Microsoft suffered an outage early Wednesday morning, with Downdetector sharing thousands of users across the globe reporting an outage

In a statement to Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that it retired the traditional Windows "telephone-based" activation method.

"While we welcome Microsoft's acknowledgment that more transparency is needed, voluntary disclosures and broad promises are not enough" a group stated

A statement released by Kim Kunes, Vice President of Gaming Trust & Safety at Xbox, said that Microsoft has been working behind the scenes with Nintendo and Sony since 2020. The collaboration strives to “provide experiences that are positive and enjoyable for all, especially for our youngest players.”

Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony Interactive Entertainment have issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of empowering players and online experiences.

Microsoft’s statement on Wednesday is a reaction to various European powers who have signaled that they want to avoid US tech companies wherever possible. Microsoft on Wednesday released a statement aimed at convincing global IT leaders, and particularly ...