.top_stories
Weekly Microsoft technology intelligence — searchable archive
Try: "EA renewal", "Copilot", "Azure pricing", "SQL Server 2025"
Ask a question in plain English
Issue #162
13th April #162
Top Stories #162 — 13th April 2026
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, security notices, Copilot's role in AI, and new vendor additions.
Archive
161 issues6th April #161
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Windows 11 improvements, CoPilot clarifications, and ongoing Dark Web security monitoring.
30th March #160
Another 3 New vendors Supabase, Keeper and Factorial are added. Microsoft EoL section Updated for January 2027 - Update in April DarkWeb Weekly Intelligence Report #3 - Busy week for the Bad Guys Microsoft's M365 CoPilot changes - Pay for functionality lost Microsoft Savings Plan for Databases- Commit, and save (better use it!) Agent 365 Available 1 May - Still a license for humans (that is a thought!!!) Microsoft Dataverse Capacity updates - You get more! Azure SRE agents announced - You NEED us to check your bills! Dynamics Licensing guide updated - and a long list of new FAQ's Think you're good at spotting a phishing message? - You're in for a surprise! Phishing attacks for your AI - Your AI is not protecting you - don't relax! ARM to make own CPU's - The licensor becoming a competitor? thats interesting!
22nd March #159
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, end-of-life notices, security reports, and new vendor additions.
15th March #158
As a user of Microsoft technologies, you are receiving this publication to stay informed about critical topics such as Microsoft licensing, price increases, end-of-life dates, technical updates, security notices, and more. If you do not want to continue receiving TOP STORIES, click on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the mail. Another 3 New vendors Trellix, Okta and Cloudiway are added. Microsoft EoL section Updated for January 2027 DarkWeb Weekly Intelligence Report - Nobody wants to get on that list!! Did You Know you REALLY need to check those Backups............Backups???? Microsoft M365 E7 is Official - now to unpack what it means Power Platform Licensing Resources- Help to understand the benefits is useful Agent Pre-purchase Plan updates - getting help could save money! M365 Release roadmap - Easy lookup for everything coming from Microsoft New Malware attack via Teams - That Techie is NOT who he says he is!! Video Explaining Latest Security updates - A useful video for your security teams Claude now automates your Spreadsheet and PPT Workflow- MS is also on it! Apple Neo is more amazing - Not only repairable, but very VERY fast!!!!
8th March #157
Another 3 New vendors PDQ, Parallels and Nagios are added. Microsoft EoL section Updated for January 2027 Microsoft M365 E7 it's COMING! What does it mean? ESU's announced for Old OS's- Old operating systems get life support Fabric Capacity Autobill opt-in - Careful of Auto-Shock! PowerPoint gets an Image editor - Now you do not need to leave the App! "New Outlook" rollout delayed - Delayed but still inevitable! Microsoft Adds File-level restore - M365 Backup gets more granular Careful of your AI apps on your phone! - Yes, even your iPhone Apple Releases the Neo - Not good news if you a Microsoft OEM!
1st March #156
Your Next EA Renewal: You have reached the cliff!
23rd February #155
Did You Know EWS is ending soon? Everybody is Impacted! Read below. Another 3 New vendors CrowdStrike, Nozomi and BeyondTrust are added. Microsoft EoL section Updated for January 2027 - Note the Biztalk Zombie! Microsoft Teams Licensing Changes - See below for updates. Win11 Virtual Desktop Licensing guide- See below for changes. Modern Work Plan Comparison updated - Microsoft issues updates monthly. M365 Gaps in your Backups - Good idea to review your backup processes. Windows 11 adds new Security Baseline - Stops software you don't want! Work starts on Win11 27H2 - Is this "make or break" for Microsoft? The Human is the weakest Link - Us humans are so full of faults! Serious Flaw in Windows Admin Centre patched - good idea to check everything! Google Launches Gemini 3.1 Pro - This is a MAJOR improvement! Intel's Nova Lake coming Soon! - We are still waiting for Pather Lake!!!!! Microsoft insists 2026 is the year for the AI PC - There are some handy features. Maximum resolution of the Human eye and choice of display
16th February #154
This issue covers updates on Microsoft Teams, Dynamics 365 licensing, security enhancements in Windows 11, and important end-of-life information.
9th February #153
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, end-of-life notices, security concerns, and new features in Teams.
2nd February #152
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, AI advancements, Windows 11 improvements, and the retirement of SharePoint and OneDrive plans.
26th January #151
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, AI training platforms, Teams features, security vulnerabilities, and hardware price trends.
19th January #150
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, AI's impact on cybersecurity, supply chain challenges, and highlights from CES 2026.
12th January #149
This issue covers CES 2026 highlights, Microsoft licensing updates, security concerns, and the impact of Intel's Panther Lake announcement.
5th January #148
This issue discusses challenges in 2026, including licensing updates, security concerns, and highlights from CES 2026.
29th December #147
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, CES 2026 previews, AI advancements, and security notices, including end-of-life information for various products.
22nd December #146
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Dataverse capacity increases, Windows 365 Cloud Apps availability, and security concerns including major phishing incidents.
15th December #145
This issue discusses ongoing DRAM shortages, rising hardware prices, and strategies for optimizing Windows 11 performance amid these challenges.
8th December #144
This issue covers Microsoft licensing changes, end-of-life updates, Teams performance upgrades, and highlights a significant public sector transformation using Microsoft technologies.
1st December #143
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, security flaws in Teams, CoPilot announcements, and end-of-life notices for various products.
24th November #142
This issue covers SQL 2025 availability, Visual Studio 2026 licensing, AI advancements, and security updates in Microsoft technologies.
17th November #141
This issue covers updates on Microsoft Sentinel, Visual Studio 2026, Dynamics 365 licensing, and security notices, along with insights on USB cables.
10th November #140
This issue covers updates on Microsoft CoPilot, Teams pricing, Azure customizations, Windows 11 confirmation, and evolving security threats.
3rd November #139
This issue covers the suspension of New Outlook development, licensing updates, and end-of-life notices for various Microsoft products.
27th October #138
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, end-of-life notices, CoPilot features, security alerts, and hardware interference issues.
20th October #137
This issue covers Microsoft licensing changes, security updates, end-of-life announcements, and new hardware developments including Intel's Panther Lake CPUs.
13th October #136
This issue covers Microsoft licensing changes, security updates, AI advancements, and important end-of-life dates for various Microsoft products.
6th October #135
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, AI advancements, Windows 11 impacts, security concerns, and upcoming tech events like CES and AWS re:Invent.
29th September #134
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Windows 10 end-of-life news, security alerts, and highlights upcoming tech events like AWS re:Invent and CES.
22nd September #133
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, upcoming tech events, and the introduction of refined Universal Support Agreements.
15th September #132
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, security notices, AI advancements, and highlights upcoming tech events like AWS re:Invent and CES.
8th September #131
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, upcoming tech expos, and highlights the importance of AI and security in technology.
1st September #130
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, upcoming tech events, and important security notices for users of Microsoft technologies.
25th August #129
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, the end of Windows 10, Azure services retirement, and new CoPilot features in Excel.
18th August #128
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, security conference highlights, and important changes regarding Windows 10 and Azure services.
11th August #127
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, security events, upcoming hardware releases, and important changes regarding Windows 10 and Azure services.
4th August #126
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, security events, Azure service retirements, and the end of Windows 10 support.
21st July #124
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Windows 10 end-of-support implications, and upcoming security events.
14th July #123
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Windows 10 end-of-support details, and important security notices.
7th July #122
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Windows 10 end-of-support details, and important security notices for Microsoft 365 Apps.
30th June #121
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Windows 10 end-of-support details, and security notices relevant to Microsoft technologies.
23rd June #120
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Windows 10 end-of-support details, and security notices for Microsoft 365 Apps.
16th June #119
This issue covers Microsoft licensing, security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps, and important dates for Windows 10 and 11 support.
