enough for Windows 11 users, dismissing the need to install additional software for that extra layer of protection.

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft sued for £2.8B in the UK — what that means for Azure customers

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
22 avril 2026 à 05:03
Microsoft could be forced to reimburse $2.8 billion to 60,000 UK-based businesses for overcharging customers for its Windows Server software on competing cloud platforms at higher rates than its own Azure service.

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Brithish UK flag blowing in the wind with Microsoft logo

Parents Decide Act pushes Windows 11 and others towards forced age verification, collecting "any information as is necessary"

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
21 avril 2026 à 05:47
A proposed US law could force operating systems to verify your age and share it with apps, sparking a heated debate over privacy and safety.

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A proposed US law could force operating systems to verify your age and share it with apps, sparking a heated debate over privacy and safety.

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  • Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Defender Is Enough for Most Users
    Microsoft has officially confirmed what many Windows 11 users have long suspected — you may not need third-party antivirus software anymore. According to the company, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is now powerful enough to handle everyday security needs on its own. Microsoft’s Official Statement Microsoft clearly states: “For many Windows 11 users, Microsoft Defender Antivirus covers […]
     
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Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Defender Is Enough for Most Users

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Par : Nisha
22 avril 2026 à 02:18
Microsoft has officially confirmed what many Windows 11 users have long suspected — you may not need third-party antivirus software anymore. According to the company, Microsoft Defender Antivirus is now powerful enough to handle everyday security needs on its own. Microsoft’s Official Statement Microsoft clearly states: “For many Windows 11 users, Microsoft Defender Antivirus covers […]

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  • Microsoft Is Rebuilding Windows 11: Legacy UI Elements Set to Disappear for Good
    Microsoft is preparing one of the biggest visual overhauls in the history of Windows 11, and this time it’s not just another feature update. The company is working to remove long-standing legacy UI elements that have existed across multiple generations of Windows — and replace them with a clean, fully modern design. A Major Shift […]
     
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Microsoft Is Rebuilding Windows 11: Legacy UI Elements Set to Disappear for Good

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Par : Nisha
22 avril 2026 à 01:21
Microsoft is preparing one of the biggest visual overhauls in the history of Windows 11, and this time it’s not just another feature update. The company is working to remove long-standing legacy UI elements that have existed across multiple generations of Windows — and replace them with a clean, fully modern design. A Major Shift […]

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  • Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows Server Updates to Fix April 2026 Issues
    Microsoft has pushed out-of-band (OOB) updates for Windows Server on April 19, 2026, addressing critical issues introduced by the recent April security update. These emergency patches arrive outside the regular update cycle, signaling the importance of the fixes.  Why These Updates Were Released The April 2026 security update caused unexpected problems on some Windows Server […]
     
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Microsoft Releases Emergency Windows Server Updates to Fix April 2026 Issues

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Par : Nisha
21 avril 2026 à 05:34
Microsoft has pushed out-of-band (OOB) updates for Windows Server on April 19, 2026, addressing critical issues introduced by the recent April security update. These emergency patches arrive outside the regular update cycle, signaling the importance of the fixes.  Why These Updates Were Released The April 2026 security update caused unexpected problems on some Windows Server […]

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