<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in News ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/news Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:36:59 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “You can’t edit Office 2019 for Mac after July 13.” Microsoft blames certificates, but critics call it obsolescence ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-office/you-cant-edit-office-2019-for-mac-after-july-13-microsoft-blames-certificates-but-critics-call-it-obsolescence jc9wFUUhY3TqgSd6bsjtVh Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:36:59 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:37:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ A chaotic legacy is reborn with Stuntman: Hollywood and with my favorite movie of all time on board I think it's my new most anticipated game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/a-chaotic-legacy-is-reborn-with-stuntman-hollywood-and-with-my-favorite-movie-of-all-time-on-board-i-think-its-my-new-most-anticipated-game mBXZbcbASaNMDBLjZGiHSQ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:44:43 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:45:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft launches seven in‑house AI models to cut developer costs and reduce reliance on OpenAI ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-launches-seven-in-house-ai-models-to-cut-developer-costs-and-reduce-reliance-on-openai KqQ9ySyNr9YPV8sLtxGJAQ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:15:06 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:15:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Behold: Every Xbox and PC game that refused to be overshadowed by Marvel's Wolverine at Sony's June 2026 State of Play ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/every-xbox-and-pc-game-at-sony-june-2026-state-of-play c8SAQ8DXEbFqAj8ZGqaxc7 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's veteran engineer says Windows 8 was all built around "modern" codenames — including the polarizing Start menu ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-8/veteran-engineer-says-windows-8-was-built-around-modern-codenames zMRzHx6FWVRbAG4VUzNfLJ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:12 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:29:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Crimson Desert reveals a new roadmap of gameplay and story improvements for the open-world hit — and a DLC is in the works ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/crimson-desert-reveals-a-new-roadmap-and-a-dlc-is-in-the-works rCwigbkVckE4QuaWpk9cJC Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:45:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the new $599 Dell XPS 13, and I can't believe how good it is: MacBook Neo is no longer the best deal in computing, this is ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/dell-xps-13-2026-hands-on LYdP5aPcziDyqyNuQfkW4T Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:49 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:31:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft outlines its vision for “the next computer” with Project Solara, an agentic platform that exists liminally in your pocket and on your desk ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/project-solara-agentic-os-build-2026-announcement QfXGGiEJ8jxd95yAPNgz6L Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:25:10 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:26:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS finally gives us the mini PC we've been begging for, packed with a Snapdragon X2 Elite ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus-finally-gives-us-the-mini-pc-weve-been-begging-for-packed-with-a-snapdragon-x2-elite uBwPqJM2AB9Y8gkYdXuiBJ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:55:55 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:55:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A lot of money didn’t go into Destiny": Ex-Bungie dev blames leadership "greed," not Marathon, for funding issues as Destiny 2's final update approaches ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/ex-bungie-dev-blames-leadership-greed-not-marathon-for-funding-issues-as-destiny-2s-final-update-approaches aQp7Z8fqbJm9qMWU38QsE5 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:51:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of Microsoft's best apps now has an experimental sibling because, you guessed it, it's been stuffed with AI ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/one-of-microsofts-best-apps-now-has-an-experimental-sibling-because-you-guessed-it-its-been-stuffed-with-ai xuZJ4ToZAMGhkKLE7XpZJD Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:33:02 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:40:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We do a lil port'n, and a lil polish'n": This classic Fallout game is getting a fan-made Xbox port developed with a 20-year-old homebrew framework ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/this-classic-fallout-game-is-getting-a-fan-made-xbox-port-developed-with-a-20-year-old-homebrew-framework Y98H6LvwVAahxpC9fCKisE Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:27:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Agents are only as good as the context we give them": Microsoft IQ connects AI agents to your workspace data and the web ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/agents-are-only-as-good-as-the-context-we-give-them-microsoft-iq-connects-ai-agents-to-your-workspace-data-and-the-web NSv4pLQmt3WKuDgzaUr8SB Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:11:52 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:10:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fallout 76's new Season 25 patch notes reveal the next-gen update is coming out this summer — this old Xbox has a surprising advantage over PS5 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/fallout-76s-new-season-25-patch-notes-reveal-the-next-gen-update-is-coming-out-this-summer N9BLkGmFVCHroMhHqyPkof Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:01:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I guess Steam wasn’t enough,” as Gabe Newell allegedly put USD 815 million into a real‑life Subnautica‑style vessel ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/i-guess-steam-wasnt-enough-as-gabe-newell-allegedly-put-usd-815-million-into-a-real-life-subnautica-style-vessel op954gPbDkKjV3ndPmdjeL Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:35:51 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:36:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft says Windows 11’s Defender is enough for most users but admits some third‑party tools still offer extras ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-says-windows-11s-defender-is-enough-for-most-users ztPVWzAn8xRtGPGKxthg9d Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:28:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft is making a Surface mini PC for AI developers: Meet the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, featuring 128GB RAM and one petaflop of AI compute power ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-surface-rtx-spark-dev-box-mini-pc-announcement-2026 h6JT6hvia3qRkwkKnWHbKh Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:55 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:34:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried Microsoft's incredible Surface Laptop Ultra: This might be the best laptop ever made, and RTX Spark is seriously impressive ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-laptop-ultra-might-be-the-best-laptop-ever-made Sk8AxVQSiA67hgafXcJ6c8 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:47:45 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:28:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ "An insanely myopic move": Microsoft backs off legal threats against Windows security researchers after BitLocker backlash ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-backs-off-legal-threats-against-windows-security-researchers 6hrHsuGm4ehSTg7MU6Ngy7 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:08:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s share price rallies as Windows on Arm, NVIDIA N1X, and RTX Spark drive investor confidence ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsofts-share-price-rallies-on-windows-on-arm-nvidia-n1x-and-rtx-spark-news X4tB7YJQq2ivtRNsUGng6h Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:33:44 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:11:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft and Xbox are giving away this slept-on exclusive game free for an entire month — make sure you get it while the offer's on the table ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-and-xbox-are-giving-away-this-slept-on-exclusive-game-free-for-an-entire-month cs8WmFHMAAs7t2tSDbXvSj Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:20:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Guardians make their own fate": As a Destiny 3 petition surges, Destiny 2 dev calls on players to log in for its final content update on June 9 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/as-a-destiny-3-petition-surges-destiny-2-dev-calls-on-players-to-log-in-for-its-final-content-update-on-june-9 ogEdvpHo4KV2h6hhD8hYrN Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:57:33 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:59:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to watch Microsoft Build 2026: Windows 11, NVIDIA RTX Spark, AI agents, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/how-to-watch-microsoft-build-2026-windows-11-nvidia-rtx-spark-ai-agents-and-more gAuPNK4zQPCK9Go2Nm3GnH Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:55:44 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:52:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS unveils the ROG Xbox Ally X20 with a new OLED display and translucent body ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/asus-unveils-the-rog-xbox-ally-x20-with-a-new-oled-display-translucent-body-bigger-battery-and-major-performance-upgrades hjPvW4B33E8pcBWRyp773T Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:44:17 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:10:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s own data suggests AI is more expensive than hiring humans, as a mystery firm burns USD 500 million on Claude in one month ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/microsofts-own-data-suggests-ai-is-more-expensive-than-hiring-humans-as-a-mystery-firm-burns-usd-500-million-on-claude-in-one-month zzMZGeCFxJkT47G9PvwfVJ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:34:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Baldur's Gate 3's D&D RPG predecessor is getting a remake according to a new report — and I wouldn't be surprised if the first game was, too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/baldurs-gate-3s-d-and-d-rpg-predecessor-is-getting-a-remake-according-to-a-new-report yE4hzqcJiWtJ6G7t7nw7XK Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:12:52 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:13:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Adobe will supercharge Photoshop and Premiere with RTX Spark and the N1x chip ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/adobe-will-supercharge-photoshop-and-premiere-with-rtx-spark-and-the-n1x-chip S9gtRB4oC5FJvJkc9zmcFP Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:28:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox expands "Stream your own game" library with ABZU, Bastion, 007 First Light, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-expands-stream-your-own-game-library-with-abzu-bastion-007-first-light-and-more k3ukK6TxBNGAMgJNLuDcCD Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:17:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft veteran revisits NVIDIA's first Windows on ARM experiment with a nostalgic Tegra video shot on Windows Phone — Will history repeat itself in 2026? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-veteran-nvidia-first-windows-on-arm-experiment-tegra-video tXppyXr4nP8fE3RphgLwQ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:02:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gears of War: Redux is the fan-built overhaul that I always wanted from Microsoft — Horde Mode, new maps, and Xbox 360-style achievements included ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/gears-of-war-redux-fan-overhaul-i-always-wanted DZvKQTjreeBC6FTNUTDYb5 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:33:57 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:27:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox fan backlash to "PlayStation logos in the Showcase" isn't about gatekeeping — it's about distrust ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-fan-backlash-to-playstation-logos-in-the-showcase-isnt-about-gatekeeping-its-about-distrust WQ2JDj6Nx7vd86aMM6dgnf Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Qualcomm responds to NVIDIA's new RTX Spark Windows on Arm chips: "Welcome to the family. We're excited" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/qualcomm-responds-to-nvidias-new-rtx-spark-windows-on-arm-chips-welcome-to-the-family-were-excited