
Xbox A new rumor going around this weekend has put Xbox's investment in Kojima Productions way above the real figure. But it remains to be seen just how spendy the projects will end up being.
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By Richard Devine Published
Gaming Instead of shovelling everything into a yearly release, it's time to break some of the experiences out to exist for longer.

By Jennifer Young Published
GAMING Tarae: The Unbound is a dark fantasy ARPG coming in 2027, based heavily in Eastern folklore

By Sean Endicott Published
Surface Microsoft's upcoming Surface event risks falling flat unless the company moves past local AI hype to embrace what made Surface special.

By Jennifer Young Published
GAMING Project ZETA is a 20-minute, four-team tactical arena by NIRVANANA offering a fast-paced, controller-friendly MOBA experience.

By Richard Devine Published
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.

By Rich Edmonds Published
Flashback A decade later, Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels like a glimpse into an alternate timeline.

By Richard Devine Published
Flashback Looking back at the 2016 editorial that captured Xbox’s growing pains and predicted the decade ahead.

By Daniel Rubino Published
Flashback A look back at the LG Lancet and the era when Windows Phone 8.1 defined Microsoft’s mobile peak.

By Sean Endicott Published
Apps Stardock’s new Snipboard app brings a pinned, searchable clipboard dock with cross-PC copying to Windows 11.

By Sean Endicott Published
Apps Clipchamp can now upscale low-resolution videos to 4K locally using AI, making old or low-quality footage look clearer.

By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Windows 11's new Magnifier contrast theme reduces screen glare while leaving your photos, videos, and media untouched. The feature is in testing now among Windows Insiders.

By Richard Devine Published
News What happens when Snapdragon sponsors the biggest football club in the world? The Manchester United Surface Laptop happens. The greatest laptop of all time.

By Sean Endicott Published
Surface Twelve Surface devices, a new Surface Mouse, and the upcoming Laptop Ultra have made 2026 unexpectedly busy for Microsoft hardware.

By Sean Endicott Published
Surface Microsoft's new Ink Canvas app brings AI-powered inking and brainstorming tools to Surface devices and other supported Windows PCs.

By Zac Bowden Published
Surface The redesigned Surface Mouse is launching later this month with a soft-touch finish, tactile-yet-quiet buttons, and more.

By Alexander Cope Published
Deals Dell's 14 Plus and 16 Plus deliver clean, no‑nonsense designs, strong Intel Core Ultra performance, long battery life, and QHD+ displays built for productivity.

By Alexander Cope Published
Deals The ASUS ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is on sale at an 18% discount, giving folks craving an RTX 5070 graphics card more value for strong performances

By Alexander Cope Published
Deals Dell is offering a huge $1,000 discount on the Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, which offers premium-quality performance for both gaming and productivity.

By Alexander Cope Published
Deals A big Labor Day discount turns this 16‑inch Ryzen AI laptop into a standout performance deal.

By Ben Wilson Published
PC Gaming Steam Deck prices climb while the ROG Xbox Ally holds steady, potentially becoming 2026's best‑value handheld gaming PC if it continues the trend.

By Ben Wilson Published
Handhelds Valve says its Steam Deck 2 plans remain unchanged despite the RAM crisis, aiming for clear performance gains even as rising component costs bite.

By Daniel Rubino Published
Pre-order The ROG Xbox Ally X20 is now available to pre‑order, giving Windows handheld fans a new OLED option with upgraded hardware and a premium standalone price.

By Adam Hales Published
Gaming Bethesda has reassured Obsidian fans that the studio will retain its creative identity and leadership following its move under ZeniMax, as work begins on a new Fallout project.

By Richard Devine Published
News Xbox players have wanted something to chase like PlayStation's Platinums forever, and we're finally getting it.

By Richard Devine Published
Gaming Instead of shovelling everything into a yearly release, it's time to break some of the experiences out to exist for longer.

By Jez Corden Published
Xbox Microsoft has offered an update on its Xbox layoffs, which sources indicate will fall below the previous numbers revealed in July.

By Jez Corden Published
GAMING At BlizzCon 2026, I had the opportunity to speak with the team behind WoW: Forever ahead of its November launch to learn about the future of "Classic+" World of Warcraft.

By Sean Endicott Published
Apps Copilot for Windows 11 will soon feature a built-in browser, changing how users interact with links inside the app.

By Sean Endicott Published
Apps Microsoft is bringing xAI's Grok models to Copilot across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Here is what subprocessor integration means for IT admins and users.

By Sean Endicott Published
App You can now summon Gemini on your computer by pressing Alt + Space.

By Jez Corden Published
AI Microsoft EVP overseeing Office and LinkedIn Ryan Roslansky posts an oddly oblivious self-own. The company flooding the internet with AI slop has started to realize how dumb its technology actually is in most scenarios.

By Sean Endicott Published
Apps Microsoft's Calendar, People, and Files companion apps for Windows 11 are being retired roughly a year after they first shipped.

By Sean Endicott Published
Apps Microsoft Teams will soon support simultaneous screen sharing, making side-by-side comparison and multi-presenter meetings better.

By Sean Endicott Published
Apps Microsoft will host a OneDrive and Copilot digital event on October 20 to showcase cloud and productivity features.

By Sean Endicott Published
Windows 11 Microsoft says the UK needs more data centers as Slough residents question the impact of the proposed site.

By Daniel Rubino Published
REVIEW Razer's new hot-swappable Reclusa X Mini 65% isn't packed with premium bells and whistles, but at $49.99 it delivers one of the most satisfying typing experiences in the company's keyboard lineup.
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