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Earlier this month, Microsoft children's account users complained that non-Microsoft browsers (including Google Chrome) were either crashing or unable to launch. Microsoft has clarified the situation and is actively working to resolve the...
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Microsoft has been on a *ahem* quest recently to define what the Xbox is, and that seems to involve everything but its own hardware. Case in point, a newly released Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is now out in the wild, priced at $399 and...
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One of the pain points of PC gaming is the copious amount of game launchers required for players to access every game in their library. It has become one of the stumbling blocks facing the new wave of PC gaming handhelds as well, holding...
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Fans of Beavis and Butt-Head will be in for a treat if they also like to play the popular Call of Duty game. Now in its 4th season, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone have various characters as skins and themes for fans. For example...
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If you ask Microsoft, the Redmond outfit will tell you that practically everything is an Xbox. Not literally, mind you, but the company's 'This is an Xbox' campaign attempts to hammer home the idea that a wide assortment of hardware can be...
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At this point, we've pretty much come to expect that AMD will power living room consoles from Microsoft and Sony, but that's not necessarily how it will always be (just ask Intel about its past relationship with Apple). However, AMD will...
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This month's Patch Tuesday introduced an issue that caused PCs to crash when opening certain games that make use of anti-cheat software. Gaming is big business, and so this prompted Microsoft to quickly roll out an emergency update to...
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Despite some stumbles during the preorder phase, Nintendo’s Switch 2 console has been a big hit, with the gaming giant shifting a blistering number of units in the first 24 hours of availability. It’s a good sign for the gaming industry as...
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Remakes continue to be a safe bet for publishers, with classics such as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion achieving strong sales numbers. Microsoft is looking to keep the momentum of these revivals going with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4...
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When the original Call of Duty game released in 2003, little did we know it'd be one of the longest running game franchises in history. The latest iteration is Black Ops 6, which is now in its fourth season. However, Microsoft has just...
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Following weeks of anticipation filled with leaks, rumors, and teasers, Microsoft and ASUS have jointly revealed the first official Xbox gaming handhelds called ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. At first glance, it may seem like these are...
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Ah, USB-C, the one true port meant to live up to the Universal name, boasting all types of connectivity options, right up until the point that the USB-IF (the entity that defines USB specs) decided to make most of its features optional...
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ASUS has a message for Windows 10 users and it's similar to the one Microsoft has been shouting from a mountaintop for the past several months (and longer): Your days are numbered. Or more precisely (and less ominously), "your computer's...
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There are quite a few sore spots with Windows, but a major one is getting a well-deserved patch. Microsoft is previewing a feature to automatically update installed applications, much to the relief of many users.
Most everyone is used...
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Microsoft has swiftly deployed an emergency patch to address a critical issue that has been preventing some Windows 11 systems from properly installing the May 2025 security update (KB5058405). The problem, which primarily impacts...
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After spending more than half a year in beta testing, Microsoft Edge Game Assist is finally rolling out all Windows 11 users as it continues to improve the operating system for gamers. It’s an in-game browser designed to make it easier...
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It’s no secret that Microsoft is aspiring to introduce its own handheld gaming device with their explosion in popularity in the last few years. Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has longed talk about his experiences with the current crop of available...
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The Call of Duty franchise is one of the crown jewels of Microsoft's various acquisitions during the last several years. It also serves as a big incentive to lure gamers over to its popular Game Pass subscription service. Upping the ante...
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Diablo IV fans might still be sinking their teeth into everything season eight has to offer, but Blizzard is already prepping for season nine. Features of the upcoming season, named Sins of the Horadrim, will be entering the Public Test...
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Microsoft is rolling out an exciting wave of updates to its core Windows 11 applications – Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad – available now for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels using Copilot+ PCs. These enhancements...
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Some boss battles are just too daunting, which the Federal Trade Commission has discovered in its ongoing effort to defeat Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of Activision-Blizzard. Or more accurately, it was ongoing. In what can be likened...
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Microsoft’s efforts to become a true multiplatform publisher, including bringing its games to PlayStation, has been paying off with increased sales. The company hopes that the momentum continues as it looks to bring over Senua’s...
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