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A glowing Avowed review leaks ahead of tomorrow's embargo date

Gamers hoping that Avowed can match the success of Pillars of Eternity have reason to be optimistic. The first leaked Avowed review praises the Obsidian Entertainment RPG for its colorful visuals, customization, and replay value.

Adam Corsetti, 12 Feb 2025 20:28

Microsoft removes its fake Edge uninstall guide (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Misleading official 'uninstall Microsoft Edge' guide gets taken down after backlash

Earlier this month, Microsoft put up a misleading guide about uninstalling Edge. After facing a backlash, however, the company quietly removed the page and redirected it to something that doesn't pretend to be an uninstall guide.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Feb 2025 13:10

Windows 11 and Google Chrome logos (Image source: Microsoft, Google)

An overlooked Windows update blocks Chrome incognito mode from clipboard history

Before a little-publicized Windows update went live, private browsing was less secure than most users realized. How have Microsoft and Google stopped the OS from recording passwords and other sensitive data?

Adam Corsetti, 06 Feb 2025 23:57

The Xbox Pulse Cipher Special Edition wireless controller offers up to 40 hours of playtime (Image source: Xbox)

Deal | Xbox’s new Pulse Cipher wireless controller now discounted by 15% on Amazon

Xbox’s newly launched Pulse Cipher Special Edition wireless controller is 15% off on Amazon, reaching its first all-time low price. With a transparent red aesthetic, the Pulse Cipher wireless controller features red diamond-shaped...

Abhinav Fating, 05 Feb 2025 18:11

Windows Defender now flags Flyby11 as potential malware (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft now flags a free Windows 11 system requirements bypass tool as malware

It seems Microsoft has indeed changed its stance about running Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. Just recently, it removed the official TPM bypass guide, and now, it's flagging a free system requirements bypass tool as a potential ma...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Feb 2025 08:14

The Registry trick may still work to get around the TPM and CPU requirements (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Microsoft removes official Windows 11 TPM bypass guide for unsupported systems

With the release of Windows 11 21H2, Microsoft offered an official workaround to bypass the TPM and CPU requirement of the OS. This guide has now been removed.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Feb 2025 08:19

Forza Horizon 5 PS5 (Image source: Microsoft)

Forza Horizon 5 speeds onto PS5 consoles this spring

Exclusive Xbox games are quickly becoming a rare breed. Forza Horizon 5 is the latest first-party title to make its way onto the PS5 this spring. PlayStation gamers will have access to the same stunning Mexican scenery, and DLC Xb...

Adam Corsetti, 30 Jan 2025 23:39

Microsoft will bring distilled DeepSeek R1 AI models to Snapdragon X devices first (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs to get ‘distilled DeepSeek R1’ models starting with Snapdragon X devices

Microsoft is quick to jump on DeepSeek R1 integration for developers as it is bringing a distilled version of the AI to Snapdragon X powered systems. This will allow developers to more effectively create AI-powered applications th...

Vineet Washington, 30 Jan 2025 22:11

Xbox Series X declining sales (Image source: Microsoft)

New Xbox sales numbers confirm the console's struggles as the PS5 outsells the PS4

The latest PlayStation vs Xbox sales numbers reveal stark contrasts, as the Series X has fallen further behind. Microsoft is pinning its hopes on Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming, while Sony and Nintendo remain more hardware-centri...

Adam Corsetti, 26 Jan 2025 21:42

Doom: The Dark Ages does not have any multiplayer modes (Image source: Bethesda)

Doom: The Dark Ages will be strictly single-player, promising the most epic campaign ever

Doom: The Dark Ages brings new gameplay mechanics, a 30-foot mech, and a dragon, but skips on the multiplayer component. id Software has decided to keep this Doom game strictly single-player and make it the best campaign ever.

Vineet Washington, 24 Jan 2025 20:53

Xbox storage expansion options grow as Microsoft loosens external hard drive limits

Microsoft has been working on a solution for congested Xbox storage. Some Xbox Insider Program members can now connect more massive USB drives. Sadly, this method of storage expansion still can't boot Series X games.

Adam Corsetti, 22 Jan 2025 23:30

President Trump announces $500 billion Stargate AI investment project with leaders of Softbank, Oracle, and OpenAI. (Image source: Fox 5 on YouTube)

President Trump announces Stargate AI investment project with $500 billion from MGX, OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank

The Stargate AI investment project is equity-funded by MGX, OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank, and partners with Arm, Microsoft, and Nvidia to create the necessary AI infrastructure to maintain America's leadership and dominance in the...

