r/microsoft

1. 7points

   Weekly Employment Q&A - October 26, 2026 - November 02, 2026 (self.microsoft) [Employment] [pinned]

   submitted 13h ago by u/AutoModerator to r/microsoft

   2 comments

2. 833points
   

   Microsoft is offering buyouts to around 60,000 employees. Read the memo. (businessinsider.com) [News]

   submitted 16h ago by u/NakedMuffinTime to r/microsoft

   456 comments · source

3. 84points

   Satya gets a 140 on Company Culture portion of bonus - 2026 Microsoft Annual Shareholder Meeting Materials (microsoft.com) [Discussion]

   submitted 9h ago by u/calc3throwaway to r/microsoft

   34 comments · source

4. 18points

   What to do (self.microsoft) [Discussion]

   submitted 3h ago by u/my_beloved_summer5 to r/microsoft

   37 comments

5. 53points
   

   Cloud gaming was once billed as cheaper than buying titles. But new pricing from Microsoft’s Xbox is eroding that argument, gamers say (fortune.com) [News]

   submitted 15h ago by u/fortune to r/microsoft

   24 comments · source

6. 5points
   

   Xbox Game Pass is finally coming to U.S. mobile plans with T-Mobile | T-Mix let's you bolt on Game Pass to your cellular plan (windowscentral.com) [:XBOX: XBOX]

   submitted 9h ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

   6 comments · source

7. 17points

   Microsoft shipped an out-of-band patch for a .NET buffer overflow (self.microsoft) [News]

   submitted 19h ago by u/TeamAlphaBOLD to r/microsoft

   0 comments

8. 212points
   

   Former Minecraft lead, Xbox veteran and COO Helen Chiang "fired" for "policy violations" (windowscentral.com) [:XBOX: XBOX]

   submitted 1d ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

   126 comments · source

9. 61points

   It's Windows XP's 25th anniversary! 🥳 (self.microsoft) [:Windows_11_Logo: Windows]

   submitted 2d ago by u/Any_Independence2535 to r/microsoft

   8 comments

10. 46points
    

    Netflix reportedly wanted a $500 million film and TV deal with Xbox – but the counter offer was $800 million (gamesradar.com) [:XBOX: XBOX]

    submitted 2d ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

    4 comments · source

11. 115points
    

    Microsoft warns AI agents "can't be trusted" despite investing billions — and it plans to fight rogue bots with more AI (windowscentral.com) [:Copilot: Copilot / AI]

    submitted 4d ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

    14 comments · source

12. 180points
    

    EA officially shuts down BioWare and cuts 400 jobs — Mass Effect 5 has been cancelled (windowscentral.com) [:XBOX: XBOX]

    submitted 5d ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

    29 comments · source

13. 133points
    

    The non-gamer CEO racing to save Microsoft’s Xbox (fortune.com) [News]

    submitted 6d ago by u/fortune to r/microsoft

    85 comments · source

14. 38points
    

    "We're using AI": Xbox business strategist claims he could be fired "because I told you the truth that nobody wants you to know" | Xbox's Brandon Stirrup says the gaming industry is already using AI, despite widespread negative sentiment among players. (windowscentral.com) [:XBOX: XBOX]

    submitted 6d ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

    13 comments · source

15. 0points

    Is the Microsoft x Lovable partnership actually a big deal? (self.microsoft) [Discussion]

    submitted 5d ago by u/TeamAlphaBOLD to r/microsoft

    1 comments

16. 56points
    

    Microsoft is marking 12 years of the Windows Insider Program with a set of free wallpapers. (windowscentral.com) [:Windows_11_Logo: Windows]

    submitted 7d ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

    4 comments · source

17. 3points

    “Anonymous” Microsoft Form requires a work login. Is the explanation I got BS? (self.microsoft) [Discussion]

    submitted 6d ago by u/Bright-Midnight24 to r/microsoft

    25 comments

18. 0points

    Seriously? (self.microsoft) [:XBOX: XBOX]

    submitted 6d ago by u/Big_Wafer1395 to r/microsoft

    9 comments

19. 9points

    Weekly Employment Q&A - October 19, 2026 - October 26, 2026 (self.microsoft) [Employment]

    submitted 7d ago by u/AutoModerator to r/microsoft

    16 comments

20. 84points
    

    Xbox reportedly had much bigger plans for Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes before layoffs killed them | Halo Studios reportedly had ambitious plans for Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes, including multiplayer, Forge, Firefight, Theater, and more. (windowscentral.com) [:XBOX: XBOX]

    submitted 10d ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

    30 comments · source

21. 51points
    

    Microsoft announces a new pocket-sized Xbox controller | The Xbox Nano Controller is a new gamepad designed to fit into your pocket and accommodate players with smaller hands more easily (windowscentral.com) [:XBOX: XBOX]

    submitted 11d ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

    10 comments · source

22. 113points
    

    Microsoft is considering making Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and even Minecraft Xbox console exclusive — surveys detailed | Microsoft is actively asking Xbox users with multiple consoles how they'd react if big franchises went fully console exclusive. (windowscentral.com) [:XBOX: XBOX]

    submitted 12d ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

    68 comments · source

23. 57points
    

    Microsoft formalizes "Xbox Labs" team, focused on unique tech like backward compatibility, Apple Silicon, and AI experiments (windowscentral.com) [:XBOX: XBOX]

    submitted 13d ago by u/ControlCAD to r/microsoft

    5 comments · source

24. 107points
    

    Microsoft says Maia chips will be its “primary inference system” by 2027, with Maia 300 claiming 40% more tokens per MW than GPUs (aistockwire.com) [News]

    submitted 14d ago by u/MidCapAItrade to r/microsoft

    19 comments · source

25. 61points
    

    New "365 Pro" Tier Consumer Subscription at $100/month. (microsoft.com) [:M365_Logo: M365]

    submitted 14d ago by u/Type_Grey to r/microsoft

    26 comments · source