<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in News ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/news Thu, 07 May 2026 20:52:57 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Xbox Mode on a Windows 11 PC with dual monitors is exactly what you should expect — and that’s a shame ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/xbox-mode-on-a-windows-11-pc-with-dual-monitors-is-a-shame B2YwhjbVVKyr2X4DGQkuPf Thu, 07 May 2026 20:52:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We have to sweat every single detail": Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma vows to deliver Xbox updates every two weeks to "fix the fundamentals on console and PC" in 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-vows-to-deliver-xbox-updates-every-two-weeks-to-fix-the-fundamentals g6HAFNVycYyL4jrCy8SVhb Thu, 07 May 2026 20:48:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft teases a new Xbox dashboard UI for console and PC — it's got fewer ads, and takes inspiration from Xbox Cloud Gaming too ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-teases-a-new-xbox-dashboard-ui-for-console-and-pc-its-got-fewer-ads-and-takes-inspiration-from-xbox-cloud-gaming-too DpmW8SrGpBxYX8RNA7yXfM Thu, 07 May 2026 18:39:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ The all-new Xbox achievement update is rolling out now to everyone — here’s what's changed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/the-all-new-xbox-achievement-update-is-rolling-out-now-to-everyone-heres-whats-changed djkHGijiYbsDddbuXRzsGZ Thu, 07 May 2026 18:05:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's Xbox architect Jason Ronald says we'll see more of Project Helix "later this year" — we'll know more about the next Xbox console before long ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-xbox-architect-jason-ronald-says-well-see-more-of-project-helix-later-this-year vpVZdpVreYt6RXPMxMFm4b Thu, 07 May 2026 17:03:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Windows 11 backup broke after KB5083769 — Microsoft says this simple fix might save your files ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-update-kb5083769-for-april-2026-causes-backup-failures-and-microsoft-recommends-this-fix gyKbNkJkMhhaFWzazKa5WU Thu, 07 May 2026 17:03:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Telegram on Windows Phone?! I'm digging my old Lumia out of storage to try this app ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/windows-phone/telegram-on-windows-phone-im-digging-my-old-lumia-out-of-storage-to-try-this-app a2p9CHwZ2pzUYd94yCaPVQ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:02:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ We uncovered a major Windows 11 performance upgrade Microsoft is testing, and it could make the OS feel noticeably faster ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-is-working-on-major-performance-boost-for-windows-11-that-will-speed-up-app-launches-and-common-actions-by-automatically-maxing-out-cpu-in-short-bursts yNadGbnQPWj43V7ERQQTfU Thu, 07 May 2026 12:29:37 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:49:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new Halo Studios report claims the Xbox studio is actively developing “Halo Next” — with fresh details on the Endless, the Flood, and Joseph Staten’s original plans. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/a-new-halo-studios-report-claims-the-xbox-studio-is-actively-developing-halo-next PsQVHq8kS8kyvqt8e8JDhL Thu, 07 May 2026 10:34:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Chrome is quietly installing a 4GB AI model on devices and users are not happy about it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/google-chrome-quietly-installs-a-4gb-ai-model-on-devices kmwgf3awpMSnMi5iX8aJkM Thu, 07 May 2026 10:10:57 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:46:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ "They look to influencers to be told how to think": Fallout co-creator says many gamers parrot content creator opinions instead of forming their own, and I think he's 100% right ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/fallout-co-creator-says-many-gamers-parrot-content-creator-opinions-instead-of-forming-their-own HUBbMiPMYhf9FACT7yJqRS Wed, 06 May 2026 22:01:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox continues its brand refresh with a slick new boot-up animation that leans into nostalgia and the return of "Team Green" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-continues-its-brand-refresh-with-a-slick-new-boot-up-animation rM3vXB5KqmZwbHGUXPrh6m Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:30 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:40:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Krafton are still very much helping us": Dev of Xbox Game Pass' Subnautica 2 says it's still working with publisher Krafton despite Steam page removal ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/dev-of-xbox-game-pass-subnautica-2-says-its-still-working-with-publisher-krafton-despite-steam-page-removal vYHGiRzNkBtqWQvC7Zy4ba Wed, 06 May 2026 17:30:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Teams will add new protections as attackers target external calls with brand impersonation tactics ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-teams-will-add-new-protections-as-attackers-target-external-calls-with-brand-impersonation-tactics sksizUWT6B5nRfWthpdsRC Wed, 06 May 2026 16:36:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11's new Run box is what happens when Microsoft actually cares: Replaces legacy Windows 95-era dialog with something new and better ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11s-new-run-box-is-what-happens-when-microsoft-actually-cares-replaces-legacy-windows-95-era-dialog-with-something-new-and-better Eb2FaCeUgZJtQHSrTjPiZT Wed, 06 May 2026 15:31:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Edge is removing its Sidebar to cut clutter while leaving the ever-controversial Copilot untouched ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-edge-is-removing-its-sidebar-to-cut-clutter-while-leaving-the-ever-controversial-copilot-untouched qdKWZkip45H3C7xWF7LwZ7 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:42:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Teams erratically flips user status from 'Available' to 'Away' after just minutes of inactivity: "It’s not a status indicator, it’s a surveillance tool with trust issues." ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-teams/teams-erratically-flips-user-status-from-available-to-away-after-just-minutes-of-inactivity PaKNhJpMRVt7rodfXRRuLT Wed, 06 May 2026 09:39:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft Edge will load all your passwords into memory in plaintext, but Microsoft says it's not a security concern ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-edge-will-load-all-your-passwords-into-memory-in-plaintext-but-microsoft-says-its-not-a-security-concern qXYyeCJ2jj5mNfSp9EJRD8 Tue, 05 May 2026 22:38:09 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 22:40:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox ends Copilot on console and the reasoning reveals how Asha Sharma wants to reshape the platform ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-ends-copilot-on-console-and-the-reasoning-reveals-how-asha-sharma-wants-to-reshape-the-platform ZFhPPRuGa52w94dj7dj8vL Tue, 05 May 2026 20:34:55 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 20:39:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Arctis Nova Pro Omni is here and SteelSeries is making a bigger play than just another headset refresh ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/headphones/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-omni-launch TkpGh5t3sfeiwzH2cqLpnY Tue, 05 May 2026 20:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ "We hate that not everyone who wanted one was able to get it": Valve laments that the Steam Controller went out of stock instantly, says it's working on a restock ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-laments-that-the-steam-controller-went-out-of-stock-instantly-says-its-working-on-a-restock qn5LzSTkcW3srNXkWNF2Z8 Tue, 05 May 2026 20:22:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Halo Infinite is not done yet”: A surprise update dropped out of nowhere and it raises new questions about the game’s future ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/halo-infinite-is-not-done-yet-a-surprise-update-dropped-out-of-nowhere-and-it-raises-new-questions-about-the-games-future KuZ8Dxm6TTq8wPZV5CBPSN Tue, 05 May 2026 20:14:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forza Horizon 6 is driving into Xbox Game Pass this month, along with heavy hitters like Doom: The Dark Ages and Subnautica 2, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza-horizon-6-is-driving-into-xbox-game-pass-this-month-along-with-heavy-hitters-like-doom-the-dark-ages-and-subnautica-2-and-more zWeseNoj5YSnspvNKhzSG8 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:58:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic announced its dev team, and it's full of Mass Effect and KotOR BioWare talent — now I'm even more excited for the RPG ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/star-wars-fate-of-the-old-republic-announced-its-dev-team-and-its-full-of-mass-effect-and-kotor-bioware-talent MumxYVKKxkPHhTtjCDNhfG Tue, 05 May 2026 18:56:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ “We need to evolve”: Xbox CEO overhauls leadership as Xbox's hardware future looks increasingly bleak ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/we-need-to-evolve-xbox-ceo-overhauls-leadership-as-xboxs-hardware-future-looks-increasingly-bleak ZMnbyNU7TtwXGy6iJimp7i Tue, 05 May 2026 18:37:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ N‑Studio brings a full screen recorder and editor to the Microsoft Store with a generous free tier ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/n-studio-brings-a-full-screen-recorder-and-editor-to-the-microsoft-store-with-a-generous-free-tier 7TfSxPCEkFMzLGBQ46oYt4 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:20:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ "This could cost people their jobs": VS Code added Copilot as co-author without permission or notice ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/this-could-cost-people-their-jobs-vs-code-added-copilot-as-co-author-without-permission-or-notice WjnKvoLpipEbhaNPTfEQg6 Tue, 05 May 2026 14:34:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with a petition: "I am literally only on Edge for that very reason" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/microsoft-wants-to-retire-edges-sidebar-but-users-are-fighting-back-with-a-petition wr4sBv4nX4juj5rfVGkJHK Tue, 05 May 2026 13:38:54 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:40:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I'm tired of everything being scalped": Steam Controllers are selling for $399 as PC gamers discuss the effects of consumerism and FOMO ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-controller-sold-out-scalped-consumerism XmvcPj5gR8uP4fnjo75aBj Tue, 05 May 2026 12:52:39 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:53:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ “More handheld gains”: Xbox boosts performance for over two dozen titles on Xbox Ally with new default profiles ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/more-handheld-gains-xbox-boosts-performance-for-over-two-dozen-titles-on-xbox-ally FusEYBicQFquPbzTarG447 Tue, 05 May 2026 11:34:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ I saw the Windows 10 users holding out in Steam and wondered: Is this by choice, or are you priced out of PC gaming upgrades? