Microsoft News - April 13, 2026
Microsoft Hikes Surface Prices by $500, Citing AI-Driven Component Costs
Microsoft increased prices across its Surface PC lineup. The flagship Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 now cost $500 more than their initial 2024 launch...
FBI dismantles W3LL phishing ring, stopping $20 million in attempted fraud
The FBI and Indonesian authorities dismantled the W3LL phishing operation after it enabled over $20 million in attempted fraud. The FBI Atlanta office led the...
Microsoft rethinks Game Pass, calling current pricing too expensive for players
New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma signaled a strategy shift for Game Pass in a leaked internal memo. Sharma stated the service is too expensive for players...
OpenAI accuses Anthropic of inflating revenue by $8 billion, citing cloud deals
OpenAI Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser accused competitor Anthropic of overstating its financial figures in an internal memo. Dresser alleged that...
Microsoft halts carbon credit purchases, pivoting to gas for AI
Microsoft has reportedly paused its purchases of carbon removal credits. The tech giant currently represents approximately 90% of the carbon removal market in...
OpenAI Secures Permanent London Office, Doubling UK Staff for Global Hub
OpenAI secured its first permanent London office in King’s Cross with a scheduled 2027 opening. The new site will accommodate over 500 team members. This...
Anthropic Launches Claude AI Assistant for Microsoft Word in Beta
Anthropic has released a beta version of its Claude AI assistant for Microsoft Word, making it available to subscribers of its Team and Enterprise plans. The...