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Artificial intelligenceSingle source

Microsoft drops Nscale’s Essex AI datacentre project over power supply concerns

Microsoft has withdrawn from an agreement for Nscale’s large AI datacentre in Loughton, Essex, citing power supply concerns. The UK government had described the planned facility as the country’s largest sovereign AI datacentre, with opening scheduled for next year.

  • Microsoft has withdrawn from Nscale’s Essex AI datacentre agreement over power supply concerns.
  • The Loughton facility was scheduled to open next year.
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The Guardian World
Artificial intelligenceSingle source

Microsoft launches Decision-1 on Foundry and OpenRouter, claiming 35x GPT-6 Sol speed

Microsoft launched Decision-1 for routing, classification, prioritization and verification tasks. The company says it achieved the highest accuracy across 36 benchmarks and ran 35 times faster than GPT-6 Sol, while noting that Microsoft conducted all measurements itself.

  • Microsoft launched Decision-1 on Foundry and through OpenRouter.
  • The model targets routing, classification, prioritization and verification tasks.
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Cloud servicesSingle source

Microsoft cuts OneDrive storage in three Microsoft 365 plans

Microsoft has reduced shared OneDrive storage for Microsoft 365 Family, Premium and Pro. Existing customers will receive the new limits at their first renewal on or after May 2, 2027, while subscription prices remain unchanged.

  • OneDrive plans Family, Premium and Pro now use shared quotas for all subscribers.
  • Family and Premium provide 2 TB of shared storage, while Pro provides 5 TB.
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Artificial intelligence regulationSingle source

Microsoft president urges urgent AI safety rules, citing weaker oversight than milk

Microsoft president Brad Smith said artificial intelligence faces fewer safety rules than milk and washing machines. He called for emergency mechanisms to pause systems and a legal duty toward victims whose systems are breached by rogue AI agents.

  • Brad Smith said AI has fewer safety rules than milk and washing machines.
  • Microsoft is calling for emergency mechanisms to pause or slow AI systems.
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The Guardian Business
Artificial intelligenceSingle source

Microsoft president calls for global AI safety rules as sector outpaces regulation

Microsoft president Brad Smith said artificial intelligence is regulated less strictly than milk and washing machines. He called for emergency shutdown mechanisms, mandatory incident reports and independent checks of AI products before release.

  • Microsoft president Brad Smith called for global safety rules governing artificial intelligence.
  • He said companies should have emergency mechanisms to pause AI systems.
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BBC Technology
Immigration and technology industrySingle source

JD Vance says Microsoft barred from seeking green cards for H-1B workers

US Vice-President JD Vance said Microsoft had been suspended from applying for permanent residency for workers employed through the H-1B program. The Labor Department said Adobe had faced the same measure.

  • Microsoft was barred from seeking permanent residency for H-1B workers, JD Vance said.
  • The Labor Department said Adobe faced the same suspension.
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The Guardian World
LaptopsSingle source

Microsoft Launches $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra Ahead of October 16 Release

Microsoft announced pricing and availability for its 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra. Starting at $2,599, the notebook will launch October 16 for creator and developer workloads, competing with Apple’s MacBook Pro.

  • The Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599 and launches October 16.
  • Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip combines Blackwell RTX graphics with a Grace CPU.
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MacRumors
AI computingSingle source

Microsoft announces Windows-based DGX Spark and DGX Station for local AI

Microsoft announced two Windows-based NVIDIA systems for running large AI models locally: DGX Spark and DGX Station. Spark offers up to 1 PFLOPS with 128 GB of unified memory, while Station reaches 20 PFLOPS and includes 784 GB.

  • Microsoft introduced NVIDIA’s DGX Spark and DGX Station for Windows.
  • DGX Spark provides 128 GB of unified memory and up to 1 PFLOPS.
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Laptops and AISingle source

Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark and up to 128GB memory

Microsoft has officially introduced the flagship Surface Laptop Ultra powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark. It offers up to 128GB of unified memory, with sales scheduled to begin on October 16.