David Chien, 22 Jan 2025 00:56

The Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 update continues to rollout despite issues

The most significant Windows updates often wreak havoc on perfectly functioning PCs. While upgrading has benefits, the Windows 11 24H2 update is causing headaches for gamers, students, and workers. How long before 24H2 becomes man...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Jan 2025 22:49

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Tried and tested: Does Windows 11 24H2 provide a performance boost for older Windows on ARM laptops?

CheckMag The combination of the Snapdragon X processor and Windows 11 24H2 has given the Windows on ARM platform a significant performance boost. But do older ARM laptops also benefit from the improved version of Windows 11?

Sascha Mölck, 20 Jan 2025 00:58

Copilot is now available in Microsoft 365, albeit for an added cost. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft adds AI to Microsoft 365 service for extra cost

Microsoft is adding some AI features to its Microsoft 365 service, which includes access to the online versions of Microsoft Office. However, the company is raising prices 33-42% for subscribers across the board for those that wan...

Sam Medley, 17 Jan 2025 18:18

Security vulnerability in Outlook. (Image source: Imagen3)

Vulnerability in Outlook allows hackers to potentially distribute malware via email

A new, critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows makes it possible for hackers to spread malicious code via emails. Simply viewing an email in the preview window is enough for the malware to take root. Microsoft has released sec...

Marc Herter, 16 Jan 2025 00:48

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wireless game controller offers up to 40 hours of playtime (Image source: Xbox)

Deal | Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless gaming controller drops to all-time low price on Amazon

The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core wireless game controller is 25% off on Amazon, reaching its all-time lowest price. The gaming controller features rubber-coated adjustable-tension joysticks and triggers and offers up to 40 hours of pl...

Abhinav Fating, 10 Jan 2025 18:33

Major Xbox-centric enhancements are coming to Windows gaming handhelds (Image source: Logitech)

Microsoft talks about combining 'best of Xbox and Windows' for gaming handhelds

While an Xbox gaming handheld may be years away, Microsoft has confirmed that it has plans to combine Xbox and Windows gaming experiences for the currently available handhelds.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Jan 2025 13:53

Incase unveils Compact Ergonomic Keyboard designed by Microsoft. (Image source: Incase)

Incase unveils Compact Ergonomic Keyboard with split design to help reduce injuries

Designed with the help of Microsoft, the Incase Compact Ergonomic Keyboard features a Copilot key for one-touch access to the Copilot AI in Windows 11, Office, and Edge. The split design helps reduce the incidence of repetitive st...

David Chien, 04 Jan 2025 08:08

Amazon discounts 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox by 33%. (Image source: 8BitDo)

Deal | 8BitDo Ultimate Wired Controller for Xbox drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The 8BitDo wired controller is a solid alternative to the original Xbox controller. Three custom profiles with customizable sticks, triggers, button mappings, and vibration maximize customizability.

David Chien, 02 Jan 2025 08:38

Fake Google Calendar invites are the newest phishing trend

Thanks to header spoofing, bad actors are now able to send out fake Google Calendar invites that will fool the average user. The invites appear to be from legitimate entities, and are used to steal users' personal information and ...

Daniel Fuller, 22 Dec 2024 03:59

Microsoft AI chief envisions conversational AI replacing traditional web browsers (Image source: Andy Kelly, Unsplash)

Microsoft AI chief: Conversational AI will replace web browsers by 2029

Microsoft's AI chief envisions conversational AI replacing traditional web browsers within three to five years while also focusing on reducing AI hallucinations and developing emotionally intelligent AI companions.

Nathan Ali, 11 Dec 2024 18:10

Xbox Series S and Series X genuine parts can be purchased on iFixit. (Image source: iFixit)

Official Xbox Series S/X parts are now available to buy on iFixit

iFixit and Microsoft have extended their collaboration with the availability of genuine parts for the Xbox Series S and Series X consoles on iFixit. In addition to genuine parts, there are also step-by-step repair guides explainin...

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Dec 2024 11:11

The latest batch of ARM64 devices began rolling out almost six months ago. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Google Drive for Desktop Beta now supports Windows 11 ARM64 devices

Google has released a new version of its Drive for Desktop program that contains native ARM64 binaries. As a result, Google Drive for Desktop is now available across recent Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite machine...

