Neowin News Feed for: Microsoft

More leadership changes at Xbox fills new Chief Strategy and Technology Officer roles

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 20 May 2026 19:56:02 +0000

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced two more major leadership changes at the Microsoft gaming division. Read more...

Microsoft blames macOS for annoying Teams bug

Usama Jawad — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:38:01 +0000

Mac users say Teams keeps demanding location access even after denial. Microsoft points fingers elsewhere. Read more...

Microsoft appears to be removing one of the ports on Xbox Wireless Controllers

Taras Buria — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:02:01 +0000

Microsoft's newly released Xbox Wireless Controller Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition brings an unexpected hardware change, which limits the number of accessories you can use. Read more...

Microsoft makes significant accessibility improvement in Word

Usama Jawad — Wed, 20 May 2026 12:16:01 +0000

Microsoft just revamped Word's accessibility experience with calmer Narrator prompts, fewer keystrokes, and quicker fixes. Read more...

Microsoft releases new Windows 11 images with the latest preview builds

Taras Buria — Tue, 19 May 2026 21:38:02 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 images with the latest preview builds for clean installations and in-place upgrades. Read more...

Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 get fixes for muted audio and non-working apps and notifications

Taras Buria — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:04:01 +0000

Another Windows 11 update is rolling out in preview, this time addressing a couple of important bugs with audio, apps, and notifications. Read more...

AMD releases new Windows 11/10 chipset drivers with improvements and new processor support

Taras Buria — Tue, 19 May 2026 17:16:01 +0000

AMD has released a new chipset driver for supported motherboards. Version 8.05.01.516 is now available for download on Windows 11 and 10 PCs with bug fixes and new processor support. Read more...

Forza Horizon 6, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and more hit Xbox Game Pass

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:44:01 +0000

Xbox Game Pass subscribers are getting a lot more games in the second half of May, including the newly-released Forza Horizon 6 from Playground Games. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 bug won't let you download, install new updates

Sayan Sen — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed a new Windows 11 issue wherein users are unable to download and install new updates after KB5077181. Read more...

Microsoft announces three new Surface PCs with Intel Core Ultra 300 processors

Taras Buria — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000

Microsoft is launching three new Surface PCs, all powered by Intel's latest Core Ultra 300 series processors. Read more...

Microsoft explains simple fix for one of the most "frustrating" Teams issues

Sayan Sen — Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:02 +0000

Microsoft explains the cause behind one of the most "frustrating" Teams problems the support has to tackle. A simple fix has been shared. Read more...

Microsoft unveils new feedback hub for Xbox fans that promises clearer updates

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 18 May 2026 21:50:01 +0000

Xbox players can now voice their opinions and ask for features on the new Xbox Player Voice feedback hub. Read more...

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Neowin Deals — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:01 +0000

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Here is how to remap the Copilot key in Windows 11, without Microsoft's upcoming "fix"

Usama Jawad — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:16:01 +0000

Before Microsoft rolls out its own fix, a tiny utility lets Windows 11 users restore Right Ctrl behavior to the Copilot key, we explain how. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Teams slowdown due to new outage

Sayan Sen — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:18:46 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed that certain M365 services like Teams have slowed down as they have been hit by an outage. The company is investigating and has released some preliminary details. Read more...

Microsoft admits Windows 11 Copilot key was a bad idea, Right Ctrl remap option coming soon

Usama Jawad — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:16:02 +0000

Windows 11 users pushed back hard against Microsoft;s Copilot obsession, and the company is now quietly reversing course. Read more...

KB5089549: Microsoft just made it easier to install the mandatory crucial Windows 11 updates

Sayan Sen — Mon, 18 May 2026 08:48:01 +0000

KB5089549 introduces a new change that simplifies the update for the mandatory critical security update on Windows 11. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5089549 can be planted with deadly Registry hack to take over your system

Sayan Sen — Mon, 18 May 2026 07:08:01 +0000

Windows 11 KB5089549 can still allow a dangerous Registry-based privilege escalation attack, potentially enabling attackers to fully compromise systems. Read more...

Closer look at the updated taskbar in Windows 11: movable, resizable

Taras Buria — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:08:01 +0000

After half a decade of asking, users are finally getting a movable taskbar for Windows 11. It is now available in preview; here is a closer look. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Long-requested features for Windows 11, leaked gamepads and leaked games

Taras Buria — Sat, 16 May 2026 22:48:01 +0000

Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in the latest Microsoft Weekly news recap about leaked gamepads, leaked games, new Windows 11 taskbar features, driver improvements, and more. Read more...