  • The Surface Laptop Ultra uses NVIDIA RTX Spark and will be available with up to 128GB of memory.
  • The base model costs $2,599, while the top configuration is priced at $7,000–$8,000.
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ITC.ua
LaptopsSingle source

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra leak details RTX Spark chips and display

Leaked specifications have detailed Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra with an NVIDIA RTX Spark platform. The laptop is reportedly set to offer up to 128GB of memory, a 15-inch HDR display and two processor options, while the report gives no pricing.

  • The leaked Surface Laptop Ultra specifications describe two RTX Spark configurations and up to 128GB of memory.
  • The base model is reportedly set to have an 18-core chip and 5,120 Blackwell graphics cores.
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SoftwareSingle source

Microsoft Starts Disabling EWS, Putting Mac Mail Sync With 365 at Risk

Microsoft has begun disabling Exchange Web Services by default in Exchange Online, a protocol still used by Apple's Mac Mail and Calendar apps to sync Microsoft 365 work accounts. The rollout will be phased, with permanent shutdown planned for April 1, 2027.

  • Microsoft has started a phased default disablement of EWS in Exchange Online.
  • Apple's Mac Mail and Calendar still use EWS to sync Microsoft 365 work accounts.
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MacRumors
Operating systemsSingle source

Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H2 with smarter search, AI tools and Start options

Microsoft began rolling out Windows 11 26H2 on September 29 for systems running versions 24H2 and 25H2. The update is delivered through enablement package KB5121794 and adds changes to search, file handling, accessibility and the Start menu.

  • Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 26H2 to systems running versions 24H2 and 25H2.
  • The update installs through enablement package KB5121794 after KB5124010 from September 22 or a newer package.
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Office softwareSingle source

Microsoft Excel tests lists and arrays with multiple values in one cell

Microsoft introduced preview versions of Lists, arrays and nested arrays for Excel on Windows and Mac. The features are available through the Beta Channel, but the company warns that their behavior may still change.

  • Excel is testing lists, arrays and nested arrays inside a single cell.
  • The previews are available through the Beta Channel for Windows and Mac.
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Artificial intelligencePrimary source

Microsoft unveils Fabric and Azure Database updates for enterprise AI

Microsoft announced new capabilities for Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databases at the European Microsoft Fabric + SQL Community Conference in Barcelona. The updates cover Copilot business context, data sharing, observability, application development, automation and database management.

  • Microsoft announced a package of Fabric and Azure Database updates for enterprise AI grounded in business context.
  • Fabric IQ in Copilot Chat and Cowork is now generally available.
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Microsoft Blog
Office softwareSingle source

Microsoft fixes Excel paste failure caused by the KB5002914 security update

Microsoft has fixed an Excel paste failure introduced by the KB5002914 security update on September 8, 2026. The issue affected Excel 2024, 2021, 2019, 2016 and Excel Online on Office Online Server, but only a workaround is available for some versions.

  • Microsoft has fixed the data-paste failure caused by the KB5002914 update.
  • The issue affected Excel 2024, 2021, 2019 and 2016, plus Excel Online on Office Online Server.
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Operating systemsSingle source

Microsoft unveils Windows 11 Project Zenith with 64GB memory requirement

Microsoft has introduced Project Zenith, a Windows 11 version for developers and local AI workloads. It requires at least 64GB of unified memory with bandwidth above 250GB/s, while pricing and a release date remain undisclosed.

  • Project Zenith is a Windows 11 version built for developers and local AI workloads.
  • The system requires at least 64GB of unified memory with bandwidth above 250GB/s.
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Video gamesPrimary source

Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 demo includes the full first chapter

PlayStation has released a free PS5 demo of Final Fantasy Resonance covering the entire first chapter. Demo save data carries over to the full game, due out October 22, 2026.