Alex Alderson, 25 Nov 2024 20:03

Microsoft confirms some Ubisoft games may stop responding on Windows 11 24H2

Microsoft has confirmed that the 24H2 update for Windows 11 may cause some Ubisoft games to stop responding and, in some cases, cause an unresponsive black screen. The company says it's working with Ubisoft to fix the issues.

Rohith Bhaskar, 25 Nov 2024 09:12

Copilot may be more helpful than previously thought. (Image Sources: GitHub and Canva -edits)

Developers using Copilot are statistically better in GitHub's latest study

AI may have made development faster, but what other positive benefits can be gained by using Github's AI coding assistant, Copilot? With a study sample of 202 developers, GitHub set out to assess the readability, reliability, main...

Stephen Pereyra, 19 Nov 2024 20:30

The new Xbox Home Compact mode is tailored for Windows gaming handhelds. (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox App gets Windows gaming handheld UI overhaul in time for holiday game binge

An update to the entire line-up of Xbox software interfaces is re-introducing previously removed features and adding some console-like optimisations to the Xbox App for Windows in the process. The new UI changes should make the Xb...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Nov 2024 00:08

The Xbox Black Friday sale is in full swing until December 2. (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox early Black Friday game deals offer massive discounts for PC and Xbox games

Microsoft is kicking off Black Friday early, with discounts on everything from Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Alan Wake 2, and Spirit of the North to the entire Assassin's Creed franchise, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and many m...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Nov 2024 21:32

The official ChatGPT app for Windows. (Image source: Microsoft Store)

The ChatGPT app for Windows is now available for all users

OpenAI has expanded access to the ChatGPT Windows app, which now includes support for free-tier users. The app brings key features from the web version including Instant Answers, Advanced Voice, ChatGPT Search, and more.

Huzefa Baloch, 15 Nov 2024 15:49

Microsoft is killing off Windows Mail and its associated calendar app. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 to lose Calendar and Mail apps

Microsoft is pushing Windows Mail and Calendar users to use other services, including the new Outlook for Windows program. From January 1, the Redmond-based company will stop supporting the applications and will prevent anyone fro...

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2024 20:24

Meta is making Llama accessible to U.S. agencies and contractors working on national security

Meta has announced that it is making its open-source LLM (Large Language Model) Llama accessible to U.S. government agencies and contractors for national security applications. The company is partnering with Amazon, IBM, Microsoft...

Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Nov 2024 11:41

UAE's ADNOC will debut autonomous AI in the energy sector (Image Source: ADNOC)

UAE's ADNOC will debut autonomous AI for the energy sector

The state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will debut autonomous AI in the energy sector. Backed by G42, Microsoft and AIQ, the company says this will lead to "operational improvements".

Rohith Bhaskar, 04 Nov 2024 10:49

Microsoft compares Copilot+ PCs to popular 5-year-old PCs, highlighting performance and battery improvements

Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs are not just focusing on AI capabilities. A recent comparison from Microsoft demonstrates performance and battery life improvements over popular 5-year-old Windows PCs.

Huzefa Baloch, 03 Nov 2024 22:57

ChatGPT search relies on Bing to generate search results

OpenAI has announced ChatGPT search, allowing users to search the web effectively. However, a recent report suggests that the resulting outputs closely resemble those generated by Bing.

Huzefa Baloch, 01 Nov 2024 16:19

Microsoft delays Recall for Copilot+ to December

Microsoft has again delayed the controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs to December. The feature was supposed to roll out in June this year, but Microsoft moved the release date to November after backlash from users.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Nov 2024 12:29

Microsoft will charge $30 for an extra year of security updates on Windows 10

Microsoft will charge users $30 for security updates if they plan to keep using Windows 10 past its end-of-support date (Oct 10, 2025). Enterprise customers must pay $61 for one year, $122 for a second and $244 for three years.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Nov 2024 09:17

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 saw a full release on October 25. (Image source: Activision)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Xbox and PC Game Pass is allegedly outperforming PlayStation and Steam

The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass has allegedly proven to be a huge success for Xbox with the console seeing more players than PlayStation for the first time in CoD's history. PC players also reportedly preferre...

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Oct 2024 20:51

Microsoft accuses Google of funding a shadow campaign against its cloud services

Microsoft is accusing Google of leading an astroturf group that will discredit it in the eyes of competition authorities. Google has filed a complaint with the European Commission, calling out Microsoft for anti-competitive licens...

