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Apple’s flashy new Edge Light isn’t on Windows — so a Microsoft VP made his own
By Sean Endicott published
Apps A Microsoft VP built a free Windows app that recreates Apple’s new macOS Edge Light feature, adding a bright ring-light effect that improves video calls on any PC.

Boeing is using Microsoft Flight Simulator to help train actual pilots
By Ben Wilson published
PC Gaming Designed for lightweight devices and powered by Azure, this Microsoft Flight Simulator spin-off makes a lot of sense.

Black Ops 7 is trying to convince you not to rage-quit
By Richard Devine published
Gaming Treyarch has quietly added a message to its Multiplayer mode lobbies that pops up if you try to leave the match before the end, but nobody will pay any attention, I'm sure.

Windows lead Pavan Davuluri addresses negative response to agentic OS plans
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Pavan Davuluri has addressed recent negative feedback about the future of Windows becoming an agentic OS, and says the team is listening and wants the platform to be great for developers and power users too.

Obsidian Entertainment rejects generative AI, keeping its RPGs fully human‑crafted
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox While many game publishers are leaning more and more on generative AI, Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment is not using it at all.

Microsoft forces mandatory Windows 11 update for security: Here's what you need to know
By Sean Endicott published
Windows 11 Microsoft has ended support for Windows 11 23H2 and will automatically upgrade most PCs to the latest version of Windows to keep devices secure and updated

Fortnite Crew subscription joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 18
By Samuel Tolbert published
Gaming Fortnite Crew is coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on November 18, giving subscribers the battle pass, while the full game gets Xbox Play Anywhere support.

Did Microsoft's Copilot ad just prove the AI isn't ready for your Windows 11 settings yet?
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Microsoft's obsession with AI in Windows 11 is becoming so toxic that its latest ad campaign shows Copilot failing to help a user in their quest to change a setting, while pretending it worked as intended.
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