  • The PS5 demo covers the entire first chapter, and its save data carries over to the full game.
  • The game is scheduled to launch on October 22, 2026.
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PlayStation Blog; Square Enix Press; PlayStation product page
Mobile appsPrimary source

Developers adapt Netflix, Word and games for foldable iPhone Duo

Developers are preparing app updates for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, iPhone Duo. Sales begin Friday, October 23, while new compatible-app collections arrive in the App Store the same day.

  • Developers are updating apps for foldable iPhone Duo ahead of sales starting October 23.
  • The iPhone Duo inner display is 50 percent larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max display.
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Apple Newsroom
Cloud ComputingPrimary source

NVIDIA Expands Confidential Computing for Secure Frontier Model Scaling

NVIDIA introduced Confidential Bare Metal, a deployment option for running sensitive workloads on dedicated third-party infrastructure. The company also expanded support to Grace Blackwell and Rubin systems.

  • Confidential Bare Metal lets frontier model builders run sensitive workloads on dedicated third-party infrastructure.
  • NVIDIA now offers Bare Metal, Containers and Virtual Machines deployment modes.
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NVIDIA Newsroom
Artificial intelligencePrimary source

NVIDIA launches OpenShell architecture for safer AI agent deployment

NVIDIA announced the availability of its OpenShell Reference Architecture for building, isolating, observing and controlling AI agents across enterprise and edge systems. The stack combines Vera Rubin, Vera CPUs, BlueField-4 DPUs and Sentry security software.

  • NVIDIA launched OpenShell Reference Architecture to govern AI agents across enterprise and edge systems.
  • NVIDIA says Vera Rubin NVL72 delivers 30x higher throughput per megawatt for agentic workloads.
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NVIDIA Newsroom
Gaming subscriptionsPrimary source

Game Pass adds Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and 11 more entries in late October

Microsoft announced new Game Pass additions for late October. The lineup includes Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Seance of Blake Manor, Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted and other games and bonus bundles.

  • Microsoft is adding Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Seance of Blake Manor and other entries to Game Pass in late October.
  • Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is coming to cloud, console and PC.
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Gematsu
Grand Theft Auto VISingle source

GTA VI Has Not Gone Gold, but Rockstar Has Not Announced Another Delay

Grand Theft Auto VI remains in final development and has not yet gone gold. Rockstar technical director Phil Hooker said that status alone does not indicate another delay, while the game remains scheduled for November 19, 2026.

  • GTA VI has not gone gold, but Rockstar has not confirmed another delay.
  • The game is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026.
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Laptops and local AIPrimary source

NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops launch with up to 1 petaflop for local AI

NVIDIA announced that RTX Spark laptops are now available from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI. The systems combine Blackwell RTX graphics, a Grace CPU, up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 1 petaflop of FP4 AI performance for local workloads.

  • RTX Spark laptops are available from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI.
  • The platform offers up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 1 petaflop of FP4 AI performance.
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NVIDIA Newsroom
Technology companiesMultiple publishers

WaPo: Apple among largest donors to Trump’s White House ballroom

Apple and Nvidia each pledged $25 million for Trump’s proposed White House ballroom, The Washington Post reported. Apple’s contribution had been public, but its amount was previously undisclosed; the project’s estimated cost has risen to $600 million.

  • Apple and Nvidia each pledged $25 million for Trump’s ballroom project.
  • Four $25 million donors account for roughly 30% of the reported $333 million.
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9to5Mac
Artificial intelligenceMultiple publishers

Meta and Apple Bring Muse Spark Open to Mac Studio with 816 Billion Parameters

Meta announced Muse Spark Open, calling it the most capable U.S. open-weight model to date. The model can run on a desktop setup with two M5 Ultra Mac Studios equipped with 512GB each, while its weights are available for download under a limited commercial-use license.

  • Muse Spark Open has 816 billion parameters, with 42 billion active.
  • Running it on a Mac requires two M5 Ultra Mac Studios with 512GB each.
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MacRumors
AI InfrastructurePrimary source

NVIDIA Opens Vera Rubin Architecture to Scale AI Factories Worldwide

NVIDIA contributed Vera Rubin rack and compute-tray designs to the Open Compute Project through its open MGX architecture. At the OCP Global Summit, the company also announced open standards, software components and partner designs for AI infrastructure.