9th June #118
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, security notices, upcoming tech events, and important information regarding Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10.
2nd June #117
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, major tech events like Build and Computex, and highlights in CyberSecurity and AI advancements.
26th May #116
This issue covers Microsoft licensing, security updates, major tech conferences, and advancements in AI and Azure technologies.
19th May #115
This issue covers Microsoft Build, AI advancements, licensing updates, and upcoming tech events like Computex and InfoComm.
12th May #114
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, security insights, upcoming events like Computex and Microsoft Build, and important end-of-life product announcements.
5th May #113
This issue covers Microsoft licensing changes, end-of-life announcements, and upcoming hardware developments, including the transition to Microsoft Planner and significant price increases.
28th April #112
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, end-of-life products, upcoming events like Computex, and highlights from the First Technology Group.
21st April #111
This issue covers Microsoft licensing, Windows 11 hardware requirements, upcoming events like Computex, and reflections on Moore's Law in technology advancements.
14th April #110
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, AI advancements, hardware recommendations, and the importance of CoPilot-enabled PCs.
7th April #109
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, audio quality in meetings, AI's role at NAB, and a retrospective on Microsoft's 50 years.
31st March #108
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Power BI price increases, AI developments, and upcoming hardware releases related to Windows 11.
24th March #107
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, AI advancements, CoPilot features in Excel, and new cybersecurity standards for financial institutions.
17th March #106
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, end-of-life announcements, AI's role in technology, and cloud cost management strategies.
10th March #105
This issue covers Microsoft's investment in AI infrastructure, updates on OneDrive, and highlights from Mobile World Congress and upcoming tech events.
3rd March #104
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Windows 11 CPU support, AI developments, and highlights from upcoming tech events like MWC and NAB.
24th February #103
This issue covers Microsoft Teams' new voice isolation feature, upcoming tech events, licensing updates, and important end-of-support notices.
17th February #102
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, Windows 11 support changes, and highlights from ISE 2025 and upcoming Mobile World Congress.
10th February #101
This issue covers Microsoft licensing updates, AI integration, security changes, and hardware news related to Intel's upcoming releases.
3rd February #100
This issue highlights the DeepSeek announcement, Microsoft licensing updates, and hardware news including NVIDIA and Intel developments.
27th January #99
This issue covers Microsoft updates on licensing, hardware advancements, AI developments, and new features in Microsoft 365 and GitHub Copilot.
20th January #98
This issue covers digital transformation in healthcare, upcoming hardware innovations, and Microsoft's transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
13th January #97
This issue covers highlights from CES 2025, including Dell's branding changes, new AI-enabled CPUs, and innovative monitor technologies.
6th January #96
This issue highlights CES 2025 announcements, the importance of AI, and upcoming tech events relevant to Microsoft technologies.
30th December #95
This issue highlights advancements in AI, hardware developments, USB-C safety concerns, and important updates regarding OneDrive and the New Outlook features.
23rd December #94
This issue covers CES 2025 leaks, Microsoft 365 licensing insights, and new hardware developments including NVIDIA's AI advancements and Lenovo's innovative laptop design.
16th December #93
This issue covers upcoming CES 2025 announcements, Intel's Panther Lake, NVIDIA's RTX 50 series, and important Windows 11 security updates.
9th December #92
This issue covers updates on Teams, Zoom, Outlook migration, and upcoming innovations in technology ahead of CES 2025.
2nd December #91
This issue covers AI-enabled laptops, Microsoft Places launch, SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric, and trends in dual screen notebooks.
25th November #90
This issue highlights Microsoft's Ignite conference announcements, focusing on AI advancements, security updates, and new features for Teams and Azure infrastructure.
1st April #89
This issue covers Microsoft price increases for Power BI and M365, changes to Enterprise Agreements, and a security vulnerability in Exchange servers.
11th November #88
This issue covers updates on Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server 2025, System Centre improvements, and licensing changes for D365 and other products.