Kc3AhU7GGxEDiombhp9bEk Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:43:20 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:57:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS ProArt P16 and P14 N1X bring workstation‑class power, RTX graphics, and AI‑PC performance for creators ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-proart-p16-and-p14-n1x-computex-2026 4hVbnGDZ3niiiC2pZJtNzE Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:48:15 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:28:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Modern Warfare 4 gameplay shows off the new movement system and first look at Create-a-Class emerges ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/modern-warfare-4-gameplay-shows-off-the-new-movement-system-and-first-look-at-create-a-class-emerges YD4Jbt5qBdqPK93ee5kRMg Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:20:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang promises new 'RTX Spark' Windows on Arm chips will run every Windows app ever made ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-promises-new-rtx-spark-windows-on-arm-chips-will-run-every-windows-app-ever-made CZsup2HjYP8ejjKcDzeSRE Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:43:06 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:47:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surface Laptop Ultra: Microsoft and NVIDIA reveal the 128GB RAM, mini‑LED, RTX Spark powerhouse redefining Windows on Arm ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-announced-computex-2026 aYZiAGmobPvGFRNAn9DyFk Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:39:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Prime competition for MacBook Neo": Dell's new XPS 13 starts at $599, and it has a few features that Apple lacks ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-xps-13-2026-returns-599-computex 4oU2PyQLkAkS8X5bpgTK6f Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Halo: Fireteam Raven is now playable on PC — but it's not quite as simple as it sounds ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-fireteam-raven-is-now-playable-on-pc-but-its-not-quite-as-simple-as-it-sounds usiUuhb6zdWyWzevZTauxF Sun, 31 May 2026 14:08:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ “The early signs are encouraging”: New data suggests Xbox is winning back gamers and rebuilding momentum ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-early-signs-are-encouraging-new-data-suggests-xbox-is-winning-back-gamers-and-rebuilding-momentum isXzGXF53XuKPwt5D5bCQF Sun, 31 May 2026 13:43:45 +0000 Sun, 31 May 2026 13:54:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition leaks early on Xbox with a surprising USD 1,999 price ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/rayman-origins-enhanced-edition-leaks-early-on-xbox-with-a-surprising-usd-1-999-price wSxH3GjvGL4hEavJQ99pMJ Sun, 31 May 2026 13:31:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ "No Lady Gaga. No Omni-Man." Call of Duty doubles down on grounded Modern Warfare 4 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/no-lady-gaga-no-omni-man-call-of-duty-doubles-down-on-grounded-modern-warfare-4 9n9Jn7GtmDidjrcmtpWNXD Sun, 31 May 2026 13:22:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Acer is launching an Intel Arc G3 Extreme gaming handheld positioned against the Xbox Ally X ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/acer-is-launching-an-intel-arc-g3-extreme-gaming-handheld-positioned-against-the-xbox-ally-x nByXf9sB9EEZ94pFxYpj6P Sun, 31 May 2026 13:09:53 +0000 Sun, 31 May 2026 13:54:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Minecraft's next update is revealed, bringing with it wool stairs, straw beds, and a brand new biome ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecrafts-next-update-is-revealed-bringing-with-it-wool-stairs-straw-beds-and-a-brand-new-biome Pkyhnq4T8SSgGNfEj95TCa Sun, 31 May 2026 12:34:16 +0000 Sun, 31 May 2026 13:54:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yacht club games says Xbox Play Anywhere "not off the table" for Mina the Hollower ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/yacht-club-games-says-xbox-play-anywhere-not-off-the-table-for-mina-the-hollower H8EJsnbkg2wEvRmaWMQKU Sun, 31 May 2026 12:27:59 +0000 Sun, 31 May 2026 12:33:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ "They will ruin my life": Microsoft threatens to wield 'Digital Crimes Unit' over exploit disclosures — causing uproar in the cybersecurity community (UPDATE) ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/they-will-ruin-my-life-microsoft-threatens-to-wield-digital-crimes-unit-over-zero-day-exploit-disclosures-causing-uproar-in-the-cybersec-community JEEsDCMK4FsSToKS5CbSV3 Sat, 30 May 2026 22:06:38 +0000 Sun, 31 May 2026 07:01:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Minecraft Movie Squared — first look at Kirsten Dunst's Alex is revealed... and Herobrine? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/a-minecraft-movie-squared-first-look-at-kirsten-dunsts-alex-is-revealed-and-herobrine FLdBtRj25tPYXPvR3g2BUX Sat, 30 May 2026 21:56:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 007 First Light becomes IO Interactive's fastest-selling game by hitting a significant milestone in its first 24 hours ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/007-first-light-becomes-io-interactives-fastest-selling-game-by-hitting-a-significant-milestone-in-its-first-24-hours dqNa5QzKJ36bUocW5NNb3G Sat, 30 May 2026 21:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Latest Xbox update adds new custom colors, smarter service alerts, and more ways to personalize your console experience ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/latest-xbox-update-adds-new-custom-colors-smarter-service-alerts-and-more-ways-to-personalize-your-console-experience 3nehtJ9LCa5qGUSidpnDyb Sat, 30 May 2026 13:33:21 +0000 Sat, 30 May 2026 13:42:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We start out with Halo: Campaign Evolved” as Matt Booty outlines Xbox’s 2026 lineup ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/we-start-out-with-halo-campaign-evolved-as-matt-booty-outlines-xboxs-2026-lineup XRGzwCpg5KUUbo5SKikHeA Sat, 30 May 2026 13:18:32 +0000 Sat, 30 May 2026 13:42:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Meet EuroOffice, Europe’s bold alternative to Microsoft 365 promising sovereignty and control ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/meet-eurooffice-europes-bold-alternative-to-microsoft-365-promising-sovereignty-and-control r93PAEWWVp2sn8ohKN6ZGX Sat, 30 May 2026 13:13:01 +0000 Sat, 30 May 2026 21:58:44 +0000