Microsoft released Windows 11 KB5089593, KB5087594 updates for OS recovery

Sayan Sen — Sat, 16 May 2026 19:22:01 +0000

New dynamic updates for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 25H2, and 24H2, as well as Windows 10, have been released. Read more...

Five things I hate about Microsoft Teams

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Millions rely on Microsoft Teams daily, but that doesn't stop many of us from absolutely despising parts of the experience. Read more...

Edge users are begging Microsoft to return these two features

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Microsoft Edge users are furious that Microsoft is killing off beloved productivity features while keeping Copilot. Read more...

Microsoft confirms more Windows 11 Start menu customization and improvements are on the way

Taras Buria — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:50:01 +0000

Windows 11 now has a movable taskbar, but Microsoft is not done with upgrades. The company confirmed that more Start menu improvements and features are on the way. Read more...

Excel users are raging over Microsoft's unremovable Copilot button inside their sheets

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:12:01 +0000

Excel users are blasting Microsoft over a new Copilot button they say clutters sheets, blocks content, and cannot truly be disabled. Read more...

Teams is getting a major improvement for Office files

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 07:42:01 +0000

Microsoft is bringing a long overdue upgrade to Teams on Android and iPhone that should make handling Office files far less painful. Read more...

Microsoft Edge 148.0.3967.70

Razvan Serea — Sat, 16 May 2026 07:14:01 +0000

Microsoft Edge is a free web browser based on the Chromium Open Source project and other Open Source software. Read more...

Microsoft is seemingly rebranding Xbox to XBOX

Usama Jawad — Sat, 16 May 2026 05:18:01 +0000

Microsoft's gaming chief just turned Xbox into XBOX after a viral poll, but the move may not be that jarring to many. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5089549 fails install, shares workarounds

Sayan Sen — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:22:01 +0000

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 KB5089549 installation failure reports are real; the tech giant has provided official workaround solutions. Read more...

Windows 11 finally gets movable and small taskbar, here is how to try them

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 21:52:01 +0000

If you have been waiting for Windows 11 to get a vertical taskbar, a top taskbar, or a small taskbar, good news: these features are finally here. Here is how to test them. Read more...

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 sign-in issues again with latest builds

Sayan Sen — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:52:01 +0000

Microsoft has released new Windows 11 Experimental channel builds under 28020.2134 and 29591.1000. They bring new features and improvements. Read more...

Windows 11 finally gets vertical and small taskbar in new update

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:26:01 +0000

The latest Windows 11 preview build in the Experimental Channel finally introduces two long-anticipated taskbar features, plus some other changes. Read more...

Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, and Exchange hacked at Pwn2Own

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:38:01 +0000

Microsoft products and AI apps fell to multiple 0-days at Pwn2Own 2026 as researchers claimed huge cash prizes. Read more...

Microsoft is fixing the way Edge stores your passwords

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 17:32:01 +0000

Microsoft admitted that storing passwords as plain text in memory is not cool, and a priority fix for Microsoft Edge is already on its way. Read more...

This legacy app somehow still exists in Windows 11, despite zero use

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:01 +0000

Microsoft still ships an ancient utility with Windows 11, despite most users lacking the hardware to use it. Read more...

You can now explore Wikipedia through a Windows XP-esque desktop on the web

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 11:30:01 +0000

This Windows XP-inspired web experience transforms Wikipedia into a fully explorable filesystem with retro flair. Read more...

Microsoft Teams becomes key witness in government database wipe crime

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:58:01 +0000

A bizarre Microsoft Teams mistake exposed conversations tied to a major government database deletion case. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5089549 can now be downloaded for USB installs using official Microsoft tool

Sayan Sen — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:16:01 +0000

Microsoft has made an update related to the Media Creation Tool, its official utility for downloading and installing Windows via ISOs. Read more...

Microsoft patent reveals interesting details about canceled Surface Duo 3

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:03 +0000

A newly uncovered Microsoft patent reveals a clever Surface Duo idea that may have fixed one of the foldable phone's biggest annoyances. Read more...

Exchange Server has a "critical" security bug, but Microsoft does not have a proper fix yet

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:44:02 +0000

Microsoft warns of a critical Exchange Server flaw that could let attackers hijack browsers through emails, with full fixes locked behind paid support for some. Read more...