4th November #87
This issue covers hardware advancements, Windows 11 updates, and Microsoft's new Extended Support for Windows 10 as it approaches end of support.
28th October #86
This issue covers Microsoft licensing complexities, updates on Windows 11 LTSC, and new ransomware tactics targeting Teams users.
21st October #85
This issue highlights the OpenAI app on Windows, end of support for key Microsoft products, and updates on Windows 11 and Office licensing options.
14th October #84
This issue covers AI advancements, Microsoft 365 updates, Intel's new CPUs, and innovations in content creation and deep fakes.
7th October #83
This issue covers the rollout of Windows 11 24H2, new Intel CPUs, Microsoft Office LTSC 2024, and security best practices.
30th September #82
This issue covers Intel's XEON 6 CPUs, advancements in Software Asset Management, and updates on Microsoft's security features and licensing for Power BI Report Server.
1st October #81
This issue covers new Microsoft 365 licensing, Python integration in Excel, WSUS deprecation, and updates on hardware and cloud solutions.
16th September #80
This issue covers IoT solutions, edge computing, Office 2024 release, critical security patches, and highlights from recent technology events.
9th September #79
This issue highlights Intel's Lunar Lake processors, upcoming Panther Lake, and the integration of Microsoft CoPilot features in new hardware.
2nd September #78
This issue covers Microsoft's retirement of partner packs, upcoming hardware developments, and ongoing security threats including malware and vulnerabilities.
26th August #77
This issue covers updates on Microsoft products, AI advancements, hardware news, and licensing changes for Dynamics 365 and Skype.
19th August #76
This issue covers AI advancements, Exchange Server updates, mandatory MFA for Azure, security reminders, and enhancements in Microsoft's CoPilot and Dynamics.
12th August #75
This issue covers Intel CPU fixes, Exchange 2016 support ending, issues with New Outlook, and a serious Office vulnerability.
5th August #74
This issue covers Microsoft 365 backup tools, Teams updates, the New Outlook launch, and Intel's upcoming hardware release.
29th July #73
This issue covers Intel's CPU update, Microsoft Teams changes, M365 plan updates, and security training insights from KnowB4.
22nd July #72
This issue covers the CrowdStrike outage, Azure recovery tools, AI advancements, and hardware updates from Intel and AMD.
15th July #71
This issue covers updates on Microsoft licensing guides, hardware insights, and upcoming Intel CPU improvements.
8th July #70
This issue covers new features in Teams, Dynamics 365, Excel updates, AI hardware considerations, and a significant password leak.
1st July #69
This issue covers the end of free Azure support, new hardware developments, and updates on CoPilot prerequisites.
24th June #68
This issue covers concerns about EA renewals, software audits, SQL support, and new Snapdragon PCs with CoPilot features.
17th June #67
This issue covers Infocomm 2024 highlights, CoPilot updates, security patches, and the latest in conferencing technology.
10th June #66
This issue covers highlights from Computex, including keynotes from Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD, and the evolving landscape of laptop choices and performance.
3rd June #65
This issue covers upcoming tech events, AI advancements, NVIDIA's keynote insights, and updates on Microsoft Power Platform licensing and Azure compute reservations.
27th May #64
This issue covers Microsoft's CoPilot+ PC launch, the Build Conference highlights, and updates on new ARM-based laptops and USB-4 compatibility.
20th May #63
This issue covers upcoming conferences, Intel and ARM developments, Power BI migration warnings, and updates on System Center and Microsoft Viva.
13th May #62
This issue covers VMware migration plans, AI enhancements in Microsoft Purview, and a significant data breach affecting Dell users.
6th May #61
This issue covers updates on CoPilot licensing, Multi-Tenant Organization features, and new tools for Windows 11 and Office 2024.
29th April #60
This issue covers vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender, updates on Windows 11 and Teams, Dynamics licensing changes, and a new AI model for personal computers.
22nd April #59
This issue covers Microsoft announcements on AI processing, Power BI licensing changes, and upcoming Dynamics price increases.
