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Microsoft's new Outlook adds 10‑second delay versus Outlook Classic
The latest Windows version of Outlook introduces a performance regression, with common tasks taking up to 10 seconds compared to the instant response of Outlook Classic, raising concerns about productivity and competitiveness.
Microsoft patches zero‑day flaw disclosed by researcher Nightmare Eclipse
Microsoft issued a critical Windows update on June 9 2026 that closes a zero‑day vulnerability disclosed by independent researcher Nightmare Eclipse, and appears to fix a second zero‑day as well.
Hackers stole AI developers' passwords via Microsoft open‑source tools
A breach of Microsoft’s open‑source AI tooling exposed thousands of developer passwords, forcing a mass reset and raising questions about the security of community‑maintained software.
Microsoft open sources pg_durable PostgreSQL extension
Microsoft has released pg_durable, an open‑source PostgreSQL extension that adds durable, in‑database execution for workflow orchestration. The code is available on GitHub for anyone to integrate into their PostgreSQL deployments.
Azure Linux 4.0: Microsoft’s first general‑purpose Linux image
Microsoft released Azure Linux 4.0 on June 5, 2026, a free, general‑purpose Linux image built on kernel 6.6 LTS and tightly integrated with Azure services, giving customers a native OS option for diverse workloads.
emkwan teases microsoft-nvidia laptop
emkwan's instagram post hints at a microsoft-nvidia laptop that may rival apple's macbook [ @emkwan ]
Microsoft removes offline editing from Office 2019/2021 for Mac
Microsoft announced that Office 2019 and Office 2021 for Mac will no longer allow document editing when offline, limiting users to view‑only mode and PDF conversion. The change pushes perpetual‑license Mac users toward Microsoft 365 or alternative suites.
Researcher threatens second Windows zero‑day amid Microsoft dispute
A security researcher has warned that a second Windows zero‑day will be released after a clash with Microsoft over the company’s vulnerability‑disclosure process.
Microsoft open-sources earliest known DOS code
Microsoft has released the earliest known version of DOS source code on GitHub, offering engineers a direct look at foundational OS design and x86-era programming constraints [hn-front].
Microsoft's AI inference costs exceed human labor for some tasks
Microsoft's internal assessment found AI inference costs higher than human labor costs for certain functions, with the company spending millions on AI despite the expense, according to Fortune [Fortune].
Microsoft lets Office users remove floating Copilot button
Starting next week, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint users can hide the floating Copilot button that blocked cell access and sparked backlash since its April 2026 rollout. Admins can disable it via Group Policy; mobile remains unaffected.
BitLocker cracked by YellowKey exploit using USB files
The YellowKey exploit bypasses Microsoft BitLocker encryption using a USB stick with specific files, exposing a critical unpatched vulnerability in Windows disk encryption [Tom's Hardware].
US gives federal AI evaluator early access to Google, Microsoft, xAI models
The Center for AI Standards and Innovation has agreements with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI to evaluate models pre-release. Trump-administration oversight expands. Anthropic's status is unclear.
Microsoft Build 2026 lands June 2-3. Agent infrastructure is the theme.
Build runs June 2-3 with Satya Nadella's keynote opening day one. Foundry IQ, Fabric IQ, and Azure HorizonDB are already announced. The expected Copilot Studio deep-dive will determine whether Microsoft's agent story is real or just demoware.
Microsoft Foundry adds Claude. The OpenAI-only era is over.
Microsoft made Anthropic's Claude models available in Microsoft Foundry on April 27, ending the OpenAI exclusivity that has defined Azure's AI strategy since 2023.
Microsoft's 2026 capex hits $150B. AI infrastructure now dominates the balance sheet.
Microsoft's 2026 capital expenditure runs to roughly $150B, the bulk allocated to AI compute capacity. The number reframes Microsoft as a hyperscaler-first business with software as the monetisation layer.
TypeScript 6.0 ships as the last JavaScript-based release
TypeScript 6.0 landed March 23 with strict mode on by default, ESM as default module, and ES5 deprecated. Microsoft has confirmed 6.0 is the final JavaScript-based release before the Go-native 7.0 compiler ships.