Microsoft announced Microsoft 365 G7, a “Frontier Suite” for U.S. government agencies operating in Government Community Cloud (GCC). The bundle expands the existing Microsoft 365 G5 foundation with AI‑driven productivity tools, Copilot, Work IQ contextual intelligence, and a new Agent 365 platform that lets agencies build mission‑focused agents. Integrated security, identity, compliance and governance features are designed to meet stringent federal requirements while enabling governed, organization‑wide AI adoption. G7 and Agent 365 become purchasable on October 1, with a phased rollout [...]

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A leak from ResetEra user Slayven claims Microsoft will overhaul Xbox Game Pass in 2027, cutting day‑one game access, removing cloud streaming, and adding an ad‑supported tier. The new structure would feature three tiers: a $13 ad‑tier, a $20 ad‑free tier, and a $15 tier with the existing library and multiplayer. Optional add‑ons include a $6 bundle for 25 hours of cloud play and a $6 family plan. Microsoft has denied any changes, stating no finalized plans

Microsoft has scheduled a dedicated Surface event for October 7, confirming the date and venue for its next hardware showcase. The announcement, made via a brief press release and a teaser video, indicates that the company will unveil its upcoming lineup of Surface devices, likely including refreshed models of the Surface Pro, Surface Laptop, and possibly a new Surface Studio variant. Industry analysts expect the event to highlight Microsoft’s push to integrate AI features across its hardware, aligning [...]

Microsoft announced the second September wave of Xbox Game Pass titles, adding a high‑profile exclusive, Gears of War: E‑Day, a prologue to the franchise’s original story. The lineup also includes Dune: Awakening, now featuring a single‑player mode ahead of the December film release, and Minecraft Dungeons 2, a sequel that aims to expand the original’s Diablo‑style gameplay. Additional Premium additions span co‑op brawlers and indie releases such as Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Planet of Lana 2, Ninja Gaiden 4, and Keeper. Departures on September 30 include titles [...]

Microsoft’s September 2026 security update addressed more than 950 vulnerabilities, bringing its annual total to roughly 2,750 – over double the 2020 record. The surge is largely credited to AI‑assisted discovery tools that accelerate vulnerability identification and patch development. Among the fixes were two actively exploited zero‑day flaws, CVE‑2026‑81963 and CVE‑2026‑85880, which enable privilege escalation on Windows systems; the former was reported by Airbus Helicopters and Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center, the latter by Volexity and Proofpoint. Microsoft classified 113 [...]

At IFA 2026, Microsoft’s partners unveiled a broad lineup of Windows PCs, ranging from everyday models to premium designs, gaming rigs, commercial workstations, and developer-focused machines. The showcase highlighted new AI‑enabled features, such as the OpenClaw Windows App for local model execution and Project Zenith devices that provide high‑memory, high‑bandwidth environments for coding. Acer introduced the Vero 16, a sustainability‑focused laptop built with recycled aluminum and PCR plastic, while other partners expanded repairability and performance options across price [...]