15th April #58
This issue covers AI advancements, Windows 11 upgrades, Teams unbundling, and new features in Windows Server 2025.
8th April #57
This issue covers the unbundling of Teams from Office, Windows 11 updates, and advancements in data transfer speeds.
1st April #56
This issue discusses the new AI PC specifications from Microsoft and Intel, highlighting performance requirements and the competitive landscape with AMD.
25th March #55
This issue covers updates on Power Apps licensing, new AI initiatives, hardware launches, and security vulnerabilities.
18th March #54
This issue covers licensing changes for PowerApps and Dynamics, updates on Microsoft Office 2024, and new features for Teams and CoPilot.
11th March #53
This issue covers advancements in ARM technology, AI developments, Microsoft hardware launches, and the discontinuation of Android app support on Windows 11.
4th March #52
This issue covers highlights from MWC, Intel's new vPro processors, Dell's AI-focused computers, and Microsoft's CoPilot Lab launch.
26th February #51
This issue covers AI advancements, Windows 11 updates, Teams features, and the future of Microsoft hardware and security.
19th February #50
This issue covers updates on Intel's Meteor Lake CPUs, CoPilot in Teams, Windows 11 upgrade limitations, and upcoming end-of-support for Microsoft server products.
12th February #49
This issue covers updates on Windows 11, CoPilot confusion, licensing changes, and new features in Azure and OneDrive.
5th February #48
This issue covers Microsoft CoPilot updates, Intel hardware news, and insights on AI services and licensing.
29th January #47
This issue covers advancements in AI performance, updates on Windows 11 and Server, and highlights security concerns related to MFA and ransomware.
22nd January #46
This issue covers Microsoft's new AI performance specifications, updates on product licensing, and the anticipated future of Windows with a focus on AI capabilities.
15th January #45
This issue highlights Walmart's partnership with Microsoft, AI advancements at CES 2024, and security concerns regarding YouTube videos used for malware distribution.
8th January #44
This issue highlights the new Windows keyboard layout, the CoPilot key, CES announcements, and advancements in AI and hardware technology.
1st January #43
This issue covers AI advancements, Microsoft hardware updates for 2024, and insights on effective meeting practices.
25th December #42
This issue discusses AI trends, Windows 11 updates, Intel's Meteor Lake CPUs, and highlights from CES 2024.
18th December #41
This issue covers CES 2024 highlights, Intel's Meteor Lake CPUs, Microsoft CoPilot updates, and cloud pricing changes.
11th December #40
This issue discusses upcoming Windows releases, AI advancements, security vulnerabilities, and the competitive landscape between Intel and AMD.
4th December #39
This issue discusses the upcoming Windows 12 release, AI advancements, and updates on Microsoft product terms and cybersecurity.
27th November #38
This issue covers OpenAI's developments, Microsoft's supercomputing advancements, AI's potential, and recent cybersecurity incidents.
20th November #37
This issue covers highlights from Microsoft Ignite, including CoPilot advancements, new chips, and updates on Teams and licensing changes.
13th November #36
This issue covers Black Friday scams, Microsoft's CoPilot for Windows 10, Amazon's M365 deal, and advancements in AI and security features.
6th November #35
This issue covers the release of Windows 11 23H2, CoPilot availability, and the introduction of AI-enabled PCs with Intel's Meteor Lake technology.
30th October #34
This issue covers Intel's Meteor Lake, Windows 12 hints, Microsoft Purview updates, AI advancements, and ongoing security challenges including ransomware and scams.
23rd October #33
This issue covers Thunderbolt 5, Microsoft Designer, Teams updates, generative AI insights, and cybersecurity measures for WinRAR and network protection.
16th October #32
This issue highlights updates on Windows 11, advancements in AI, and security measures from Microsoft Defender.
9th October #31
This issue covers Microsoft's AI processor announcement, new Teams and Outlook updates, Windows 11 MAM support, and security concerns regarding malware in job postings.
2nd October #30
This issue discusses Windows CoPilot, the confusion around the Win 11 23H2 update, and highlights security concerns with malware impersonation.
