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Microsoft Cuts 3,200 Xbox Jobs as Gaming Business Faces Major Restructuring Microsoft has announced sweeping changes to its Xbox division, including 3,200 job cuts, studio divestitures, and a major restructuring effort aimed at reversing years of financial underperformance. The layoffs represent roughly 20% of the gaming division’s workforce and come as the company attempts to stabilize its gaming business ahead of its next-generation Xbox strategy. The announcement was made in an unusually candid letter from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who acknowledged that Microsoft’s gaming business is struggling to compete with rivals Sony and Nintendo. 3,200 Jobs to Be Eliminated Microsoft…

Windows 10 and 11 Users Report Mysterious White Window Bug—Chrome Background Task May Be Responsible A growing number of Windows 10 and Windows 11 users are reporting a strange issue where a large blank white window appears in the corner of the screen after starting, unlocking, or restarting their PC. The problem has been observed on both AMD- and Intel-based systems, and early reports suggest it may be linked to a background task installed with Google Chrome. Neither Microsoft nor Google has officially acknowledged the issue. A White Window That Blocks the Desktop Affected users describe a blank white window…

Chrome and Edge Get Smarter Clipboard Handling With “Selective Format Read” Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have introduced a new clipboard optimization called Selective Format Read, improving how websites access copied content. Available by default in version 149 of both browsers, the feature reduces unnecessary memory usage and speeds up paste operations by allowing web apps to request only the clipboard data they actually need. The enhancement works automatically across all websites without requiring updates from developers. A More Efficient Clipboard Process Previously, when users pasted content into a website, browsers retrieved every data format stored in the clipboard, including:…

Google Earth Pro Will No Longer Be Available for Download After June 2027 Google has announced that Google Earth Pro will no longer be available for download starting June 25, 2027. While the desktop application isn’t being discontinued entirely, new downloads will end as Google shifts users toward the web-based and mobile versions of Google Earth. Anyone who wants to continue using Google Earth Pro in the future is encouraged to download a copy before the deadline. Existing Users Can Keep Using It The upcoming change only affects downloads—not the software itself. If Google Earth Pro is already installed on…

Microsoft Begins Using AI to Find Windows Security Flaws Before Hackers Do Microsoft has announced that it is now using artificial intelligence to identify security vulnerabilities in Windows earlier in the software development process. The initiative is designed to detect potential flaws before new versions of Windows are released, helping strengthen security and improve the quality of monthly Patch Tuesday updates. The announcement comes as AI becomes an increasingly important tool for both cybersecurity professionals and cybercriminals. AI Joins Microsoft’s Development Process According to Microsoft, AI will now assist engineers by scanning Windows code for potential security issues during development.…

Anthropic Discovers a Hidden “Workspace” Inside Claude That May Reveal How AI Thinks Anthropic researchers have identified what appears to be a previously unknown internal mechanism inside Claude that could help explain how modern AI models process information before producing an answer. Dubbed “J-space,” the discovery offers one of the clearest glimpses yet into the hidden reasoning process of large language models. Rather than being intentionally designed, Anthropic believes this internal workspace emerged naturally during Claude’s training, providing researchers with a new way to study how AI arrives at its responses. A Window Into AI’s Internal Reasoning Large language models…

Ugreen’s Dual-Platform Bluetooth Trackers Drop to Just $7 Each If you’ve been thinking about buying Bluetooth trackers for your keys, luggage, or pets, now’s a great time to stock up. Ugreen’s 4-pack Bluetooth tracker bundle is on sale for $28.49, bringing the price down to just over $7 per tracker—significantly less than Apple’s AirTag, which typically sells for around $29 each. Unlike many competing trackers, Ugreen’s model works with both Apple’s and Google’s tracking networks, making it a versatile option regardless of which smartphone ecosystem you use. Compatible With Both iPhone and Android One of the biggest advantages of Ugreen’s…

Microsoft Fixes Critical Defender Zero-Day Exploited Through RoguePlanet Vulnerability Microsoft has released a security update to address RoguePlanet, a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting Microsoft Defender’s Malware Protection Engine. Tracked as CVE-2026-50656, the flaw could allow attackers to gain complete control over a vulnerable Windows system. The fix is being distributed automatically through Windows Update as part of an updated version of Microsoft’s Malware Protection Engine. What Is RoguePlanet? RoguePlanet was disclosed about a month ago by the anonymous security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, who has become well known for uncovering several high-profile Windows security vulnerabilities. According to Microsoft’s advisory, the…

Nvidia Unveils Free GeForce Trading Cards Celebrating 30 Years of PC Gaming Nvidia has introduced GeForce Trading Cards: Series 1, a free collectible card series that pays tribute to some of the most iconic graphics cards, tech demos, and PC games in the company’s history. Released as part of the Summer of RTX campaign, the collection features 14 unique cards highlighting key moments that helped define the GeForce brand over the past three decades. While they resemble trading cards, these are purely commemorative collectibles and are not intended for gameplay. A Tribute to GeForce History The inaugural Series 1 collection…

Microsoft Will Use AI to Find Windows Security Flaws Before They’re Exploited Microsoft has announced a major change to how it secures Windows, revealing that artificial intelligence will now play a larger role in identifying security vulnerabilities earlier in the software development process. The company says the new AI-assisted approach should help uncover more security flaws before Windows updates are released, leading to more comprehensive monthly Patch Tuesday security updates. AI Joins Microsoft’s Security Toolkit According to Microsoft, AI will now be used to analyze Windows code during development to detect potential security weaknesses before they reach users. The move…