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us2026-06-11T11:31:35Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KSZrTiyTsFuebUAics4HGc.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/bing/microsofts-search-lead-unveils-a-bing-kill-switch-for-copilot-ai-answersWindows CentralenMicrosoft's search lead unveils a Bing 'kill switch' for Copilot AI answers: "Not everyone wants AI for everything"2026-06-11T11:15:28Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wMF3VP92PoFJ5imzFoMT7M.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/dell-xps-14-da14250-3-2k-oled-touch-drops-in-priceWindows CentralenOne of the best Dell XPS 14 Windows laptops with a 3.2K OLED touch display and 16GB of RAM just dropped in price by $8002026-06-11T10:37:51Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kTmcDauov8iPxeFFd8qePj.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/storage/beginner-ugreen-nas-perfect-for-backups-home-media-servers-on-windowsWindows CentralenThis beginner NAS is perfect for backups and home media servers on Windows, phones, and practically anything 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healthy": Xbox CEO thinks exclusives can help turn things around2026-06-10T11:52:51Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T8zfi6PGzW47anYuXWeNRJ.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/i-went-to-the-xbox-showcase-met-with-xbox-execs-fans-and-developers-something-has-changedWindows CentralenI went to the Xbox Showcase, met with Xbox execs, fans, and developers — Something HAS changed ... but for how long?2026-06-10T11:11:38Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TMoDMaA74YtGvHZcR7HF3L.jpghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-doubles-down-on-project-helixs-core-vision-amid-uncertaintyWindows Centralen"Play your PC games — have backward compatibility": Xbox doubles down on Project Helix's core vision amid uncertainty2026-06-10T10:59:42Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cnj8wfgDtk3drLghEnD77H.pnghttps://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-hints-at-radically-different-game-pass-and-console-plansWindows Centralen"We'll be doing more this summer": Xbox hints at radically different 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