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What Is 'Xbox Mode'? New Windows 11 Feature Is Coming Soon Amid New Console Talks

Microsoft's Windows 11 is getting a so-called Xbox Mode feature, which was announced during the Game Developers Conference.

Player One

Microsoft reveals new details on its Project Helix PC-console hybrid: here's all the latest on the next Xbox

Microsoft revealed more about Project Helix during GDC 2026. Here's what we know so far.

Tom’s Guide

Xbox lead thinks "we have been in a golden age for indies" since 2008, and it's "a fantastic time to be a developer" if you ignore all the smoke: "The present is awesome"

Woohoo!

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Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will be powered by custom AMD SoC and feature 'FSR Diamond' — 'Xbox Mode' is also coming to Windows 11

The first official hardware details for Project Helix have been confirmed and Microsoft seems to be heavily leaning toward neural rendering, going as far as to unveil the next-gen FSR "Diamond" stack. Along with the AMD co-developed custom SoC, FSR will enable a significant bump in raytracing performance in the…

Tom’s Hardware

OpenAI reportedly building a GitHub alternative after saying Microsoft-owned platform is 'not yet meeting our expectations'

OpenAI is developing a private code repository following frequent GitHub outages, aiming to improve workflow reliability under AI-driven workloads.

TechRadar

'Creating a fully keyboard-accessible site...isn’t free; it requires a lot of work and knowledge': Microsoft is making it easier to build complex websites without a mouse

Microsoft introduces focusgroup to simplify keyboard accessibility, helping developers manage complex website navigation without excessive coding or slow load times.

TechRadar

Hackers join U.S. and Israel's fight with Iran

A cyberattack this week allegedly linked to Iran‑aligned hackers disrupted operations at U.S. medical technology company Stryker.

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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.

Windows Central

Microsoft backs Anthropic and files its own lawsuit against Pentagon

IN FULL

The Independent UK

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.

Windows Central

Everything can be a console in a few weeks’ time as Microsoft plans to bring an ‘Xbox Mode’ to all Windows devices

Your PC is now an Xbox.

Destructoid

Early Xbox Project Helix specs promise "next-generation" AI upscaling and an "order of magnitude leap in ray tracing performance" as Microsoft tries to win the next-gen console war before it even starts

Xbox is also responding "the massive increases in storage prices and memory prices" with new compression tech

GamesRadar

Microsoft spills the beans on its Xbox-PC hybrid at GDC while suggesting it's still years away

The AMD-powered box will continue the work started by the ROG Ally X.

PC Gamer

Xbox Project Helix dev kits to roll out in 2027, narrowing possible launch window as Microsoft doubles down on PC integration: "An increasingly important part of the Xbox experience"

"We're bringing the best of Xbox to Windows itself"

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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.

TechRadar

This 'fascinating' Microsoft Excel security flaw teams up spreadsheets and Copilot Agent to steal data

There's more than one way to skin an Excel table, and this one abuses Copilot.

Fortune

Why Levi's turned a hackathon idea into an AI tool for store employees to make denim shopping easier

Levi’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer Jason Gowans is weaving generative AI into everything from product design to demand forecasting and in-store shopping assistance.

Tom’s Hardware

Iran threatens Nvidia, Microsoft, other tech companies with strikes over alleged attack on Tehran bank — says that economic centers and banks are now considered legitimate targets

Iranian media just released a list of potential economic targets, including offices and infrastructure of Nvidia, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and more in the Middle East.

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Microsoft shows support for Anthropic's legal case against the US Department of Defense

Friends in high places.

Fortune

BlackRock is splashing $100 million on training plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians as its CEO flags a skilled trade worker shortage

As BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns the U.S. could run out of electricians needed to build AI data centers, his investment company is putting $100 million to the training of skilled trades workers.

Windows Central

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.

The Independent UK

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back Anthropic in legal battle against Pentagon

In a court filing by 22 former high-ranking U.S. military officials, they allege Hegseth's actions constitute a misuse of government authority

International Business Times UK

2026's Richest Billionaires Revealed — The Numbers Are Insane

Discover the 2026 Forbes list of the world's wealthiest individuals, led by Elon Musk with a staggering $839 billion net worth. Explore how technology and market growth have shaped the fortunes of 3,428 billionaires, controlling $20.1 trillion globally.

International Business Times UK

Billionaire Peter Thiel Sells Entire Nvidia Stake Worth $100M And Invests In Two Tech Giants

Billionaire Peter Thiel shocks investors by selling his $100M Nvidia stake and shifting funds into Apple and Microsoft.

Windows Central

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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