Skip to main content
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.

Notepad

Notepad uncovers the secrets and strategy behind Microsoft’s era-defining bets on AI, gaming, and computing. Each week, The Verge’s Tom Warren will publish influential scoops, insightful interviews, and must-read analysis.

Subscribe to The Verge for exclusive analysis and deep-dive breakdowns of the biggest Microsoft stories of the moment.

How Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardwareHow Microsoft is thinking about the future of Copilot and AI hardware
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft gives Copilot a voice and vision in its biggest redesign yet

Copilot is transforming into a more personalized AI assistant thanks to Inflection.

Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft is turning Copilot into an AI presenter to read you the newsMicrosoft is turning Copilot into an AI presenter to read you the news
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft tries to sell businesses on Copilot againMicrosoft tries to sell businesses on Copilot again
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil isn’t slowing downMicrosoft’s Xbox turmoil isn’t slowing down
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Intel strikes back against Windows on ArmIntel strikes back against Windows on Arm
Intel
Intel
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Xbox is changing and it’s confusing everyoneXbox is changing and it’s confusing everyone
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft is rebranding Copilot in the most Microsoft way possibleMicrosoft is rebranding Copilot in the most Microsoft way possible
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft is now in a handheld gaming PC raceMicrosoft is now in a handheld gaming PC race
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Windows on Arm isn’t ready for gamingWindows on Arm isn’t ready for gaming
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Every Microsoft employee is now being judged on their security workEvery Microsoft employee is now being judged on their security work
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft Teams is finally cleaning up chats and channelsMicrosoft Teams is finally cleaning up chats and channels
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
How Microsoft helped clean up CrowdStrike’s messHow Microsoft helped clean up CrowdStrike’s mess
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Inside Microsoft, nobody really owns CopilotInside Microsoft, nobody really owns Copilot
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
No Xbox, no problemNo Xbox, no problem
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Windows on Arm puts Intel on noticeWindows on Arm puts Intel on notice
Notepad
Notepad
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft’s embarrassing RecallMicrosoft’s embarrassing Recall
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft shakes up Xbox marketing as key exec departs for RobloxMicrosoft shakes up Xbox marketing as key exec departs for Roblox
Notepad
Notepad
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Xbox delivered and Windows scrambles to secure RecallXbox delivered and Windows scrambles to secure Recall
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Windows won’t take screenshots of everything you do after all — unless you opt inWindows won’t take screenshots of everything you do after all — unless you opt in
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
What’s next for Xbox and HaloWhat’s next for Xbox and Halo
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Windows on Arm and Copilot Plus could be big for PC gamingWindows on Arm and Copilot Plus could be big for PC gaming
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft needs Windows developers like never beforeMicrosoft needs Windows developers like never before
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft’s big bet on building a new type of AI computerMicrosoft’s big bet on building a new type of AI computer
Notepad
Notepad
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Inside Microsoft’s mission to take down the MacBook AirInside Microsoft’s mission to take down the MacBook Air
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
The Mac vs. PC war is back onThe Mac vs. PC war is back on
Notepad
Notepad
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Welcome to Notepad, a newsletter on Microsoft’s era-defining betsWelcome to Notepad, a newsletter on Microsoft’s era-defining bets
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Inside Microsoft’s Xbox turmoilInside Microsoft’s Xbox turmoil
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Microsoft needs to win back trustMicrosoft needs to win back trust
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble
The future of the Xbox looks a lot like a PCThe future of the Xbox looks a lot like a PC
Microsoft
Microsoft
Tom WarrenCommentsComment Icon Bubble

Most Popular

Most Popular
  1. Epic just won its Google lawsuit again, and Android may never be the same
  2. Nintendo Switch prices are going up after this weekend
  3. Google’s Pixel Tablet is $190 off for a limited time
  4. Samsung TVs are coming back online after apps stopped working
  5. The Verge’s favorite backpacks, totes, and other bags for 2025