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It's time for Insiders to update Windows 11 if they want to try the latest clock app and version of the Microsoft Store
By Sean Endicott published
update time! Windows Insiders can now try an improved Microsoft Store and Clock app. Those in the Canary Channel also have a new Windows 11 build to install.

California signs a law that will make digital game stores fess up about your lack of ownership of what you're buying
By Richard Devine published
About time From 2025 in California, digital stores will have to be honest about whether you're really buying the content, or merely access to a license to it.

What's the best app in the Microsoft Store? Microsoft wants to know!
By Sean Endicott published
Pick your favorites Microsoft has opened nominations for the 2024 Microsoft Store App Awards. Developers with winning apps will win a limited edition Surface Pro and access to "cutting-edge technology" from Microsoft.

Windows 11's Microsoft Store update will make it easier than ever to find any app you've ever installed
By Sean Endicott published
Windows Insiders can test an updated library experience in the Microsoft Store and several other store features that make it easy to find apps and keep them up to date.

Xbox 360 Marketplace shutdown FAQ: store closing date, digital game sales & discounts, online servers, and other questions answered
By Zachary Boddy published
End of 360 The Xbox 360 Marketplace is sadly shuttering its doors after nearly two decades, and some classic games are set to disappear forever. Here's what you need to know.

Is this a handy new feature or another Windows 11 ad?
By Sean Endicott published
You decide Windows Insiders will now see suggested content within the search section of the Microsoft Store, but is that a helpful tool or another Windows 11 ad?

NVIDIA GeForce Now memberships are half off, just in time to check out the "half" integration in the Xbox Store
By Zachary Boddy published
Half Now NVIDIA has discounted all tiers of its GeForce Now game streaming platform, just as Xbox has added the service to the Xbox Store for supported games... Kind of.

This new Windows 11 feature makes it easier to find your favorite apps and updates
By Sean Endicott published
Finally The Microsoft Store will soon have a search box within its Library section.

Microsoft accused of "quietly wrapping apps... with some malware-looking .NET executable wrapper," but tech giant says it's just a new Store installer
By Sean Endicott published
Saved you a click Microsoft just changed how you install apps through the web-based version of the Microsoft Store. The new experience reduces the required number of clicks but has caused some controversy.
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