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Finally, Windows 11 desktop PC users can enjoy Xbox Mode — and Microsoft has a new gift for Ally X users

Microsoft isn't resting on its laurels with Windows 11 gaming optimization, with Xbox Mode now being rolled out to desktop PC users.

Xbox isn't worth a port for small Japanese studios, says RPG dev, since the console isn't even sold in most local retailers

Xbox isn't worth a port for small Japanese studios, says RPG dev, since the console isn't even sold in most local retailers

The Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin developer has a soft spot for Xbox consoles, though

Microsoft begins rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 desktops and laptops — consolidated storefronts and console-style interface come to PC

Microsoft begins rolling out Xbox Mode to Windows 11 desktops and laptops — consolidated storefronts and console-style interface come to PC

Xbox Mode replaces the standard Windows desktop with an Xbox-style interface designed for gamepad navigation.

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ROG Xbox Ally X owners can now choose between AMD's FSR upscaler or Microsoft's NPU-powered Auto SR for better performance, though only for docked gaming

How long before all desktop PCs with NPUs can use it is what I want to know.

Tesla's former HR chief: the AI layoff panic Is built on a false premise—here's what most workers need to know

The hyperscaler math driving cuts at Meta and Microsoft does not apply to the companies where most Americans actually work.

Smoking Gun Memo Rocks OpenAI Trial as Elon Musk Faces 'Painful' Grilling in $150B Fight for Control

Elon Musk's legal clash with OpenAI lays bare a bitter dispute over promises, profit and power, in a trial that could reshape how ambitious charities evolve into global tech giants.

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'Trust cannot be claimed. It needs to be earned through our actions': Microsoft thinks it's doing pretty well in helping European firms manage their data, despite sovereignty complaints

'Trust cannot be claimed. It needs to be earned through our actions': Microsoft thinks it's doing pretty well in helping European firms manage their data, despite sovereignty complaints

In 2025 Microsoft set out five goals for itself in Europe – now its EMEA heads say the company is on track for good progress.

‘This is a real risk, we all could die as a result of artificial intelligence’ — the OpenAI trial took a dramatic turn as Elon Musk and Sam Altman faced off over AI’s real-world danger

‘This is a real risk, we all could die as a result of artificial intelligence’ — the OpenAI trial took a dramatic turn as Elon Musk and Sam Altman faced off over AI’s real-world danger

A dramatic courtroom clash between Elon Musk and Sam Altman briefly turned into a stark warning about AI extinction risk — before the judge shut it down.

Everyone has an opinion on Microsoft’s spending, but the real story is what the numbers say about its position

Everyone has an opinion on Microsoft’s spending, but the real story is what the numbers say about its position

Microsoft delivered another strong quarter with results that beat expectations, driven by cloud and AI demand. But an analyst says the key issue is whether Microsoft can turn its rising AI infrastructure spending into long‑term profit.

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Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more

Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more

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.

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The new 'Xbox mode' for Windows 11 has arrived, but don't get your hopes up for performance improvements: it's just a new UI

The new 'Xbox mode' for Windows 11 has arrived, but don't get your hopes up for performance improvements: it's just a new UI

The "dedicated gaming experience" for WIndows 11 is now rolling out in "select markets."

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

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“Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline

“Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline

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.

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Elder Scrolls Online vet hates when people call the MMO a "WoW clone" since "you're not going to have fun at all" if you play it like Blizzard's game

MMORPGs will be MMORPGs

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Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new

Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox on PC app just got big upgrades to customization and gameplay options, refining the user experience on these platforms.

Cezanne HR review

A flexible, mid-market HR platform that balances global features with UK-specific payroll.

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PlayStation 5 players are now getting more from this Xbox first-party game than Xbox owners

Microsoft Flight Simulator adds PlayStation VR2 support on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting Xbox’s continued absence from virtual reality and raising questions about missed opportunities.

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Microsoft Earnings Look Strong, But Investors Focus on Risks

Microsoft stock falls after earnings despite strong Azure growth and AI momentum as investors weigh capex spending and OpenAI risks

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma, who took the job less than 3 months ago, says 'player and revenue growth has not yet met our ambition' as Microsoft gaming continues to slide

I mean, yeah. No kidding.

Big Tech is about to spend $700 billion on AI this year. No one knows where the buildout ends.

The hyperscalers are pouring unprecedented capital into chips, data centers, and power—but investors remain split on how long the surge can last.

Microsoft Posted a Strong Q3. Here's Why MSFT Stock Might Jump 33% Next.

Microsoft is positioned to deliver strong growth in the coming quarters, driven by the sustained strong demand for its cloud infrastructure and AI offerings.

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Windows Phone 8 is getting a second life thanks to 8Marketplace, patched Twitter app, and more

Windows Phone 8 is seeing a surprising revival through community efforts like 8Marketplace, which restores app downloads, alongside patched apps that connect to modern services like Bluesky.

'A power bank for the AI era': China begins testing miniature, truck-mounted 10MW nuclear reactor designed to sustain massive data centers for decades without refueling while promising to make traditional dirty coal and diesel generators entirely obsolete

Truck-mounted nuclear ‘power bank’ enters testing as China explores portable reactors capable of running AI data centers.

Elder Scrolls Online director says his cancelled MMO was a "missed opportunity" for Bethesda and Xbox, but "a giant successful video game" isn't enough for Microsoft's higher-ups

"That was just a very large bet and they needed to hedge their large bets"

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