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The latest Microsoft Rewards coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Rewards Feedback Portal Puts Game Pass Redemption on the Table — Here’s How to Vote
Microsoft Rewards users who have spent years hoping to trade points for an Xbox Game Pass subscription finally have a direct line to the company’s decision-makers. This week, Microsoft quietly...
Bing Drops Microsoft Account Requirement: Sign in with Google or Apple to Earn Rewards and Sync Preferences
Microsoft confirmed on July 8, 2026, that Bing users can now sign in using their existing Google or Apple accounts, unlocking personalized search features and Microsoft Rewards without the need to...
Microsoft Rewards Birthday Perk: Opt-In Required for 2x Points on Store Buys
Microsoft Rewards has rolled out a new Birthday Gift perk that promises double points on eligible games and add-ons purchased from the Microsoft Store during a user's birthday month. On paper, it's a...
Microsoft Rewards Restructuring: New Tiers, Regional Reductions Spark User Backlash
Microsoft has launched a significant restructuring of its Microsoft Rewards program, introducing a tiered membership system while simultaneously reducing point values for many users outside the...
Microsoft Rewards Tier System Redesign: New Member, Silver, Gold Levels and Impact on Daily Point Earners
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a significant redesign of its Rewards program, introducing a structured tier system with Member, Silver, and Gold levels that fundamentally changes how users...
Microsoft Edge Offers 1300 Rewards Points to Chrome Searchers in Aggressive Browser Push
Microsoft has escalated its browser wars strategy with a new aggressive promotion that offers users up to 1300 Microsoft Rewards points for switching from Google Chrome to Microsoft Edge. The...
Microsoft Offers 1,300 Rewards Points to Switch from Chrome to Edge
Microsoft is deploying aggressive new tactics in the browser wars, offering users up to 1,300 Microsoft Rewards points through prominent, unskippable banners when they search for Google Chrome. This...
Microsoft's 1300 Point Chrome Search Offer in Edge Sparks Browser Competition Debate
Microsoft's latest marketing tactic offering 1,300 Microsoft Rewards points to users who search for \"Chrome\" while using the Edge browser on Windows 11 has reignited longstanding debates about...
Microsoft Uses Rewards Points to Keep Edge Users from Switching to Chrome
Microsoft is deploying a new strategy to retain Edge browser users by offering Microsoft Rewards points when Windows 11 users search for "Chrome" within the Edge browser. This tactic represents a...
Microsoft Offers 1300 Rewards Points for Edge Browser Usage in Bing Search
Microsoft is intensifying its efforts to boost Edge browser adoption and Bing search usage by offering Windows 11 users up to 1,300 Microsoft Rewards points through a new promotional campaign. The...
Microsoft Rewards Strategy: How Edge Points Incentivize Browser Loyalty
Microsoft has quietly implemented a strategic incentive program that rewards users with Microsoft Rewards points for choosing to remain on Microsoft Edge when searching for Google Chrome through...
Consumer Reports Demands Free Windows 10 Security Updates Beyond October 2025 — Here’s What It Means for You
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop issuing free security patches for Windows 10. Consumer Reports is now pushing for that deadline to be meaningless for the millions of people who can’t or...