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Nine years ago, Microsoft bet big on UWP. The story looks very different today.
By Daniel Rubino published
Flashback Microsoft has a problem with its Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and what it means for developers and consumers. Here is how they plan to fix that and why it means ignore phones.

Microsoft confirms it's hiding ads by default in Windows 11's widget panel
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new default behavior that opens straight to your widgets instead.

Xbox adds its new logo to dynamic backgrounds, gamer pics, and more
By Adam Hales published
Xbox Xbox has begun rolling out new dynamic backgrounds, profile backgrounds, and gamer pics featuring its recently revealed logo, following a quick turnaround from Asha Sharma’s public confirmation.
Roblox Reality shows off DLSS 5’s AI upscaling in a big way
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming Known as Roblox Reality, it's aiming to give games photorealistic graphics without requiring a cutting-edge PC.

PC modders revive full wireless support for PlayStation controllers
By Cale Hunt published
PC gaming A free and open-source GitHub project called DS5Dongle is finally bringing haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to the wireless DualSense experience on PC.

Latest Windows 11 update brings more reliable explorer.exe, AI agents, and new haptic engine
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.

Analysts report exclusive games are the "number one reason" players use consoles like Xbox
By Brendan Lowry published
Xbox New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

Xbox Mode launches on Windows 11 as Microsoft barely meets its own deadline
By Adam Hales published
News Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode on Windows 11, introducing a full screen, controller friendly interface designed to streamline PC gaming while reducing background system load.

World of Warcraft causes a stir: new housing items cost as much as an entire expac
By Jez Corden published
Gaming World of Warcraft's housing system was a deep investment for the game, and is purely cosmetic offering no power or progression to players ... but, increasingly expensive additions have users questioning the value proposition here.
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