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Spotify cares so little about Windows 11 the controversial disco ball icon came and went without ever touching a PC

Spotify has officially killed off its widely disliked 3D disco ball app logo. But if you only stream music on a PC, you never even knew it existed.

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Anthropic's new data retention policies cause Microsoft to temporarily ban its employees from using Claude Fable 5 AI

Microsoft clamps down on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 over data protection concerns.

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Nintendo wanted to block Palworld — now it faces a 0% chance and a measly $30K payout

Palworld 1.0 is set for a massive launch on July 10, while Nintendo’s legal case reaches an anti-climactic end

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This Windows 11 taskbar alternative is my new favorite — GroDock is the ultimate desktop productivity tool with deep customization

The Windows 11 taskbar is simple and minimal, but that's not enough for a lot of users. I tried out GroDock as an alternative to the native implementation, and it's staying on my PC for good. Here's why.

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Forza Horizon 6's save-wiping bug is finally being investigated: "Thank you for your patience while we work on a resolution"

Playground Games has finally provided an update on Forza Horizon 6's save-wiping bug. While a PC fix is already rolling out through Microsoft Gaming Services, Xbox players will require a system update, with Quick Resume currently identified as a potential contributor to the issue.

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Inside Xbox's margin crush: A string of misses at Xbox Game Studios, misguided Game Pass decisions, and the memory rout at its core

Microsoft's gaming division is facing a margin crisis, although not in a vacuum. The entire industry is struggling to figure out a healthy path forward in a universe where memory has become scarce.

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Major Microsoft Edge versions will now ship every two weeks: Microsoft confirms plans to ship new Edge features and changes twice a month

Microsoft has announced that Edge will be moving to a two-week release cycle for major versions of the browser, matching Chrome.

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Gears of War: E-Day ranks among the top five “most covered, watched, and discussed games” of showcase season

New data from LevelUp reveals that Gears of War: E-Day ranked fifth among the most covered, watched, and discussed games of showcase season. The rankings also featured Spyro: A Realm Reborn, giving Xbox two franchises in the top 10.

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Xbox's chief strategist considers using ads to "offer more affordable alternatives" for experiences — but says "The question is not 'Can we cram ads in everything?'" [UPDATED]

Xbox's chief strategist is considering ads that might help "keep our products affordable" and "fund outstanding work from our development teams."

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“It is intentional” Microsoft says Windows 11’s broken folder icons are by design. Here's what's going on.

Microsoft changes folder customization behavior on Windows 11 and Windows 10, blocking untrusted desktop.ini files after the latest security update.

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"We have no desire to move away from the console business": Xbox reaffirms Microsoft's commitment to console even as it plans to "get better" at PC, mobile

While Microsoft and Xbox plan to explore other platforms, it says it needs to "shore up the platform we have," and vows it won't "move away" from consoles.

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I just started Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and I already see why everyone gets a flight stick for it — so here's what I'm getting and why

I've just got into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it's already clear how much value even a budget flight stick is to the experience. Here's what I'm getting and why.

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Microsoft refuses to add this File Explorer feature, so the Files app stepped up

An update to the Files app adds a clever button to view the size of folders on demand without eating up your PC's resources.

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"Not only viable but quite enjoyable": I used Windows 11 with 8GB of RAM to see if it's as bad as everyone says

I'm seeing a lot of negativity recently about running Windows 11 on 8GB of RAM, so I thought I'd test it out myself to see what the experience is really like. Here's what I found out.

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"It has become difficult to articulate why you should pick an Xbox console": Xbox says exclusives are about more than just selling games

Xbox Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball says Xbox has struggled to clearly explain why players should choose its consoles. In a recent interview, Ball argued that exclusives are about more than selling games, helping give players a stronger reason to invest in the Xbox ecosystem.

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"The crisis is the right term": Xbox strategy chief says memory shortages will impact next-gen and Project Helix, but Microsoft will work to adapt

Microsoft's Xbox CSO Matthew Ball says it's doing everything it can to adapt to the impact of the RAM crisis as it develops the Project Helix console.

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader secures another amazing DLC expansion — if you enjoy playing as a Heretic, rejoice, because this DLC has made it more rewarding

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader has released its 3rd DLC expansion, The Infinite Museion, adding over a dozen hours of new storylines, a new companion, and drastic gameplay additions and changes that make the entire game more enjoyable, especially for players who enjoy Heretical playthroughs.

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"AI is going to help you not finish games even more": Original Halo artist thinks studios relying on AI are in for a “rude awakening”

Original Halo artist Eddie Smith has warned that game studios relying too heavily on AI may be creating more problems than they solve. Drawing from his experience on an AI-assisted production, Smith argues that technology cannot replace strong creative direction or game design expertise.

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Capcom confirms Resident Evil Veronica remake is fully third-person

In a recent Q&A with Campaign Mode, Capcom confirmed that the next Resident Evil Remake, Resident Evil: Veronica, will be played entirely in a third-person perspective, much like the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and 4.

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Microsoft fixed the issues that made Teams feel slow, but is it enough?

Teams now loads chats faster, hangs less often, and returns people search results more quickly thanks to fixes Microsoft shipped this year.

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Quote of the day by AMD CEO Lisa Su: "For everything that AI can do, AI can't decide which problems are worth solving" — GenAI is nothing without its human babysitters

AMD CEO Lisa Su stresses AI can’t replace human judgment in critical decisions, especially if it lacks data to reference.

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I tried Windows 11's new customizable Start menu: I'm shocked at how much control Microsoft is finally giving us

Windows 11 is getting a new customizable Start menu, and I've gone hands-on to see just how configurable it is.

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Microsoft's search lead unveils a Bing 'kill switch' for Copilot AI answers: "Not everyone wants AI for everything"

Microsoft gives Bing users more control with a new extension that lets users remove AI-generated answers.

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Xbox admits it’s “over‑extended” as leadership signals a major rethink of its studio strategy

A new memo from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Content Officer Matt Booty reveals the company believes it became overextended across multiple strategies and may not have adequately invested in some of its biggest franchises. With reports of layoffs and potential restructuring looming, Xbox appears to be reassessing its…

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"Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month": Xbox's turnaround may come with a heavy cost

A new Bloomberg report claims Xbox is planning significant layoffs next month alongside budget reductions across parts of the business. The news comes as Xbox publicly acknowledges ongoing financial challenges and outlines a broader strategy reset.

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