Shipment arrives in Modern Warfare 4 to save the camo grind
Gaming Camo grinders aren't having a great time in Modern Warfare 4, and the multiplayer mode's first brainrot map is here to save the day
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Features
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.
Microsoft fixes 6 frustrating Windows 11 problems in October update
Windows 11 The October update KB5127648 for Windows 11 fixes six problems you might have overlooked, including Bluetooth issues, gaming mouse stuttering, fingerprint sign-in, printing, and VPN errors.
Why I ultimately chose Xbox after decades of playing on every platform
Gaming There was once a time I was a multi-console player, but as the years went by, my home console loyalty gravitated towards Xbox consoles, and it's time I told my story for Xbox's 25th anniversary
AI is making cyber attacks too easy. Here's what you can do about it.
Security You don't have to be a security expert to implement these meaningful changes in the new age of AI attacks.
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
You can finally download this elusive Windows 11 wallpaper in 5K
Windows 11 A Windows wallpaper that never shipped on RTX Spark laptops was eventually discovered hidden within Microsoft's Retail Demo Experience files.
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.
Microsoft's new Edge option for Mac trades speed for stability, and that's a good thing
Apps Microsoft is bringing the Edge Extended Stable channel to macOS, giving organizations an eight-week feature update cycle and more time to test browser changes.
PC Hardware
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.
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.
Quiz: Are these quotes about iPhone Duo or Surface Duo?
Phones Can you tell Apple and Microsoft apart when reviewers keep praising and criticizing many of the same things?
"Hackintosh Lives" — Snapintosh puts macOS on Snapdragon X2 Elite
Laptops Snapintosh proves modern macOS can boot and run on Snapdragon hardware, opening the door to a new generation of Hackintosh systems.
Deals
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.
Forget overpriced Windows laptops, HP's 14-inch OLED pick is $599.99 just for today
Deals HP's Omnibook 3 is a capable laptop with a Snapdragon X chip and a 2K OLED display, discounted just for today at Best Buy.
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
Forget cloud gaming, DroidDeck brings PC Game Pass to Android natively
GAMING Droid Deck now lets Android users play Xbox Game Pass PC games locally, without relying on Xbox Cloud Gaming.
OG Xbox achievements have begun showing up early, but something's not right
Gaming It seems Microsoft is preparing to implement OG Xbox achievements soon, as some games have been getting them early (albeit incomplete) on Xbox players' profiles
#SaveMassEffect goes live in NY Times Square
GAMING The #SaveMassEffect campaign now has a billboard live in NY Times Square
Artificial Intelligence
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?
Forget the flashy AI features, this is the Copilot update that matters
AI Microsoft's latest Copilot update for Word adds source citations, making it easier to check whether AI-generated responses are actually correct.
Copilot reviewers speak out on grading AI-generated explicit content
AI Contractors reviewing Microsoft Copilot prompts report being flooded with sexually explicit images and potentially illegal user requests.
Microsoft
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?
I asked for this Teams feature years ago, and Microsoft finally delivered
Apps Teams will soon support direct video sharing from OneDrive, solving a major problem for remote presentations and events.
Peripherals & Accessories
The Razer Kiyo V2 Pro is a giant webcam, but it might not be for you
Review Razer is back with another webcam, the Kiyo V2 Pro, and it's pretty good, though it's also pretty pricey. But you'll only be interested if you're a content creator.
