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Split-screen comparison showing old phone activation versus new online portal with Microsoft account requirement

Security

Microsoft Kills Windows Offline Activation After 24 Years

Microsoft killed Windows phone activation on Dec 3, 2025, forcing users to an online portal ...

January 4, 2026

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Industry Analysis

Microsoft AI Rust Migration: Research vs 1M Lines/Month Hype

Microsoft Distinguished Engineer Galen Hunt made headlines December 24 with an ambitious LinkedIn post: eliminate ...

December 27, 2025

Split-screen comparison of Microsoft Recall AI security before and after redesign, showing unencrypted database vulnerabilities versus VBS encryption and Windows Hello authentication

AI & Development

Microsoft Recall AI Returns with Privacy Controls

Microsoft re-launches Recall AI with encryption and opt-in after June 2024 security disaster. Developers remain ...

November 11, 2025