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2026
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees
Microsoft opened a voluntary departure buyout program to about 60,000 employees, according to the article. The program covers more than a quarter of its global workforce.
2026
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to employees in four countries
Microsoft announced a voluntary exit offer for certain employees in the U.S., Canada, India and the United Kingdom. Around 60,000 employees are eligible, according to a person familiar with the matter.
2026
Helen Chiang leaves Microsoft and her Xbox COO role
Helen Chiang left Microsoft on October 23, 2026, after serving as Xbox chief operating officer since July.
2026
Microsoft updates the Windows 11 Camera app
Microsoft updated the Windows 11 Camera app with software zoom for cameras without hardware zoom, along with other usability improvements. The update has expanded to the Beta and Release Preview channels.
2026
Microsoft releases PowerToys 0.102 update
Microsoft released PowerToys version 0.102, adding Mouse Button Lock and CursorHide, a quick access bar for Command Palette, and updates to ZoomIt and other components.
2026
Microsoft reports plan for Xbox handheld device
A report says Microsoft plans to launch an Xbox handheld device during the 2027 holiday season; the launch is planned and has not yet occurred.
2026
Bosch and Microsoft enhance AI collaboration
Bosch enhanced its collaboration with Microsoft to advance the deployment of artificial intelligence, including work to integrate AI into Bosch production processes.
2026
Boeing announces Dataliner platform
Boeing announced Dataliner, an AI-powered data intelligence platform designed to help airlines use aviation data for fleet-wide intelligence and operational decisions. The platform was built in partnership with Microsoft.
2026
GTIA launches Managed Intelligence Alliance
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) launched the Managed Intelligence Alliance, bringing together IT service providers and vendors to develop channel standards, accreditation frameworks, research and best practices for delivering AI to small and medium-sized businesses.
2026
Microsoft announces Guardian Agent security capabilities
Microsoft announced Guardian Agents and related controls to help businesses monitor and manage risks from autonomous AI agents.
2026
GTIA launches Managed Intelligence Alliance
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) launched the Managed Intelligence Alliance, a vendor-neutral program intended to help IT service providers deliver AI to small and medium-sized businesses. Pax8 is the alliance’s charter member, alongside founding party members.
2026
GTIA launches the Managed Intelligence Alliance
The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) launched the vendor-neutral Managed Intelligence Alliance, with Pax8 as charter member and CrowdStrike, Cynet, F1 Information Technologies, Lyra, Microsoft, New Charter, NinjaOne, Rev.io and Sourcepass as founding party members. The alliance will develop channel standards, accreditation and research for IT service providers.
2026
Tech platforms partner with South Africa’s IEC on election information
Google, Meta, Microsoft and TikTok joined South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission and Moxii Africa in a collaborative initiative to tackle online disinformation and safeguard the integrity of the upcoming local government elections.
2026
Microsoft unveils AI agent monitoring and control features
Microsoft unveiled features that continuously assess AI agents’ risk and can restrict changes, require human approval for high-stakes steps, or shut an agent down. The features were in private preview when reported; broader availability was planned for Microsoft’s November Ignite conference.
2026
Microsoft launches AI agent security features
Microsoft launched new security features for enterprises, including Guardian Agents to monitor AI agents in use and agent detection and access-control capabilities in Microsoft Defender.
2026
Microsoft withdraws from British AI cloud deal
Gizmodo reports that Microsoft pulled out of a large British AI cloud deal. The source does not name the other party or specify when the withdrawal occurred.
2026
Microsoft withdraws from UK data center deal with Nscale
Reuters reported that Microsoft pulled out of a UK data center deal with Nscale, citing the Telegraph.
2026
Microsoft ends involvement in the Loughton data centre project
Microsoft terminated its involvement in the planned Loughton AI data centre project, where it had said it would fund a supercomputer. Nscale said it remained committed to the project and was exploring alternative power sources.
2026
Microsoft releases Windows 11 26H1 preview build 28120.3272
Microsoft released Windows 11 26H1 preview build 28120.3272 for Windows Insider members in the Experimental channel. The build adds a cursor indicator and fixes crashes in some apps caused by audio components.
2026
Microsoft announces free Xbox game bundle promotion
Microsoft announced a promotion under which customers purchasing eligible hardware from participating U.S. retailers between November 2 and December 31, 2026, can redeem a bundle of 25 free games. The promotion is restricted to users in the United States.