The Verge Launches “Notepad,” a Newsletter About Microsoft’s Era-defining Bets on AI and the Future of Computing, by Tom Warren

The Verge today announced a new weekly paid newsletter, “Notepad,” uncovering the secrets and strategy behind Microsoft’s era-defining bets on AI, gaming, and computing. Led by veteran Microsoft reporter and senior editor Tom Warren, subscribers will receive top analysis of the week’s biggest Microsoft news, alongside all the news they might have missed. The first edition of “Notepad” is available Thursday, May 16th – subscribe here.

“Microsoft has been a leader in software and productivity for decades, and its aggressive entry into AI and big billion-dollar bets on gaming set Microsoft up for a very eventful and exciting next few years,” says Warren. “I’m looking forward to sharing my weekly analysis with readers who are equally as fascinated by Microsoft’s next era as I am.”

Since joining The Verge in 2012, Warren has established himself as a prolific Microsoft beat reporter on both scoops and news, garnering a social media following of over 300k, and was one of the most read reporters at The Verge last year. Warren has spent more than 20 years reporting on Microsoft extensively, breaking thousands of stories ranging from source code leaks to next-gen Xbox plans.

“Tom has long been the sharpest voice covering Microsoft, with keen insight into the company and its products,” says Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge. “I’m excited that he’ll be bringing that to Notepad subscribers in a way that brings his community together.”

Every Thursday, paid subscribers will receive new editions of “Notepad.” New subscribers will receive a one-month free trial followed by the pricing options of $7 per month or $70 per year. The bundle plan includes a subscription to Command Line by Alex Heath for $100 per year for both newsletters. Free subscribers of Notepad will receive occasional previews of paid editions along with Warren’s other stories for The Verge.