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Microsoft Plans to Market a Steam Deck Competitor in 2025 with a $600 Price Tag

A detailed look at Microsoft's new handheld gaming device, ROG Xbox Ally, and its competitive pricing against the recently discounted Steam Deck.

Gaming

Forza Horizon 6 Excludes PlayStation Players at Launch

Microsoft has announced that Forza Horizon 6 will not be available on PlayStation 5 at its launch, disappointing many gamers who anticipated a multi-platform release.

News

Microsoft Suspends Certain Services for Israeli Military After New Findings of Privacy Violations

Following an investigative report, Microsoft has halted services to the Israeli military, citing evidence of privacy violations.

Gaming

Microsoft Updates Xbox Game Pass September 30 Removals

Microsoft has announced changes to the list of Xbox Game Pass titles set to leave on September 30, reducing the number of removals.

Cooling

Microsoft Turns to Laser Technology for Efficient Cooling in Data Centers

Microsoft has unveiled a new cooling solution for data center chips that uses laser-etched channels designed by AI, addressing the increasing heat generated by AI processing.

Gaming News

Xbox Section Removed from Costco Websites

Shoppers are baffled as the Xbox section vanishes from Costco's online platforms in the US and UK, raising questions about potential sales declines.

Gaming News

Former Blizzard President Criticizes Microsoft's Xbox Price Hikes

A stern critique of Microsoft's recent price increases for Xbox consoles was voiced by the former president of Blizzard Entertainment.

Operating Systems

Microsoft Resurrects DreamScene: Video Wallpapers Return to Windows

Microsoft is reviving its video wallpaper feature DreamScene, which was previously part of Windows Vista but was dropped in later releases. This new capability will allow users to choose video files as their desktop background in Windows 11.

Game News

Microsoft to Increase Prices for Xbox Consoles Again

Gamers in the US will face higher prices for Xbox consoles due to ongoing tariffs, with changes set to take effect soon.

Microsoft's Gaming Copilot AI: A Promising Assistant or Just Bloatware?

Microsoft introduces its Gaming Copilot AI, but can it truly enhance the gaming experience or is it just a fancy search tool?

Operating Systems

Microsoft Paint's New Layered File Feature Enhances Project Handling

Microsoft has added a new feature to Paint allowing users to save projects as layered files, making the image editor more versatile and user-friendly.

Productivity

Microsoft's Copilot AI App to Be Installed Automatically with 365 Suite

Starting this October, Microsoft will install the Copilot AI app alongside its desktop versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, impacting personal user options.

Gaming

Rumors Suggest Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 May Launch on PS5

Recent rumors indicate that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 might be the next Xbox exclusive to be made available on PlayStation 5, potentially expanding its player base.

Gaming Industry

Head of Elder Scrolls Online Studio Reflects on Microsoft’s Recent Layoffs: A Tough Time for the Team

The aftermath of Microsoft's severe layoffs impacted Zenimax Online Studios, raising emotional challenges for the team.

News

'Microsoft is akin to an arsonist profiting from selling firefighting services,' asserts US senator directing FTC to probe cybersecurity gaps, while Microsoft insists it has solutions

US Senator Ron Wyden brings attention to potential cybersecurity negligence at Microsoft, believing its outdated encryption practices are vulnerable to ransomware attacks.