  • NVIDIA contributed Vera Rubin rack and compute-tray designs to OCP through the MGX architecture.
  • MGX 1.2 supports rack deployments of up to 250kW and includes a 5,000A busbar.
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NVIDIA Newsroom
Artificial intelligenceSingle source

Anthropic bans ‘cruel’ treatment of its Claude chatbots

Anthropic has updated Claude’s usage policy to prohibit sustained and needless abusive behaviour toward its AI systems in extreme cases. The company said the rule would not cover ordinary frustration, model testing or dark creative themes.

  • Anthropic may end interactions involving repeated cruel behaviour toward its AI systems in extreme cases.
  • The rule excludes ordinary frustration, pushback, model testing, research and dark creative themes.
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BBC Technology
Updates and releasesSingle source

Minecraft Switch players can claim a free Switch 2 upgrade until January 31, 2027

Nintendo and Mojang Studios confirmed a free upgrade from the digital Nintendo Switch version of Minecraft to Switch 2. The upgrade will be claimable in most territories until January 31, 2027 (noon UTC).

  • Digital Minecraft owners on Switch can claim the Switch 2 version free until January 31, 2027.
  • The Switch 2 edition launches on October 27, 2026.
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Nintendo Everything
Cloud gamingSingle source

GTA 6 will not be playable on PC through Xbox cloud streaming at launch

Microsoft has denied a report that Xbox secured an exclusive cloud-streaming deal for GTA 6 at launch. That rules out the service as a way to play the game on PC before a native version arrives, though no other release details were provided.

  • Xbox will not have exclusive cloud streaming for GTA 6 at launch.
  • GTA 6 will not be playable on PC through Xbox cloud services when it launches.
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Rock Paper Shotgun
Windows on ArmSingle source

Windows 11 26H2 will be the last officially supported release for Snapdragon 850

Microsoft confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H2 will be the last release officially supporting devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon 850. Support for the Home and Pro editions is scheduled to continue until 10 October 2028.

  • Windows 11 26H2 will be the final release officially supporting Snapdragon 850.
  • Home and Pro support is scheduled to continue until 10 October 2028.
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Graphics technologySingle source

NVIDIA RTX and select Intel GPUs to get Advanced Shader Delivery by month-end

Microsoft confirmed that Advanced Shader Delivery will reach all NVIDIA RTX GPUs and listed Intel models by the end of this month. The technology distributes precompiled, GPU-specific shaders as a game loads to reduce first-launch delays.

  • Advanced Shader Delivery will reach all NVIDIA RTX and RTX Spark GPUs by month-end.
  • Microsoft also listed Intel Arc B570, Arc B580, Core Ultra Series 2 and Series 3.
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Electronics pricingSingle source

Apple raises iPhone prices by £100 as memory-chip shortage drives costs higher

Apple has raised prices for all iPhones, including older models, by £100 as AI data-centre demand drives a memory-chip shortage. IDC forecasts a record annual contraction in global smartphone sales of almost 17% this year.

  • Apple has increased prices for all iPhones, including older models, by £100.
  • Memory costs have risen by more than 300% year on year, according to IDC.
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The Guardian Business
Artificial IntelligencePrimary source

Perplexity Portable Computer Launches on Windows for NVIDIA RTX PCs

Perplexity has added Portable Computer to its Windows app for compatible NVIDIA GeForce RTX PCs and RTX PRO Workstations. The agent handles some tasks locally and can ask permission to send information to the cloud when more advanced reasoning is needed.

  • Portable Computer is now available on Windows for compatible NVIDIA GeForce RTX PCs and RTX PRO Workstations.
  • Local processing keeps sensitive information on the device and does not consume Perplexity Computer credits.
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NVIDIA Newsroom