Is Microsoft still the “software factory” that Bill Gates envisioned 50 years ago? Satya Nadella says no — it needs an AI blueprint

Initially, it might not be widely known, but even Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, confessed that he didn’t feel certain about the company’s success until approximately 1998. In his own words, “I didn’t truly feel confident in our success until around 1998.” This was more than a decade after Microsoft held its initial public offering (IPO), which garnered over $61 million in just one day.

Microsoft Excel gets more AI — and this time it’s actually useful

The COPILOT feature enables you to incorporate natural language commands directly into your spreadsheets. This means you can request specific cell values or sort data using simple, everyday phrases. Since it operates as a function, COPILOT can be utilized in conjunction with other functions within the spreadsheet.

Is Gears of War: Reloaded bringing its 4K visuals and 120 FPS multiplayer to Xbox Game Pass? — Here’s what we know

One of Microsoft’s longest-running and iconic Xbox gaming franchises is Gears of War, a gritty, violent third-person shooting game developed by Epic Games that was first released in 2006. Since 2015, the series has been managed by Xbox Game Studios’ The Coalition, who have been responsible for creating new installments in the franchise.

Sam Altman admits OpenAI “screwed up” GPT-5’s launch but shares a bold vision for the future — hints at “a cooler social experience with AI” and a potential Google Chrome buyout

Before the release of GPT-5, there was much excitement and high hopes for the improved performance it would bring to ChatGPT. However, upon its launch, some users felt it didn’t meet their expectations as they reported numerous issues such as glitches and bugs, leading to a less than optimal user experience with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Fallout TV series Season 2 first look images show the main cast — and a glimpse of this iconic city before the bombs fell

One frame distinctly displays Cooper in a vehicle as he approaches the Lucky 38, a resort and casino well-recognized by Fallout: New Vegas gamers.

If you’re eager for more, your wait won’t be long, since the second season of the Fallout TV series will make its appearance at the Opening Night Live at Gamescom showcase on Aug 19, 2025; that’s 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Sad the Battlefield 6 Open Beta is over? I am, too, but hey — Battlefield 2042 just got a surprise new Update 9.2, and it has BF6 rewards for everyone that plays it

Currently, the servers are offline, leaving fans of its intense combat feeling withdrawal as they eagerly await the game’s official release on October 10. To keep the community engaged in the meantime, DICE has unexpectedly rolled out a fresh update for Battlefield 2042, and it offers rewards that can be redeemed for Battlefield 6.