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You can finally play State of Decay 3 soon — its studio is hosting alpha playtests next month
Xbox Six years after it was announced, Xbox's State of Decay 3 will finally be playable soon as Undead Labs prepares to kick off alpha playtests this year.
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Features
NVIDIA's Dynamic MFG 6X launches with positive feedback despite more "fake" frames
PC Gaming Like it or not, the use of AI in PC gaming isn't going anywhere, and it probably won't be a controversial topic in a few GPU generations.
5 must-play ID@Xbox games from March 2026
ID@Xbox Hundreds of new indie games have sprung up on Xbox this month, so Windows Central is highlighting a few that caught our attention this March.
This "NAS" changed how I protect my Windows PC. You should try one, too.
Storage I started my NAS setup as a home media server, but it's quickly evolved to a personal Windows backup drive. It's a fantastic option for mindful users.
Windows & Software
I tested Speechify’s new Windows app — here’s why it impressed me
Apps Testing Speechify’s new Windows app proves voice typing is faster than a keyboard, though AI quirks and a $29 monthly fee remain significant hurdles.
Windows 11’s latest Insider update adds NPU tracking — a small change with big future vibes
Windows 11 Arriving now for Windows 11 Insiders is a buff to Task Manager that provides far more information about your PC's NPU usage and performance. Here's how it works and why it makes sense in 2026.
Microsoft Teams finally tackles its everyday frustrations, starting with the Enter key
Apps The March 2026 update for Microsoft Teams adds highly requested features like 'Enter' key customization and a new 'mark all as read' shortcut.
PC Hardware
NVIDIA's Dynamic MFG 6X launches with positive feedback despite more "fake" frames
PC Gaming Like it or not, the use of AI in PC gaming isn't going anywhere, and it probably won't be a controversial topic in a few GPU generations.
RAM prices have killed the Raspberry Pi 5 being a beacon of affordable computing
News The Raspberry Pi has always been a poster child for cheap computing, but thanks to a third price rise in recent months, it's no longer the default best choice.
This "NAS" changed how I protect my Windows PC. You should try one, too.
Storage I started my NAS setup as a home media server, but it's quickly evolved to a personal Windows backup drive. It's a fantastic option for mindful users.
How I saved the best bits of the internet on an SSD
Data The internet is here today, but it could be gone tomorrow. Here's what I'm doing to retain and safeguard the knowledge I take for granted.
Deals
Deals like this make me wish I needed a new gaming laptop: HP’s RTX 5070 model is $900 off
Deals The HP Omen MAX 16" configuration with an RTX 5070 graphics card, Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and more is now on sale at a whopping 32% discount.
Dell’s 14 Plus is a better value than its premium rivals — here’s why
Deals The Dell 14 Plus was already a top pick for value. Now, massive discounts bring this reliable laptop down to just $699.
Obtain higher framerates and resolutions with this gaming desktop that's 23% off
Deals The Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, a top-of-the-line PC built for 1440p gaming, is currently enjoying a 23% discount as part of Dell's Spring Sales event.
The cream of Dell's gaming laptop crops is now on sale for 22% off
Deals Dell's Spring Sale is underway, and it's brought a 22% discount to one of our favorite mid-range gaming laptops with an RTX 5060 GPU and 32GB of RAM, the Alienware 16X Aurora.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Xbox Ally X gets Xbox app upgrade with new display widget and more
XBOX Xbox continues refining the Ally X experience with a new app update, adding a display widget, improved controls, and small but meaningful quality-of-life improvements across the board.
Gaming
Call of Duty studio head at Xbox dev is retiring after over 36 years — he shipped 42 games
Call of Duty After 36 years of leading Call of Duty developer Raven Software, studio head Brian Raffel is leaving the company to "step into a well-earned retirement."
Minecraft just got sulfur caves and spring blocks — and the chaos is glorious
Minecraft Minecraft’s latest Bedrock Preview lets players try out sulfur caves, springs, and new blocks, while Java Edition players get a chaotic April Fools snapshot that completely changes how inventory works.
Nintendo's anti Palworld patent deemed "too obvious" by US Patent Office
GAMING All 26 claims under the controversial patent have been deemed unoriginal in a non-final ruling
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft rolls out advanced transcription AI built for real‑world workloads
AI Microsoft has unveiled a host of in-house AI models, including MAI-Transcribe-1, MAI-Voice-1, and MAI-Image-2, which will be available via Microsoft Foundry.
Microsoft 365 is testing action‑taking assistants that could change how you work
AI Microsoft’s latest hire is bringing OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365, but it also raises questions about the company's commitment to reducing AI integrations across its tech stack.
Microsoft’s new "Copilot Cowork" just landed in the Frontier program
Copilot Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork is now available through the Frontier program, giving users access to Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI model for smarter task management.
Yes, admins can remove the Copilot app from your office PCs (with caveats)
AI Microsoft made it possible to batch uninstall Copilot in Windows 11, but the caveats make it harder than expected.
Microsoft
Microsoft faces new questions from UK watchdog over AI competition
Microsoft The UK CMA is coming after Microsoft again, and this time it's all about AI and ecosystem control, which are at the center of the debate.
Microsoft plans $146 Billion AI spend even as investor interest wanes
MICROSOFT Microsoft could be looking at the worst quarter since the 2008 financial crisis because of AI, but it still wants to make a $146 billion infrastructure investment in 2026
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Microsoft’s leadership exodus deepens as diversity chief departs
Microsoft An internal memo reveals Microsoft’s HR restructure with new leaders, departures, and AI priorities reshaping employee experience.
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Microsoft’s latest AI hire frees Suleyman to chase superintelligence
Microsoft Microsoft’s latest hire clears the runway for AI chief Mustafa Suleyman to focus on superintelligence and in‑house models.
Peripherals & Accessories
Review: The Razer Viper V4 Pro makes me feel like the competitive gamer I'm not
Review Razer's Viper V4 Pro gaming mouse improves upon its predecessor, though it's still very expensive. Even so, it's a top-tier option for competitive players.
