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Windows Insider reboot begins with first Experimental Preview build
Windows 11 The first Experimental Preview build lands as Microsoft reorganizes the Insider Program.
FFXIV announces new expansion Evercold during Fanfest 2026, and it has a release date
Gaming During the FFXIV Fanfest 2026 keynote in Anaheim, director Yoshi-P announced that the game's next expansion is called Evercold, and its release date, too.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says Microsoft will "make some calls" on exclusive games, but won't rush
Xbox New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says she's reconsidering Microsoft's position on exclusive games, though won't rush because "I want to make the right decision."
A new tool adds Linux apps to Windows 95
Windows WSL9X runs a modern Linux kernel inside Windows 95, 98, and ME without virtualization, letting classic Windows systems run Linux tools next to native apps.
A quartet of games are free to play on Xbox — but only this weekend
Xbox From April 23 to April 26, 2026, Xbox players can enjoy a collection of games via Xbox Free Play Days.
Copilot Keyboard launches with the return of an unexpected mascot
Apps Copilot Keyboard launches in Japan with AI‑powered text suggestions, Copilot Search, and the surprise return of Kyle the dolphin from Microsoft Office 97.
World of Warcraft team apologizes for the state of the game, as frustration boils over
World of Warcraft World of Warcraft is the most popular subscription based MMORPG in history owing to the absolute mountain of content it receieves in exchange for the monthly fee. Lately, though, it feels increasingly like Blizzard has spread itself thin.
Xbox has a new Game Pass tier in testing: "Starter Edition"
Xbox Ahead of an official announcement, the code for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming suggests that a new "Starter Edition" may be imminent for reveal.
