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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.

Windows Central

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.

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

Xbox Game Pass will remain for Xbox

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.

TechRadar

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

GamesRadar

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

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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.

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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...

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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.

TechRadar

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?

What Hi-Fi?

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.

Windows Central

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.

Windows Central

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.

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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.

Windows Central

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."

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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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

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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

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Xbox Game Pass now has 34 million subscribers

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

TechRadar

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.

TechRadar

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.

Tom’s Guide

Don’t worry, Xbox fans, your favorite console isn’t dead yet

Some were worried about the future of Xbox, but after Microsoft's official announcements this week, it's safe to say the brand is headed in the right direction.

International Business Times UK

Lenovo Takes On Windows With AI OS, Can It Dethrone Windows?

Lenovo's purported operating system will ship with AI capabilities and be built around multi-terminal products.

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It's not Windows 12 (but it's getting there): Windows 11 24H2 previewed in latest build

Windows 12 might not be on the cards for 2024 after all, but Windows 11 is still set for a huge feature drop later in the year.

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