World of Warcraft on Xbox? Blizzard name-drops Project Helix while talking about WoW’s future beyond PC
Gaming GamesRadar+ recently conducted an interview with Blizzard Entertainment to talk about World of Warcraft: Forever
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Features
Edge's Reading Mode became an unlikely ad blocker when my plugins couldn't keep up
Opinion Reading Mode is a standard feature in Microsoft's Edge browser on desktop PCs, and it's also available on smartphones, where I've been using it to skip ads.
Trying a €70,000 Porsche racing simulator spoiled my own sim racing setup for good
Features Somehow I was allowed to try out a ridiculously expensive Porsche sim racing rig at a recent event. It's a glowing endorsement of how far this technology has come in recent years.
Why nobody is reviewing games on Xbox
XBOX Why Call of Duty has no Xbox Metascore, and how Microsoft's cumbersome review system is hurting its own platform.
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I wanted Windows 11 to stop opening Bing for a speed test, and Microsoft is fixing it
Windows 11 Microsoft is replacing Windows 11's Bing speed test shortcut with a built-in tool that displays download speed, upload speed, and ping.
On This Day: Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” strategy revisited
On this Day A look back at Xbox’s 2015 “games everywhere” vision — the moment Phil Spencer sketched out a future that Asha Sharma is now fully realizing 11 years later.
Moonraker turns 10 and still looks ahead of its time
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.
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Looking back at 2016’s “I love you, Xbox” — and how much (and little) has changed
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.
Revisiting the LG Lancet, 11 years later
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.
Windows & Software
Edge's Reading Mode became an unlikely ad blocker when my plugins couldn't keep up
Opinion Reading Mode is a standard feature in Microsoft's Edge browser on desktop PCs, and it's also available on smartphones, where I've been using it to skip ads.
31 days, 31 Windows apps: One dev spent October sharing an app each day
Apps Windows 11's system tray is easy to ignore, but one developer just packed it with free apps, games, and practical utilities.
Logitech's MX Master 4 that lets you feel Windows 11 just got a developer edition
Accessories Logitech unveiled a developer-themed version of the MX Master 4 packed with coding references, Easter eggs, and Windows 11 haptics support.
PC Hardware
Gaming handheld market revival? Acer's $1,299 Predator Atlas 8 sells out immediately.
Handhelds It's not quite the deal you think it is, but it's still a great way to land Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme for less.
Microsoft clarifies Surface Laptop Ultra display specs following local dimming concerns
Surface Mini LED is a new technology for Microsoft, and it's causing a bit of a stir on the new Surface Laptop Ultra. Here's what you need to know.
RTX Spark showdown — Surface Laptop Ultra vs. ASUS ProArt P16
Laptops Surface isn't without its high points, but it does seem like ASUS nailed the ProArt P16.
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New Surface Laptop Ultra firmware update fixes screen flickering and long reboot times
Surface Microsoft has issued its first post-launch firmware update for Surface Laptop Ultra that addresses some of the biggest issues users have noticed since launch over a week ago.
Deals
HP's Snapdragon X-powered OLED laptop just dropped below $800 for a limited time
Deals The HP OmniBook 5 already offers massive battery life and 16GB of RAM if you can't wait for Black Friday.
Don't wait for Black Friday: Newegg drops prices on AMD bundles for PC gamers
Deals Newegg bundles feature our favorite gaming AMD CPUs packed with vital RAM, storage, and compatible motherboards.
Dell’s new monitor price cuts offer sweet spots between productivity and gaming
Deals Dell has offered generous discounts on its self-branded and Alienware gaming monitors, with surprisingly affordable prices.
Why wait for Black Friday when Dell's Windows laptops are already discounted?
Deals Dell's 14-inch, 15-inch, and 16-inch laptops are all on sale with their fast CPUs, 16GB of RAM, crisp displays, and 1TB of storage.
Handheld Gaming PCs
ASUS’s Ally X20 is selling out across the board — here’s why it matters
Handhelds ASUS’s ROG XBOX Ally X20 launch is off to a massive start, selling out across all configurations — including a $2,499 bundle that shocked even longtime handheld fans.
Gaming
Trying a €70,000 Porsche racing simulator spoiled my own sim racing setup for good
Features Somehow I was allowed to try out a ridiculously expensive Porsche sim racing rig at a recent event. It's a glowing endorsement of how far this technology has come in recent years.
I’ve been waiting for an excuse to return to Cronos: The New Dawn, and its $10 expansion is it
Gaming Return to the terrifying world of Cronos: The New Dawn to experience new weapons, stories, and horrors when its DLC expansion, Cronos: Lazarus, launches on December 3, 2026
Warzone players will have to wait to find out more about the integration with MW4
News As Call of Duty reveals the Season 1 roadmap for multiplayer and DMZ in Modern Warfare 4, Warzone players will have to wait a little while longer.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft is killing Copilot for smart TVs this year
Copilot A popup on webOS-powered LG TVs has confirmed that Microsoft is ending support for Copilot on smart TVs this year.
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Copilot goes missing from the Edge Sidebar during Microsoft's awkward migration
Apps Microsoft is temporarily disabling Copilot in Edge for some users during a migration to a new experience.
Microsoft warns AI agents "can't be trusted" as adoption grows
AI Microsoft's vision for the future is drenched in AI agents. That's what makes this stark warning so notable.
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Free AI running locally on your PC is only 3 easy steps away
AI Why worry about privacy, token limits, and an internet connection when local AI is this easy to set up?
Microsoft
Is Microsoft preparing for more layoffs? 60,000 employees just got buyout offers
Microsoft Microsoft is giving 60,000 employees a voluntary path out of the company, raising questions about future workforce cuts.
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Microsoft pulls the plug on Outlook's AI inbox assistant
Apps Microsoft is retiring Prioritize My Inbox, an Outlook Copilot feature once described as a revolution for email.
Microsoft walks away from flagship UK AI data center project
AI Microsoft has reportedly ended its involvement in a planned UK AI data center that may not receive sufficient power until 2030.
Bust out your Zune HD — It's time to play Super Mario 64
Microsoft Super Mario 64 running on a Zune HD ... what year is it?
Peripherals & Accessories
Razer Wolverine V4 Pro (Xbox, PC) controller review — The new standard.
REVIEW This premium Xbox and PC controller absolutely demands your attention. If you're in the market for something as powerful as it is versatile, look no further.
