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Ex-Windows chief calls MacBook Neo "a paradigm shifting computer" — reflects on Surface failure and Windows on Arm while lamenting "we were early, but not wrong"

The mastermind behind Windows 8 and Surface RT has thoughts on Apple's new MacBook Neo, and says it validates his efforts from 2012 that the market originally rejected.

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"This is an Xbox" campaign vanishes overnight as Microsoft begins to "Build for What's Next"

Microsoft has scrubbed the "This is an Xbox" campaign from official sites, signaling a sharp pivot toward "Project Helix" and a return to console-first branding.

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OpenAI must match Microsoft’s size in 4 years to hit a $1 trillion IPO valuation — but it's still losing ChatGPT users to "QuitGPT"

OpenAI’s trillion‑dollar dream is under pressure as Pentagon deals spark backlash and QuitGPT drains millions of users from ChatGPT.

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Is Microsoft's recent return-to-office policy ruining Seattle's traffic? Highway travel speeds slow to a crawl during rush hour

Microsoft’s return-to-office policy aligns with Seattle's gridlocked traffic, with commute speeds dropping to just 5% during rush hour.

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Steam's Valve responds to lawsuit from New York Attorney General against its loot boxes, says they're like baseball cards — it's ready to fight

Valve, maker of Steam and games like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and TF2, has responded to a New York lawsuit filed against the loot boxes in its games.

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Rejoice! Microsoft's Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is coming back this year — "we’re committed to keeping games from four generations of Xbox playable"

During its GDC keynote, Microsoft and Xbox announced that the Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program is returning in some fashion later this year.

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Microsoft just signed this Teams feature’s retirement papers before its replacement is ready

Microsoft is retiring Teams meeting recording expiration emails on June 1, but the promised setting to keep them active isn't ready yet.

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The first Minecraft Live 2026 show just got its official trailer and date — will we see the Tiny Takeover update and a new game? Here's how you can watch

Minecraft developer Mojang has announced the date and time for the first Minecraft Live 2026 show in a new trailer. Here's everything you need to know.

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Microsoft brings new "Xbox mode" to Windows 11 PCs next month — Prepares major gaming advancements that lay foundations for the next Xbox

At GDC 2026, Microsoft outlined the future of PC and Xbox game development, positioning Windows as the foundation for the next-generation of gaming via unified GDK.

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The Office 'local' loophole — why Microsoft's latest 'Critical' patches aren't just for IT pros

Microsoft confirms two Critical Office flaws (CVE-2026-26110 and -26113) that trigger via the Preview Pane. Here’s why "local" doesn't mean you're safe from remote threats.

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Amazon’s quiet crackdown on AI shopping agents reveals the real reason you’re not allowed to save money online

A court ruling has stopped AI agents from shopping on Amazon, raising serious questions about whether users or corporations truly own customer account data.

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Google has a $3 solution for your outdated PC that can't run Windows 11 — A partnership with Back Market will sell USB drives with ChromeOS Flex ready to install

Since Microsoft effectively killed Windows 10, there have been a lot of old PCs sitting idle. This partnership between Google and Back Market wants to sell you a $3 USB stick full of ChromeOS Flex to revive your old hardware.

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Intel's new desktop processors might appeal to PC gamers with its Core Ultra 200S Plus refresh — but the price is the real plot twist

Faster processors at lower prices are part of Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh plan, and it might win back the PC gamers if Core Ultra 200S Plus can pull it off.

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Performance settings for this RPG show Xbox players what to expect — Series S might be a mistake for Crimson Desert

I can't help but wonder what the development of Crimson Desert might have been like for Pearl Abyss without targeting the Xbox Series S.

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ASUS boss calls the MacBook Neo a "shock to the entire industry" — but still downplays it as a "content consumption" slab, like iPad

Apple’s MacBook Neo shakes up the market, but ASUS Co-CEO claims it’s basically an iPad with more computing power.

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Outlook for Windows just fixed a problem you didn’t know could ruin your whole day — protecting your emails from Wi‑Fi drops

Outlook for Windows is finally fixing a long‑standing pain point, allowing users to attach files offline and send them once they’re back online.

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'Fallout 76' Xbox players in Japan have been blocked from Fallout 1st for months — Microsoft finally responds

There's no explanation, but Microsoft says the Fallout 1st subscription will return "later in 2026." As for what's going on is anyone's guess.

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Here's exactly when you can play the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies map, Paradox Junction

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's latest Zombies map Paradox Junction is almost here. Here's when you can play and what you can get.

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Ex-Microsoft gaming VP and Xbox 360 lead creator calls the infamous Red Ring of Death a "Tylenol moment" — what does that mean? Here's what he said

In a new interview, former Xbox VP Peter Moore has reflected on the Xbox 360's notorious "Red Ring of Death" and how Microsoft ended up dealing with it.

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Former Xbox VP talks building Microsoft's brand, distancing it from Windows, and "throwing punches" for Bill Gates — "this is how the console wars started"

Peter Moore, former Xbox VP and one of the visionaries responsible for the Xbox 360 and the brand as a whole, has discussed his time at Microsoft.

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Windows 11 KB5079473 is here with some actually GOOD upgrades — here's what's rolling out this Patch Tuesday

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday updates are rolling out on Windows 11, and this month there's some actually good improvements coming to enhance your PC.

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Your handheld PC might soon play old PlayStation 3 games better — here's why developers want your help

RPCS3 is asking handheld PC users for feedback as it works on improving the portable experience for its PlayStation 3 emulator. Planned updates include a redesigned in-game home menu, better button mapping, quick settings, and the ability to add games to Steam directly from the emulator.

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"It's hard to make sense of such a huge number" — Valve delivered 100 exabytes of data through Steam in 2025, and it's not showing any signs of slowing down

Valve's Year in Review breakdown for Steam shows off some mind-boggling numbers to do with data delivery. Can any other PC gaming platform ever hope to be as popular?

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NVIDIA's next major update turns your RTX GPU into an automatic transmission — No new hardware at GDC 2026, but I'm excited nonetheless for these features

NVIDIA's time at GDC 2026 has largely been about showing off upgrades to current systems and tools, and I must admit I'm excited to see them in action. Here's what you need to know about the next steps for RTX.

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NVIDIA GeForce Now cloud gaming isn't my first choice, but the latest upgrades and games out of GDC have me interested — Is this the answer to rising hardware costs?

NVIDIA is busy unveiling its latest advancements at GDC 2026, and there's a lot of new information regarding its GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Here's what's coming down the line this year.

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