25th September #29
This issue covers Intel's new Meteor Lake CPUs, Microsoft's Surface lineup, and updates on Windows Server and Windows 11 features.
18th September #28
This issue covers the new Outlook, Thunderbolt 5, Intel's latest CPU, and the end of support for Windows Server 2012.
11th September #27
This issue covers AI developments, Windows 11 updates, MicroLED technology, and highlights in gaming and security.
4th September #26
This issue covers Microsoft's software removals, AI advancements, Teams unbundling, and security updates, alongside competition from Google and OpenAI.
28th August #25
This issue covers updates on Windows 11, CoPilot, Teams calendar sync, and security reminders, alongside hardware news from GamesCom.
21st August #24
This issue covers updates on Microsoft Entra, CoPilot features, Bing Chat Enterprise, and new licensing guides for Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365.
14th August #23
This issue covers Intel's upcoming CPUs, Microsoft AI service limits, enterprise security improvements, and updates on Teams and Power Platform licensing.
7th August #22
This issue covers Microsoft licensing changes, new product announcements, and updates on Power Automate, Teams, and Windows 365 offerings.
31st July #21
This issue covers updates on Intel processors, Microsoft Teams enhancements, Windows 23H2 expectations, and the evolving role of AI in business and security threats.
24th July #20
This issue covers Microsoft's Inspire event announcements, including AI advancements, CoPilot pricing, and security updates for Teams and Microsoft 365.
17th July #19
This issue covers updates on CoPilot, Windows 11, Teams improvements, rising USB malware, and changes in PC sales trends.
10th July #18
This issue covers Microsoft Windows 365 Frontline, AI advancements, security threats like Ransomware as a Service, and Intel's upcoming 14th Gen CPUs.
3rd July #17
This issue covers updates on Windows 11, CoPilot developments, security vulnerabilities in Teams, and innovative AI technologies for meetings.
26th June #16
This issue covers Windows 11 updates, security concerns with malware, and AI advancements in Adobe Photoshop.
19th June #15
This issue discusses rumors about Windows 12, hardware sales trends, Intel's CPU rebranding, and the growing impact of AI in various sectors.
12th June #14
This issue covers Microsoft's updates on Windows 11 features, AI commitments, and security concerns regarding deepfakes and scams.
5th June #13
This issue covers major announcements from COMPUTEX, including Intel's Meteor Lake CPU, new Teams features, and advancements in AI and networking technology.
29th May #12
This issue covers updates on Azure, Windows 11 features, licensing guides, AI advancements, and security patches.
22nd May #11
This issue highlights ongoing security concerns, the push for Windows 11 upgrades, and new developments in hardware and AI technology.
15th May #10
This issue covers AI developments, Microsoft updates, security threats, and new hardware innovations.
8th May #9
This is a pretty mixed news week, I think the most dramatic news here is a glimpse at what ChatGPT is going to do next. Google still has a lot of catching up to do
1st May #8
This issue covers Windows 11 updates, licensing changes, Teams enhancements, and new Microsoft 365 offerings for shift workers.
24th April #7
This issue covers updates on Windows 12, AI developments, SharePoint support changes, and security concerns regarding SQL servers.
17th April #6
This issue covers updates on Windows features, security vulnerabilities, and the impact of AI on password security and fraudulent activities.
10th April #5
This issue covers hardware concerns, Microsoft cloud security, AI developments, and new Teams Rooms designs.
3rd April #4
This issue covers updates on Windows 12, Microsoft Loop, Teams, Excel, AI advancements, and security measures against vulnerable servers.
27th March #3
This issue covers AI advancements, Microsoft Teams licensing changes, Azure security assessments, and new AMD hardware developments.
20th March #2
This issue covers AI advancements, Microsoft 365 CoPilot features, Windows 12 testing, and changes in licensing management.
13th March #1
Issues 1 to 93
Get Top Stories in your inbox
Weekly Microsoft technology intelligence delivered directly to you.
Subscribe Now