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- 1Dutch government builds Microsoft alternative on NixOSβDutch governments builds alternative for Microsoft based on NixOS
The Dutch government is developing an alternative to Microsoft's software ecosystem, built on the open-source NixOS operating system. The project, presented via the DAWO community platform, is seen as part of a broader European effort to reduce dependence on US tech vendors for critical public infrastructure. Commenters are weighing the feasibility of migrating large public-sector workloads to open-source alternatives.
- 2Microsoft to end Internet Explorer mode support in EdgeβMicrosoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in Edge
Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser, the compatibility feature that let businesses run legacy web applications built for the retired Internet Explorer. The company retired Internet Explorer itself in 2022, and this move signals the final phase-out of its technology. IT departments that still rely on old intranet tools will need to find alternatives or migrate their applications.
- 3OpenAI and Microsoft knew they were creating a web 'doom loop', report claimsβOpenAI and Microsoft knew they were starting a 'doom loop' for the web
A report by The Verge argues that OpenAI and Microsoft were aware that training AI models on web content, including material from The New York Times, would set off a 'doom loop' for the internet, where AI-generated output floods and degrades the web that future models rely on. Discussion is centering on whether the companies knowingly accepted this damage, with comparisons drawn to Google's earlier role in reshaping the web.
- 4Video game industry reaches union milestone at Microsoft's BlizzardβThe video game industry is finally unionizing https://www. motherjones.com/politics/2026/ 09/microsoft-blizzard-blizzcon
Workers at Microsoft's Blizzard, the studio behind World of Warcraft and Overwatch, have secured a union contract, a landmark for labor organizing in the video game industry. Reports highlight the deal as a sign that unionization efforts, long fragmented across game studios, are finally gaining real traction at major companies. Commenters are sharing the story as evidence that game workers are winning collective bargaining power after years of organizing.
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A Hacker News post titled 'Microsoft killed FoxPro in 2007. Anyway, here's FoxPro revived' is drawing attention to foxscript.org, an apparent community effort to revive FoxPro, the database programming language and tool Microsoft discontinued. Commenters appear to be engaging with the nostalgia and technical merit of resurrecting a legacy development tool long after its official end of life. Details about who is behind the project and what exactly has been rebuilt are not clear from the post itself.
- 6Xbox teams with AMD on new console, handhelds and VRβXbox is building a new console with AMD. And releasing handhelds. And a VR headset.
Microsoft's Xbox division is developing a next-generation console in partnership with AMD, alongside plans for handheld gaming devices and a VR headset. The expansion signals Xbox's push beyond traditional home consoles into portable and virtual reality gaming, widening its hardware lineup in an increasingly competitive market dominated by Sony, Nintendo and handheld rivals like Steam.
- 7Nokia Teams with Microsoft and NVIDIA on AI-Powered 6GβNokia Intensifies Focus on AI, Collaborates with Microsoft and NVIDIA for 6G Development # technology # artificialintell
Nokia is deepening its pivot from handsets toward AI-driven networking, announcing collaborations with Microsoft and NVIDIA to advance 6G and AI-RAN technologies. The century-old Finnish company aims to position itself as a key infrastructure player in the next generation of wireless networks, drawing attention as telecom vendors race to integrate artificial intelligence into network operations and future 6G standards.
- 8Activision to take over Halo in Xbox restructuringβActivision is taking over Halo as part of a Xbox shake-up
Activision is taking control of the Halo franchise as part of a broader reorganization of Microsoft's Xbox business, according to a report by The Verge. The move shifts stewardship of one of Xbox's flagship series away from its traditional home, 343 Industries, and folds it into Activision, with the restructuring reportedly accompanied by layoffs.
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Visual Studio Code, Microsoft's free open-source code editor, is trending on GitHub today. The repository's posts offer little detail beyond the project itself, so it is not clear from the available evidence what specifically is driving the surge in attention. VS Code remains one of the most widely used development tools worldwide, so spikes in its repository activity often follow releases, notable updates, or renewed developer discussion, but the exact cause here cannot be confirmed from the posts.
- 10Retail Investors Watch Cloud and AI Stocks After Microsoft Copilot Expansionβ3 Cloud And AI Stocks Retail Investors Are Watching After Microsoft Copilot Expansion
Microsoft's expansion of its Copilot AI assistant has turned attention to cloud and AI stocks that retail investors are following. Market coverage highlights three companies positioned to benefit from growing enterprise demand for AI-powered cloud services, as investors weigh which names stand to gain from the broader AI buildout beyond Microsoft itself.
- 11Xbox undergoes dramatic restructuring amid continued resetβXbox continues its βresetβ with dramatic restructuring
Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing another wave of dramatic restructuring as part of what is being described as an ongoing "reset" of the gaming business. The changes involve significant internal reorganization, and commentary is skeptical, with some observers comparing the moves to shuffling deck chairs on a sinking ship rather than addressing deeper challenges facing the platform.
- 12Microsoft patents system to pause games and serve adsβMicrosoft patents system to freeze games and inject ads during downtimes
Microsoft has patented a system that would freeze gameplay and inject advertisements during natural downtimes, such as loading screens or respawns. Watching the commercials would reportedly earn players ad-free playtime credits. The idea has drawn criticism from gamers who see it as another intrusion of advertising into paid experiences, though patents do not always lead to shipped features.
- 13Meta and Microsoft lift tech stocks despite rising bond yieldsβMeta and Microsoft led tech stocks higher last week despite soaring bond yields
Meta and Microsoft led a rally in US tech stocks last week, even as bond yields climbed sharply. Rising yields typically pressure growth stocks by raising borrowing costs and making bonds more attractive, so the gains surprised many investors and sparked discussion about the strength of big tech momentum.
- 14Wall Street ends higher as AI stocks, Microsoft rallyβWall Street ends higher as investors buy AI stocks; Microsoft rallies
US stock markets closed higher as investors bought into artificial intelligence-related shares, with Microsoft among the standout gainers. The session reflected continued enthusiasm for AI as a driver of equity performance, helping major indexes finish in positive territory despite broader market uncertainty.
Repos
- microsoft/vscode Visual Studio Code
- actions/runner-images GitHub Actions runner images