Welcome to Notepad: A Newsletter on Microsoft’s Era-Defining Bets by Tom Warren

I’m thrilled to announce Notepad, a new weekly newsletter that I’ll be writing for The Verge.

Notepad offers an exclusive glimpse into my extensive notes on Microsoft, a company I’ve spent the last 20 years analyzing through my reporting, scoops, and detailed analyses. This newsletter aims to reveal the secrets and strategies behind Microsoft’s groundbreaking bets on AI, gaming, and the future of computing.

Whether it’s the latest on Windows, a new AI Copilot, the next Xbox, or the intriguing addition of every Michael at Microsoft to a mysterious email list, Notepad is your go-to source for the latest on all things Microsoft. Subscribers can expect exclusives and analyses unavailable elsewhere, in-depth interviews on Microsoft’s major initiatives, and some behind-the-scenes gossip from Microsoft’s campus in Redmond, Washington.

Exclusive Insights and In-Depth Analysis

Signing up for Notepad ensures you receive a treasure trove of valuable content:

• Exclusive Stories and Analyses: Gain insights you won’t find anywhere else.

• Deep-Dive Interviews: Read interviews with key Microsoft executives and insiders.

• Insider Gossip: Get the latest buzz from within Microsoft’s headquarters.

You can sign up here. New subscribers will enjoy a one-month free trial with the option to continue at $7 per month or $70 per year. Free subscribers will still receive a curated collection of significant Microsoft stories, occasional previews of full-access content, and some of my Microsoft reporting for The Verge.

Additionally, we offer a bundled plan that includes both Notepad and Command Line by Alex Heath at a discounted rate of $100 a year.

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A Rich History of Microsoft Reporting

Over the past two decades, I’ve broken thousands of stories on Microsoft. Some of my early impactful reporting included:

• Details on a Windows 2000 source code leak

• Thousands of Hotmail account passwords being posted online

• Regular scoops on Windows releases

I began my career leading the technology news site Neowin as editor-in-chief in the early 2000s, and later founded WinRumors — a blog dedicated to all things Microsoft — in 2010. My background includes over a decade at various multinational investment banks, which bolstered my expertise in software and Windows engineering before I sold WinRumors to Vox Media and joined The Verge full-time in 2012.

At The Verge, I’ve reported on Microsoft’s biggest acquisitions, interviewed key company executives, and provided critical analyses on the future of Xbox and Microsoft’s design philosophy.

Join the Conversation

Notepad will continue my tradition of in-depth Microsoft coverage, offering a direct connection to my work and serving as an essential resource for you. I encourage feedback on what topics you’d like me to cover more extensively and areas where my reporting can delve deeper into Microsoft.

Lastly, I want to extend my gratitude to all my colleagues who made this newsletter possible, especially Thomas Ricker, Esther Cohen, Jake Kastrenakes, Kara Verlaney, Helen Havlak, Nilay Patel, Will Joel, Graham MacAree, and Cath Virginia.

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