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Microsoft will finally include a keyboard with its new Surface Pro 12, but only for a limited time

After years of asking, Microsoft will throw in a Surface Pro keyboard for free if you order the new Surface Pro 12th-Gen before June 30.

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Investors say Microsoft inflated Copilot's success and OpenAI partnership — as Azure stumbles with growth concerns

Shareholders accuse Microsoft of masking cloud struggles while betting big and investing billions on AI infrastructure.

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Windows Central Podcast: A massive week for Windows and Xbox

On this week's episode: Daniel and Zac discuss Windows' massive week across Computex and Build, new NVIDIA RTX Spark, and the Xbox Showcase + drama.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator will soon be much easier to learn with a future patch for Windows and Steam Deck

SCS Software plans a Multi-Function Display (MFD) to simplify the extensive list of controls in Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator on PC.

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Head of Xbox's Call of Duty studio Treyarch retires after 22 years — here's who's stepping up to fill the role

After 22 years working at the Call of Duty developer Treyarch, its studio head Mark Gordon has left his position and Microsoft and Xbox.

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Xbox studios Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and others "at risk of being shuttered" according to new report — "active negotiations" for independence are ongoing

Microsoft and Xbox may soon close several of its game studios as part of a planned reorganization of the brand's business, according to a new report.

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I dug through the Windows 11 Insider builds for June 2026 and found 7 features worth paying attention to

Windows 11 Insider builds add Screen Tint, Low Latency Profile, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, File Explorer fixes, and fewer restarts.

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"We’re helping brands become part of those moments": EA just made an entirely new division for putting ads in its games, and they're already here

Electronic Arts has opened a new Advertising division that will enable "brands to integrate directly into gameplay" with in-game ads.

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Microsoft and Xbox may close South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games — it was just hiring for a "fascinating, intriguing, brand new IP" [UPDATED]

As Microsoft and Xbox prepare for a huge business reset, it reportedly has plans to shut down South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games.

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Microsoft is gearing up to let you spread the cost of Xbox purchases — partnering with Klarna and PayPal

Microsoft is exploring ways to help Xbox customers manage the cost of living crisis, adding the ability to split costs in over weeks or even monthly instalment payments "interest free."

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Capcom is removing paid DLC and making its content earnable — and it’s a move worth copying

Capcom is removing several controversial microtransactions from Dragon's Dogma 2, in preparation for its updates and DLC expansion. I've never seen a company do this before, and it gives me hope that companies are realizing people don't like microtransactions and will stop charging for them.

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Want an early access code to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta? The upcoming Call of Duty Endowment Bowl is your chance to score — Here's when and how to watch

Call of Duty Endowment, a nonprofit founded in 2009 to assist military veterans in finding high-quality civilian careers after service, is celebrating its 7th annual C.O.D.E. Bowl, presented by USAA, during NASCAR's San Diego Race Weekend on June 20.

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"I'm proud to say we delivered": Xbox Game Studios head Craig Duncan departs alongside chief of staff, read his message to Microsoft devs

After nearly 14 years working under Xbox and 18 months leading Xbox Game Studios, Craig Duncan is stepping down and leaving Microsoft.

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CHUWI's AuBox X 256V mini AI PC keeps looking better as PC prices rise — I used it for a few weeks to see how well it runs

CHUWI's fresh AuBox X mini AI PC is super compact, relatively powerful, and comes at a very attractive price. Is it right for you? I've been using it for a few weeks to find out.

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Windows 11's built-in apps are about to get a boost — here's what's already in testing

Microsoft is rolling out a major wave of updates to Windows 11's native in-box apps in the Insider channels, bringing bug fixes, UI tweaks, and highly requested updates to tools like Paint, Photos, and Clock before they ship to all users.

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Microsoft’s controversial Wi‑Fi tracking in Teams is back — but this time with better privacy controls

Microsoft Teams' controversial Wi-Fi tracking feature is back with better privacy safeguards and transparency for users.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has new competition from... Google Earth?!

Google Earth has added a flight simulator to its web app, which is very much not a competitor for a more serious sim but is still fun nevertheless.

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“Bring Android apps to Windows.” Ten years later, Microsoft’s app-gap problem still exists, but we have AI and Phone Link as alternatives

Microsoft is using the Cortana notification sync feature in Windows 10 to add a "request app" feature if the notification comes from an Android smartphone.

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Windows 11 users say Microsoft account requirements are creeping into everything and they are tired of it

A Reddit thread continues to show the growing frustration with Microsoft's mandatory account setup and confusion around BitLocker recovery.

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Should Xbox CEOs have term limits, and did this week show why the question matters?

Xbox’s financial troubles and leadership questions overshadowed Windows 11 updates and PC reboot fixes this week.

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There are too many Windows laptops, and I can't blame Microsoft for confusing choices — but there are ways it could help us all

Shopping for a Windows laptop is more complex than for its MacBook rivals, due to the sheer number of options. Microsoft could help simplify everything.

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Dragon's Dogma 2 is getting a DLC expansion along with long-overdue performance and balance patches — but will they be enough to pull me back in?

After Capcom announced Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, it launched a massive Quality-of-life patch for the base game of Dragon's Dogma 2 and plans to implement a long-awaited performance patch in August 2026.

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Better than Pokémon?! 'Monster Crown: Sin Eater' delivers — Pixel art, epic soundtrack, and monster fusion on your Xbox Series X|S.

Another creature collection title that's more than a simple Pokémon love letter.

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On this day: Microsoft’s unreleased Moonraker smartwatch still feels ahead of its time

Ten years ago, we revealed Moonraker, Microsoft’s unreleased smartwatch built during the height of the Windows Phone era. It was colorful, Metro‑driven, and surprisingly forward‑thinking, offering a wearable vision that never made it past the prototype stage. A decade later, Moonraker still represents one of Microsoft’s most intriguing “what if”…

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I tried Microsoft’s new AI-powered Terminal, and it is a surprisingly different experience

Microsoft introduces Intelligent Terminal, a separate AI-powered terminal with Copilot, ACP support, and background agent tasks.

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