Xbox Cloud Gaming could be gearing up for an official launch in India
Xbox Xbox Cloud Gaming is already available in 26 countries officially, with more being added frequently.
Features
When Lumia phones unlocked slo-mo video
Flashback From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.
These are the mini PC brands you can actually trust
Mini PC There are hundreds of mini PCs on the market, but many of them are from shady companies. We've tested several mini PCs here at Windows Central, and here are the mini PC brands I trust most.
Xbox Cloud Gaming is better than ever — but is it too late to matter?
Xbox Microsoft has upgraded Xbox Cloud Gaming with 1440p resolution, 60FPS, and sharper streams — but the improvements come alongside a 50% Game Pass price hike.
Blood West blends stealth, curses, and cowboy grit in a haunting new Xbox release
ID@Xbox Step into the boots of an undead gunslinger in Blood West, a retro‑styled stealth horror FPS where every bullet and shadow counts — now available on Xbox with Play Anywhere support.
Windows & Software
Ex-Microsoft OS engineer explains how he'd fix Windows with a pro mode
WINDOWS 11 A former Microsoft engineer argues Windows should stop trying to be everything for everyone — and give power users a streamlined Pro Mode.
Windows 11 may soon vibrate when you snap app windows
Windows 11 A new setting has been discovered in the latest Windows 11 preview builds that reveals Microsoft is working on bringing haptic feedback responses to the OS.
Microsoft promises a cleaner, faster context menu experience in Windows 11
Windows 11 Microsoft has confirmed that it's adding support for split view menus, which will let developers nest multiple actions into submenus in the right-click menu.
PC Hardware
We recommended this AI laptop at launch, and now it's even cheaper
Deals It may not have any fancy gimmicks like RGB lighting or the best screen in the world, but if all you care about is essential specs purely for work, then the Dell 14 Plus will get the job done
Alienware 16X Aurora proves mid‑range gaming laptops can shine
Review I've been testing the Alienware 16X Aurora and its more affordable sibling, and Alienware has done a great job targeting more budget-conscious PC gamers.
Final chance? Newegg discounts a powerhouse GPU
Deals Newegg has a special offer for the NVIDIA MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5070 (12GB) graphics card, just in time for PC gamers to upgrade their systems in time before Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hits shelves.
Rumors point to memory shortages cancelling NVIDIA's RTX SUPER graphics cards
PC Gaming AI is certainly eating up all the memory, but is it bad enough to cancel an NVIDIA SUPER refresh and drive current GPU prices through the roof?
When Lumia phones unlocked slo-mo video
Flashback From the archives: If you're running the Windows 10 Mobile Insider preview on a Lumia 930, 1520, or Icon, you can now try slow-motion video with the updated Windows Camera app.
Oprah just crowned a Windows laptop one of her Favorite Things — for the first time since 2012
Laptops The ASUS Zenbook A14, powered by Snapdragon X Plus, is the first laptop in over a decade to make Oprah’s Favorite Things — praised for its ultralight design, long battery life, and sleek build.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Handhelds vs Mini PCs: the battle for small-form gaming
Gaming Steam Decks and Ally Xs promise freedom, but compact desktops like Geekom’s IT13 fight back with raw CPU muscle —here’s how to choose between a pocketable rig and a desk‑friendly cube.
Gaming
The Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition price and upgrade, explained
News Bethesda has released the Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition in celebration of the game's 10-year anniversary, along with an upgrade for existing players. But should you buy it?
Best Xbox headsets in 2025
Xbox The Best Xbox headsets in 2025, updated with the latest and greatest for your ears and KDR.
ARC Raiders is 2025's best multiplayer game — fight me
Review ARC Raiders captures the essence of what makes an extraction shooter great while refining its gameplay in ways that will benefit both the newer and veteran audiences of the genre.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft wants to build a superintelligence to work for humanity
AI Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, says the company wants to develop a humanist superintelligence, which will serve and preserve humanity rather than harm or replace it with AI.
NVIDIA CEO says China will win the AI race if the US can't get past cynicism and regulation
AI NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was recently quoted as saying that China will win the AI race, before clarifying his comment in a separate X post. Was it a slip of the tongue, or was it real foresight?
Microsoft’s refund to 2.7 million M365 customers backfires
AI Microsoft tried to make amends with 2.7 million users for forcing them into getting a more expensive M365 subscription plan bundled with Copilot AI, but only ended up making things worse.
Microsoft’s Magnetic Marketplace reveals the dark side of agentic AI
AI In Microsoft’s Magnetic Marketplace experiment, AI agents failed at basic decision-making, struggled to collaborate, and were easily manipulated — raising urgent questions about their readiness for real-world deployment.
Microsoft
Agentic AI takes center stage as Microsoft and NVIDIA back UK startup hub
News The new Agentic Launchpad program offers UK startups Azure credits, NVIDIA tools, and direct engineering support to scale autonomous AI systems.
Microsoft’s $15.2B UAE AI bet supercharges NVIDIA’s GPU dominance
AI Microsoft says it plans to spend another $7.9 billion in the UAE's AI buildout from 2026 until 2029, and NVIDIA's specialized AI GPUs are at the heart of the expenses.
Here are the differences between Copilot and Copilot+
AI Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, can help generate text and imagery. Meanwhile, Copilot+ offers even more AI features. Here's how they differ from each other.
Azure outage causes widespread issues across Microsoft services
News Microsoft's widely used Azure cloud computing platform is experiencing an outage, leading to Office 365, Teams, Xbox, and more going down.
Peripherals & Accessories
Razer's Kiyo V2 webcam is a great deal, even if Camo Studio wasn't included
Review The Razer Kiyo V2 delivers a fair amount of value for just $150, undercutting a lot of the competition. Razer's deal with Camo is the icing on the cake.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite (Xbox, PC) headset — The apex of headset luxury
Review This is a gaming headset that can literally do it all. Simultaneous USB-C source mixing, support for every platform on Earth, next-level audio quality, and endless battery life. Serious specs come with a serious price tag, though.
Deals
We recommended this AI laptop at launch, and now it's even cheaper
Deals It may not have any fancy gimmicks like RGB lighting or the best screen in the world, but if all you care about is essential specs purely for work, then the Dell 14 Plus will get the job done
Final chance? Newegg discounts a powerhouse GPU
Deals Newegg has a special offer for the NVIDIA MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5070 (12GB) graphics card, just in time for PC gamers to upgrade their systems in time before Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hits shelves.
If you're into PC gaming, you'll love these early Black Friday deals
Deals ASUS partners with Amazon to host special discounts for a collection of its PC gaming accessories, including keyboards, mice, and more, with 30% savings.
Best Buy ain't waiting for Black Friday — Here's some of the best discounts it's got right now
Deals Until November 9, 2025, Best Buy is hosting massive early Black Friday discounts, some reaching over 50% off, for some of the most sought-after gaming PCs and laptops
