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Microsoft discovers new multi-malware package 'GigaWiper' capable of deploying wipers and ransomware
By Sead Fadilpašić Published
One wiper can destroy a computer in different ways, but it can also spy on users.

Proton VPN Free review: a great choice for day-to-day, but with some unfortunate limitations
By Rob Dunne, Mike Williams Last updated
Review We've put Proton VPN Free to the test and, while it's a very capable day-to-day VPN, some limitations with streaming and servers leave much to be desired.

'I find myself in the novel position of looking for a job' — 27-year Bethesda veteran who designed Skyrim's humanoid races and a Microsoft dev behind Xbox backwards compatibility have been laid off
By Demi Williams Published
Thousands of Xbox staff have been laid off, including two industry veterans who worked at Microsoft and Bethesda for decades.

'All options are on the table, considering the drastic measure already put in place' — Could Microsoft sell Xbox? Analysts say it's too expensive for that, but that it could be dismantled piece by piece
By Demi Williams Published
Analysts suggest a Xbox would be too expensive for buyers, and it's more likely they would go after "specific pieces" of the company instead.

The makers of New Vegas are working on a new Fallout game
By Demi Williams Published
Obsidian Entertainment is reportedly working on a new Fallout game after scrapping plans for Avowed 2 amid Xbox's restructuring strategy.

Microsoft is moving to annual price adjustments for its commercial cloud services — could more bill shock be on the way?
By Craig Hale Published
Microsoft wants to provide greater billing certainty by reviewing foreign exchange rates once per year, not twice.

The 'world's most powerful AI data center' hit with massive class-action lawsuit
By Christian Cawley Published
Microsoft is hit with a lawsuit from residents alleging noise, light, and dust pollution at its new AI data center.

Windows 11 reinstallations should be easier, thanks to this new feature
By Isaiah Williams Published
Windows 11 reinstallations will be available via the cloud, which includes appropriate drivers and doesn't require a USB drive.

'These are hard, but necessary decisions' — Xbox pulled funding for Io Interactive's 'Project Fantasy' but the developer will continue working on the game independently
By Demi Williams Published
After Xbox pulled funding for its online fantasy RPG, IOI has announced that it will close one of its studios and lay off an unspecified number of staff.

'Regarding Arkane… how much?' — Xbox is falling apart and as thousands more are hit with layoffs, I think it's time for someone to save the Dishonored and Marvel's Blade developer before it's too late
By Demi Williams Published
As Xbox hits thousands more workers with layoffs, I'm desperately hoping that Arkane Studios will be saved.
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