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Ookla’s Windows 11 Speedtest mockup looks great… shame it’s a macOS window.
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Windows 11 is getting built‑in Speedtest tools, but the mockup in Ookla’s press release appears to be… macOS.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma might've just killed the Xbox Mobile Store
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Previously announced for launch in July 2024, the ill-fated Xbox Mobile Store seems to be dead, with all test URLs relating to it now hitting a 404 error.

Microsoft says Windows 11’s 'Defender' is "usually sufficient" as an antivirus
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows 11 Microsoft recently indicated that its Microsoft Defender antivirus is enough for Windows 11 users, dismissing the need to install additional software for that extra layer of protection.

Microsoft faces a $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over Azure cloud licensing
By Kevin Okemwa published
Microsoft The Redmond giant argues that using Windows Server as an input for Azure while simultaneously licensing it to rivals could be good for healthy competition.

After 28 years, Microsoft legend, former Halo exec and Xbox Film/TV lead Kiki Wolfkill has left the company
By Jez Corden published
Xbox Kiki Wolfkill spent almost three decades leading various initiatives across the Xbox platform, from art leadership, to transmedia initiatives, and video game production.

Baldur's Gate 3 director reacts to Xbox Game Pass removing Call of Duty from day one access
By Brendan Lowry published
Xbox Due to Microsoft's new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate price drop, Call of Duty games won't come to it day one anymore — something that may benefit the series.

Former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' may be teasing interest to rejoin the brand
By Brendan Lowry published
Xbox Microsoft recently opened up a new Xbox brand senior manager position, and a comment from ex-director Major Nelson has many wondering if he's going for it.

This limited Forza Horizon 6 Xbox gear caught my eye, and I'm tempted
By Adam Hales published
Forza Xbox has officially revealed the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition controller and wireless headset, now available for pre-order ahead of the game’s launch on May 19

Xbox Game Pass price gets a MASSIVE price cut — Call of Duty 2026 will NOT be included
By Jez Corden last updated
Xbox After last year's wildly unpopular 50% price hike, Microsoft has reverted a ton of it. Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft Classics will remain, previous Call of Duty games will too, but this year's will be a retail-only affair. What's going on?
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