Microsoft lays off another 305 employees, this time closer to home

Microsoft confirmed 305 layoffs in Washington state this week, continuing a trend of tech job cuts despite strong financial performance.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-lays-off-another-305-employees-this-time-closer-to-home

 'I don't know if it can be saved' — Civilization 7 is in trouble as it drops to a Mostly Negative rating on Steam

Civilization 7 represents a major shakeup to the Civ series, and not all players like the changes. Recent reviews on Steam have dropped to Mostly Negative.

https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/civilization-vii-steam-rating-mostly-negative

 Windows 11 will finally stop nagging you to set Edge as your default browser — but only in some markets

As part of its continued efforts to make Windows compliant with the Digital Markets Act, Microsoft has announced further changes to the Windows OS that will reduce its insistence on using first party apps and services.

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/windows-11-dma-compliance-features-edge-default-announcement-2025

 Microsoft just made Sora AI video generation free via new Bing Video Creator

OpenAI's Sora AI model is coming to Bing on mobile and the web, letting users generate video content using text for free via the Bing app.

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-bing-video-creator-sora-ai-generator-free-announcement


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