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Tom Warren

Tom Warren

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    Microsoft is now 50 years oldMicrosoft is now 50 years old
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    Microsoft turns 50Microsoft turns 50
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    Microsoft’s three CEOs get roasted by Copilot.

    It’s pretty rare to see Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, former CEO Steve Ballmer, and CEO Satya Nadella together, but the company’s 50-year anniversary has united the trio. Microsoft has used the opportunity to get Copilot to interview all three and roast them. The full conversation is available in the Copilot app.

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    Here are Microsoft’s 50th anniversary Xbox themes and wallpapers.

    Microsoft turns 50 on Friday April 4th, and its celebrating early with a new Xbox Dynamic Background, some nostalgic wallpapers, and a 50th anniversary theme for Solitaire. You can grab the wallpapers from here, apply the Dynamic Background on Xbox Series S / X console, grab an Xbox profile badge from the Xbox Insider Hub, and apply the 50th anniversary theme directly in Solitaire. Microsoft is also holding a special event on Friday to announce some new additions to Copilot.

    The new Xbox Dynamic Background.
    The new Xbox Dynamic Background.
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    The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5th for $449.99The Nintendo Switch 2 arrives on June 5th for $449.99
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    10 minutes until Switch 2 time.

    We’re just minutes away from learning more about Nintendo’s next console. When can you buy a Switch 2? How much does it cost? We’re expecting these questions and a lot more will be answered during Nintendo’s 60-minute live stream. You can follow along live at 9AM ET / 6AM PT below and catch all the news in our Switch 2 StoryStream.