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Microsoft is making big moves across AI hardware, developer platforms, and Windows/Linux compatibility—while also facing pushback over AI partnerships and pricing. Headlines highlight Project Solara, new Surface/Spark hardware, and Copilot/Office pricing changes alongside “enough is enough” sentiment from browser vendors and Microsoft–OpenAI tensions.

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Key Takeaway Microsoft’s agent-first AI platform and new device hardware are accelerating, but pricing and partnership disputes are driving significant customer and industry friction.
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Microsoft’s agent-first AI platform and new device hardware are accelerating, but pricing and partnership disputes are driving significant customer and industry friction.

Microsoft is making big moves across AI hardware, developer platforms, and Windows/Linux compatibility—while also facing pushback over AI partnerships and pricing. Headlines highlight Project Solara, new Surface/Spark hardware, and Copilot/Office pricing changes alongside “enough is enough” sentiment from browser vendors and Microsoft–OpenAI tensions.

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AI platform Project Solara is described as a chip-to-cloud platform for agent-first enterprise devices.
AI hardware direction Project Solara is positioned to run AI agents instead of traditional apps.
Copilot pricing issue GitHub Copilot customers report up to 100-fold price hikes after Microsoft switches to usage-based pricing.

What to Watch

  • Track whether Microsoft’s agent-first “Project Solara” details expand into shipping products or developer tooling. Tom's Hardware
  • Monitor further Copilot contract/pricing changes following reported 100x sticker shock under usage-based pricing. Tom's Hardware
  • Follow Microsoft–OpenAI updates closely for signs of escalation after the “broke up—now they’re ready to fight” report. The Verge AI

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Browser vendors pen open letter to Microsoft saying "enough is enough"

A coalition of browser makers says Microsoft has crossed a line, and its latest public challenge could spark change.

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xda-developers.com

I'm using Claude Cowork to fix these 3 Windows 11 blunders Microsoft forgot about, and my PC finally feels like my own

"You're welcome, Microsoft"—Anthropic, probably.

15h ago Abhinav Raj
neowin.net

Microsoft launches Godot Sample to streamline Xbox PC game development on the engine

Microsoft is making it easier for Godot developers to bring their games to Xbox platforms, letting them easily integrate Microsoft GDK, Xbox Services, PlayFab, and more.

12h ago Pulasthi Ariyasinghe

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I turned off Windows 11 recommendations, and the Start menu finally felt mine again

I don't need Windows 11 recommending what I should do next.

13h ago Hamlin Rozario
tweaktown.com

Xbox 'must have exclusive content,' CEO Asha Sharma says exclusives to be selected on thoughtful case-by-case basis

It sounds like Microsoft will return to some form of content and or game exclusivity for Xbox consoles, but it'll be a case-by-case basis per title.

8h ago Derek Strickland
windowscentral.com

Over 41 new Xbox indie game demos just came to console and PC for the ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest

Thanks to Microsoft's new ID@Xbox Indie Selects Demo Fest, there are now tons of Xbox indie game demos available on console and PC until the end of June.

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Tracking: Microsoft launches Godot Sample to streamline Xbox PC game development on the engine / Browser vendors pen open letter to Microsoft saying "enough is enough"

Microsoft launches Godot Sample to streamline Xbox PC game development on the engine Browser vendors pen open letter to Microsoft saying "enough is enough"
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Tracking: Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will no longer edit documents after July 13 / Microsoft built a wearable AI badge with a camera and fingerprint sensor

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Microsoft is ditching password-based authentication tomorrow – Edge browser will switch to Windows Hello access

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Microsoft's veteran engineer Raymond Chen says Windows 8 was all built around "modern" codenames — including the polarizing Start menu

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Microsoft admits Windows 11's right-click menu is a mess, will let you customize it after years of complaints

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When will Microsoft finally decide to deliver?

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