DOOM co‑creator reacts to Microsoft layoffs at id Software
Gaming Carmack speaks out after Microsoft cuts jobs at id Software, raising questions about the studio’s future under Xbox.
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Features
Microsoft Layoffs and Copilot OS — Windows Central Podcast LIVE
LIVE Join Daniel, Zac and Jez at 2PM ET on July 9 for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast!
Ed Zitron says Microsoft’s trillion‑dollar AI push is built on hype, fake demand
Microsoft Analyst Ed Zitron says Microsoft’s AI math is impossible and the whole strategy looks like a scam
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Xbox fans need to support State of Decay 3
XBOX Xbox's freed studios have a lifeline. Now I implore fans to put their money where their mouth is and buy their games.
7 exciting new features in Windows 11 version 26H2
Windows 11 I picked the 7 Windows 11 version 26H2 features that matter most, from Start menu improvements to better search, security, and updates.
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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.
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.
The 2016 Android‑apps warning that now echoes Googlebooks
Flashback A 2016 warning about Android apps on Chrome feels newly relevant as Googlebooks pushes Android PCs into the agentic era and challenges Microsoft again.
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Windows & Software
Inside Microsoft's new AI-driven Windows security patch factory
Windows 11 Microsoft is deploying a massive multi-agent AI system called MDASH to defend Windows.
Microsoft is making the Windows 11 search box chunkier
Windows 11 An upcoming change to Windows 11 will see the default search box in Start and on the Taskbar appear larger as Microsoft increases its height by 4 whole pixels.
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I lost out on this Microsoft Teams feature before it even shipped
Apps Microsoft has paused development on new minimized views that would have made multitasking easier.
PC Hardware
Acer's new Swift Go 16 AI laptop impressed me more than I had ever expected
Review Acer's Swift Go 16 AI laptop offers surprisingly strong performance, a colorful OLED screen, and long battery life, but I found some issues that hold it back.
Alienware upgraded its most popular QD-OLED ultrawide, and pictures don't do it justice
Review The only way I want to play from now on.
Lenovo's new "Aura Edition" All-in-One Windows PC is a crazy sight to behold
Review Lenovo's latest flagship all-in-one might be the best-looking Windows AiO we've ever seen, complete with a unique design and best-in-class display that elevates it above the competition.
ASUS' Zenbook A14 tested in 2026: An impressive upgrade to Snapdragon X2 Elite CPUs
Review ASUS revisits its highly rated Zenbook A14 with a high-end Snapdragon X2 Elite processor from Qualcomm, but mercifully didn't change what already made it great.
Deals
A huge LEGO game discount hits Steam, dropping $223 of titles to $9
Deals Get 7 full Lego games & 3 DLC packs for less than $10, all Steam Deck verified and perfect for handheld.
The laptop that garnered over 800 perfect scores on Dell is now on sale
Deals The Dell Pro 16 is a highly regarded productivity laptop, garnering over a thousand positive reviews on Dell's website, gushing over its Intel Core Ultra 5 235U vPro CPU and 16GB of RAM, and other features that are now 15% off
Don't settle for lesser laptops as one of Dell's best in years is 29% off [UPDATE]
Deals The Dell XPS 13 laptop is one of its best in recent years, and its gorgeous 2K display is now on sale for a 29% discount.
I found Windows laptops with 16GB of RAM on sale for under $1,000
Deals We have rounded up laptops offering 16GB RAM, reliable CPUs, and plenty of storage, all under $1,000 with these discounts.
Handheld Gaming PCs
Winhanced on handhelds keeps making Xbox Mode look totally outdated
Handhelds Winhanced's latest update adds a built-in game store with price comparisons, Game Pass support, and personalized recommendations for Windows handheld gamers.
Gaming
Ubisoft lays off 51 staff after a successful launch of Black Flag Resynced
Gaming According to an exclusive report from Insider Gaming, Ubisoft Barcelona has laid off 51 of its staff in the wake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's launch.
A mad gaming genius recreates Minecraft in 3D on the Game Boy Color
Minecraft YouTuber 'Game of Tobi' created his own version of Minecraft, and it's playable on iconic handhelds.
The Elder Scrolls 6 devs fear Xbox layoffs at Bethesda will cause delays and crunch
Bethesda Bethesda devs on The Elder Scrolls 6 say that Microsoft's Xbox layoffs will have a "substantial and cascading effect" on the studio and the upcoming RPG.
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Artificial Intelligence
Ed Zitron says Microsoft’s trillion‑dollar AI push is built on hype, fake demand
Microsoft Analyst Ed Zitron says Microsoft’s AI math is impossible and the whole strategy looks like a scam
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Bill Gates says athletes are safe from AI
AI Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says athletes are safe from AI, arguing that no one wants to watch computers playing.
Microsoft and OpenAI face publisher lawsuits over AI copyright
AI A coalition of publishers has sued Microsoft and OpenAI for scrapping their content without their consent or compensation.
Satya Nadella calls for AI to benefit everyone — not just elites
AI Satya Nadella calls for open AI development, warning against the concentration of power among a small group of tech companies invested in the landscape.
Microsoft
Microsoft Layoffs and Copilot OS — Windows Central Podcast LIVE
LIVE Join Daniel, Zac and Jez at 2PM ET on July 9 for the LIVE Windows Central Podcast!
Is Copilot enough to shift the balance between Microsoft Forms and Google Forms
Apps Microsoft Forms has added Copilot chat, offering suggestions, smarter edits, and clearer insights.
Microsoft launches official Rewards feedback portal
Microsoft Microsoft has launched a dedicated feedback portal for its Rewards Program, giving people a clearer way to submit ideas, vote on suggestions, and follow progress on changes.
Microsoft sued over "unreasonable and excessive noise" from datacenter
AI Fairwater, Wisconsin is home to one of the most powerful datacenters in the world, but many local residents claim the site emits too much noise.
Peripherals & Accessories
Dbrand's amazing Steam Machine Portal Companion Cube case just got canceled
Accessories Dbrand's extremely popular Portal Companion Cube Steam Machine case has been discontinued after Valve issued a takedown due to licensing issues.
