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- December 9
- December 8
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- Microsoft vs. FTC II: The Wrath of Khan — the FTC once again comes for Microsoft, for gaming, and now AI too
- Get a free Xbox Series S, $200 Amazon gift card, and a $100 Verizon gift card by signing up for Verizon Fios or 5G
- Windows 11 Pro is finally cheap enough that you don't have to steal it in this limited-time deal
- Microsoft converts some Starfield testers to full-time unionized employees
- Fake Gemini hands-on video shows Google's sleight of hand, not the future of AI
- Monster Hunter Wilds trailer analysis: Details you might have missed as the series heads to the badlands
- Are Microsoft and OpenAI too close? UK CMA will look into the complicated partnership that could forge the future of AI.
- Satechi's latest USB-C dongles enable 8K over HDMI and 2.5GbE connectivity
- 'Visions of Mana' kick starts Square Enix's return to Xbox, heading also to PS5 and PC in 2024
- Microsoft tests 'undock-able' Copilot interface in latest Windows 11 preview build
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 grabs a September 2024 release date at the Game Awards 2023
- Hello Games reveals new game, Light No Fire, at The Game Awards
- Baldur's Gate 3 shadow dropped on Xbox but you didn't hear that at The Game Awards
- Monster Hunter Wilds announced at The Game Awards with flying mounts
- Alan Wake 2 to get New Game+ and new story content in 'The Final Draft' update coming next week
- The Finals is now available on Xbox and PC after surprise Game Awards 2023 announcement
- Upcoming PC strategy title Stormgate gets a new trailer starring actor Simu Liu at the Game Awards 2023
- Xbox and Bethesda's Arkane Lyon reveals Marvel's Blade during the Game Awards 2023
- Sega snaps, announces revivals for Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and more at the Game Awards 2023
- Hideo Kojima's Xbox exclusive game is officially called "OD," and it looks terrifying
- Ninja Theory's Xbox and PC title Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 gets an action-packed trailer at the Game Awards 2023
- Dave the Diver and Dredge announce an epic fishing crossover during The Game Awards
- The creators of Ori have finally announced their next Xbox game — No Rest for the Wicked (an action-RPG)
- Untitled Goose Game developer's new game looks like a hilariously good time with friends
- God of War: Ragnarök gets free 'Valhalla' DLC in just five days
- Metaphor: ReFantazio gets a new trailer at The Game Awards 2023
- December 7
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- Win a Steam Deck OLED or Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld by watching The Game Awards
- Playing Call of Duty or Crash Team Rumble in Europe? You're going to see a new pop-up screen soon.
- "Hundreds of consumer and enterprise-grade devices from various vendors, including Intel, Acer, and Lenovo, are potentially vulnerable" Binarly warns about LogoFAIL
- After 40 years, Notepad on Windows 11 is finally getting this basic feature
- Windows 365 PCs are about to get better, here's what's already in testing
- Halo Infinite jumps to a 'Mostly Positive' Steam rating as Firefight makes its mark
- NVIDIA GeForce Now adds The Day Before, one of Steam's hottest new games, alongside its 100th PC Game Pass title
- Microsoft names new CISO as it aims to combat increasing cybersecurity threats
- Microsoft moves on from 'speech recognition' on Windows 11
- The Day Before is finally launching today, on PC at least, here's when you can play and see what all the fuss is about
- A flurry of demos hit Xbox for the ID@Xbox Game Demo Winterfest
- The Game Awards 2023 as it happened: Winners and all gaming announcements
- December 6
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- Xbox listed its favorite “Designed for Xbox” gaming accessories — which is good to know about since unauthorized peripherals won't work with the Series X or S anymore
- My favorite Warhammer action game is up to 55% off right now, and it's a bloody good time
- AMD Ryzen 8040 Series is all about AI: Here are the full specs and how the new chips compare to Intel
- "The Nitro V 16 brings an exciting new AI-ready gaming laptop to the table for all types of gamers": Acer unveils first PC with AMD Ryzen 8040 processor
- Windows 11 widgets will finally become usable, thanks to an upcoming update
- "Everyday I walk in afraid that I or my friends are next." Destiny 2 Bungie devs describe 'soul-crushing' mood after layoffs as worries of a Sony takeover mount
- Google Gemini seeks to put ChatGPT in the rearview mirror
- At $23,000 the 85-inch Surface Hub 3 makes the smaller 50-inch model look like a bargain
- EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft readies 'groundbreaking' AI-focused Windows release as new leadership takes the helm
- CTRL+ALT+DEFROST: The even BIGGER Xbox Series X Compact Fridge is now available for those who can't pause their hunger
- The best Windows 11 tool you aren't using (but should) can now upgrade itself
- Logitech's new Astro A50 X wireless gaming headset works with Xbox and PC simultaneously with a quick switch button
- December 5
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- Latest Minecraft updates give decorative pots a purpose and make bats look more Minecraft-y (and cute)
- "Customers are left with no economically reasonable alternative": Google and Amazon ask the UK's CMA to regulate Microsoft's Azure cloud business (UPDATED)
- Forza Horizon 5 'Winter Wonderland' brings back Secret Santa and adds 23 new cars (including from Fast and Furious)
- Microsoft announces paid subscription for Windows 10 users who want OS updates beyond 2025
- This new Thunderbolt 4 docking station puts four 4K monitors, 40Gbps transfer speeds, 16 ports, and 98W of power are at your fingertips
- Microsoft celebrates Copliot's first anniversary with a new Deep Search tool that could help dethrone Google from its search dominance
- Last chance: 90% off EA's best Xbox games in years, including the Dead Space remake, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and more!