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/windows-10-users-holding-out-in-steam-by-choice-or-priced-out n852RhTrmxENCf5EaYTePk Tue, 05 May 2026 11:02:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Diablo 4 Cow Level has been found and it drops an insane but udderly useless Mythic Unique ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-diablo-4-cow-level-has-been-found-and-it-drops-an-insane-but-udderly-useless-mythic-unique UNwkWHVM8pen8y7zkK74CF Tue, 05 May 2026 10:40:12 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:28:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can start Forza Horizon 6 with some MUCH better cars — so long as you played a previous Forza game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/forza/you-can-start-forza-horizon-6-with-some-much-better-cars-so-long-as-you-played-a-previous-forza-game ipEqVqwqjyLBAACjfFtiAf Tue, 05 May 2026 10:19:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is skipping Xbox One and PS4, which is a bold strategy— even if it's about time ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/call-of-duty/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-is-skipping-xbox-one-and-ps4-which-is-a-bold-strategy-even-if-its-about-time ESnWVuvjM33cgjTJC8STb5 Mon, 04 May 2026 21:26:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ “When we get it right, we celebrate together. When we don’t, you push us to improve.”: Microsoft leans on Windows Insiders as it tries to reset Windows 11’s reputation ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/when-we-get-it-right-we-celebrate-together-when-we-dont-you-push-us-to-improve-microsoft-leans-on-windows-insiders-as-it-tries-to-reset-windows-11s-reputation 9iFLaiB4pVMffn9hvEnjtk Mon, 04 May 2026 21:21:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The whole modding community ... sustains the success of their titles": Bethesda considered using Unreal Engine 5 for Xbox's Starfield, but stuck with Creation Engine to be mod friendly ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/zenimax-bethesda/bethesda-considered-using-unreal-engine-5-for-xboxs-starfield-but-stuck-with-creation-engine-to-be-mod-friendly ZusMRpXbRLuRLqvjzSR65X Mon, 04 May 2026 18:54:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Halo leak claims Xbox is making Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes after Campaign Evolved — "Active development is underway," here's what we know ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/halo/new-halo-leak-claims-xbox-is-making-halo-2-and-halo-3-remakes-after-campaign-evolved SeF3nZeAPMsZWJanubV53C Mon, 04 May 2026 17:49:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ This ThinkPad fan built a TrackPoint you control with your feet and the reason might surprise you ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/thinkpad-trackpoint-custom-footrack-project bEo7rSJ5odcjwKMLWuUJBS Mon, 04 May 2026 16:25:40 +0000 Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft deleted a support document that warned Steam gamers about performance. Here is what it said. ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/over-half-of-steam-gamers-need-to-worry-about-performance-according-to-microsofts-now-deleted-support-document 22WLmdZAagnPpoCLN7Q2sP Mon, 04 May 2026 16:05:15 +0000 Mon, 04 May 2026 21:02:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft highlights fan voting site as Xbox VP calls on players to choose which classic games should return via backwards compatibility ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/microsoft-highlights-fan-voting-site-as-xbox-vp-calls-on-players-to-choose-which-classic-games-should-return-via-backwards-compatibility bLdfNUEsbYAZEWuYyUmA5e Sat, 02 May 2026 13:35:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft will hide Windows 11's annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-will-hide-windows-11s-annoying-msn-feed-by-default-as-it-moves-to-reduce-ads-and-noise-across-the-os d4odj5ZYiJwTGRSVGc6ysh Fri, 01 May 2026 17:17:02 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:28:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox added its new logo to dynamic backgrounds faster than I expected, as CEO Asha Sharma confirms: "Dropping today" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-added-its-new-logo-to-dynamic-backgrounds-faster-than-i-expected tsNat9SveYmcMCgCXtMJEe Fri, 01 May 2026 16:08:42 +0000 Sat, 02 May 2026 14:25:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Roblox’s new Reality mode shows how far NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 AI upscaling can push a simple game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/roblox-reality-nvidia-dlss-5-ai-upscaling EJoSnqK9Exgd6eUQ8HNiYZ Fri, 01 May 2026 14:08:33 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:45:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I found a project that completely solves this": PS5 and DualShock controllers get full wireless features on PC thanks to a new hack ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/github-hack-ps5-dualshock-pc-gaming-wireless 6wcj7KuzpBNCNvSyL7gFVT Fri, 01 May 2026 13:14:18 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:46:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-11-kb5083631-update-released-with-major-explorer-exe-reliability-upgrades-ai-agent-support-and-more phF3VoLbETFHanCfFdDw6i Fri, 01 May 2026 00:31:48 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:37:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/as-xbox-fans-push-for-a-return-to-exclusive-games-analysts-report-theyre-the-number-one-reason-players-use-consoles mWymHtuK49UAjj266GoDic Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:01 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:57:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-mode-is-here-microsoft-rolls-out-console-style-experience-on-windows-11-barely-meeting-its-own-deadline hPKfLYFhksLAAnrmfQN8Xa Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:17:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Absolutely ridiculous, and completely unjustifiable": World of Warcraft causes a stir — new cosmetic 'houses' cost as much as an entire expansion ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/world-of-warcraft-causes-a-stir-new-cosmetic-houses-cost-as-much-as-an-entire-expansion imChNRevo7YRFxCDL3r59a Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:44:56 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 16:19:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xboxs-new-april-update-brings-awesome-improvements-to-xbox-and-pc-including-one-ive-wanted-microsoft-to-add-for-years yDtjbjkPUYxp24pfmfmPJC Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:57:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ PlayStation 5 players are now getting more from this Xbox first-party game than Xbox owners ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/playstation-5-players-are-now-getting-more-from-this-xbox-first-party-game-than-xbox-owners BYcHYuNT7CR2GHHrHBxfcE Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:10:18 +0000