Microsoft patent filing describes AI that rewrites what people say in livestreams in real time
The system could swap words based on the viewer's age, and language, and alter lip sync to hide the edits
A third of acquired game studios have closed since 2000, and Arkane Lyon could be next
French game developer union accuses Microsoft of sabotaging Arkane
Stuffing an Xbox inside an alligator is the most Florida way ever to promote GTA VI
An alligator ate my Xbox
Microsoft's AI PC roadmap shows where Ryzen AI 500 and Intel Nova Lake fit into Windows
A leaked Microsoft slide sorts Windows PCs into AI tiers by RAM
Microsoft is giving away 25 Xbox games worth over $500 with new Windows PCs and handhelds
From Doom and Halo to Skyrim and Fallout, the bundle spans decades of Xbox history
Microsoft says Windows is now 20% more responsive and 40% faster at multitasking on 8GB PCs
As RAM prices soar, Microsoft is trying to make 8GB PCs usable again
Most users can now upgrade to Windows 11 26H2, even from Windows 10
This is your daily reminder that you can still get the latest Windows experience for free
Gears of War: E-Day's half-billion-dollar budget was no rumor
It's now the clearest example of runaway AAA costs
Microsoft Edge gets up to 33% faster launches on Windows 11
Microsoft has made Edge quicker to launch, with startup times improving by 15% on average and up to 33% during heavy multitasking. The optimization lets Windows communicate directly with Edge when the browser is already running, cutting unnecessary overhead. It's a welcome performance boost for a browser that continues to compete with Chrome.
The Elder Scrolls 6 is reportedly titled "Sentinel," and a reveal might come soon
The Elder Scrolls reveal could land on the 15th anniversary of Skyrim
Underwater data centers are heading for waters that endangered whales call home
DeepGreen has only filed for a preliminary permit, which doesn't authorize construction
Microsoft spent $6.5 billion less than expected on AI infrastructure, but it wasn't by choice
The AI spending spree isn't slowing down – the data centers just aren't ready
A new report accuses Microsoft of using 10 "dark patterns" to keep you on Edge
From forced links to manipulative prompts, Microsoft isn't making browser choice easy
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, a quarter of the company
AI helped push company-wide spending to $50 billion this quarter
Unreal Engine 5.8 adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery to remedy stuttering issues
A new built-in solution which might finally solve one of UE's most annoying problems
Denmark gives up on replacing Microsoft Office, for now
The pilot hit a snag nobody planned for, an election
Microsoft's Windows Insider wallpapers were apparently made on a Mac
Microsoft wiped that detail once people noticed
PowerToys adds smarter mouse controls and more Windows customization
Microsoft's latest PowerToys update introduces Mouse Button Lock, which lets you drag and select without holding down a button, and CursorHide, which automatically hides the pointer while typing. The release also adds a quick-access shelf to Command Palette, more keyboard remapping options, and offline voice dictation for ZoomIt screenshots.
Microsoft is emailing Xbox owners to trade in their consoles, less than a year after raising prices
The company wants your old hardware back to refurbish and resell
Nvidia GeForce drivers add support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery
Nvidia's latest Game Ready driver adds support for Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery, which aims to reduce shader compilation stuttering by delivering precompiled shaders for supported games, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Gears of War: E-Day. As our recent testing shows, shader stuttering remains a major headache for PC gamers, but efforts to eliminate it are gaining momentum.
The next Xbox could arrive in 2028 for $1,200 to $1,800, Xbox handheld may launch in 2027
À la carte Xbox Game Pass subscription is also coming
Modern Warfare 4 has the best Steam rating for a Call of Duty game in 16 years
94% positive rating from over 4,000 reviewers – multiplayer incoming
The big picture: Ahead of its official launch later this week, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is offering early access to its campaign for players who pre-order the game. As expected, thousands of players are taking advantage of the opportunity, and the vast majority apparently seem impressed with the gameplay, graphics, and storyline.
Windows Defender now works in Linux, because why not
Do Linux operating systems really need an antivirus, though?
First Surface Laptop Ultra reviews: a promising but pricey MacBook Pro rival
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra reviews have landed with a mixed verdict. Powered by RTX Spark, the premium Arm laptop earns praise for its MacBook-like build quality, AI capabilities, and versatility. However, its steep price, modest battery life, and Windows software limitations keep it from fully delivering on its ambitious promises.