Will there ever be a Windows 12? Probably, but Microsoft still hasn't officially acknowledged anything about it. For all we know, this numbered version of the desktop OS might never actually ...

Windows 12 isn't coming this year - here's the timeline I'm betting on. You'll likely need AI-optimized hardware, and your old apps might not work. I expect paid subscriptions will be required for ...

In early March, PCWorld and its German counterpart PC-Welt published articles speculating on a possible release window and feature set for the hypothetical Windows 12 operating system. The articles ...

It's not every day when a major report from one outlet gets debunked by another in the PC space, but when it happens, we do have to pay attention. In this case, PCWorld recently made a viral report ...

Windows 12 rumors are just that ... rumors. Even with rumors everywhere, the writing is on the wall. What could cause even more Windows users to migrate to Linux? Every so often, I have to ...

TL;DR: PC World's report on Windows 12 launching this year with AI integration and NPU hardware requirements was retracted for failing to meet its standards. Windows Central confirms no Windows 12 ...

Is Microsoft actually releasing Windows "12" in 2026 as was being reported? The media outlet which shared the news has now clarified it. This week, the rumor mill on Windows "12", which is what the ...

PCWorld reports that Windows 12, codenamed ‘Hudson Valley Next,’ is expected to launch in 2026 with deep AI integration and a modular CorePC architecture. The operating system will likely require NPUs ...

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Catch up with this week's Microsoft stories in our regular recap, including fake reports about Windows 12, forced updates, new Xbox, and more. This week's news recap is here with the latest news from ...

Investors have been spooked by Microsoft's huge surge in spending on AI infrastructure - Copyright AFP/File RONNY HARTMANN Investors have been spooked by Microsoft's ...