A researcher claims that Microsoft's advancements in quantum computing are flawed due to fundamental Python errors in their methodology. Microsoft defends its findings, asserting that the research is valid and sound.

Microsoft's new Outlook for Windows takes approximately 10 seconds to open an email from a notification, while the classic version does so instantly. Windows 11 includes both Outlook Classic and the new Outlook, with Microsoft promoting the latter as the future of email on the platform.

Microsoft is adding Amazon Web Services capacity to GitHub to manage increased coding activity driven by AI advancements. This decision deviates from the original strategy of fully integrating GitHub's infrastructure with Microsoft's Azure cloud.

Microsoft unveiled Project Solara at its annual Build developer conference, presenting a vision for a new ecosystem of hardware devices. This development comes in the wake of Apple's unsuccessful 2024 launch of Apple Intelligence and an updated Siri.

Microsoft is investigating a breach of its open source projects on GitHub, where hackers injected password-stealing malware into the code. Access to dozens of affected projects, including those related to Azure and AI development tools, has been cut off.

Microsoft's new AI project, Scout, aims to increase user engagement to the point of addiction, according to a leaked internal strategy document. CEO Satya Nadella publicly denied the claims made in the document, expressing disbelief over its contents.

Azure Linux 4.0 is Microsoft’s first general-purpose Linux distribution, now available in public preview. It can be run on any Azure virtual machine and will soon be available for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

Microsoft's internal strategy for its new AI assistant, Scout, aims to create user addiction before expanding its features. Scout, previously known as ClawPilot, has been in pilot testing since March as part of Project Lobster.

MAI-Code-1-Flash is a new Microsoft coding model designed for fast and efficient assistance in developer workflows. It is available to GitHub Copilot individual users in Visual Studio Code and supports agentic coding in real developer environments.

A disgruntled 0-day hunter has threatened to release a significant Windows exploit after feeling humiliated by Microsoft. Microsoft has responded by involving law enforcement in the escalating situation.