- Microsoft PowerToys updates with new add-ons for Windows 11 File Explorer and modernized UIs for more utilities
- Windows 11 update will make it easier to enable nearby sharing
- Keychron's Q1 HE is a high-end mechanical keyboard with hall effect magnetic switches
- Windows 11 installs HP Smart app without your permission and renames your printers, confirms Microsoft
- Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
- GTA 6 trailer analysis: Vice City expands to Leonida State with a female protagonist and teases unprecedented levels of detail
- Our definitive gamer gift list for 2023 unwraps the joy of Xbox with handpicked stocking fillers delivered in time for Xmas
- December 4
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- The first trailer for GTA 6 is here early, confirming that the next Grand Theft Auto is coming in 2025
- New Steam hardware survey results are in: Windows 11 surges, but 1440p gaming takes a hit
- Microsoft brings its free Seeing AI app to 3 billion people
- Microsoft to spend $3.2 billion on the UK's AI infrastructure that should bring "more than 20,000 of the most advanced GPUs to the UK by 2026"
- BioWare teases the world of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, says the game is getting a 'full reveal' in Summer 2024
- This discounted laptop has a special place in our Surface expert's heart
- Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer runtime leaks — If it were any longer, our hearts might explode from pure GTA bliss
- "Banjo fans, I hear you," Xbox offers a roadmap for getting new Banjo Kazooie, StarCraft, and other classic Microsoft-owned games
- Samsung Galaxy Book 4 with an Intel Meteor Lake CPU is reportedly just around the corner
- ChatGPT will provide more detailed and accurate responses if you pretend to tip it, according to a new study
- What to expect in the GTA 6 trailer: Vice City, Florida, and beyond, as the next Grand Theft Auto is unveiled tomorrow
- Get a great deal on a 2 TB portable SSD with USB-C which works perfectly with USB-C laptops, phones, and tablets
- An RTX 3050 Ti and an Intel Core i7 for under $800? That's exactly what you get on this excellent Dell G16 deal.
- Windows Central Podcast #334: OpenAI and a new Ugly Sweater
- December 3
- December 2
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- The Fallout TV show's first teaser trailer is here ahead of the April 2024 premiere
- Microsoft Rewards features a 'cooldown' period — users will only get points for 3 searches every 15 minutes (UPDATED)
- Leadership changes at Mojang Studios see Helen Chiang take an expanded role, Åsa Bredin take over as studio head
- 3 Call of Duty titles joined NVIDIA GeForce Now yesterday, but some gamers are claiming to be banned after playing on the cloud (Updated)
- December 1
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- It's about time: Halo Infinite is finally getting its Firefight PvE mode next week
- Cyberpunk 2077 is getting an update in December that adds the metro system, new romance interactions, and more
- "I think about those handheld PCs, almost extensions of my Xbox console... We're significantly bigger than when Xbox started 20 years ago. It's our job to keep up with all that," says Phil Spencer who has been traveling with his Legion Go
- Microsoft wants your smartphone to act as a webcam for your PC
- Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says the ability to buy games and play through Xbox Cloud Gaming is still on the way
- Xbox won't force Activision developers to revive dormant franchises, but is eager to support teams that want to
- This 55-inch 4K Smart TV makes for a great budget gaming television and it's currently at a low price
- "The commoditization of 'AI' and M365 Copilot is a veritable gold rush": Microsoft MVP warns of 'bullsh*t' from inexperienced professionals
- "We’re going to have to be strong across many screens.” Xbox lead Phil Spencer says Microsoft is working with partners on a mobile gaming store to take on Apple, Google
- The US could be a decade or two away from attaining full independence from Chinese and Taiwanese chipmakers, according to NVIDIA CEO
- Rockstar's early Christmas present to us all is the GTA 6 trailer, and now we know when
- Some Windows 11 users may be unable to access Copilot or upgrade to Windows 11 version 23H2 temporarily — here's why
- This laughably large Lenovo discount lops over $2,000 off of a lovely business laptop
- This feature is so cool it almost makes me want to use Skype
- GO FAST: Xbox Series X console and Diablo 4 bundle for ONLY $349 — no this is not a joke
- I feel like it's intentional to make using Microsoft 365 in Google Chrome harder, and I don't like it
- This top Samsung SSD I use is on sale AGAIN after Cyber Monday, and I'm buying another one
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