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2026
Microsoft blocks affected eMudhra CA keys
Microsoft blocked eight affected CA keys through the Windows Disallowed CTL and updated Edge and WebView2 CRLSet components to block TLS certificates issued by the affected CAs.
2026
Microsoft reports fiscal Q1 2027 results
Microsoft reported $92.3 billion in revenue and $33.6 billion in net income for its fiscal first quarter of 2027. The results also showed growth in cloud revenue and declines in Windows and Xbox revenue.
2026
Windows sponsors the short film “Mama Bear”
The description for Curry Barker’s short film “Mama Bear” thanks Windows for sponsoring the film.
2026
Microsoft begins testing redesigned Windows Search for Windows 11
Microsoft has put a significantly redesigned Windows Search into testing with Windows Insiders. Built on WinUI 3, the new experience is faster with inline previews for files and answers, better typo and synonym matching, and launcher-style actions including phone tasks via Phone Link, with a rollout to Windows 11 expected in the coming months.
2021
Microsoft announces Windows 365 subscription prices
Microsoft released official pricing for Windows 365 Business and Enterprise, enabling business and enterprise customers to start using the service. Listed monthly prices vary by virtual machine configuration, and the Business Hybrid Benefit can reduce the price for eligible customers.
2021
Microsoft launches Windows 365 for general availability
Microsoft launched its Windows 365 Cloud PC desktop-as-a-service product for general availability on 2 August 2021.
2021
Microsoft announced the planned launch of Windows 365
Microsoft announced Windows 365, a cloud service providing the Windows operating system, and said it would launch on August 2. The launch was planned, not yet completed in the report.
2021
Microsoft releases Windows 11
Microsoft released the Windows 11 operating system and announced that eligible Windows 10 users would be able to upgrade for free, beginning in the fall.
2021
Microsoft announces June 24 Windows update event
Microsoft announced that it would unveil a new version of Windows on June 24; the article also says an online event was scheduled for that date.
2021
Microsoft releases Windows 10 Build 21301.1010 update
Microsoft released cumulative update KB5000626 for Windows Insider users in the Dev channel, raising Windows 10 to Build 21301.1010. The report says the update contains no new content and is mainly for testing the servicing pipeline.
2021
Microsoft pushes KB4589212 cumulative update
Microsoft pushed cumulative update KB4589212 to Windows 10 Version 2004 and Version 2009 feature updates; the update contains Intel microcode and provides a security upgrade.
2020
Microsoft begins selling Windows-themed sweaters
Microsoft began selling three Windows-themed sweaters through its official store. The sweaters feature Paint, Windows XP, and Windows 95 themes; all styles were sold out by the report.
2020
Microsoft update schedule indicates planned Windows feature update
A report said a schedule published in Microsoft's hardware developer forum indicated that the v2004 feature update was planned to begin rolling out on May 26. This is a report of a planned update, not confirmation that the rollout occurred.
2020
Microsoft releases update addressing SMBv3 vulnerability
Microsoft released an update that fixes the CVE-2020-0796 vulnerability in the Server Message Block protocol. The source says the vulnerability affects Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019.
2020
Microsoft warns of quarterly revenue shortfall amid pandemic disruption
Microsoft warned that the COVID-19 pandemic would cause Windows, Surface and related business revenue to fall short of its prior expectations for the fiscal third quarter. It said slower-than-expected supply-chain recovery and greater-than-expected negative effects on Windows OEM and Surface were contributing factors.
2019
Microsoft launches Windows XP-themed sweater activity
Microsoft launched its “Ugly Sweater” activity featuring a Windows-logo sweater that was given away rather than sold.