Microsoft has begun rolling out a long-requested feature that allows Windows 11 users to move the taskbar to different sides of the screen, reversing one of the operating system’s most criticised design decisions.

Microsoft said on Monday it will cut 4,800 jobs, or about 2.1% of its global workforce, while restructuring its Xbox gaming business and spinning off several game studios as the company seeks stronger returns after years of heavy investment.

Insider report suggests Microsoft could cut up to 2.5% of its workforce as the company continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence.

Microsoft is reportedly preparing another round of job cuts that could affect thousands of employees across multiple divisions, including its Xbox gaming business, sales operations and consulting teams.

Microsoft has announced significant price increases for its Xbox console lineup, joining Nintendo and Sony in raising hardware prices amid mounting component costs and ongoing supply chain pressures.

Microsoft has quietly extended support for Windows 10 by offering an additional year of security updates, providing relief to users who are not yet ready to upgrade to Windows 11.

Microsoft has launched its latest Surface devices, introducing a new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop lineup powered by Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon X2 processors, marking a significant refresh of its portable computing portfolio.

Microsoft is preparing to launch a new artificial intelligence feature for OneDrive that aims to simplify one of the most common digital tasks—renaming files. Called Copilot Suggested Rename, the upcoming tool will automatically analyze file content and recommend more descriptive names, helping users keep their cloud storage organized with minimal effort.

Microsoft is testing major customization updates for Windows 11, including the return of a movable taskbar and improved Start menu controls. The new features are currently being rolled out to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel.