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  "id": 582475,
  "title": "Microsoft raises Windows OEM fees for PC makers by 7% to 10%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/microsoft-raises-windows-oem-fees-for-pc-makers-by-7-to-10",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-11T15:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/113430-microsoft-raises-windows-oem-fees-pc-makers-7.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The fees apply to companies that build PCs and ship them with Windows preinstalled. Microsoft does not charge every manufacturer the same rate, so the impact will likely vary by vendor and product line. Still, any increase in Windows licensing costs gives PC makers another expense to account for when... Read Entire Article",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Microsoft reportedly pours fuel on PC pricing flames as it implements a 'significant increase' for Windows 11 licenses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/microsoft-reportedly-pours-fuel-on-pc-pricing-flames-as-it-implements",
        "published": "2026-08-10T15:59:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}