Rohith Bhaskar, 29 Oct 2024 12:46

The ChatGPT app for Windows. (Image source: Microsoft Store)

The ChatGPT app for Windows is simply an Electron-based web app

The ChatGPT app for macOS came out in May this year. After five months, OpenAI has finally released the ChatGPT app for Windows. However, instead of a native app, it is just an Electron-based web app.

Huzefa Baloch, 19 Oct 2024 00:38

The $1 Xbox Game Pass trial becomes unavailable right in time for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launch (Image Source: Microsoft Xbox - screenshot)

$1 Game Pass trial goes MIA as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launch nears

In August 2023, Microsoft took down the $1 Game Pass trial option just before the launch of Starfield. It is now pulling the same trick ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's launch.

Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Oct 2024 12:37

Windows 11 24H2 breaks clipboard history — quick fix restores feature

Windows 11 24H2 update introduces new features and system improvements, but it also comes with some issues. One of the reported problems is that the clipboard history is appearing blank, preventing users from accessing previously ...

Huzefa Baloch, 16 Oct 2024 21:14

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Cloud streaming raises bandwidth concerns (Image source: Asobo Studio)

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Cloud streaming demands raise bandwidth concerns

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's cloud-based asset streaming system raises concerns about bandwidth usage. Early tests show data consumption up to 81GB per hour, far exceeding official specs and potentially challenging for users ...

Nathan Ali, 16 Oct 2024 20:24

Microsoft will be returning to the x86 architecture for its next Surface Laptop release. (Image source: Goofish)

Leak reveals Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 powered by Intel Lunar Lake processors

Microsoft currently offers the Surface Laptop with Intel Meteor Lake and Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipsets. However, a new leak has revealed that a new Intel Lunar Lake option is in the works with the same redesign that debuted earli...

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2024 17:27

The Xbox Series X All-Digital Edition is slightly cheaper than the version with a disc drive. (Image source: Xbox)

The Xbox Series X All-Digital edition is now available to buy, but Amazon's got a better offer on the disc version

Microsoft has begun selling a disc-less but cheaper version of the Xbox Series X. It comes in a different color but packs the same features as the standard version. However, Amazon has renewed units of the regular Xbox Series X in...

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Oct 2024 15:29

Everwild has an art style inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. (Image source: Rare/Xbox, edited)

Rare's Everwild is reportedly finally on track after serious setbacks including complete reboot

First announced in 2019, Rare has been suspiciously quiet regarding Everwild over the years. Granted, the game did get a new trailer in 2020 but the trailer focused mainly on the visuals and didn't reveal anything about the gamep...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Oct 2024 10:20

The Snipping Tool to get new ‘Copy as Table’ feature in Windows 11

Microsoft continues to improve Windows 11 by rolling out fresh new features. A notable recent addition that is currently being tested is the "Copy as Table" feature in the Snipping Tool which enhances its existing optical characte...

Huzefa Baloch, 12 Oct 2024 21:25

Xbox Cloud Gaming allows users to stream games on supported devices. (Image source: Xbox)

Gamers will soon be able to stream their own games via Xbox Cloud Gaming

After first announcing it in 2020, Xbox is reportedly ready to add support for gamers to stream games they own but are not available on the Xbox Game Pass library. The feature will enter testing next month before rolling out to mo...

Habeeb Onawole, 12 Oct 2024 13:01

A new on-screen keyboard for Windows promises massive UI improvements for the likes of the ROG Ally and Legion Go. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

New Windows gamepad keyboard will soon make typing on Legion Go, Asus ROG Ally more like the Steam Deck

It looks like the popularity of the Lenovo Legion Go, Asus ROG Ally, and their stablemates has finally forces Microsoft to realise that gaming handhelds are here to stay. In the latest Windows Insider Preview, Microsoft has added ...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Oct 2024 06:01

Microsoft seems to be leaning hard into Recall and AI-powered features with the latest 24H2 update. (Image source: Microsoft)

Removing Windows Recall breaks File Explorer in latest 24H2 update

It looks like Microsoft's Recall push is back in full swing with Windows 24H2. A recent technical analysis revealed that disabling Recall also disables the modern File Explorer interface. Currently, it is unclear whether this is a...

Julian van der Merwe, 11 Oct 2024 18:43

Microsoft Copilot with DALL-E 3 can now be accessed easily through WhatsApp

WhatsApp users looking for an alternative to Meta AI now have the power of Microsoft Copilot at their fingertips that can be harnessed just by typing a query into a WhatsApp chat.

Huzefa Baloch, 09 Oct 2024 23:19