Xbox Ally in 2026: Thoughts on the state of "Xbox Mode" on Windows PC, AutoSR tested, and what comes next for Xbox Helix

I often think I'm the only "game journalist" on Earth actively using the Xbox Ally and Xbox Mode on PC. Here's how it's going ...

Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 for 2026 with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, display upgrades, and new haptics: Launching first for business custo…

Microsoft is refreshing its Surface for Business portfolio today with new Intel chips, with consumer models expected in the ...

Surface Laptop for Business 8 review: This new privacy screen makes your laptop invisible to everyone else in the coffee shop

Review: The Surface Laptop for Business 8th Edition features a world-first integrated privacy display and Intel’s Core Ultra ...

The first true MacBook Neo rivals are here, packing double the RAM and storage of Apple's budget laptop

Honor, ASUS, and HP have new Wildcat Lake laptops listed at Chinese retailers that match the MacBook Neo’s price while ...

Your new Steam Controller will not work with the Xbox app and PC Game Pass unless you use third-party software on Windows

Game Pass titles from the Xbox PC app can't communicate properly with Valve's new controller via Steam Input, an issue that's ...

Xbox makes new 'Player Voice' forum to "collect your feedback and make it more visible," and I love it — the community's biggest issue is already clear

Microsoft has introduced a new Xbox Player Voice forum to "make it easier to share input and see how it’s handled" for fans ...
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Report: PlayStation won't release its single player games on Windows PC or Steam anymore — putting pressure on Xbox as it considers bringing exclusives back

PlayStation maker Sony has historically attracted players to its consoles by releasing its first-party, high-profile single player games exclusively on its systems, though throughout the last several ...

Microsoft admits Windows 11's dedicated Copilot key breaks certain workflows: Confirms plans to let users restore "Right Ctrl" or "Context menu" key later this year

Windows 11's special Copilot Key has not been the popular hit that Microsoft was hoping it would be, and has now confirmed ...

"Atrocious implementation": Microsoft's unremovable Copilot button is driving Excel users crazy with forced AI in spreadsheets

Excel users are infuriated over Microsoft's unremovable Copilot button, which blocks spreadsheets and reduces data visibility ...

I reckon Asha Sharma wants to give Xbox its exclusive games back — but these PlayStation comments reveal why Microsoft probably won't let her

It's the year of GTA6. The game has an exclusive PlayStation marketing deal. Call of Duty is also not launching on PS4 this ...

Microsoft cancels Claude Code licenses, shifting developers to GitHub Copilot CLI — a move likely driven by financial motives

Warren reports that Claude Code gained vast popularity among Microsoft employees over the past six months, which has ...

Microsoft finally begins testing movable and resizable Taskbar on Windows 11, restoring key customization features many users missed

Windows 11 Build 26300.8493 introduces the ability to move the Taskbar and resize icons, reversing a major launch-day ...