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Microsoft is doubling down on its requirement for Windows 11 users to create an online Microsoft Account, removing one of the last remaining loopholes that allowed users to set up their system without an internet connection.

Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum chip, touted as a major breakthrough in quantum computing, is now facing heavy scrutiny.

Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking development in quantum computing: the Majorana 1 chip. Powered by a newly discovered state of matter, known as a topological superconductor or "topoconductor," this breakthrough could accelerate the transition of quantum computing from theory to real-world applications. But what does that mean? Unlike traditional computers, which process information in binary (0s and 1s), quantum computers use qubits that can exist in multiple states simultaneously. Imagine solving a giant maze: while classical computers explore one path at a time, quantum computers explore many paths at once, drastically cutting down the time needed for complex calculations.

Exciting news for multi-platform gamers: Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed that Xbox will support the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Spencer recently shared this commitment during an interview on the Gamertag Radio podcast, emphasizing his belief in a "game-first, not platform-first" approach.