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Microsoft confirms four Xbox exclusives coming to PS5 and Switch, sees a future 'Where every screen is an Xbox'

Facing industry rumors of Xbox bowing out ahead of leaked exclusives being ported, Microsoft Xbox executives double down on the future of Xbox. Some questions remain on Xbox console hardware in the long-term, but the brand is here to stay.

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Major Tech Companies Pledge to Combat Deceptive AI Content in 2024 Elections

Major Tech Companies Pledge to Combat Deceptive AI Content in 2024 Elections

20 leading technology companies including Adobe, Amazon, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, TikTok, and X pledge to work together to detect and counter harmful AI content

Helldivers 2 excluded from Xbox, Microsoft questions the decision

Helldivers 2 excluded from Xbox, Microsoft questions the decision

This article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the release of Helldivers 2 on Xbox, highlighting Microsoft's desire for more community-driven games ...

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Xbox's big announcement could change gaming forever

Xbox just changed the console wars forever

One of the largest Esports organizations is suing Activision for monopolistic practices with the Call of Duty League

In 2020, Call of Duty switched to a franchise, city-based league that, according to the lawsuit, has forced members to accept unreasonable terms if they wanted to have a franchise spot.

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Existing workarounds fail with new Windows 11 requirement that invalidates older CPUs — Microsoft's PopCnt restriction appears to be unbreakable

PopCnt is a CPU instruction that will be required to run Windows 11 starting with 24H2. But unlike TPM or Secure Boot, enthusiasts have found that the PopCnt requirement cannot be bypassed. Any attempts to bypass it lead to boot failure.

Tom’s Hardware

Xbox Game Pass will not be coming to PS5 or Nintendo Switch

Xbox Game Pass will remain for Xbox

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Tired of Windows File Explorer? This app makes it way easier to navigate everything on your PC

Tired of Windows File Explorer? This app makes it way easier to navigate everything on your PC

Files App 3.2 introduces enhanced navigation, UI improvements, and stability fixes, offering Windows users a sleek alternative for efficient file management.

It's been 24 years, but the 'father' of the original Xbox says people are still worrying about the same things following new console tease

It's been 24 years, but the 'father' of the original Xbox says people are still worrying about the same things following new console tease

Seamus Blackley thinks Xbox is working on something "amazing" right now

Apple to offer developers AI help — what it means for the apps you use

Apple to offer developers AI help — what it means for the apps you use

App developer friend or foe? An Apple AI tool that speeds up iOS app creation may arrive before the year is over

Microsoft is retiring a key part of its Azure developer platform

Microsoft is retiring a key part of its Azure developer platform

Azure IoT Central has been given three more years, before customers and third-party integrations need to find an alternative.

The Importance Of Understanding Generative AI For Business Success

The Importance Of Understanding Generative AI For Business Success

Business leaders need to enhance their knowledge of Generative AI (GAI) before applying it to their tasks. GAI has limitations and requires human oversight...

Windows 11’s Moment 5 update is imminent, but only a lucky few will get the best features

Windows 11’s Moment 5 update is imminent, but only a lucky few will get the best features

Next feature update is now in the final testing channel, so the rumors of a February arrival for Moment 5 were spot on.

Microsoft teases a new, ultra-powerful Xbox, but will it seal 4K Blu-ray's fate?

Microsoft teases a new, ultra-powerful Xbox, but will it seal 4K Blu-ray's fate?

Microsoft has confirmed that a new Xbox is in the works, but will it feature the all-important disc drive?

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One of my favorite PowerToys utilities is getting native support on Windows 11

Microsoft recently shipped PowerToys Mouse Pointer Crosshairs utility, a native feature on Windows 11 that lets users turn the mouse cursor into a big and colorful crosshair.

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What's Do Not Track, and how do you enable it on your Windows 11 web browser?

On Edge, Chrome, and Firefox, you can turn on the "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature to signal websites you want to be tracked, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

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Xbox lead Phil Spencer laments on 'Helldivers 2' and its PlayStation console exclusivity. "But I get it."

In a recent interview, Xbox lead Phil Spencer commented on Helldivers 2, a co-op game blowing up on PC and PlayStation right now. Spencer says he's "not sure who it helps" that the game is exclusive.

The next Xbox will be the 'largest technical leap' yet but Microsoft is still planning to release exclusive Xbox games on other platforms

Very mixed messages from the Microsoft mothership.

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Watch out, Hollywood! OpenAI's latest model generates lifelike minute-long AI videos, but it has some critical weaknesses

OpenAI has unveiled a new text-to-video model dubbed Sora. The AI model "can generate videos up to a minute long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to the user's prompt."

Don't hold your breath for an iPhone Xbox Game Pass Cloud Gaming app

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer rules out Xbox Cloud Gaming on the App Store, for now.

Xbox Cloud Gaming isn’t getting an official iPhone app, despite Apple’s rule change

Apple's changed the rules on cloud gaming on iPhone, but Microsoft has no intention of changing its plans.

The Guardian - UK

Microsoft bringing Xbox games to PlayStation and Nintendo, amid major strategy shift

Four games that were previously exclusive to the Xbox console will be made available for the PS5 and Nintendo Switch, as the company focuses on its software products

Xbox Game Pass now has 34 million subscribers

There are currently 34 million Xbox Game Pass subscribers according to Microsoft.

Xbox will 'respect the investments that people have made' and encourage backward compatibility in the future

Phil Spencer confirms that Xbox will "respect" backward compatibility when thinking of future hardware generations.

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer says he can't 'rule out' Indiana Jones and Starfield coming to PS5

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer reveals his plans for Xbox's future including PS5 releases and hardware plans.

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